Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading Evelyn was saying that it was a long while since she had sung any sacred music, and, referring to the difference of the rule in France and in England, she mentioned that in Paris the opera singers frequently sang in the churches.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading "Mother Hilda, I am afraid we are forgetting your young charges."

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading "It must be hard on Catholics with beautiful voices like yours that they may not be allowed to sing in church choirs, for there can be nothing so delightful as to bring a great gift to God's service."

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "Mother Hilda, I am afraid we are forgetting your young charges."

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

From this reading Evelyn was saying that it was a long while since she had sung any sacred music, and, referring to the difference of the rule in France and in England, she mentioned that in Paris the opera singers frequently sang in the churches.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Evelyn was saying that it was a long while since she had sung any sacred music, and, referring to the difference of the rule in France and in England, she mentioned that in Paris the opera singers frequently sang in the churches.

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

From this reading "Mother Hilda, I am afraid we are forgetting your young charges."

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

From this reading "It must be hard on Catholics with beautiful voices like yours that they may not be allowed to sing in church choirs, for there can be nothing so delightful as to bring a great gift to God's service."

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "Yes, indeed, I must run back to my children.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "It must be hard on Catholics with beautiful voices like yours that they may not be allowed to sing in church choirs, for there can be nothing so delightful as to bring a great gift to God's service."

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading "It must be hard on Catholics with beautiful voices like yours that they may not be allowed to sing in church choirs, for there can be nothing so delightful as to bring a great gift to God's service."

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading "It must be hard on Catholics with beautiful voices like yours that they may not be allowed to sing in church choirs, for there can be nothing so delightful as to bring a great gift to God's service."

lacking funds

From this reading It was the prioress who broke off the conversation, to Evelyn's regret.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "It must be hard on Catholics with beautiful voices like yours that they may not be allowed to sing in church choirs, for there can be nothing so delightful as to bring a great gift to God's service."

plural of “catholic” — a member of a Catholic church

From this reading "It must be hard on Catholics with beautiful voices like yours that they may not be allowed to sing in church choirs, for there can be nothing so delightful as to bring a great gift to God's service."

plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something

From this reading "Mother Hilda, I am afraid we are forgetting your young charges."

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading "Yes, indeed, I must run back to my children.

plural of “choir” — a chorus that sings as part of a religious ceremony

From this reading "It must be hard on Catholics with beautiful voices like yours that they may not be allowed to sing in church choirs, for there can be nothing so delightful as to bring a great gift to God's service."

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading "It must be hard on Catholics with beautiful voices like yours that they may not be allowed to sing in church choirs, for there can be nothing so delightful as to bring a great gift to God's service."

plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading Evelyn was saying that it was a long while since she had sung any sacred music, and, referring to the difference of the rule in France and in England, she mentioned that in Paris the opera singers frequently sang in the churches.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading It was the prioress who broke off the conversation, to Evelyn's regret.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading "It must be hard on Catholics with beautiful voices like yours that they may not be allowed to sing in church choirs, for there can be nothing so delightful as to bring a great gift to God's service."

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading Evelyn was saying that it was a long while since she had sung any sacred music, and, referring to the difference of the rule in France and in England, she mentioned that in Paris the opera singers frequently sang in the churches.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Evelyn was saying that it was a long while since she had sung any sacred music, and, referring to the difference of the rule in France and in England, she mentioned that in Paris the opera singers frequently sang in the churches.

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From this reading Evelyn was saying that it was a long while since she had sung any sacred music, and, referring to the difference of the rule in France and in England, she mentioned that in Paris the opera singers frequently sang in the churches.

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

From this reading It was the prioress who broke off the conversation, to Evelyn's regret.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "It must be hard on Catholics with beautiful voices like yours that they may not be allowed to sing in church choirs, for there can be nothing so delightful as to bring a great gift to God's service."

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading "Mother Hilda, I am afraid we are forgetting your young charges."

