Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading The picturesque interior was aglow with the declining rays of the sun, which streamed through a large window behind the organ upon a great silver Calvary surmounting the high altar, and gilded the white caps of a handful of old _bourgeoises_ sprinkled here and there in the straight-backed pews.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Paul was stirred by the scene as never before by any devotional services and in spite of his eager desire to learn more about the dark-eyed lady, all through the prayers and responses he was rapt as in some mystic spell.

softly bright or radiant

From this reading The picturesque interior was aglow with the declining rays of the sun, which streamed through a large window behind the organ upon a great silver Calvary surmounting the high altar, and gilded the white caps of a handful of old _bourgeoises_ sprinkled here and there in the straight-backed pews.

(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 Paul was stirred by the scene as never before by any devotional services and in spite of his eager desire to learn more about the dark-eyed lady, all through the prayers and responses he was rapt as in some mystic spell.

the table in Christian churches where communion is given

From this reading The picturesque interior was aglow with the declining rays of the sun, which streamed through a large window behind the organ upon a great silver Calvary surmounting the high altar, and gilded the white caps of a handful of old _bourgeoises_ sprinkled here and there in the straight-backed pews.

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

From this reading The picturesque interior was aglow with the declining rays of the sun, which streamed through a large window behind the organ upon a great silver Calvary surmounting the high altar, and gilded the white caps of a handful of old _bourgeoises_ sprinkled here and there in the straight-backed pews.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Paul was stirred by the scene as never before by any devotional services and in spite of his eager desire to learn more about the dark-eyed lady, all through the prayers and responses he was rapt as in some mystic spell.

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

From this reading Paul was stirred by the scene as never before by any devotional services and in spite of his eager desire to learn more about the dark-eyed lady, all through the prayers and responses he was rapt as in some mystic spell.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Paul was stirred by the scene as never before by any devotional services and in spite of his eager desire to learn more about the dark-eyed lady, all through the prayers and responses he was rapt as in some mystic spell.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The bell tolled and a low murmuring began.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The picturesque interior was aglow with the declining rays of the sun, which streamed through a large window behind the organ upon a great silver Calvary surmounting the high altar, and gilded the white caps of a handful of old _bourgeoises_ sprinkled here and there in the straight-backed pews.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading The bell tolled and a low murmuring began.

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From this reading The picturesque interior was aglow with the declining rays of the sun, which streamed through a large window behind the organ upon a great silver Calvary surmounting the high altar, and gilded the white caps of a handful of old _bourgeoises_ sprinkled here and there in the straight-backed pews.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Paul was stirred by the scene as never before by any devotional services and in spite of his eager desire to learn more about the dark-eyed lady, all through the prayers and responses he was rapt as in some mystic spell.

a hill near Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified

From this reading The picturesque interior was aglow with the declining rays of the sun, which streamed through a large window behind the organ upon a great silver Calvary surmounting the high altar, and gilded the white caps of a handful of old _bourgeoises_ sprinkled here and there in the straight-backed pews.

plural of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading The picturesque interior was aglow with the declining rays of the sun, which streamed through a large window behind the organ upon a great silver Calvary surmounting the high altar, and gilded the white caps of a handful of old _bourgeoises_ sprinkled here and there in the straight-backed pews.

any large and important church

From this reading Once in the cathedral, Paul paused in his pursuit.

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

From this reading Paul was stirred by the scene as never before by any devotional services and in spite of his eager desire to learn more about the dark-eyed lady, all through the prayers and responses he was rapt as in some mystic spell.

-ing form of “decline” — grow worse

From this reading The picturesque interior was aglow with the declining rays of the sun, which streamed through a large window behind the organ upon a great silver Calvary surmounting the high altar, and gilded the white caps of a handful of old _bourgeoises_ sprinkled here and there in the straight-backed pews.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Paul was stirred by the scene as never before by any devotional services and in spite of his eager desire to learn more about the dark-eyed lady, all through the prayers and responses he was rapt as in some mystic spell.

relating to worship

From this reading Paul was stirred by the scene as never before by any devotional services and in spite of his eager desire to learn more about the dark-eyed lady, all through the prayers and responses he was rapt as in some mystic spell.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading Paul was stirred by the scene as never before by any devotional services and in spite of his eager desire to learn more about the dark-eyed lady, all through the prayers and responses he was rapt as in some mystic spell.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading The picturesque interior was aglow with the declining rays of the sun, which streamed through a large window behind the organ upon a great silver Calvary surmounting the high altar, and gilded the white caps of a handful of old _bourgeoises_ sprinkled here and there in the straight-backed pews.

