used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As Genevieve was known to the usher in charge of the centre aisle, they were shown to a pew farther forward than Blake would have chosen.
aislenounUS /aɪl/
a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
From this reading As Genevieve was known to the usher in charge of the centre aisle, they were shown to a pew farther forward than Blake would have chosen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOLY COMMUNION They reached the chapel and entered during the last verse of the Processional Hymn.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading But he seemed pleased at the fact that Genevieve was too intent upon worship to gaze around at the hats and dresses of the other ladies.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Genevieve was known to the usher in charge of the centre aisle, they were shown to a pew farther forward than Blake would have chosen.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But he seemed pleased at the fact that Genevieve was too intent upon worship to gaze around at the hats and dresses of the other ladies.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading If his spirit was quickened by a re-hearing of the prayers in which he had once believed, he did not show it.
BlakenounUS /bleɪk/
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading As Genevieve was known to the usher in charge of the centre aisle, they were shown to a pew farther forward than Blake would have chosen.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he seemed pleased at the fact that Genevieve was too intent upon worship to gaze around at the hats and dresses of the other ladies.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If his spirit was quickened by a re-hearing of the prayers in which he had once believed, he did not show it.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading As Genevieve was known to the usher in charge of the centre aisle, they were shown to a pew farther forward than Blake would have chosen.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading HOLY COMMUNION They reached the chapel and entered during the last verse of the Processional Hymn.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading As Genevieve was known to the usher in charge of the centre aisle, they were shown to a pew farther forward than Blake would have chosen.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading As Genevieve was known to the usher in charge of the centre aisle, they were shown to a pew farther forward than Blake would have chosen.
COMMUNIONnounUS /kəˈmjuːnjən/
the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist
From this reading HOLY COMMUNION They reached the chapel and entered during the last verse of the Processional Hymn.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Genevieve produced a dainty hymnal and prayer-book, and gave her companion the pleasurable employment of helping her hold first one and then the other, throughout the service.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading Genevieve produced a dainty hymnal and prayer-book, and gave her companion the pleasurable employment of helping her hold first one and then the other, throughout the service.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading If his spirit was quickened by a re-hearing of the prayers in which he had once believed, he did not show it.
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading But he seemed pleased at the fact that Genevieve was too intent upon worship to gaze around at the hats and dresses of the other ladies.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading HOLY COMMUNION They reached the chapel and entered during the last verse of the Processional Hymn.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading Genevieve produced a dainty hymnal and prayer-book, and gave her companion the pleasurable employment of helping her hold first one and then the other, throughout the service.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading HOLY COMMUNION They reached the chapel and entered during the last verse of the Processional Hymn.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading But he seemed pleased at the fact that Genevieve was too intent upon worship to gaze around at the hats and dresses of the other ladies.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading As Genevieve was known to the usher in charge of the centre aisle, they were shown to a pew farther forward than Blake would have chosen.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Genevieve produced a dainty hymnal and prayer-book, and gave her companion the pleasurable employment of helping her hold first one and then the other, throughout the service.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading As Genevieve was known to the usher in charge of the centre aisle, they were shown to a pew farther forward than Blake would have chosen.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Genevieve produced a dainty hymnal and prayer-book, and gave her companion the pleasurable employment of helping her hold first one and then the other, throughout the service.
a long fixed look
From this reading But he seemed pleased at the fact that Genevieve was too intent upon worship to gaze around at the hats and dresses of the other ladies.
Genevieve
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From this reading As Genevieve was known to the usher in charge of the centre aisle, they were shown to a pew farther forward than Blake would have chosen.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If his spirit was quickened by a re-hearing of the prayers in which he had once believed, he did not show it.
hatsnounUS /hæts/
plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading But he seemed pleased at the fact that Genevieve was too intent upon worship to gaze around at the hats and dresses of the other ladies.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As Genevieve was known to the usher in charge of the centre aisle, they were shown to a pew farther forward than Blake would have chosen.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If his spirit was quickened by a re-hearing of the prayers in which he had once believed, he did not show it.
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading Genevieve produced a dainty hymnal and prayer-book, and gave her companion the pleasurable employment of helping her hold first one and then the other, throughout the service.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Genevieve produced a dainty hymnal and prayer-book, and gave her companion the pleasurable employment of helping her hold first one and then the other, throughout the service.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If his spirit was quickened by a re-hearing of the prayers in which he had once believed, he did not show it.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Genevieve produced a dainty hymnal and prayer-book, and gave her companion the pleasurable employment of helping her hold first one and then the other, throughout the service.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading HOLY COMMUNION They reached the chapel and entered during the last verse of the Processional Hymn.
