used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Pullingham-on-the-Moors is a small, untidy, picturesque little village, situated on the side of a hill.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading These can scarcely be avoided, as one-half of the parish trips lightly after Mr. Redmond, the vicar (who has a subdued passion for wax candles, and a craving for floral decorations), and looks with scorn upon the other half, as, with solemn step and slow, it descends the high hill that leads, each Sabbath, to the "Methody" Chapel beneath.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It boasts a railway-station, a police-barrack, a solitary hotel, and two or three well-sized shops.
ariseverbUS /ərˈaɪz/
come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading It is old-fashioned, stationary, and, as a rule, hopelessly harmless, though now and then, dissensions, based principally on religious grounds, will arise.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is old-fashioned, stationary, and, as a rule, hopelessly harmless, though now and then, dissensions, based principally on religious grounds, will arise.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading These can scarcely be avoided, as one-half of the parish trips lightly after Mr. Redmond, the vicar (who has a subdued passion for wax candles, and a craving for floral decorations), and looks with scorn upon the other half, as, with solemn step and slow, it descends the high hill that leads, each Sabbath, to the "Methody" Chapel beneath.
basedadjectiveUS /beɪst/
having a base
From this reading It is old-fashioned, stationary, and, as a rule, hopelessly harmless, though now and then, dissensions, based principally on religious grounds, will arise.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading These can scarcely be avoided, as one-half of the parish trips lightly after Mr. Redmond, the vicar (who has a subdued passion for wax candles, and a craving for floral decorations), and looks with scorn upon the other half, as, with solemn step and slow, it descends the high hill that leads, each Sabbath, to the "Methody" Chapel beneath.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading These can scarcely be avoided, as one-half of the parish trips lightly after Mr. Redmond, the vicar (who has a subdued passion for wax candles, and a craving for floral decorations), and looks with scorn upon the other half, as, with solemn step and slow, it descends the high hill that leads, each Sabbath, to the "Methody" Chapel beneath.
boastsnounUS /boʊsts/
plural of “boast” — speaking of yourself in superlatives
From this reading It boasts a railway-station, a police-barrack, a solitary hotel, and two or three well-sized shops.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading These can scarcely be avoided, as one-half of the parish trips lightly after Mr. Redmond, the vicar (who has a subdued passion for wax candles, and a craving for floral decorations), and looks with scorn upon the other half, as, with solemn step and slow, it descends the high hill that leads, each Sabbath, to the "Methody" Chapel beneath.
candlesnounUS /ˈkændəlz/
plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading These can scarcely be avoided, as one-half of the parish trips lightly after Mr. Redmond, the vicar (who has a subdued passion for wax candles, and a craving for floral decorations), and looks with scorn upon the other half, as, with solemn step and slow, it descends the high hill that leads, each Sabbath, to the "Methody" Chapel beneath.
ChapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading These can scarcely be avoided, as one-half of the parish trips lightly after Mr. Redmond, the vicar (who has a subdued passion for wax candles, and a craving for floral decorations), and looks with scorn upon the other half, as, with solemn step and slow, it descends the high hill that leads, each Sabbath, to the "Methody" Chapel beneath.
cravingnounUS /ˈkreɪvɪŋ/
an intense desire for some particular thing
From this reading These can scarcely be avoided, as one-half of the parish trips lightly after Mr. Redmond, the vicar (who has a subdued passion for wax candles, and a craving for floral decorations), and looks with scorn upon the other half, as, with solemn step and slow, it descends the high hill that leads, each Sabbath, to the "Methody" Chapel beneath.
decorationsnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “decoration” — something used to beautify
From this reading These can scarcely be avoided, as one-half of the parish trips lightly after Mr. Redmond, the vicar (who has a subdued passion for wax candles, and a craving for floral decorations), and looks with scorn upon the other half, as, with solemn step and slow, it descends the high hill that leads, each Sabbath, to the "Methody" Chapel beneath.
descendsverbUS /dɪˈsendz/
third-person singular of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading These can scarcely be avoided, as one-half of the parish trips lightly after Mr. Redmond, the vicar (who has a subdued passion for wax candles, and a craving for floral decorations), and looks with scorn upon the other half, as, with solemn step and slow, it descends the high hill that leads, each Sabbath, to the "Methody" Chapel beneath.
