used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One of the ceremonies was that of pronouncing the benediction over a large pile of leaves of the cabbage-palm, or palmetto, gathered in the woods.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the blessing had been pronounced, the priest called upon the congregation to come and receive them.
how long something has existed
From this reading The men came forward first, in the order of their age, and then the women; and as the congregation consisted mostly of the descendants of Minorcans, Greeks, and Spaniards, I had a good opportunity of observing their personal appearance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Yesterday was Palm Sunday, and in the morning I attended the services in the Catholic church.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The men came forward first, in the order of their age, and then the women; and as the congregation consisted mostly of the descendants of Minorcans, Greeks, and Spaniards, I had a good opportunity of observing their personal appearance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The men came forward first, in the order of their age, and then the women; and as the congregation consisted mostly of the descendants of Minorcans, Greeks, and Spaniards, I had a good opportunity of observing their personal appearance.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading Yesterday was Palm Sunday, and in the morning I attended the services in the Catholic church.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading After the blessing had been pronounced, the priest called upon the congregation to come and receive them.
benedictionnounUS /ˌbenəˈdɪkʃən/
the act of praying for divine protection
From this reading One of the ceremonies was that of pronouncing the benediction over a large pile of leaves of the cabbage-palm, or palmetto, gathered in the woods.
the formal act of approving
From this reading After the blessing had been pronounced, the priest called upon the congregation to come and receive them.
cabbage-palm
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From this reading One of the ceremonies was that of pronouncing the benediction over a large pile of leaves of the cabbage-palm, or palmetto, gathered in the woods.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading After the blessing had been pronounced, the priest called upon the congregation to come and receive them.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The men came forward first, in the order of their age, and then the women; and as the congregation consisted mostly of the descendants of Minorcans, Greeks, and Spaniards, I had a good opportunity of observing their personal appearance.
CatholicadjectiveUS /ˈkæθlɪk/
of or relating to or supporting Catholicism
From this reading Yesterday was Palm Sunday, and in the morning I attended the services in the Catholic church.
ceremoniesnounUS /ˈserəmoʊniz/
plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading One of the ceremonies was that of pronouncing the benediction over a large pile of leaves of the cabbage-palm, or palmetto, gathered in the woods.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Yesterday was Palm Sunday, and in the morning I attended the services in the Catholic church.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After the blessing had been pronounced, the priest called upon the congregation to come and receive them.
congregationnounUS /ˌkɑːŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/
a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
From this reading After the blessing had been pronounced, the priest called upon the congregation to come and receive them.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading The men came forward first, in the order of their age, and then the women; and as the congregation consisted mostly of the descendants of Minorcans, Greeks, and Spaniards, I had a good opportunity of observing their personal appearance.
countenancesnounUS /ˈkaʊntənənsɪz/
plural of “countenance” — the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading The younger portion of the congregation had, in general, expressive countenances.
descendantsnounUS /dɪˈsendənts/
all of the offspring of a given progenitor
From this reading The men came forward first, in the order of their age, and then the women; and as the congregation consisted mostly of the descendants of Minorcans, Greeks, and Spaniards, I had a good opportunity of observing their personal appearance.
expressiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspresɪv/
characterized by expression
From this reading The younger portion of the congregation had, in general, expressive countenances.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The men came forward first, in the order of their age, and then the women; and as the congregation consisted mostly of the descendants of Minorcans, Greeks, and Spaniards, I had a good opportunity of observing their personal appearance.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The men came forward first, in the order of their age, and then the women; and as the congregation consisted mostly of the descendants of Minorcans, Greeks, and Spaniards, I had a good opportunity of observing their personal appearance.
brought together in one place
From this reading One of the ceremonies was that of pronouncing the benediction over a large pile of leaves of the cabbage-palm, or palmetto, gathered in the woods.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The younger portion of the congregation had, in general, expressive countenances.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The men came forward first, in the order of their age, and then the women; and as the congregation consisted mostly of the descendants of Minorcans, Greeks, and Spaniards, I had a good opportunity of observing their personal appearance.
GreeksnounUS /ɡriːks/
plural of “greek” — the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading The men came forward first, in the order of their age, and then the women; and as the congregation consisted mostly of the descendants of Minorcans, Greeks, and Spaniards, I had a good opportunity of observing their personal appearance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After the blessing had been pronounced, the priest called upon the congregation to come and receive them.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Yesterday was Palm Sunday, and in the morning I attended the services in the Catholic church.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Yesterday was Palm Sunday, and in the morning I attended the services in the Catholic church.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading One of the ceremonies was that of pronouncing the benediction over a large pile of leaves of the cabbage-palm, or palmetto, gathered in the woods.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading One of the ceremonies was that of pronouncing the benediction over a large pile of leaves of the cabbage-palm, or palmetto, gathered in the woods.
the force of workers available
From this reading The men came forward first, in the order of their age, and then the women; and as the congregation consisted mostly of the descendants of Minorcans, Greeks, and Spaniards, I had a good opportunity of observing their personal appearance.