HymnnounUS /hɪm/
a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)
From this reading HOLY COMMUNION They reached the chapel and entered during the last verse of the Processional Hymn.
hymnalnounUS /ˈhɪmnəl/
a songbook containing a collection of hymns
From this reading Genevieve produced a dainty hymnal and prayer-book, and gave her companion the pleasurable employment of helping her hold first one and then the other, throughout the service.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If his spirit was quickened by a re-hearing of the prayers in which he had once believed, he did not show it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As Genevieve was known to the usher in charge of the centre aisle, they were shown to a pew farther forward than Blake would have chosen.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading But he seemed pleased at the fact that Genevieve was too intent upon worship to gaze around at the hats and dresses of the other ladies.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If his spirit was quickened by a re-hearing of the prayers in which he had once believed, he did not show it.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading As Genevieve was known to the usher in charge of the centre aisle, they were shown to a pew farther forward than Blake would have chosen.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading But he seemed pleased at the fact that Genevieve was too intent upon worship to gaze around at the hats and dresses of the other ladies.
immediately past
From this reading HOLY COMMUNION They reached the chapel and entered during the last verse of the Processional Hymn.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If his spirit was quickened by a re-hearing of the prayers in which he had once believed, he did not show it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOLY COMMUNION They reached the chapel and entered during the last verse of the Processional Hymn.
on one occasion
From this reading If his spirit was quickened by a re-hearing of the prayers in which he had once believed, he did not show it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Genevieve produced a dainty hymnal and prayer-book, and gave her companion the pleasurable employment of helping her hold first one and then the other, throughout the service.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Genevieve produced a dainty hymnal and prayer-book, and gave her companion the pleasurable employment of helping her hold first one and then the other, throughout the service.
pewnounUS /pjuː/
long bench with backs; used in church by the congregation
From this reading As Genevieve was known to the usher in charge of the centre aisle, they were shown to a pew farther forward than Blake would have chosen.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading But he seemed pleased at the fact that Genevieve was too intent upon worship to gaze around at the hats and dresses of the other ladies.
pleasurableadjectiveUS /ˈpleʒərəbəl/
affording satisfaction or pleasure
From this reading Genevieve produced a dainty hymnal and prayer-book, and gave her companion the pleasurable employment of helping her hold first one and then the other, throughout the service.
prayer-book
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Genevieve produced a dainty hymnal and prayer-book, and gave her companion the pleasurable employment of helping her hold first one and then the other, throughout the service.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading If his spirit was quickened by a re-hearing of the prayers in which he had once believed, he did not show it.
ProcessionaladjectiveUS /prəˈseʃənəl/
intended for use in a procession
From this reading HOLY COMMUNION They reached the chapel and entered during the last verse of the Processional Hymn.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading Genevieve produced a dainty hymnal and prayer-book, and gave her companion the pleasurable employment of helping her hold first one and then the other, throughout the service.
quickenedverbUS /ˈkwɪkənd/
past form of “quicken” — move faster
From this reading If his spirit was quickened by a re-hearing of the prayers in which he had once believed, he did not show it.
re-hearing
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From this reading If his spirit was quickened by a re-hearing of the prayers in which he had once believed, he did not show it.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading HOLY COMMUNION They reached the chapel and entered during the last verse of the Processional Hymn.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But he seemed pleased at the fact that Genevieve was too intent upon worship to gaze around at the hats and dresses of the other ladies.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Genevieve produced a dainty hymnal and prayer-book, and gave her companion the pleasurable employment of helping her hold first one and then the other, throughout the service.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading If his spirit was quickened by a re-hearing of the prayers in which he had once believed, he did not show it.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading As Genevieve was known to the usher in charge of the centre aisle, they were shown to a pew farther forward than Blake would have chosen.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading If his spirit was quickened by a re-hearing of the prayers in which he had once believed, he did not show it.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading As Genevieve was known to the usher in charge of the centre aisle, they were shown to a pew farther forward than Blake would have chosen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But he seemed pleased at the fact that Genevieve was too intent upon worship to gaze around at the hats and dresses of the other ladies.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOLY COMMUNION They reached the chapel and entered during the last verse of the Processional Hymn.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Genevieve produced a dainty hymnal and prayer-book, and gave her companion the pleasurable employment of helping her hold first one and then the other, throughout the service.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HOLY COMMUNION They reached the chapel and entered during the last verse of the Processional Hymn.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading Genevieve produced a dainty hymnal and prayer-book, and gave her companion the pleasurable employment of helping her hold first one and then the other, throughout the service.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As Genevieve was known to the usher in charge of the centre aisle, they were shown to a pew farther forward than Blake would have chosen.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But he seemed pleased at the fact that Genevieve was too intent upon worship to gaze around at the hats and dresses of the other ladies.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But he seemed pleased at the fact that Genevieve was too intent upon worship to gaze around at the hats and dresses of the other ladies.
usherverbUS /ˈʌʃər/
take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading As Genevieve was known to the usher in charge of the centre aisle, they were shown to a pew farther forward than Blake would have chosen.
literature in metrical form
From this reading HOLY COMMUNION They reached the chapel and entered during the last verse of the Processional Hymn.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As Genevieve was known to the usher in charge of the centre aisle, they were shown to a pew farther forward than Blake would have chosen.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As Genevieve was known to the usher in charge of the centre aisle, they were shown to a pew farther forward than Blake would have chosen.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If his spirit was quickened by a re-hearing of the prayers in which he had once believed, he did not show it.
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading But he seemed pleased at the fact that Genevieve was too intent upon worship to gaze around at the hats and dresses of the other ladies.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As Genevieve was known to the usher in charge of the centre aisle, they were shown to a pew farther forward than Blake would have chosen.
