Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading A religion they must have, and if, when called up and questioned about it, they have forgotten to provide themselves, or have no preference as to form of worship, they are assigned to one by the person in authority.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading A religion they must have, and if, when called up and questioned about it, they have forgotten to provide themselves, or have no preference as to form of worship, they are assigned to one by the person in authority.

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

From this reading "The murmur of the city crowd; And, from his steeple, jingling loud, St. Giles's mingling din."

move towards

From this reading We joined the throng outside the venerable church, and awaited the approach of the soldiers from the Castle parade-ground; for it is from there they march in detachments to the church of their choice.

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

From this reading A religion they must have, and if, when called up and questioned about it, they have forgotten to provide themselves, or have no preference as to form of worship, they are assigned to one by the person in authority.

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

From this reading A religion they must have, and if, when called up and questioned about it, they have forgotten to provide themselves, or have no preference as to form of worship, they are assigned to one by the person in authority.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading When the regiments are assembled on the parade-ground of a Sunday morning, the first command is, "Church of Scotland, right about face, quick march!"--the bodies of men belonging to other denominations standing fast until their turn comes to move.

appointed to a post or duty

From this reading A religion they must have, and if, when called up and questioned about it, they have forgotten to provide themselves, or have no preference as to form of worship, they are assigned to one by the person in authority.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading A religion they must have, and if, when called up and questioned about it, they have forgotten to provide themselves, or have no preference as to form of worship, they are assigned to one by the person in authority.

expected hopefully

From this reading We joined the throng outside the venerable church, and awaited the approach of the soldiers from the Castle parade-ground; for it is from there they march in detachments to the church of their choice.

happiness felt in a secure relationship

From this reading When the regiments are assembled on the parade-ground of a Sunday morning, the first command is, "Church of Scotland, right about face, quick march!"--the bodies of men belonging to other denominations standing fast until their turn comes to move.

plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading When the regiments are assembled on the parade-ground of a Sunday morning, the first command is, "Church of Scotland, right about face, quick march!"--the bodies of men belonging to other denominations standing fast until their turn comes to move.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A religion they must have, and if, when called up and questioned about it, they have forgotten to provide themselves, or have no preference as to form of worship, they are assigned to one by the person in authority.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading A religion they must have, and if, when called up and questioned about it, they have forgotten to provide themselves, or have no preference as to form of worship, they are assigned to one by the person in authority.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading We joined the throng outside the venerable church, and awaited the approach of the soldiers from the Castle parade-ground; for it is from there they march in detachments to the church of their choice.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading We joined the throng outside the venerable church, and awaited the approach of the soldiers from the Castle parade-ground; for it is from there they march in detachments to the church of their choice.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading We joined the throng outside the venerable church, and awaited the approach of the soldiers from the Castle parade-ground; for it is from there they march in detachments to the church of their choice.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading "The murmur of the city crowd; And, from his steeple, jingling loud, St. Giles's mingling din."

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading When the regiments are assembled on the parade-ground of a Sunday morning, the first command is, "Church of Scotland, right about face, quick march!"--the bodies of men belonging to other denominations standing fast until their turn comes to move.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading When the regiments are assembled on the parade-ground of a Sunday morning, the first command is, "Church of Scotland, right about face, quick march!"--the bodies of men belonging to other denominations standing fast until their turn comes to move.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading "The murmur of the city crowd; And, from his steeple, jingling loud, St. Giles's mingling din."

plural of “denomination” — a group of religious congregations having its own organization and a distinctive faith

From this reading When the regiments are assembled on the parade-ground of a Sunday morning, the first command is, "Church of Scotland, right about face, quick march!"--the bodies of men belonging to other denominations standing fast until their turn comes to move.

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

From this reading We joined the throng outside the venerable church, and awaited the approach of the soldiers from the Castle parade-ground; for it is from there they march in detachments to the church of their choice.

a loud harsh or strident noise

From this reading "The murmur of the city crowd; And, from his steeple, jingling loud, St. Giles's mingling din."

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading When the regiments are assembled on the parade-ground of a Sunday morning, the first command is, "Church of Scotland, right about face, quick march!"--the bodies of men belonging to other denominations standing fast until their turn comes to move.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading When the regiments are assembled on the parade-ground of a Sunday morning, the first command is, "Church of Scotland, right about face, quick march!"--the bodies of men belonging to other denominations standing fast until their turn comes to move.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading When the regiments are assembled on the parade-ground of a Sunday morning, the first command is, "Church of Scotland, right about face, quick march!"--the bodies of men belonging to other denominations standing fast until their turn comes to move.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading We joined the throng outside the venerable church, and awaited the approach of the soldiers from the Castle parade-ground; for it is from there they march in detachments to the church of their choice.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading A religion they must have, and if, when called up and questioned about it, they have forgotten to provide themselves, or have no preference as to form of worship, they are assigned to one by the person in authority.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading A religion they must have, and if, when called up and questioned about it, they have forgotten to provide themselves, or have no preference as to form of worship, they are assigned to one by the person in authority.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "The murmur of the city crowd; And, from his steeple, jingling loud, St. Giles's mingling din."

