used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At one end there is a small gallery for the choir and the organ, and in front of it the pulpit, a plain moderately-subtantial affair, is located.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading At one end there is a small gallery for the choir and the organ, and in front of it the pulpit, a plain moderately-subtantial affair, is located.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading We quietly examined it very recently, and should have gone away with a determination not to be comforted if an intimation had not been made to the effect that "the organist was organising a plan for a new organ," and that there was some probability of a better instrument being fit up before very long.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At one end there is a small gallery for the choir and the organ, and in front of it the pulpit, a plain moderately-subtantial affair, is located.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading It has a tolerably good appearance; but it is a serious sinner with reference to its internal arrangements.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The members of the choir are of a brisk, warbling turn of mind, and can push through their work blithely.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading It has a tolerably good appearance; but it is a serious sinner with reference to its internal arrangements.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At one end there is a small gallery for the choir and the organ, and in front of it the pulpit, a plain moderately-subtantial affair, is located.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading We quietly examined it very recently, and should have gone away with a determination not to be comforted if an intimation had not been made to the effect that "the organist was organising a plan for a new organ," and that there was some probability of a better instrument being fit up before very long.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We quietly examined it very recently, and should have gone away with a determination not to be comforted if an intimation had not been made to the effect that "the organist was organising a plan for a new organ," and that there was some probability of a better instrument being fit up before very long.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading We quietly examined it very recently, and should have gone away with a determination not to be comforted if an intimation had not been made to the effect that "the organist was organising a plan for a new organ," and that there was some probability of a better instrument being fit up before very long.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading We quietly examined it very recently, and should have gone away with a determination not to be comforted if an intimation had not been made to the effect that "the organist was organising a plan for a new organ," and that there was some probability of a better instrument being fit up before very long.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading We quietly examined it very recently, and should have gone away with a determination not to be comforted if an intimation had not been made to the effect that "the organist was organising a plan for a new organ," and that there was some probability of a better instrument being fit up before very long.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading We quietly examined it very recently, and should have gone away with a determination not to be comforted if an intimation had not been made to the effect that "the organist was organising a plan for a new organ," and that there was some probability of a better instrument being fit up before very long.
blithelyadverbUS /ˈblaɪθli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading The members of the choir are of a brisk, warbling turn of mind, and can push through their work blithely.
briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
From this reading The members of the choir are of a brisk, warbling turn of mind, and can push through their work blithely.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It has a tolerably good appearance; but it is a serious sinner with reference to its internal arrangements.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The members of the choir are of a brisk, warbling turn of mind, and can push through their work blithely.
choirnounUS /ˈkwaɪər/
a chorus that sings as part of a religious ceremony
From this reading At one end there is a small gallery for the choir and the organ, and in front of it the pulpit, a plain moderately-subtantial affair, is located.
comfortedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtɪd/
made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress
From this reading We quietly examined it very recently, and should have gone away with a determination not to be comforted if an intimation had not been made to the effect that "the organist was organising a plan for a new organ," and that there was some probability of a better instrument being fit up before very long.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading We quietly examined it very recently, and should have gone away with a determination not to be comforted if an intimation had not been made to the effect that "the organist was organising a plan for a new organ," and that there was some probability of a better instrument being fit up before very long.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading We quietly examined it very recently, and should have gone away with a determination not to be comforted if an intimation had not been made to the effect that "the organist was organising a plan for a new organ," and that there was some probability of a better instrument being fit up before very long.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading At one end there is a small gallery for the choir and the organ, and in front of it the pulpit, a plain moderately-subtantial affair, is located.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading We quietly examined it very recently, and should have gone away with a determination not to be comforted if an intimation had not been made to the effect that "the organist was organising a plan for a new organ," and that there was some probability of a better instrument being fit up before very long.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading We quietly examined it very recently, and should have gone away with a determination not to be comforted if an intimation had not been made to the effect that "the organist was organising a plan for a new organ," and that there was some probability of a better instrument being fit up before very long.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At one end there is a small gallery for the choir and the organ, and in front of it the pulpit, a plain moderately-subtantial affair, is located.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading At one end there is a small gallery for the choir and the organ, and in front of it the pulpit, a plain moderately-subtantial affair, is located.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading At one end there is a small gallery for the choir and the organ, and in front of it the pulpit, a plain moderately-subtantial affair, is located.
