used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The ancient custom also of making a reverence after the manner of women, instead of bowing as men do now, produces an impression by no means serious.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The ancient custom also of making a reverence after the manner of women, instead of bowing as men do now, produces an impression by no means serious.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading The ancient costumes which still serve for the vestments of the priests, agree badly with the modern style of treating the hair.
(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 In a word, the _ensemble_ is not in harmony, and the ancient is blended with the modern without sufficient care being taken to strike the imagination, or at least to avoid all that may distract it.
in addition
From this reading The ancient custom also of making a reverence after the manner of women, instead of bowing as men do now, produces an impression by no means serious.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The ancient custom also of making a reverence after the manner of women, instead of bowing as men do now, produces an impression by no means serious.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading The ancient costumes which still serve for the vestments of the priests, agree badly with the modern style of treating the hair.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In a word, the _ensemble_ is not in harmony, and the ancient is blended with the modern without sufficient care being taken to strike the imagination, or at least to avoid all that may distract it.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The Greek bishop, with his long beard, has the most respectable appearance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The ancient custom also of making a reverence after the manner of women, instead of bowing as men do now, produces an impression by no means serious.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In a word, the _ensemble_ is not in harmony, and the ancient is blended with the modern without sufficient care being taken to strike the imagination, or at least to avoid all that may distract it.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading In a word, the _ensemble_ is not in harmony, and the ancient is blended with the modern without sufficient care being taken to strike the imagination, or at least to avoid all that may distract it.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading The ancient costumes which still serve for the vestments of the priests, agree badly with the modern style of treating the hair.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A worship, dazzling and majestic in its external forms, is certainly calculated to fill the soul with the most elevated sentiments; but care must be taken that the ceremonies do not degenerate into a spectacle in which each one plays his part--in which each one studies what he must do at such a moment; when he is to pray, when he is to finish his prayer; when to kneel down, and when to get up.
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading The Greek bishop, with his long beard, has the most respectable appearance.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading In a word, the _ensemble_ is not in harmony, and the ancient is blended with the modern without sufficient care being taken to strike the imagination, or at least to avoid all that may distract it.
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading The Greek bishop, with his long beard, has the most respectable appearance.
blendedadjectiveUS /ˈblendɪd/
combined or mixed together so that the constituent parts are indistinguishable
From this reading In a word, the _ensemble_ is not in harmony, and the ancient is blended with the modern without sufficient care being taken to strike the imagination, or at least to avoid all that may distract it.
bowingnounUS /ˈboʊɪŋ/
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
From this reading The ancient custom also of making a reverence after the manner of women, instead of bowing as men do now, produces an impression by no means serious.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A worship, dazzling and majestic in its external forms, is certainly calculated to fill the soul with the most elevated sentiments; but care must be taken that the ceremonies do not degenerate into a spectacle in which each one plays his part--in which each one studies what he must do at such a moment; when he is to pray, when he is to finish his prayer; when to kneel down, and when to get up.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The ancient custom also of making a reverence after the manner of women, instead of bowing as men do now, produces an impression by no means serious.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading A worship, dazzling and majestic in its external forms, is certainly calculated to fill the soul with the most elevated sentiments; but care must be taken that the ceremonies do not degenerate into a spectacle in which each one plays his part--in which each one studies what he must do at such a moment; when he is to pray, when he is to finish his prayer; when to kneel down, and when to get up.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading In a word, the _ensemble_ is not in harmony, and the ancient is blended with the modern without sufficient care being taken to strike the imagination, or at least to avoid all that may distract it.
ceremoniesnounUS /ˈserəmoʊniz/
plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading A worship, dazzling and majestic in its external forms, is certainly calculated to fill the soul with the most elevated sentiments; but care must be taken that the ceremonies do not degenerate into a spectacle in which each one plays his part--in which each one studies what he must do at such a moment; when he is to pray, when he is to finish his prayer; when to kneel down, and when to get up.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading A worship, dazzling and majestic in its external forms, is certainly calculated to fill the soul with the most elevated sentiments; but care must be taken that the ceremonies do not degenerate into a spectacle in which each one plays his part--in which each one studies what he must do at such a moment; when he is to pray, when he is to finish his prayer; when to kneel down, and when to get up.
costumesnounUS /kɑːˈstuːmz/
plural of “costume” — the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading The ancient costumes which still serve for the vestments of the priests, agree badly with the modern style of treating the hair.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading The ancient custom also of making a reverence after the manner of women, instead of bowing as men do now, produces an impression by no means serious.