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading Evelyn was saying that it was a long while since she had sung any sacred music, and, referring to the difference of the rule in France and in England, she mentioned that in Paris the opera singers frequently sang in the churches.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Evelyn was saying that it was a long while since she had sung any sacred music, and, referring to the difference of the rule in France and in England, she mentioned that in Paris the opera singers frequently sang in the churches.

something acquired without compensation

From this reading "It must be hard on Catholics with beautiful voices like yours that they may not be allowed to sing in church choirs, for there can be nothing so delightful as to bring a great gift to God's service."

possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading "It must be hard on Catholics with beautiful voices like yours that they may not be allowed to sing in church choirs, for there can be nothing so delightful as to bring a great gift to God's service."

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading "It must be hard on Catholics with beautiful voices like yours that they may not be allowed to sing in church choirs, for there can be nothing so delightful as to bring a great gift to God's service."

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Evelyn was saying that it was a long while since she had sung any sacred music, and, referring to the difference of the rule in France and in England, she mentioned that in Paris the opera singers frequently sang in the churches.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading "It must be hard on Catholics with beautiful voices like yours that they may not be allowed to sing in church choirs, for there can be nothing so delightful as to bring a great gift to God's service."

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

From this reading "Mother Hilda, I am afraid we are forgetting your young charges."

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

From this reading "Mother Hilda, I am afraid we are forgetting your young charges."

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

From this reading Evelyn was saying that it was a long while since she had sung any sacred music, and, referring to the difference of the rule in France and in England, she mentioned that in Paris the opera singers frequently sang in the churches.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading "Yes, indeed, I must run back to my children.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Evelyn was saying that it was a long while since she had sung any sacred music, and, referring to the difference of the rule in France and in England, she mentioned that in Paris the opera singers frequently sang in the churches.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "It must be hard on Catholics with beautiful voices like yours that they may not be allowed to sing in church choirs, for there can be nothing so delightful as to bring a great gift to God's service."

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 Evelyn was saying that it was a long while since she had sung any sacred music, and, referring to the difference of the rule in France and in England, she mentioned that in Paris the opera singers frequently sang in the churches.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "It must be hard on Catholics with beautiful voices like yours that they may not be allowed to sing in church choirs, for there can be nothing so delightful as to bring a great gift to God's service."

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading Evelyn was saying that it was a long while since she had sung any sacred music, and, referring to the difference of the rule in France and in England, she mentioned that in Paris the opera singers frequently sang in the churches.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading "Mother Hilda, I am afraid we are forgetting your young charges."

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading Evelyn was saying that it was a long while since she had sung any sacred music, and, referring to the difference of the rule in France and in England, she mentioned that in Paris the opera singers frequently sang in the churches.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "It must be hard on Catholics with beautiful voices like yours that they may not be allowed to sing in church choirs, for there can be nothing so delightful as to bring a great gift to God's service."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Yes, indeed, I must run back to my children.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "It must be hard on Catholics with beautiful voices like yours that they may not be allowed to sing in church choirs, for there can be nothing so delightful as to bring a great gift to God's service."

not one thing; not anything

From this reading "It must be hard on Catholics with beautiful voices like yours that they may not be allowed to sing in church choirs, for there can be nothing so delightful as to bring a great gift to God's service."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Evelyn was saying that it was a long while since she had sung any sacred music, and, referring to the difference of the rule in France and in England, she mentioned that in Paris the opera singers frequently sang in the churches.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading It was the prioress who broke off the conversation, to Evelyn's regret.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "It must be hard on Catholics with beautiful voices like yours that they may not be allowed to sing in church choirs, for there can be nothing so delightful as to bring a great gift to God's service."

a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes

From this reading Evelyn was saying that it was a long while since she had sung any sacred music, and, referring to the difference of the rule in France and in England, she mentioned that in Paris the opera singers frequently sang in the churches.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading Evelyn was saying that it was a long while since she had sung any sacred music, and, referring to the difference of the rule in France and in England, she mentioned that in Paris the opera singers frequently sang in the churches.

the superior of a group of nuns

From this reading It was the prioress who broke off the conversation, to Evelyn's regret.

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading Evelyn was saying that it was a long while since she had sung any sacred music, and, referring to the difference of the rule in France and in England, she mentioned that in Paris the opera singers frequently sang in the churches.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading It was the prioress who broke off the conversation, to Evelyn's regret.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading Evelyn was saying that it was a long while since she had sung any sacred music, and, referring to the difference of the rule in France and in England, she mentioned that in Paris the opera singers frequently sang in the churches.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading "Yes, indeed, I must run back to my children.