destroyed or killed
From this reading We quietly examined it very recently, and should have gone away with a determination not to be comforted if an intimation had not been made to the effect that "the organist was organising a plan for a new organ," and that there was some probability of a better instrument being fit up before very long.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It has a tolerably good appearance; but it is a serious sinner with reference to its internal arrangements.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We quietly examined it very recently, and should have gone away with a determination not to be comforted if an intimation had not been made to the effect that "the organist was organising a plan for a new organ," and that there was some probability of a better instrument being fit up before very long.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has a tolerably good appearance; but it is a serious sinner with reference to its internal arrangements.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We quietly examined it very recently, and should have gone away with a determination not to be comforted if an intimation had not been made to the effect that "the organist was organising a plan for a new organ," and that there was some probability of a better instrument being fit up before very long.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading We quietly examined it very recently, and should have gone away with a determination not to be comforted if an intimation had not been made to the effect that "the organist was organising a plan for a new organ," and that there was some probability of a better instrument being fit up before very long.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At one end there is a small gallery for the choir and the organ, and in front of it the pulpit, a plain moderately-subtantial affair, is located.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading We quietly examined it very recently, and should have gone away with a determination not to be comforted if an intimation had not been made to the effect that "the organist was organising a plan for a new organ," and that there was some probability of a better instrument being fit up before very long.
internaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface
From this reading It has a tolerably good appearance; but it is a serious sinner with reference to its internal arrangements.
intimationnounUS /ˌɪntəˈmeɪʃən/
an indirect suggestion
From this reading We quietly examined it very recently, and should have gone away with a determination not to be comforted if an intimation had not been made to the effect that "the organist was organising a plan for a new organ," and that there was some probability of a better instrument being fit up before very long.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At one end there is a small gallery for the choir and the organ, and in front of it the pulpit, a plain moderately-subtantial affair, is located.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At one end there is a small gallery for the choir and the organ, and in front of it the pulpit, a plain moderately-subtantial affair, is located.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It has a tolerably good appearance; but it is a serious sinner with reference to its internal arrangements.
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading At one end there is a small gallery for the choir and the organ, and in front of it the pulpit, a plain moderately-subtantial affair, is located.
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 We quietly examined it very recently, and should have gone away with a determination not to be comforted if an intimation had not been made to the effect that "the organist was organising a plan for a new organ," and that there was some probability of a better instrument being fit up before very long.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading We quietly examined it very recently, and should have gone away with a determination not to be comforted if an intimation had not been made to the effect that "the organist was organising a plan for a new organ," and that there was some probability of a better instrument being fit up before very long.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The members of the choir are of a brisk, warbling turn of mind, and can push through their work blithely.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The members of the choir are of a brisk, warbling turn of mind, and can push through their work blithely.
moderately-subtantial
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From this reading At one end there is a small gallery for the choir and the organ, and in front of it the pulpit, a plain moderately-subtantial affair, is located.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading We quietly examined it very recently, and should have gone away with a determination not to be comforted if an intimation had not been made to the effect that "the organist was organising a plan for a new organ," and that there was some probability of a better instrument being fit up before very long.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We quietly examined it very recently, and should have gone away with a determination not to be comforted if an intimation had not been made to the effect that "the organist was organising a plan for a new organ," and that there was some probability of a better instrument being fit up before very long.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At one end there is a small gallery for the choir and the organ, and in front of it the pulpit, a plain moderately-subtantial affair, is located.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At one end there is a small gallery for the choir and the organ, and in front of it the pulpit, a plain moderately-subtantial affair, is located.
organnounUS /ˈɔːrɡən/
a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function
From this reading At one end there is a small gallery for the choir and the organ, and in front of it the pulpit, a plain moderately-subtantial affair, is located.
organising
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We quietly examined it very recently, and should have gone away with a determination not to be comforted if an intimation had not been made to the effect that "the organist was organising a plan for a new organ," and that there was some probability of a better instrument being fit up before very long.