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading A worship, dazzling and majestic in its external forms, is certainly calculated to fill the soul with the most elevated sentiments; but care must be taken that the ceremonies do not degenerate into a spectacle in which each one plays his part--in which each one studies what he must do at such a moment; when he is to pray, when he is to finish his prayer; when to kneel down, and when to get up.
degeneratenounUS /dɪˈdʒenərət/
a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior
From this reading A worship, dazzling and majestic in its external forms, is certainly calculated to fill the soul with the most elevated sentiments; but care must be taken that the ceremonies do not degenerate into a spectacle in which each one plays his part--in which each one studies what he must do at such a moment; when he is to pray, when he is to finish his prayer; when to kneel down, and when to get up.
distractverbUS /dɪˈstrækt/
draw someone's attention away from something
From this reading In a word, the _ensemble_ is not in harmony, and the ancient is blended with the modern without sufficient care being taken to strike the imagination, or at least to avoid all that may distract it.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The ancient custom also of making a reverence after the manner of women, instead of bowing as men do now, produces an impression by no means serious.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A worship, dazzling and majestic in its external forms, is certainly calculated to fill the soul with the most elevated sentiments; but care must be taken that the ceremonies do not degenerate into a spectacle in which each one plays his part--in which each one studies what he must do at such a moment; when he is to pray, when he is to finish his prayer; when to kneel down, and when to get up.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading A worship, dazzling and majestic in its external forms, is certainly calculated to fill the soul with the most elevated sentiments; but care must be taken that the ceremonies do not degenerate into a spectacle in which each one plays his part--in which each one studies what he must do at such a moment; when he is to pray, when he is to finish his prayer; when to kneel down, and when to get up.
elevatedadjectiveUS /ˈeləveɪtɪd/
raised above the ground
From this reading A worship, dazzling and majestic in its external forms, is certainly calculated to fill the soul with the most elevated sentiments; but care must be taken that the ceremonies do not degenerate into a spectacle in which each one plays his part--in which each one studies what he must do at such a moment; when he is to pray, when he is to finish his prayer; when to kneel down, and when to get up.
ensemblenounUS /ɑːnˈsɑːmbəl/
a group of musicians playing or singing together
From this reading In a word, the _ensemble_ is not in harmony, and the ancient is blended with the modern without sufficient care being taken to strike the imagination, or at least to avoid all that may distract it.
externaladjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface
From this reading A worship, dazzling and majestic in its external forms, is certainly calculated to fill the soul with the most elevated sentiments; but care must be taken that the ceremonies do not degenerate into a spectacle in which each one plays his part--in which each one studies what he must do at such a moment; when he is to pray, when he is to finish his prayer; when to kneel down, and when to get up.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading A worship, dazzling and majestic in its external forms, is certainly calculated to fill the soul with the most elevated sentiments; but care must be taken that the ceremonies do not degenerate into a spectacle in which each one plays his part--in which each one studies what he must do at such a moment; when he is to pray, when he is to finish his prayer; when to kneel down, and when to get up.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading A worship, dazzling and majestic in its external forms, is certainly calculated to fill the soul with the most elevated sentiments; but care must be taken that the ceremonies do not degenerate into a spectacle in which each one plays his part--in which each one studies what he must do at such a moment; when he is to pray, when he is to finish his prayer; when to kneel down, and when to get up.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The ancient costumes which still serve for the vestments of the priests, agree badly with the modern style of treating the hair.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading A worship, dazzling and majestic in its external forms, is certainly calculated to fill the soul with the most elevated sentiments; but care must be taken that the ceremonies do not degenerate into a spectacle in which each one plays his part--in which each one studies what he must do at such a moment; when he is to pray, when he is to finish his prayer; when to kneel down, and when to get up.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading A worship, dazzling and majestic in its external forms, is certainly calculated to fill the soul with the most elevated sentiments; but care must be taken that the ceremonies do not degenerate into a spectacle in which each one plays his part--in which each one studies what he must do at such a moment; when he is to pray, when he is to finish his prayer; when to kneel down, and when to get up.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading The Greek bishop, with his long beard, has the most respectable appearance.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading The ancient costumes which still serve for the vestments of the priests, agree badly with the modern style of treating the hair.
harmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading In a word, the _ensemble_ is not in harmony, and the ancient is blended with the modern without sufficient care being taken to strike the imagination, or at least to avoid all that may distract it.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Greek bishop, with his long beard, has the most respectable appearance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A worship, dazzling and majestic in its external forms, is certainly calculated to fill the soul with the most elevated sentiments; but care must be taken that the ceremonies do not degenerate into a spectacle in which each one plays his part--in which each one studies what he must do at such a moment; when he is to pray, when he is to finish his prayer; when to kneel down, and when to get up.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Greek bishop, with his long beard, has the most respectable appearance.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading In a word, the _ensemble_ is not in harmony, and the ancient is blended with the modern without sufficient care being taken to strike the imagination, or at least to avoid all that may distract it.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading The ancient custom also of making a reverence after the manner of women, instead of bowing as men do now, produces an impression by no means serious.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a word, the _ensemble_ is not in harmony, and the ancient is blended with the modern without sufficient care being taken to strike the imagination, or at least to avoid all that may distract it.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading The ancient custom also of making a reverence after the manner of women, instead of bowing as men do now, produces an impression by no means serious.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A worship, dazzling and majestic in its external forms, is certainly calculated to fill the soul with the most elevated sentiments; but care must be taken that the ceremonies do not degenerate into a spectacle in which each one plays his part--in which each one studies what he must do at such a moment; when he is to pray, when he is to finish his prayer; when to kneel down, and when to get up.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In a word, the _ensemble_ is not in harmony, and the ancient is blended with the modern without sufficient care being taken to strike the imagination, or at least to avoid all that may distract it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In a word, the _ensemble_ is not in harmony, and the ancient is blended with the modern without sufficient care being taken to strike the imagination, or at least to avoid all that may distract it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A worship, dazzling and majestic in its external forms, is certainly calculated to fill the soul with the most elevated sentiments; but care must be taken that the ceremonies do not degenerate into a spectacle in which each one plays his part--in which each one studies what he must do at such a moment; when he is to pray, when he is to finish his prayer; when to kneel down, and when to get up.
kneelverbUS /niːl/
rest one's weight on one's knees
From this reading A worship, dazzling and majestic in its external forms, is certainly calculated to fill the soul with the most elevated sentiments; but care must be taken that the ceremonies do not degenerate into a spectacle in which each one plays his part--in which each one studies what he must do at such a moment; when he is to pray, when he is to finish his prayer; when to kneel down, and when to get up.
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 In a word, the _ensemble_ is not in harmony, and the ancient is blended with the modern without sufficient care being taken to strike the imagination, or at least to avoid all that may distract it.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The Greek bishop, with his long beard, has the most respectable appearance.
majesticadjectiveUS /məˈdʒestɪk/
majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters
From this reading A worship, dazzling and majestic in its external forms, is certainly calculated to fill the soul with the most elevated sentiments; but care must be taken that the ceremonies do not degenerate into a spectacle in which each one plays his part--in which each one studies what he must do at such a moment; when he is to pray, when he is to finish his prayer; when to kneel down, and when to get up.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The ancient custom also of making a reverence after the manner of women, instead of bowing as men do now, produces an impression by no means serious.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The ancient custom also of making a reverence after the manner of women, instead of bowing as men do now, produces an impression by no means serious.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading In a word, the _ensemble_ is not in harmony, and the ancient is blended with the modern without sufficient care being taken to strike the imagination, or at least to avoid all that may distract it.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The ancient custom also of making a reverence after the manner of women, instead of bowing as men do now, produces an impression by no means serious.
the force of workers available
From this reading The ancient custom also of making a reverence after the manner of women, instead of bowing as men do now, produces an impression by no means serious.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading The ancient costumes which still serve for the vestments of the priests, agree badly with the modern style of treating the hair.
