highly skilled
From this reading WE never knew what the accomplished flatter wanted when she spoke out in meeting.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Had an angel from Heaven appeared suddenly among us, more startled quiet could not have ensued.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Had an angel from Heaven appeared suddenly among us, more startled quiet could not have ensued.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The minister turned slowly around and faced his tormentors, and into that tremendous silence came his voice: "I shall have to ask the members of the choir to desist from whispering during the sermon; else it will be impossible for me to continue."
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading Had an angel from Heaven appeared suddenly among us, more startled quiet could not have ensued.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The members of the choir did not even dare to glance at one another.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Had an angel from Heaven appeared suddenly among us, more startled quiet could not have ensued.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The minister turned slowly around and faced his tormentors, and into that tremendous silence came his voice: "I shall have to ask the members of the choir to desist from whispering during the sermon; else it will be impossible for me to continue."
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The minister turned slowly around and faced his tormentors, and into that tremendous silence came his voice: "I shall have to ask the members of the choir to desist from whispering during the sermon; else it will be impossible for me to continue."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The members of the choir did not even dare to glance at one another.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading She became suddenly aware that the noise just below her had ceased.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The minister turned slowly around and faced his tormentors, and into that tremendous silence came his voice: "I shall have to ask the members of the choir to desist from whispering during the sermon; else it will be impossible for me to continue."
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading She became suddenly aware that the noise just below her had ceased.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading She became suddenly aware that the noise just below her had ceased.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The minister turned slowly around and faced his tormentors, and into that tremendous silence came his voice: "I shall have to ask the members of the choir to desist from whispering during the sermon; else it will be impossible for me to continue."
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading She became suddenly aware that the noise just below her had ceased.
choirnounUS /ˈkwaɪər/
a chorus that sings as part of a religious ceremony
From this reading The minister turned slowly around and faced his tormentors, and into that tremendous silence came his voice: "I shall have to ask the members of the choir to desist from whispering during the sermon; else it will be impossible for me to continue."
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading The minister turned slowly around and faced his tormentors, and into that tremendous silence came his voice: "I shall have to ask the members of the choir to desist from whispering during the sermon; else it will be impossible for me to continue."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Had an angel from Heaven appeared suddenly among us, more startled quiet could not have ensued.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading The members of the choir did not even dare to glance at one another.
desistverbUS /dɪˈsɪst/
choose not to consume
From this reading The minister turned slowly around and faced his tormentors, and into that tremendous silence came his voice: "I shall have to ask the members of the choir to desist from whispering during the sermon; else it will be impossible for me to continue."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The members of the choir did not even dare to glance at one another.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The minister turned slowly around and faced his tormentors, and into that tremendous silence came his voice: "I shall have to ask the members of the choir to desist from whispering during the sermon; else it will be impossible for me to continue."
else
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From this reading The minister turned slowly around and faced his tormentors, and into that tremendous silence came his voice: "I shall have to ask the members of the choir to desist from whispering during the sermon; else it will be impossible for me to continue."
ensuedverbUS /ɪnˈsuːd/
past form of “ensue” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading Had an angel from Heaven appeared suddenly among us, more startled quiet could not have ensued.
divisible by two
From this reading The members of the choir did not even dare to glance at one another.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading The minister turned slowly around and faced his tormentors, and into that tremendous silence came his voice: "I shall have to ask the members of the choir to desist from whispering during the sermon; else it will be impossible for me to continue."
flatterverbUS /ˈflætər/
praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading WE never knew what the accomplished flatter wanted when she spoke out in meeting.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The minister turned slowly around and faced his tormentors, and into that tremendous silence came his voice: "I shall have to ask the members of the choir to desist from whispering during the sermon; else it will be impossible for me to continue."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The minister turned slowly around and faced his tormentors, and into that tremendous silence came his voice: "I shall have to ask the members of the choir to desist from whispering during the sermon; else it will be impossible for me to continue."
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The members of the choir did not even dare to glance at one another.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She became suddenly aware that the noise just below her had ceased.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The minister turned slowly around and faced his tormentors, and into that tremendous silence came his voice: "I shall have to ask the members of the choir to desist from whispering during the sermon; else it will be impossible for me to continue."
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Had an angel from Heaven appeared suddenly among us, more startled quiet could not have ensued.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She became suddenly aware that the noise just below her had ceased.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The minister turned slowly around and faced his tormentors, and into that tremendous silence came his voice: "I shall have to ask the members of the choir to desist from whispering during the sermon; else it will be impossible for me to continue."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The minister turned slowly around and faced his tormentors, and into that tremendous silence came his voice: "I shall have to ask the members of the choir to desist from whispering during the sermon; else it will be impossible for me to continue."
