the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There has been an effort made for the last twenty years to kill congregational singing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The attempt has been tolerably successful; but it seems to me that some rules might be given by which the work could be done more quickly, and completely.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The attempt has been tolerably successful; but it seems to me that some rules might be given by which the work could be done more quickly, and completely.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The attempt has been tolerably successful; but it seems to me that some rules might be given by which the work could be done more quickly, and completely.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There has been an effort made for the last twenty years to kill congregational singing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The attempt has been tolerably successful; but it seems to me that some rules might be given by which the work could be done more quickly, and completely.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The attempt has been tolerably successful; but it seems to me that some rules might be given by which the work could be done more quickly, and completely.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading THE MASSACRE OF CHURCH MUSIC.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The attempt has been tolerably successful; but it seems to me that some rules might be given by which the work could be done more quickly, and completely.
congregationaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃənəl/
relating to or conducted or participated in by a congregation
From this reading There has been an effort made for the last twenty years to kill congregational singing.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The attempt has been tolerably successful; but it seems to me that some rules might be given by which the work could be done more quickly, and completely.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The attempt has been tolerably successful; but it seems to me that some rules might be given by which the work could be done more quickly, and completely.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading There has been an effort made for the last twenty years to kill congregational singing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There has been an effort made for the last twenty years to kill congregational singing.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The attempt has been tolerably successful; but it seems to me that some rules might be given by which the work could be done more quickly, and completely.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There has been an effort made for the last twenty years to kill congregational singing.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading What is the use of having it lingering on in this uncertain way?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading What is the use of having it lingering on in this uncertain way?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What is the use of having it lingering on in this uncertain way?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The attempt has been tolerably successful; but it seems to me that some rules might be given by which the work could be done more quickly, and completely.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Why not put it out of its misery?
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading There has been an effort made for the last twenty years to kill congregational singing.
immediately past
From this reading There has been an effort made for the last twenty years to kill congregational singing.
lingeringnounUS /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/
the act of tarrying
From this reading What is the use of having it lingering on in this uncertain way?
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading There has been an effort made for the last twenty years to kill congregational singing.
MASSACREverbUS /ˈmæsəkər/
kill a large number of people indiscriminately
From this reading THE MASSACRE OF CHURCH MUSIC.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The attempt has been tolerably successful; but it seems to me that some rules might be given by which the work could be done more quickly, and completely.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The attempt has been tolerably successful; but it seems to me that some rules might be given by which the work could be done more quickly, and completely.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading Why not put it out of its misery?
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The attempt has been tolerably successful; but it seems to me that some rules might be given by which the work could be done more quickly, and completely.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading THE MASSACRE OF CHURCH MUSIC.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Why not put it out of its misery?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MASSACRE OF CHURCH MUSIC.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading What is the use of having it lingering on in this uncertain way?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Why not put it out of its misery?
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Why not put it out of its misery?
with speed
From this reading The attempt has been tolerably successful; but it seems to me that some rules might be given by which the work could be done more quickly, and completely.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading The attempt has been tolerably successful; but it seems to me that some rules might be given by which the work could be done more quickly, and completely.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The attempt has been tolerably successful; but it seems to me that some rules might be given by which the work could be done more quickly, and completely.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading There has been an effort made for the last twenty years to kill congregational singing.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The attempt has been tolerably successful; but it seems to me that some rules might be given by which the work could be done more quickly, and completely.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading The attempt has been tolerably successful; but it seems to me that some rules might be given by which the work could be done more quickly, and completely.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The attempt has been tolerably successful; but it seems to me that some rules might be given by which the work could be done more quickly, and completely.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MASSACRE OF CHURCH MUSIC.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There has been an effort made for the last twenty years to kill congregational singing.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading What is the use of having it lingering on in this uncertain way?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There has been an effort made for the last twenty years to kill congregational singing.
tolerablyadverb
in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner
From this reading The attempt has been tolerably successful; but it seems to me that some rules might be given by which the work could be done more quickly, and completely.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading There has been an effort made for the last twenty years to kill congregational singing.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading What is the use of having it lingering on in this uncertain way?
the act of using
From this reading What is the use of having it lingering on in this uncertain way?
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading What is the use of having it lingering on in this uncertain way?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What is the use of having it lingering on in this uncertain way?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The attempt has been tolerably successful; but it seems to me that some rules might be given by which the work could be done more quickly, and completely.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why not put it out of its misery?
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The attempt has been tolerably successful; but it seems to me that some rules might be given by which the work could be done more quickly, and completely.
a late time of life
From this reading There has been an effort made for the last twenty years to kill congregational singing.