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

From this reading The picturesque interior was aglow with the declining rays of the sun, which streamed through a large window behind the organ upon a great silver Calvary surmounting the high altar, and gilded the white caps of a handful of old _bourgeoises_ sprinkled here and there in the straight-backed pews.

a small number or amount

From this reading The picturesque interior was aglow with the declining rays of the sun, which streamed through a large window behind the organ upon a great silver Calvary surmounting the high altar, and gilded the white caps of a handful of old _bourgeoises_ sprinkled here and there in the straight-backed pews.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Paul was stirred by the scene as never before by any devotional services and in spite of his eager desire to learn more about the dark-eyed lady, all through the prayers and responses he was rapt as in some mystic spell.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading The picturesque interior was aglow with the declining rays of the sun, which streamed through a large window behind the organ upon a great silver Calvary surmounting the high altar, and gilded the white caps of a handful of old _bourgeoises_ sprinkled here and there in the straight-backed pews.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The picturesque interior was aglow with the declining rays of the sun, which streamed through a large window behind the organ upon a great silver Calvary surmounting the high altar, and gilded the white caps of a handful of old _bourgeoises_ sprinkled here and there in the straight-backed pews.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Once in the cathedral, Paul paused in his pursuit.

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

From this reading Once in the cathedral, Paul paused in his pursuit.

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading The picturesque interior was aglow with the declining rays of the sun, which streamed through a large window behind the organ upon a great silver Calvary surmounting the high altar, and gilded the white caps of a handful of old _bourgeoises_ sprinkled here and there in the straight-backed pews.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Paul was stirred by the scene as never before by any devotional services and in spite of his eager desire to learn more about the dark-eyed lady, all through the prayers and responses he was rapt as in some mystic spell.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The picturesque interior was aglow with the declining rays of the sun, which streamed through a large window behind the organ upon a great silver Calvary surmounting the high altar, and gilded the white caps of a handful of old _bourgeoises_ sprinkled here and there in the straight-backed pews.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading Paul was stirred by the scene as never before by any devotional services and in spite of his eager desire to learn more about the dark-eyed lady, all through the prayers and responses he was rapt as in some mystic spell.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The bell tolled and a low murmuring began.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Paul was stirred by the scene as never before by any devotional services and in spite of his eager desire to learn more about the dark-eyed lady, all through the prayers and responses he was rapt as in some mystic spell.

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading The bell tolled and a low murmuring began.

having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding

From this reading Paul was stirred by the scene as never before by any devotional services and in spite of his eager desire to learn more about the dark-eyed lady, all through the prayers and responses he was rapt as in some mystic spell.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Paul was stirred by the scene as never before by any devotional services and in spite of his eager desire to learn more about the dark-eyed lady, all through the prayers and responses he was rapt as in some mystic spell.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The picturesque interior was aglow with the declining rays of the sun, which streamed through a large window behind the organ upon a great silver Calvary surmounting the high altar, and gilded the white caps of a handful of old _bourgeoises_ sprinkled here and there in the straight-backed pews.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading They were reciting the Office of the Rosary.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The picturesque interior was aglow with the declining rays of the sun, which streamed through a large window behind the organ upon a great silver Calvary surmounting the high altar, and gilded the white caps of a handful of old _bourgeoises_ sprinkled here and there in the straight-backed pews.

on one occasion

From this reading Once in the cathedral, Paul paused in his pursuit.

a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function

From this reading The picturesque interior was aglow with the declining rays of the sun, which streamed through a large window behind the organ upon a great silver Calvary surmounting the high altar, and gilded the white caps of a handful of old _bourgeoises_ sprinkled here and there in the straight-backed pews.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading Once in the cathedral, Paul paused in his pursuit.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading Once in the cathedral, Paul paused in his pursuit.

plural of “pew” — long bench with backs; used in church by the congregation

From this reading The picturesque interior was aglow with the declining rays of the sun, which streamed through a large window behind the organ upon a great silver Calvary surmounting the high altar, and gilded the white caps of a handful of old _bourgeoises_ sprinkled here and there in the straight-backed pews.

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading The picturesque interior was aglow with the declining rays of the sun, which streamed through a large window behind the organ upon a great silver Calvary surmounting the high altar, and gilded the white caps of a handful of old _bourgeoises_ sprinkled here and there in the straight-backed pews.

plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading Paul was stirred by the scene as never before by any devotional services and in spite of his eager desire to learn more about the dark-eyed lady, all through the prayers and responses he was rapt as in some mystic spell.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading Once in the cathedral, Paul paused in his pursuit.

feeling great rapture or delight

From this reading Paul was stirred by the scene as never before by any devotional services and in spite of his eager desire to learn more about the dark-eyed lady, all through the prayers and responses he was rapt as in some mystic spell.

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading The picturesque interior was aglow with the declining rays of the sun, which streamed through a large window behind the organ upon a great silver Calvary surmounting the high altar, and gilded the white caps of a handful of old _bourgeoises_ sprinkled here and there in the straight-backed pews.