dewnounUS /duː/
water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air
From this reading "Her form was fresher than the morning rose When the dew wets its leaves."--THOMSON.
dissensions
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From this reading It is old-fashioned, stationary, and, as a rule, hopelessly harmless, though now and then, dissensions, based principally on religious grounds, will arise.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading These can scarcely be avoided, as one-half of the parish trips lightly after Mr. Redmond, the vicar (who has a subdued passion for wax candles, and a craving for floral decorations), and looks with scorn upon the other half, as, with solemn step and slow, it descends the high hill that leads, each Sabbath, to the "Methody" Chapel beneath.
floraladjectiveUS /ˈflɔːrəl/
resembling or made of or suggestive of flowers
From this reading These can scarcely be avoided, as one-half of the parish trips lightly after Mr. Redmond, the vicar (who has a subdued passion for wax candles, and a craving for floral decorations), and looks with scorn upon the other half, as, with solemn step and slow, it descends the high hill that leads, each Sabbath, to the "Methody" Chapel beneath.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading These can scarcely be avoided, as one-half of the parish trips lightly after Mr. Redmond, the vicar (who has a subdued passion for wax candles, and a craving for floral decorations), and looks with scorn upon the other half, as, with solemn step and slow, it descends the high hill that leads, each Sabbath, to the "Methody" Chapel beneath.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading "Her form was fresher than the morning rose When the dew wets its leaves."--THOMSON.
freshernounUS /ˈfreʃər/
a first-year undergraduate
From this reading "Her form was fresher than the morning rose When the dew wets its leaves."--THOMSON.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading It is old-fashioned, stationary, and, as a rule, hopelessly harmless, though now and then, dissensions, based principally on religious grounds, will arise.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading These can scarcely be avoided, as one-half of the parish trips lightly after Mr. Redmond, the vicar (who has a subdued passion for wax candles, and a craving for floral decorations), and looks with scorn upon the other half, as, with solemn step and slow, it descends the high hill that leads, each Sabbath, to the "Methody" Chapel beneath.
harmlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrmləs/
not causing or capable of causing harm
From this reading It is old-fashioned, stationary, and, as a rule, hopelessly harmless, though now and then, dissensions, based principally on religious grounds, will arise.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading These can scarcely be avoided, as one-half of the parish trips lightly after Mr. Redmond, the vicar (who has a subdued passion for wax candles, and a craving for floral decorations), and looks with scorn upon the other half, as, with solemn step and slow, it descends the high hill that leads, each Sabbath, to the "Methody" Chapel beneath.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Her form was fresher than the morning rose When the dew wets its leaves."--THOMSON.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading These can scarcely be avoided, as one-half of the parish trips lightly after Mr. Redmond, the vicar (who has a subdued passion for wax candles, and a craving for floral decorations), and looks with scorn upon the other half, as, with solemn step and slow, it descends the high hill that leads, each Sabbath, to the "Methody" Chapel beneath.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Pullingham-on-the-Moors is a small, untidy, picturesque little village, situated on the side of a hill.
hopelesslyadverbUS /ˈhoʊpləsli/
in a hopeless manner
From this reading It is old-fashioned, stationary, and, as a rule, hopelessly harmless, though now and then, dissensions, based principally on religious grounds, will arise.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading It boasts a railway-station, a police-barrack, a solitary hotel, and two or three well-sized shops.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Pullingham-on-the-Moors is a small, untidy, picturesque little village, situated on the side of a hill.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It boasts a railway-station, a police-barrack, a solitary hotel, and two or three well-sized shops.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "Her form was fresher than the morning rose When the dew wets its leaves."--THOMSON.
leadsnounUS /liːdz/
plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race
From this reading These can scarcely be avoided, as one-half of the parish trips lightly after Mr. Redmond, the vicar (who has a subdued passion for wax candles, and a craving for floral decorations), and looks with scorn upon the other half, as, with solemn step and slow, it descends the high hill that leads, each Sabbath, to the "Methody" Chapel beneath.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading "Her form was fresher than the morning rose When the dew wets its leaves."--THOMSON.