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading It is said that a new officer once gave the command, "Church of Scotland, right about face, quick march!

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

From this reading "The murmur of the city crowd; And, from his steeple, jingling loud, St. Giles's mingling din."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A religion they must have, and if, when called up and questioned about it, they have forgotten to provide themselves, or have no preference as to form of worship, they are assigned to one by the person in authority.

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

From this reading "The murmur of the city crowd; And, from his steeple, jingling loud, St. Giles's mingling din."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading A religion they must have, and if, when called up and questioned about it, they have forgotten to provide themselves, or have no preference as to form of worship, they are assigned to one by the person in authority.

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

From this reading We joined the throng outside the venerable church, and awaited the approach of the soldiers from the Castle parade-ground; for it is from there they march in detachments to the church of their choice.

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

From this reading We joined the throng outside the venerable church, and awaited the approach of the soldiers from the Castle parade-ground; for it is from there they march in detachments to the church of their choice.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading We joined the throng outside the venerable church, and awaited the approach of the soldiers from the Castle parade-ground; for it is from there they march in detachments to the church of their choice.

having a series of high-pitched ringing sounds like many small bells

From this reading "The murmur of the city crowd; And, from his steeple, jingling loud, St. Giles's mingling din."

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading We joined the throng outside the venerable church, and awaited the approach of the soldiers from the Castle parade-ground; for it is from there they march in detachments to the church of their choice.

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading "The murmur of the city crowd; And, from his steeple, jingling loud, St. Giles's mingling din."

march in a procession

From this reading We joined the throng outside the venerable church, and awaited the approach of the soldiers from the Castle parade-ground; for it is from there they march in detachments to the church of their choice.

the force of workers available

From this reading When the regiments are assembled on the parade-ground of a Sunday morning, the first command is, "Church of Scotland, right about face, quick march!"--the bodies of men belonging to other denominations standing fast until their turn comes to move.

the action of people mingling and coming into contact

From this reading "The murmur of the city crowd; And, from his steeple, jingling loud, St. Giles's mingling din."

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading When the regiments are assembled on the parade-ground of a Sunday morning, the first command is, "Church of Scotland, right about face, quick march!"--the bodies of men belonging to other denominations standing fast until their turn comes to move.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading When the regiments are assembled on the parade-ground of a Sunday morning, the first command is, "Church of Scotland, right about face, quick march!"--the bodies of men belonging to other denominations standing fast until their turn comes to move.

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

From this reading "The murmur of the city crowd; And, from his steeple, jingling loud, St. Giles's mingling din."

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading A religion they must have, and if, when called up and questioned about it, they have forgotten to provide themselves, or have no preference as to form of worship, they are assigned to one by the person in authority.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading It is said that a new officer once gave the command, "Church of Scotland, right about face, quick march!

not any; not one

From this reading A religion they must have, and if, when called up and questioned about it, they have forgotten to provide themselves, or have no preference as to form of worship, they are assigned to one by the person in authority.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "The murmur of the city crowd; And, from his steeple, jingling loud, St. Giles's mingling din."

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading It is said that a new officer once gave the command, "Church of Scotland, right about face, quick march!

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When the regiments are assembled on the parade-ground of a Sunday morning, the first command is, "Church of Scotland, right about face, quick march!"--the bodies of men belonging to other denominations standing fast until their turn comes to move.

on one occasion

From this reading It is said that a new officer once gave the command, "Church of Scotland, right about face, quick march!

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A religion they must have, and if, when called up and questioned about it, they have forgotten to provide themselves, or have no preference as to form of worship, they are assigned to one by the person in authority.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A religion they must have, and if, when called up and questioned about it, they have forgotten to provide themselves, or have no preference as to form of worship, they are assigned to one by the person in authority.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading When the regiments are assembled on the parade-ground of a Sunday morning, the first command is, "Church of Scotland, right about face, quick march!"--the bodies of men belonging to other denominations standing fast until their turn comes to move.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading We joined the throng outside the venerable church, and awaited the approach of the soldiers from the Castle parade-ground; for it is from there they march in detachments to the church of their choice.