-ing form of “recite” — recite in elocution

From this reading They were reciting the Office of the Rosary.

plural of “response” — a result

From this reading Paul was stirred by the scene as never before by any devotional services and in spite of his eager desire to learn more about the dark-eyed lady, all through the prayers and responses he was rapt as in some mystic spell.

a string of beads used in counting prayers (especially by Catholics)

From this reading They were reciting the Office of the Rosary.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Paul was stirred by the scene as never before by any devotional services and in spite of his eager desire to learn more about the dark-eyed lady, all through the prayers and responses he was rapt as in some mystic spell.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading Paul was stirred by the scene as never before by any devotional services and in spite of his eager desire to learn more about the dark-eyed lady, all through the prayers and responses he was rapt as in some mystic spell.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading The picturesque interior was aglow with the declining rays of the sun, which streamed through a large window behind the organ upon a great silver Calvary surmounting the high altar, and gilded the white caps of a handful of old _bourgeoises_ sprinkled here and there in the straight-backed pews.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Paul was stirred by the scene as never before by any devotional services and in spite of his eager desire to learn more about the dark-eyed lady, all through the prayers and responses he was rapt as in some mystic spell.

orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

From this reading Paul was stirred by the scene as never before by any devotional services and in spite of his eager desire to learn more about the dark-eyed lady, all through the prayers and responses he was rapt as in some mystic spell.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading Paul was stirred by the scene as never before by any devotional services and in spite of his eager desire to learn more about the dark-eyed lady, all through the prayers and responses he was rapt as in some mystic spell.

past form of “sprinkle” — distribute loosely

From this reading The picturesque interior was aglow with the declining rays of the sun, which streamed through a large window behind the organ upon a great silver Calvary surmounting the high altar, and gilded the white caps of a handful of old _bourgeoises_ sprinkled here and there in the straight-backed pews.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Paul was stirred by the scene as never before by any devotional services and in spite of his eager desire to learn more about the dark-eyed lady, all through the prayers and responses he was rapt as in some mystic spell.

having a straight back

From this reading The picturesque interior was aglow with the declining rays of the sun, which streamed through a large window behind the organ upon a great silver Calvary surmounting the high altar, and gilded the white caps of a handful of old _bourgeoises_ sprinkled here and there in the straight-backed pews.

past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind

From this reading The picturesque interior was aglow with the declining rays of the sun, which streamed through a large window behind the organ upon a great silver Calvary surmounting the high altar, and gilded the white caps of a handful of old _bourgeoises_ sprinkled here and there in the straight-backed pews.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The picturesque interior was aglow with the declining rays of the sun, which streamed through a large window behind the organ upon a great silver Calvary surmounting the high altar, and gilded the white caps of a handful of old _bourgeoises_ sprinkled here and there in the straight-backed pews.

-ing form of “surmount” — get on top of; deal with successfully

From this reading The picturesque interior was aglow with the declining rays of the sun, which streamed through a large window behind the organ upon a great silver Calvary surmounting the high altar, and gilded the white caps of a handful of old _bourgeoises_ sprinkled here and there in the straight-backed pews.

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

From this reading Once in the cathedral, Paul paused in his pursuit.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The picturesque interior was aglow with the declining rays of the sun, which streamed through a large window behind the organ upon a great silver Calvary surmounting the high altar, and gilded the white caps of a handful of old _bourgeoises_ sprinkled here and there in the straight-backed pews.

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

From this reading They were reciting the Office of the Rosary.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The picturesque interior was aglow with the declining rays of the sun, which streamed through a large window behind the organ upon a great silver Calvary surmounting the high altar, and gilded the white caps of a handful of old _bourgeoises_ sprinkled here and there in the straight-backed pews.

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

From this reading Paul was stirred by the scene as never before by any devotional services and in spite of his eager desire to learn more about the dark-eyed lady, all through the prayers and responses he was rapt as in some mystic spell.

past form of “toll” — ring slowly

From this reading The bell tolled and a low murmuring began.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The picturesque interior was aglow with the declining rays of the sun, which streamed through a large window behind the organ upon a great silver Calvary surmounting the high altar, and gilded the white caps of a handful of old _bourgeoises_ sprinkled here and there in the straight-backed pews.

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

From this reading The picturesque interior was aglow with the declining rays of the sun, which streamed through a large window behind the organ upon a great silver Calvary surmounting the high altar, and gilded the white caps of a handful of old _bourgeoises_ sprinkled here and there in the straight-backed pews.

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

From this reading They were reciting the Office of the Rosary.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The picturesque interior was aglow with the declining rays of the sun, which streamed through a large window behind the organ upon a great silver Calvary surmounting the high altar, and gilded the white caps of a handful of old _bourgeoises_ sprinkled here and there in the straight-backed pews.

a Caucasian

From this reading The picturesque interior was aglow with the declining rays of the sun, which streamed through a large window behind the organ upon a great silver Calvary surmounting the high altar, and gilded the white caps of a handful of old _bourgeoises_ sprinkled here and there in the straight-backed pews.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading The picturesque interior was aglow with the declining rays of the sun, which streamed through a large window behind the organ upon a great silver Calvary surmounting the high altar, and gilded the white caps of a handful of old _bourgeoises_ sprinkled here and there in the straight-backed pews.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The picturesque interior was aglow with the declining rays of the sun, which streamed through a large window behind the organ upon a great silver Calvary surmounting the high altar, and gilded the white caps of a handful of old _bourgeoises_ sprinkled here and there in the straight-backed pews.