without good reason
From this reading These can scarcely be avoided, as one-half of the parish trips lightly after Mr. Redmond, the vicar (who has a subdued passion for wax candles, and a craving for floral decorations), and looks with scorn upon the other half, as, with solemn step and slow, it descends the high hill that leads, each Sabbath, to the "Methody" Chapel beneath.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Pullingham-on-the-Moors is a small, untidy, picturesque little village, situated on the side of a hill.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading These can scarcely be avoided, as one-half of the parish trips lightly after Mr. Redmond, the vicar (who has a subdued passion for wax candles, and a craving for floral decorations), and looks with scorn upon the other half, as, with solemn step and slow, it descends the high hill that leads, each Sabbath, to the "Methody" Chapel beneath.
Methody
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From this reading These can scarcely be avoided, as one-half of the parish trips lightly after Mr. Redmond, the vicar (who has a subdued passion for wax candles, and a craving for floral decorations), and looks with scorn upon the other half, as, with solemn step and slow, it descends the high hill that leads, each Sabbath, to the "Methody" Chapel beneath.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "Her form was fresher than the morning rose When the dew wets its leaves."--THOMSON.
a form of address for a man
From this reading These can scarcely be avoided, as one-half of the parish trips lightly after Mr. Redmond, the vicar (who has a subdued passion for wax candles, and a craving for floral decorations), and looks with scorn upon the other half, as, with solemn step and slow, it descends the high hill that leads, each Sabbath, to the "Methody" Chapel beneath.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It is old-fashioned, stationary, and, as a rule, hopelessly harmless, though now and then, dissensions, based principally on religious grounds, will arise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Pullingham-on-the-Moors is a small, untidy, picturesque little village, situated on the side of a hill.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading It is old-fashioned, stationary, and, as a rule, hopelessly harmless, though now and then, dissensions, based principally on religious grounds, will arise.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Pullingham-on-the-Moors is a small, untidy, picturesque little village, situated on the side of a hill.
one-halfnoun
one of two equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading These can scarcely be avoided, as one-half of the parish trips lightly after Mr. Redmond, the vicar (who has a subdued passion for wax candles, and a craving for floral decorations), and looks with scorn upon the other half, as, with solemn step and slow, it descends the high hill that leads, each Sabbath, to the "Methody" Chapel beneath.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It boasts a railway-station, a police-barrack, a solitary hotel, and two or three well-sized shops.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading These can scarcely be avoided, as one-half of the parish trips lightly after Mr. Redmond, the vicar (who has a subdued passion for wax candles, and a craving for floral decorations), and looks with scorn upon the other half, as, with solemn step and slow, it descends the high hill that leads, each Sabbath, to the "Methody" Chapel beneath.
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading These can scarcely be avoided, as one-half of the parish trips lightly after Mr. Redmond, the vicar (who has a subdued passion for wax candles, and a craving for floral decorations), and looks with scorn upon the other half, as, with solemn step and slow, it descends the high hill that leads, each Sabbath, to the "Methody" Chapel beneath.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading These can scarcely be avoided, as one-half of the parish trips lightly after Mr. Redmond, the vicar (who has a subdued passion for wax candles, and a craving for floral decorations), and looks with scorn upon the other half, as, with solemn step and slow, it descends the high hill that leads, each Sabbath, to the "Methody" Chapel beneath.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading Pullingham-on-the-Moors is a small, untidy, picturesque little village, situated on the side of a hill.
police-barrack
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From this reading It boasts a railway-station, a police-barrack, a solitary hotel, and two or three well-sized shops.
principallyadverbUS /ˈprɪnsɪpli/
for the most part
From this reading It is old-fashioned, stationary, and, as a rule, hopelessly harmless, though now and then, dissensions, based principally on religious grounds, will arise.
Pullingham-on-the-Moors
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From this reading Pullingham-on-the-Moors is a small, untidy, picturesque little village, situated on the side of a hill.
railway-station
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From this reading It boasts a railway-station, a police-barrack, a solitary hotel, and two or three well-sized shops.