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading Evelyn was saying that it was a long while since she had sung any sacred music, and, referring to the difference of the rule in France and in England, she mentioned that in Paris the opera singers frequently sang in the churches.

North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng

From this reading Evelyn was saying that it was a long while since she had sung any sacred music, and, referring to the difference of the rule in France and in England, she mentioned that in Paris the opera singers frequently sang in the churches.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading Evelyn was saying that it was a long while since she had sung any sacred music, and, referring to the difference of the rule in France and in England, she mentioned that in Paris the opera singers frequently sang in the churches.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading "It must be hard on Catholics with beautiful voices like yours that they may not be allowed to sing in church choirs, for there can be nothing so delightful as to bring a great gift to God's service."

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Evelyn was saying that it was a long while since she had sung any sacred music, and, referring to the difference of the rule in France and in England, she mentioned that in Paris the opera singers frequently sang in the churches.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Evelyn was saying that it was a long while since she had sung any sacred music, and, referring to the difference of the rule in France and in England, she mentioned that in Paris the opera singers frequently sang in the churches.

deliver by singing

From this reading "It must be hard on Catholics with beautiful voices like yours that they may not be allowed to sing in church choirs, for there can be nothing so delightful as to bring a great gift to God's service."

plural of “singer” — a person who sings

From this reading Evelyn was saying that it was a long while since she had sung any sacred music, and, referring to the difference of the rule in France and in England, she mentioned that in Paris the opera singers frequently sang in the churches.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "It must be hard on Catholics with beautiful voices like yours that they may not be allowed to sing in church choirs, for there can be nothing so delightful as to bring a great gift to God's service."

the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy

From this reading Evelyn was saying that it was a long while since she had sung any sacred music, and, referring to the difference of the rule in France and in England, she mentioned that in Paris the opera singers frequently sang in the churches.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Evelyn was saying that it was a long while since she had sung any sacred music, and, referring to the difference of the rule in France and in England, she mentioned that in Paris the opera singers frequently sang in the churches.

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

From this reading Evelyn was saying that it was a long while since she had sung any sacred music, and, referring to the difference of the rule in France and in England, she mentioned that in Paris the opera singers frequently sang in the churches.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "It must be hard on Catholics with beautiful voices like yours that they may not be allowed to sing in church choirs, for there can be nothing so delightful as to bring a great gift to God's service."

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

From this reading "It must be hard on Catholics with beautiful voices like yours that they may not be allowed to sing in church choirs, for there can be nothing so delightful as to bring a great gift to God's service."

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

From this reading Evelyn was saying that it was a long while since she had sung any sacred music, and, referring to the difference of the rule in France and in England, she mentioned that in Paris the opera singers frequently sang in the churches.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading "It must be hard on Catholics with beautiful voices like yours that they may not be allowed to sing in church choirs, for there can be nothing so delightful as to bring a great gift to God's service."

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

From this reading Evelyn was saying that it was a long while since she had sung any sacred music, and, referring to the difference of the rule in France and in England, she mentioned that in Paris the opera singers frequently sang in the churches.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Mother Hilda, I am afraid we are forgetting your young charges."

during the time that

From this reading Evelyn was saying that it was a long while since she had sung any sacred music, and, referring to the difference of the rule in France and in England, she mentioned that in Paris the opera singers frequently sang in the churches.

which person or people

From this reading It was the prioress who broke off the conversation, to Evelyn's regret.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "It must be hard on Catholics with beautiful voices like yours that they may not be allowed to sing in church choirs, for there can be nothing so delightful as to bring a great gift to God's service."

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes, indeed, I must run back to my children.

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

From this reading "Mother Hilda, I am afraid we are forgetting your young charges."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Mother Hilda, I am afraid we are forgetting your young charges."

the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to

From this reading "It must be hard on Catholics with beautiful voices like yours that they may not be allowed to sing in church choirs, for there can be nothing so delightful as to bring a great gift to God's service."