Minorcans
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The men came forward first, in the order of their age, and then the women; and as the congregation consisted mostly of the descendants of Minorcans, Greeks, and Spaniards, I had a good opportunity of observing their personal appearance.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Yesterday was Palm Sunday, and in the morning I attended the services in the Catholic church.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading The men came forward first, in the order of their age, and then the women; and as the congregation consisted mostly of the descendants of Minorcans, Greeks, and Spaniards, I had a good opportunity of observing their personal appearance.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading The men came forward first, in the order of their age, and then the women; and as the congregation consisted mostly of the descendants of Minorcans, Greeks, and Spaniards, I had a good opportunity of observing their personal appearance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One of the ceremonies was that of pronouncing the benediction over a large pile of leaves of the cabbage-palm, or palmetto, gathered in the woods.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the ceremonies was that of pronouncing the benediction over a large pile of leaves of the cabbage-palm, or palmetto, gathered in the woods.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The men came forward first, in the order of their age, and then the women; and as the congregation consisted mostly of the descendants of Minorcans, Greeks, and Spaniards, I had a good opportunity of observing their personal appearance.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading One of the ceremonies was that of pronouncing the benediction over a large pile of leaves of the cabbage-palm, or palmetto, gathered in the woods.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The men came forward first, in the order of their age, and then the women; and as the congregation consisted mostly of the descendants of Minorcans, Greeks, and Spaniards, I had a good opportunity of observing their personal appearance.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading One of the ceremonies was that of pronouncing the benediction over a large pile of leaves of the cabbage-palm, or palmetto, gathered in the woods.
PalmnounUS /pɑːm/
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading Yesterday was Palm Sunday, and in the morning I attended the services in the Catholic church.
palmettonounUS /pælˈmetoʊ/
any of several low-growing palms with fan-shaped leaves
From this reading One of the ceremonies was that of pronouncing the benediction over a large pile of leaves of the cabbage-palm, or palmetto, gathered in the woods.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading The men came forward first, in the order of their age, and then the women; and as the congregation consisted mostly of the descendants of Minorcans, Greeks, and Spaniards, I had a good opportunity of observing their personal appearance.
pilenounUS /paɪl/
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading One of the ceremonies was that of pronouncing the benediction over a large pile of leaves of the cabbage-palm, or palmetto, gathered in the woods.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The younger portion of the congregation had, in general, expressive countenances.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading After the blessing had been pronounced, the priest called upon the congregation to come and receive them.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading After the blessing had been pronounced, the priest called upon the congregation to come and receive them.
pronouncingverbUS /prəˈnaʊnsɪŋ/
-ing form of “pronounce” — speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
From this reading One of the ceremonies was that of pronouncing the benediction over a large pile of leaves of the cabbage-palm, or palmetto, gathered in the woods.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading After the blessing had been pronounced, the priest called upon the congregation to come and receive them.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading Yesterday was Palm Sunday, and in the morning I attended the services in the Catholic church.
SpaniardsnounUS /ˈspænjərdz/
plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading The men came forward first, in the order of their age, and then the women; and as the congregation consisted mostly of the descendants of Minorcans, Greeks, and Spaniards, I had a good opportunity of observing their personal appearance.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Yesterday was Palm Sunday, and in the morning I attended the services in the Catholic church.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One of the ceremonies was that of pronouncing the benediction over a large pile of leaves of the cabbage-palm, or palmetto, gathered in the woods.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Yesterday was Palm Sunday, and in the morning I attended the services in the Catholic church.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The men came forward first, in the order of their age, and then the women; and as the congregation consisted mostly of the descendants of Minorcans, Greeks, and Spaniards, I had a good opportunity of observing their personal appearance.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading After the blessing had been pronounced, the priest called upon the congregation to come and receive them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The men came forward first, in the order of their age, and then the women; and as the congregation consisted mostly of the descendants of Minorcans, Greeks, and Spaniards, I had a good opportunity of observing their personal appearance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After the blessing had been pronounced, the priest called upon the congregation to come and receive them.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading After the blessing had been pronounced, the priest called upon the congregation to come and receive them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yesterday was Palm Sunday, and in the morning I attended the services in the Catholic church.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The men came forward first, in the order of their age, and then the women; and as the congregation consisted mostly of the descendants of Minorcans, Greeks, and Spaniards, I had a good opportunity of observing their personal appearance.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading One of the ceremonies was that of pronouncing the benediction over a large pile of leaves of the cabbage-palm, or palmetto, gathered in the woods.
the day immediately before today
From this reading Yesterday was Palm Sunday, and in the morning I attended the services in the Catholic church.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading The younger portion of the congregation had, in general, expressive countenances.