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

From this reading We joined the throng outside the venerable church, and awaited the approach of the soldiers from the Castle parade-ground; for it is from there they march in detachments to the church of their choice.

a human being

From this reading A religion they must have, and if, when called up and questioned about it, they have forgotten to provide themselves, or have no preference as to form of worship, they are assigned to one by the person in authority.

a strong liking

From this reading A religion they must have, and if, when called up and questioned about it, they have forgotten to provide themselves, or have no preference as to form of worship, they are assigned to one by the person in authority.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading A religion they must have, and if, when called up and questioned about it, they have forgotten to provide themselves, or have no preference as to form of worship, they are assigned to one by the person in authority.

past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading A religion they must have, and if, when called up and questioned about it, they have forgotten to provide themselves, or have no preference as to form of worship, they are assigned to one by the person in authority.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading When the regiments are assembled on the parade-ground of a Sunday morning, the first command is, "Church of Scotland, right about face, quick march!"--the bodies of men belonging to other denominations standing fast until their turn comes to move.

plural of “regiment” — army unit smaller than a division

From this reading When the regiments are assembled on the parade-ground of a Sunday morning, the first command is, "Church of Scotland, right about face, quick march!"--the bodies of men belonging to other denominations standing fast until their turn comes to move.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading A religion they must have, and if, when called up and questioned about it, they have forgotten to provide themselves, or have no preference as to form of worship, they are assigned to one by the person in authority.

precisely, exactly

From this reading When the regiments are assembled on the parade-ground of a Sunday morning, the first command is, "Church of Scotland, right about face, quick march!"--the bodies of men belonging to other denominations standing fast until their turn comes to move.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It is said that a new officer once gave the command, "Church of Scotland, right about face, quick march!

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts

From this reading When the regiments are assembled on the parade-ground of a Sunday morning, the first command is, "Church of Scotland, right about face, quick march!"--the bodies of men belonging to other denominations standing fast until their turn comes to move.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading We joined the throng outside the venerable church, and awaited the approach of the soldiers from the Castle parade-ground; for it is from there they march in detachments to the church of their choice.

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

From this reading "The murmur of the city crowd; And, from his steeple, jingling loud, St. Giles's mingling din."

having a supporting base

From this reading When the regiments are assembled on the parade-ground of a Sunday morning, the first command is, "Church of Scotland, right about face, quick march!"--the bodies of men belonging to other denominations standing fast until their turn comes to move.

a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top

From this reading "The murmur of the city crowd; And, from his steeple, jingling loud, St. Giles's mingling din."

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading When the regiments are assembled on the parade-ground of a Sunday morning, the first command is, "Church of Scotland, right about face, quick march!"--the bodies of men belonging to other denominations standing fast until their turn comes to move.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is said that a new officer once gave the command, "Church of Scotland, right about face, quick march!

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

From this reading "The murmur of the city crowd; And, from his steeple, jingling loud, St. Giles's mingling din."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading We joined the throng outside the venerable church, and awaited the approach of the soldiers from the Castle parade-ground; for it is from there they march in detachments to the church of their choice.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading A religion they must have, and if, when called up and questioned about it, they have forgotten to provide themselves, or have no preference as to form of worship, they are assigned to one by the person in authority.

in or at that place or location

From this reading We joined the throng outside the venerable church, and awaited the approach of the soldiers from the Castle parade-ground; for it is from there they march in detachments to the church of their choice.

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

From this reading We joined the throng outside the venerable church, and awaited the approach of the soldiers from the Castle parade-ground; for it is from there they march in detachments to the church of their choice.

a large gathering of people

From this reading We joined the throng outside the venerable church, and awaited the approach of the soldiers from the Castle parade-ground; for it is from there they march in detachments to the church of their choice.

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

From this reading We joined the throng outside the venerable church, and awaited the approach of the soldiers from the Castle parade-ground; for it is from there they march in detachments to the church of their choice.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading When the regiments are assembled on the parade-ground of a Sunday morning, the first command is, "Church of Scotland, right about face, quick march!"--the bodies of men belonging to other denominations standing fast until their turn comes to move.

up to a particular time

From this reading When the regiments are assembled on the parade-ground of a Sunday morning, the first command is, "Church of Scotland, right about face, quick march!"--the bodies of men belonging to other denominations standing fast until their turn comes to move.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading A religion they must have, and if, when called up and questioned about it, they have forgotten to provide themselves, or have no preference as to form of worship, they are assigned to one by the person in authority.

impressive by reason of age

From this reading We joined the throng outside the venerable church, and awaited the approach of the soldiers from the Castle parade-ground; for it is from there they march in detachments to the church of their choice.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We joined the throng outside the venerable church, and awaited the approach of the soldiers from the Castle parade-ground; for it is from there they march in detachments to the church of their choice.

at the time that

From this reading A religion they must have, and if, when called up and questioned about it, they have forgotten to provide themselves, or have no preference as to form of worship, they are assigned to one by the person in authority.

love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

From this reading A religion they must have, and if, when called up and questioned about it, they have forgotten to provide themselves, or have no preference as to form of worship, they are assigned to one by the person in authority.