a particular point in time
From this reading A worship, dazzling and majestic in its external forms, is certainly calculated to fill the soul with the most elevated sentiments; but care must be taken that the ceremonies do not degenerate into a spectacle in which each one plays his part--in which each one studies what he must do at such a moment; when he is to pray, when he is to finish his prayer; when to kneel down, and when to get up.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The Greek bishop, with his long beard, has the most respectable appearance.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading A worship, dazzling and majestic in its external forms, is certainly calculated to fill the soul with the most elevated sentiments; but care must be taken that the ceremonies do not degenerate into a spectacle in which each one plays his part--in which each one studies what he must do at such a moment; when he is to pray, when he is to finish his prayer; when to kneel down, and when to get up.
not any; not one
From this reading The ancient custom also of making a reverence after the manner of women, instead of bowing as men do now, produces an impression by no means serious.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In a word, the _ensemble_ is not in harmony, and the ancient is blended with the modern without sufficient care being taken to strike the imagination, or at least to avoid all that may distract it.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The ancient custom also of making a reverence after the manner of women, instead of bowing as men do now, produces an impression by no means serious.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The ancient costumes which still serve for the vestments of the priests, agree badly with the modern style of treating the hair.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A worship, dazzling and majestic in its external forms, is certainly calculated to fill the soul with the most elevated sentiments; but care must be taken that the ceremonies do not degenerate into a spectacle in which each one plays his part--in which each one studies what he must do at such a moment; when he is to pray, when he is to finish his prayer; when to kneel down, and when to get up.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In a word, the _ensemble_ is not in harmony, and the ancient is blended with the modern without sufficient care being taken to strike the imagination, or at least to avoid all that may distract it.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A worship, dazzling and majestic in its external forms, is certainly calculated to fill the soul with the most elevated sentiments; but care must be taken that the ceremonies do not degenerate into a spectacle in which each one plays his part--in which each one studies what he must do at such a moment; when he is to pray, when he is to finish his prayer; when to kneel down, and when to get up.
playsnounUS /pleɪz/
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading A worship, dazzling and majestic in its external forms, is certainly calculated to fill the soul with the most elevated sentiments; but care must be taken that the ceremonies do not degenerate into a spectacle in which each one plays his part--in which each one studies what he must do at such a moment; when he is to pray, when he is to finish his prayer; when to kneel down, and when to get up.
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading A worship, dazzling and majestic in its external forms, is certainly calculated to fill the soul with the most elevated sentiments; but care must be taken that the ceremonies do not degenerate into a spectacle in which each one plays his part--in which each one studies what he must do at such a moment; when he is to pray, when he is to finish his prayer; when to kneel down, and when to get up.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading A worship, dazzling and majestic in its external forms, is certainly calculated to fill the soul with the most elevated sentiments; but care must be taken that the ceremonies do not degenerate into a spectacle in which each one plays his part--in which each one studies what he must do at such a moment; when he is to pray, when he is to finish his prayer; when to kneel down, and when to get up.
priestsnounUS /priːsts/
plural of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading The ancient costumes which still serve for the vestments of the priests, agree badly with the modern style of treating the hair.
producesnounUS /prəˈduːsəz/
plural of “produce” — fresh fruits and vegetable grown for the market
From this reading The ancient custom also of making a reverence after the manner of women, instead of bowing as men do now, produces an impression by no means serious.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading The Greek bishop, with his long beard, has the most respectable appearance.
reverenceverbUS /ˈrevərəns/
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading The ancient custom also of making a reverence after the manner of women, instead of bowing as men do now, produces an impression by no means serious.
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading A worship, dazzling and majestic in its external forms, is certainly calculated to fill the soul with the most elevated sentiments; but care must be taken that the ceremonies do not degenerate into a spectacle in which each one plays his part--in which each one studies what he must do at such a moment; when he is to pray, when he is to finish his prayer; when to kneel down, and when to get up.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading The ancient custom also of making a reverence after the manner of women, instead of bowing as men do now, produces an impression by no means serious.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The ancient costumes which still serve for the vestments of the priests, agree badly with the modern style of treating the hair.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading A worship, dazzling and majestic in its external forms, is certainly calculated to fill the soul with the most elevated sentiments; but care must be taken that the ceremonies do not degenerate into a spectacle in which each one plays his part--in which each one studies what he must do at such a moment; when he is to pray, when he is to finish his prayer; when to kneel down, and when to get up.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading A worship, dazzling and majestic in its external forms, is certainly calculated to fill the soul with the most elevated sentiments; but care must be taken that the ceremonies do not degenerate into a spectacle in which each one plays his part--in which each one studies what he must do at such a moment; when he is to pray, when he is to finish his prayer; when to kneel down, and when to get up.