organistnounUS /ˈɔːrɡənəst/
a person who plays an organ
From this reading We quietly examined it very recently, and should have gone away with a determination not to be comforted if an intimation had not been made to the effect that "the organist was organising a plan for a new organ," and that there was some probability of a better instrument being fit up before very long.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading At one end there is a small gallery for the choir and the organ, and in front of it the pulpit, a plain moderately-subtantial affair, is located.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading We quietly examined it very recently, and should have gone away with a determination not to be comforted if an intimation had not been made to the effect that "the organist was organising a plan for a new organ," and that there was some probability of a better instrument being fit up before very long.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The organ is a very poor one.
probabilitynounUS /ˌprɑːbəˈbɪlətiː/
a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
From this reading We quietly examined it very recently, and should have gone away with a determination not to be comforted if an intimation had not been made to the effect that "the organist was organising a plan for a new organ," and that there was some probability of a better instrument being fit up before very long.
pulpitnounUS /ˈpʊlpɪt/
a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
From this reading At one end there is a small gallery for the choir and the organ, and in front of it the pulpit, a plain moderately-subtantial affair, is located.
pushverbUS /pʊʃ/
move with force
From this reading The members of the choir are of a brisk, warbling turn of mind, and can push through their work blithely.
with low volume
From this reading We quietly examined it very recently, and should have gone away with a determination not to be comforted if an intimation had not been made to the effect that "the organist was organising a plan for a new organ," and that there was some probability of a better instrument being fit up before very long.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading We quietly examined it very recently, and should have gone away with a determination not to be comforted if an intimation had not been made to the effect that "the organist was organising a plan for a new organ," and that there was some probability of a better instrument being fit up before very long.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading It has a tolerably good appearance; but it is a serious sinner with reference to its internal arrangements.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading It has a tolerably good appearance; but it is a serious sinner with reference to its internal arrangements.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading We quietly examined it very recently, and should have gone away with a determination not to be comforted if an intimation had not been made to the effect that "the organist was organising a plan for a new organ," and that there was some probability of a better instrument being fit up before very long.
sinnernounUS /ˈsɪnər/
a person who sins (without repenting)
From this reading It has a tolerably good appearance; but it is a serious sinner with reference to its internal arrangements.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At one end there is a small gallery for the choir and the organ, and in front of it the pulpit, a plain moderately-subtantial affair, is located.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading We quietly examined it very recently, and should have gone away with a determination not to be comforted if an intimation had not been made to the effect that "the organist was organising a plan for a new organ," and that there was some probability of a better instrument being fit up before very long.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We quietly examined it very recently, and should have gone away with a determination not to be comforted if an intimation had not been made to the effect that "the organist was organising a plan for a new organ," and that there was some probability of a better instrument being fit up before very long.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At one end there is a small gallery for the choir and the organ, and in front of it the pulpit, a plain moderately-subtantial affair, is located.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The members of the choir are of a brisk, warbling turn of mind, and can push through their work blithely.
in or at that place or location
From this reading At one end there is a small gallery for the choir and the organ, and in front of it the pulpit, a plain moderately-subtantial affair, is located.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The members of the choir are of a brisk, warbling turn of mind, and can push through their work blithely.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It has a tolerably good appearance; but it is a serious sinner with reference to its internal arrangements.
tolerablyadverb
in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner
From this reading It has a tolerably good appearance; but it is a serious sinner with reference to its internal arrangements.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading The members of the choir are of a brisk, warbling turn of mind, and can push through their work blithely.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading We quietly examined it very recently, and should have gone away with a determination not to be comforted if an intimation had not been made to the effect that "the organist was organising a plan for a new organ," and that there was some probability of a better instrument being fit up before very long.
precisely as stated
From this reading The organ is a very poor one.
warblingverbUS /ˈwɔːrbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “warble” — sing or play with trills, alternating with the half note above or below
From this reading The members of the choir are of a brisk, warbling turn of mind, and can push through their work blithely.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We quietly examined it very recently, and should have gone away with a determination not to be comforted if an intimation had not been made to the effect that "the organist was organising a plan for a new organ," and that there was some probability of a better instrument being fit up before very long.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We quietly examined it very recently, and should have gone away with a determination not to be comforted if an intimation had not been made to the effect that "the organist was organising a plan for a new organ," and that there was some probability of a better instrument being fit up before very long.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It has a tolerably good appearance; but it is a serious sinner with reference to its internal arrangements.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The members of the choir are of a brisk, warbling turn of mind, and can push through their work blithely.