Redmond
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From this reading These can scarcely be avoided, as one-half of the parish trips lightly after Mr. Redmond, the vicar (who has a subdued passion for wax candles, and a craving for floral decorations), and looks with scorn upon the other half, as, with solemn step and slow, it descends the high hill that leads, each Sabbath, to the "Methody" Chapel beneath.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading It is old-fashioned, stationary, and, as a rule, hopelessly harmless, though now and then, dissensions, based principally on religious grounds, will arise.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading "Her form was fresher than the morning rose When the dew wets its leaves."--THOMSON.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading It is old-fashioned, stationary, and, as a rule, hopelessly harmless, though now and then, dissensions, based principally on religious grounds, will arise.
SabbathnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/
a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
From this reading These can scarcely be avoided, as one-half of the parish trips lightly after Mr. Redmond, the vicar (who has a subdued passion for wax candles, and a craving for floral decorations), and looks with scorn upon the other half, as, with solemn step and slow, it descends the high hill that leads, each Sabbath, to the "Methody" Chapel beneath.
only a very short time before
From this reading These can scarcely be avoided, as one-half of the parish trips lightly after Mr. Redmond, the vicar (who has a subdued passion for wax candles, and a craving for floral decorations), and looks with scorn upon the other half, as, with solemn step and slow, it descends the high hill that leads, each Sabbath, to the "Methody" Chapel beneath.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading These can scarcely be avoided, as one-half of the parish trips lightly after Mr. Redmond, the vicar (who has a subdued passion for wax candles, and a craving for floral decorations), and looks with scorn upon the other half, as, with solemn step and slow, it descends the high hill that leads, each Sabbath, to the "Methody" Chapel beneath.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading It boasts a railway-station, a police-barrack, a solitary hotel, and two or three well-sized shops.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Pullingham-on-the-Moors is a small, untidy, picturesque little village, situated on the side of a hill.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Pullingham-on-the-Moors is a small, untidy, picturesque little village, situated on the side of a hill.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading These can scarcely be avoided, as one-half of the parish trips lightly after Mr. Redmond, the vicar (who has a subdued passion for wax candles, and a craving for floral decorations), and looks with scorn upon the other half, as, with solemn step and slow, it descends the high hill that leads, each Sabbath, to the "Methody" Chapel beneath.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Pullingham-on-the-Moors is a small, untidy, picturesque little village, situated on the side of a hill.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading These can scarcely be avoided, as one-half of the parish trips lightly after Mr. Redmond, the vicar (who has a subdued passion for wax candles, and a craving for floral decorations), and looks with scorn upon the other half, as, with solemn step and slow, it descends the high hill that leads, each Sabbath, to the "Methody" Chapel beneath.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading It boasts a railway-station, a police-barrack, a solitary hotel, and two or three well-sized shops.
stationaryadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪʃəneri/
standing still
From this reading It is old-fashioned, stationary, and, as a rule, hopelessly harmless, though now and then, dissensions, based principally on religious grounds, will arise.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading These can scarcely be avoided, as one-half of the parish trips lightly after Mr. Redmond, the vicar (who has a subdued passion for wax candles, and a craving for floral decorations), and looks with scorn upon the other half, as, with solemn step and slow, it descends the high hill that leads, each Sabbath, to the "Methody" Chapel beneath.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading These can scarcely be avoided, as one-half of the parish trips lightly after Mr. Redmond, the vicar (who has a subdued passion for wax candles, and a craving for floral decorations), and looks with scorn upon the other half, as, with solemn step and slow, it descends the high hill that leads, each Sabbath, to the "Methody" Chapel beneath.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Her form was fresher than the morning rose When the dew wets its leaves."--THOMSON.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading These can scarcely be avoided, as one-half of the parish trips lightly after Mr. Redmond, the vicar (who has a subdued passion for wax candles, and a craving for floral decorations), and looks with scorn upon the other half, as, with solemn step and slow, it descends the high hill that leads, each Sabbath, to the "Methody" Chapel beneath.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Her form was fresher than the morning rose When the dew wets its leaves."--THOMSON.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It is old-fashioned, stationary, and, as a rule, hopelessly harmless, though now and then, dissensions, based principally on religious grounds, will arise.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These can scarcely be avoided, as one-half of the parish trips lightly after Mr. Redmond, the vicar (who has a subdued passion for wax candles, and a craving for floral decorations), and looks with scorn upon the other half, as, with solemn step and slow, it descends the high hill that leads, each Sabbath, to the "Methody" Chapel beneath.