not in physical motion
From this reading The ancient costumes which still serve for the vestments of the priests, agree badly with the modern style of treating the hair.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading In a word, the _ensemble_ is not in harmony, and the ancient is blended with the modern without sufficient care being taken to strike the imagination, or at least to avoid all that may distract it.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading A worship, dazzling and majestic in its external forms, is certainly calculated to fill the soul with the most elevated sentiments; but care must be taken that the ceremonies do not degenerate into a spectacle in which each one plays his part--in which each one studies what he must do at such a moment; when he is to pray, when he is to finish his prayer; when to kneel down, and when to get up.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The ancient costumes which still serve for the vestments of the priests, agree badly with the modern style of treating the hair.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A worship, dazzling and majestic in its external forms, is certainly calculated to fill the soul with the most elevated sentiments; but care must be taken that the ceremonies do not degenerate into a spectacle in which each one plays his part--in which each one studies what he must do at such a moment; when he is to pray, when he is to finish his prayer; when to kneel down, and when to get up.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading In a word, the _ensemble_ is not in harmony, and the ancient is blended with the modern without sufficient care being taken to strike the imagination, or at least to avoid all that may distract it.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading In a word, the _ensemble_ is not in harmony, and the ancient is blended with the modern without sufficient care being taken to strike the imagination, or at least to avoid all that may distract it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In a word, the _ensemble_ is not in harmony, and the ancient is blended with the modern without sufficient care being taken to strike the imagination, or at least to avoid all that may distract it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The ancient costumes which still serve for the vestments of the priests, agree badly with the modern style of treating the hair.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In a word, the _ensemble_ is not in harmony, and the ancient is blended with the modern without sufficient care being taken to strike the imagination, or at least to avoid all that may distract it.
treatingverbUS /ˈtriːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “treat” — interact in a certain way
From this reading The ancient costumes which still serve for the vestments of the priests, agree badly with the modern style of treating the hair.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A worship, dazzling and majestic in its external forms, is certainly calculated to fill the soul with the most elevated sentiments; but care must be taken that the ceremonies do not degenerate into a spectacle in which each one plays his part--in which each one studies what he must do at such a moment; when he is to pray, when he is to finish his prayer; when to kneel down, and when to get up.
vestmentsnounUS /ˈvestments/
plural of “vestment” — gown (especially ceremonial garments) worn by the clergy
From this reading The ancient costumes which still serve for the vestments of the priests, agree badly with the modern style of treating the hair.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A worship, dazzling and majestic in its external forms, is certainly calculated to fill the soul with the most elevated sentiments; but care must be taken that the ceremonies do not degenerate into a spectacle in which each one plays his part--in which each one studies what he must do at such a moment; when he is to pray, when he is to finish his prayer; when to kneel down, and when to get up.
at the time that
From this reading A worship, dazzling and majestic in its external forms, is certainly calculated to fill the soul with the most elevated sentiments; but care must be taken that the ceremonies do not degenerate into a spectacle in which each one plays his part--in which each one studies what he must do at such a moment; when he is to pray, when he is to finish his prayer; when to kneel down, and when to get up.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The ancient costumes which still serve for the vestments of the priests, agree badly with the modern style of treating the hair.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The ancient costumes which still serve for the vestments of the priests, agree badly with the modern style of treating the hair.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading In a word, the _ensemble_ is not in harmony, and the ancient is blended with the modern without sufficient care being taken to strike the imagination, or at least to avoid all that may distract it.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The ancient custom also of making a reverence after the manner of women, instead of bowing as men do now, produces an impression by no means serious.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading In a word, the _ensemble_ is not in harmony, and the ancient is blended with the modern without sufficient care being taken to strike the imagination, or at least to avoid all that may distract it.
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading A worship, dazzling and majestic in its external forms, is certainly calculated to fill the soul with the most elevated sentiments; but care must be taken that the ceremonies do not degenerate into a spectacle in which each one plays his part--in which each one studies what he must do at such a moment; when he is to pray, when he is to finish his prayer; when to kneel down, and when to get up.