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading The minister turned slowly around and faced his tormentors, and into that tremendous silence came his voice: "I shall have to ask the members of the choir to desist from whispering during the sermon; else it will be impossible for me to continue."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WE never knew what the accomplished flatter wanted when she spoke out in meeting.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The minister turned slowly around and faced his tormentors, and into that tremendous silence came his voice: "I shall have to ask the members of the choir to desist from whispering during the sermon; else it will be impossible for me to continue."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The minister turned slowly around and faced his tormentors, and into that tremendous silence came his voice: "I shall have to ask the members of the choir to desist from whispering during the sermon; else it will be impossible for me to continue."
and nothing more
From this reading She became suddenly aware that the noise just below her had ceased.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading WE never knew what the accomplished flatter wanted when she spoke out in meeting.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The minister turned slowly around and faced his tormentors, and into that tremendous silence came his voice: "I shall have to ask the members of the choir to desist from whispering during the sermon; else it will be impossible for me to continue."
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading WE never knew what the accomplished flatter wanted when she spoke out in meeting.
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 minister turned slowly around and faced his tormentors, and into that tremendous silence came his voice: "I shall have to ask the members of the choir to desist from whispering during the sermon; else it will be impossible for me to continue."
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The minister turned slowly around and faced his tormentors, and into that tremendous silence came his voice: "I shall have to ask the members of the choir to desist from whispering during the sermon; else it will be impossible for me to continue."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Had an angel from Heaven appeared suddenly among us, more startled quiet could not have ensued.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading WE never knew what the accomplished flatter wanted when she spoke out in meeting.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading She became suddenly aware that the noise just below her had ceased.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Had an angel from Heaven appeared suddenly among us, more startled quiet could not have ensued.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The minister turned slowly around and faced his tormentors, and into that tremendous silence came his voice: "I shall have to ask the members of the choir to desist from whispering during the sermon; else it will be impossible for me to continue."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The members of the choir did not even dare to glance at one another.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading WE never knew what the accomplished flatter wanted when she spoke out in meeting.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Had an angel from Heaven appeared suddenly among us, more startled quiet could not have ensued.
sermonnounUS /ˈsɜːrmən/
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading The minister turned slowly around and faced his tormentors, and into that tremendous silence came his voice: "I shall have to ask the members of the choir to desist from whispering during the sermon; else it will be impossible for me to continue."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading The minister turned slowly around and faced his tormentors, and into that tremendous silence came his voice: "I shall have to ask the members of the choir to desist from whispering during the sermon; else it will be impossible for me to continue."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WE never knew what the accomplished flatter wanted when she spoke out in meeting.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The minister turned slowly around and faced his tormentors, and into that tremendous silence came his voice: "I shall have to ask the members of the choir to desist from whispering during the sermon; else it will be impossible for me to continue."
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The minister turned slowly around and faced his tormentors, and into that tremendous silence came his voice: "I shall have to ask the members of the choir to desist from whispering during the sermon; else it will be impossible for me to continue."
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading WE never knew what the accomplished flatter wanted when she spoke out in meeting.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Had an angel from Heaven appeared suddenly among us, more startled quiet could not have ensued.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading She became suddenly aware that the noise just below her had ceased.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She became suddenly aware that the noise just below her had ceased.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WE never knew what the accomplished flatter wanted when she spoke out in meeting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The minister turned slowly around and faced his tormentors, and into that tremendous silence came his voice: "I shall have to ask the members of the choir to desist from whispering during the sermon; else it will be impossible for me to continue."
tormentorsnounUS /ˈtɔːrmentərz/
plural of “tormentor” — someone who torments
From this reading The minister turned slowly around and faced his tormentors, and into that tremendous silence came his voice: "I shall have to ask the members of the choir to desist from whispering during the sermon; else it will be impossible for me to continue."
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading The minister turned slowly around and faced his tormentors, and into that tremendous silence came his voice: "I shall have to ask the members of the choir to desist from whispering during the sermon; else it will be impossible for me to continue."
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The minister turned slowly around and faced his tormentors, and into that tremendous silence came his voice: "I shall have to ask the members of the choir to desist from whispering during the sermon; else it will be impossible for me to continue."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Had an angel from Heaven appeared suddenly among us, more startled quiet could not have ensued.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The minister turned slowly around and faced his tormentors, and into that tremendous silence came his voice: "I shall have to ask the members of the choir to desist from whispering during the sermon; else it will be impossible for me to continue."
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading WE never knew what the accomplished flatter wanted when she spoke out in meeting.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WE never knew what the accomplished flatter wanted when she spoke out in meeting.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WE never knew what the accomplished flatter wanted when she spoke out in meeting.
at the time that
From this reading WE never knew what the accomplished flatter wanted when she spoke out in meeting.
whisperingnounUS /ˈwɪspərɪŋ/
a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
From this reading The minister turned slowly around and faced his tormentors, and into that tremendous silence came his voice: "I shall have to ask the members of the choir to desist from whispering during the sermon; else it will be impossible for me to continue."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The minister turned slowly around and faced his tormentors, and into that tremendous silence came his voice: "I shall have to ask the members of the choir to desist from whispering during the sermon; else it will be impossible for me to continue."