THOMSONnounUS /ˈtɑːmsən/
United States composer who collaborated with Gertrude Stein (1896-1989)
From this reading "Her form was fresher than the morning rose When the dew wets its leaves."--THOMSON.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It is old-fashioned, stationary, and, as a rule, hopelessly harmless, though now and then, dissensions, based principally on religious grounds, will arise.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It boasts a railway-station, a police-barrack, a solitary hotel, and two or three well-sized shops.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading These can scarcely be avoided, as one-half of the parish trips lightly after Mr. Redmond, the vicar (who has a subdued passion for wax candles, and a craving for floral decorations), and looks with scorn upon the other half, as, with solemn step and slow, it descends the high hill that leads, each Sabbath, to the "Methody" Chapel beneath.
tripsnounUS /trɪps/
plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading These can scarcely be avoided, as one-half of the parish trips lightly after Mr. Redmond, the vicar (who has a subdued passion for wax candles, and a craving for floral decorations), and looks with scorn upon the other half, as, with solemn step and slow, it descends the high hill that leads, each Sabbath, to the "Methody" Chapel beneath.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It boasts a railway-station, a police-barrack, a solitary hotel, and two or three well-sized shops.
untidyadjectiveUS /ənˈtaɪdi/
not neat and tidy
From this reading Pullingham-on-the-Moors is a small, untidy, picturesque little village, situated on the side of a hill.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading These can scarcely be avoided, as one-half of the parish trips lightly after Mr. Redmond, the vicar (who has a subdued passion for wax candles, and a craving for floral decorations), and looks with scorn upon the other half, as, with solemn step and slow, it descends the high hill that leads, each Sabbath, to the "Methody" Chapel beneath.
vicarnounUS /ˈvɪkər/
a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman
From this reading These can scarcely be avoided, as one-half of the parish trips lightly after Mr. Redmond, the vicar (who has a subdued passion for wax candles, and a craving for floral decorations), and looks with scorn upon the other half, as, with solemn step and slow, it descends the high hill that leads, each Sabbath, to the "Methody" Chapel beneath.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Pullingham-on-the-Moors is a small, untidy, picturesque little village, situated on the side of a hill.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Her form was fresher than the morning rose When the dew wets its leaves."--THOMSON.
waxverbUS /wæks/
cover with wax
From this reading These can scarcely be avoided, as one-half of the parish trips lightly after Mr. Redmond, the vicar (who has a subdued passion for wax candles, and a craving for floral decorations), and looks with scorn upon the other half, as, with solemn step and slow, it descends the high hill that leads, each Sabbath, to the "Methody" Chapel beneath.
well-sized
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From this reading It boasts a railway-station, a police-barrack, a solitary hotel, and two or three well-sized shops.
wets
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From this reading "Her form was fresher than the morning rose When the dew wets its leaves."--THOMSON.
at the time that
From this reading "Her form was fresher than the morning rose When the dew wets its leaves."--THOMSON.
which person or people
From this reading These can scarcely be avoided, as one-half of the parish trips lightly after Mr. Redmond, the vicar (who has a subdued passion for wax candles, and a craving for floral decorations), and looks with scorn upon the other half, as, with solemn step and slow, it descends the high hill that leads, each Sabbath, to the "Methody" Chapel beneath.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It is old-fashioned, stationary, and, as a rule, hopelessly harmless, though now and then, dissensions, based principally on religious grounds, will arise.
in the company of; together with
From this reading These can scarcely be avoided, as one-half of the parish trips lightly after Mr. Redmond, the vicar (who has a subdued passion for wax candles, and a craving for floral decorations), and looks with scorn upon the other half, as, with solemn step and slow, it descends the high hill that leads, each Sabbath, to the "Methody" Chapel beneath.
