Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading Then came a stupefying surprise as Mr Rumbold walked from his stall to the pulpit for the sermon.

having companions or an escort

From this reading Generally he gave out the number of the short anthem which accompanied this manoeuvre, but today he made no such announcement.

later than; following

From this reading The reaction after the romp last night went out like a snuffed candle at this divine singing, which was charged with the joyfulness of some heavenly child.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading A discreet curtain hid the organist from the congregation, and veiled his gymnastics with the stops and his antic dancing on the pedals, and now when Mr Rumbold moved from his stall, there came from the organ the short introduction to Bach's "Mein Glaubige Herz," which even Lucia had allowed to be nearly "equal" to Beethoven.

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

From this reading A discreet curtain hid the organist from the congregation, and veiled his gymnastics with the stops and his antic dancing on the pedals, and now when Mr Rumbold moved from his stall, there came from the organ the short introduction to Bach's "Mein Glaubige Herz," which even Lucia had allowed to be nearly "equal" to Beethoven.

a formal public statement

From this reading Generally he gave out the number of the short anthem which accompanied this manoeuvre, but today he made no such announcement.

a song of devotion or loyalty (as to a nation or school)

From this reading Generally he gave out the number of the short anthem which accompanied this manoeuvre, but today he made no such announcement.

ludicrously odd

From this reading A discreet curtain hid the organist from the congregation, and veiled his gymnastics with the stops and his antic dancing on the pedals, and now when Mr Rumbold moved from his stall, there came from the organ the short introduction to Bach's "Mein Glaubige Herz," which even Lucia had allowed to be nearly "equal" to Beethoven.

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

From this reading Then came a stupefying surprise as Mr Rumbold walked from his stall to the pulpit for the sermon.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The reaction after the romp last night went out like a snuffed candle at this divine singing, which was charged with the joyfulness of some heavenly child.

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From this reading A discreet curtain hid the organist from the congregation, and veiled his gymnastics with the stops and his antic dancing on the pedals, and now when Mr Rumbold moved from his stall, there came from the organ the short introduction to Bach's "Mein Glaubige Herz," which even Lucia had allowed to be nearly "equal" to Beethoven.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading A discreet curtain hid the organist from the congregation, and veiled his gymnastics with the stops and his antic dancing on the pedals, and now when Mr Rumbold moved from his stall, there came from the organ the short introduction to Bach's "Mein Glaubige Herz," which even Lucia had allowed to be nearly "equal" to Beethoven.

German composer of instrumental music (especially symphonic and chamber music); continued to compose after he lost his hearing (1770-1827)

From this reading A discreet curtain hid the organist from the congregation, and veiled his gymnastics with the stops and his antic dancing on the pedals, and now when Mr Rumbold moved from his stall, there came from the organ the short introduction to Bach's "Mein Glaubige Herz," which even Lucia had allowed to be nearly "equal" to Beethoven.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Generally he gave out the number of the short anthem which accompanied this manoeuvre, but today he made no such announcement.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Then came a stupefying surprise as Mr Rumbold walked from his stall to the pulpit for the sermon.

stick of wax with a wick in the middle

From this reading The reaction after the romp last night went out like a snuffed candle at this divine singing, which was charged with the joyfulness of some heavenly child.

of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge

From this reading The reaction after the romp last night went out like a snuffed candle at this divine singing, which was charged with the joyfulness of some heavenly child.

a young person of either sex

From this reading The reaction after the romp last night went out like a snuffed candle at this divine singing, which was charged with the joyfulness of some heavenly child.

a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church

From this reading A discreet curtain hid the organist from the congregation, and veiled his gymnastics with the stops and his antic dancing on the pedals, and now when Mr Rumbold moved from his stall, there came from the organ the short introduction to Bach's "Mein Glaubige Herz," which even Lucia had allowed to be nearly "equal" to Beethoven.

hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading A discreet curtain hid the organist from the congregation, and veiled his gymnastics with the stops and his antic dancing on the pedals, and now when Mr Rumbold moved from his stall, there came from the organ the short introduction to Bach's "Mein Glaubige Herz," which even Lucia had allowed to be nearly "equal" to Beethoven.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading A discreet curtain hid the organist from the congregation, and veiled his gymnastics with the stops and his antic dancing on the pedals, and now when Mr Rumbold moved from his stall, there came from the organ the short introduction to Bach's "Mein Glaubige Herz," which even Lucia had allowed to be nearly "equal" to Beethoven.

marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint

From this reading A discreet curtain hid the organist from the congregation, and veiled his gymnastics with the stops and his antic dancing on the pedals, and now when Mr Rumbold moved from his stall, there came from the organ the short introduction to Bach's "Mein Glaubige Herz," which even Lucia had allowed to be nearly "equal" to Beethoven.

emanating from God

From this reading The reaction after the romp last night went out like a snuffed candle at this divine singing, which was charged with the joyfulness of some heavenly child.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading A discreet curtain hid the organist from the congregation, and veiled his gymnastics with the stops and his antic dancing on the pedals, and now when Mr Rumbold moved from his stall, there came from the organ the short introduction to Bach's "Mein Glaubige Herz," which even Lucia had allowed to be nearly "equal" to Beethoven.

divisible by two

From this reading A discreet curtain hid the organist from the congregation, and veiled his gymnastics with the stops and his antic dancing on the pedals, and now when Mr Rumbold moved from his stall, there came from the organ the short introduction to Bach's "Mein Glaubige Herz," which even Lucia had allowed to be nearly "equal" to Beethoven.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Then came a stupefying surprise as Mr Rumbold walked from his stall to the pulpit for the sermon.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Then came a stupefying surprise as Mr Rumbold walked from his stall to the pulpit for the sermon.

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

From this reading Generally he gave out the number of the short anthem which accompanied this manoeuvre, but today he made no such announcement.

usually; as a rule

From this reading Generally he gave out the number of the short anthem which accompanied this manoeuvre, but today he made no such announcement.

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

From this reading A discreet curtain hid the organist from the congregation, and veiled his gymnastics with the stops and his antic dancing on the pedals, and now when Mr Rumbold moved from his stall, there came from the organ the short introduction to Bach's "Mein Glaubige Herz," which even Lucia had allowed to be nearly "equal" to Beethoven.

a sport that involves exercises intended to display strength and balance and agility

From this reading A discreet curtain hid the organist from the congregation, and veiled his gymnastics with the stops and his antic dancing on the pedals, and now when Mr Rumbold moved from his stall, there came from the organ the short introduction to Bach's "Mein Glaubige Herz," which even Lucia had allowed to be nearly "equal" to Beethoven.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading A discreet curtain hid the organist from the congregation, and veiled his gymnastics with the stops and his antic dancing on the pedals, and now when Mr Rumbold moved from his stall, there came from the organ the short introduction to Bach's "Mein Glaubige Herz," which even Lucia had allowed to be nearly "equal" to Beethoven.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Generally he gave out the number of the short anthem which accompanied this manoeuvre, but today he made no such announcement.

relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven

From this reading The reaction after the romp last night went out like a snuffed candle at this divine singing, which was charged with the joyfulness of some heavenly child.

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

From this reading A discreet curtain hid the organist from the congregation, and veiled his gymnastics with the stops and his antic dancing on the pedals, and now when Mr Rumbold moved from his stall, there came from the organ the short introduction to Bach's "Mein Glaubige Herz," which even Lucia had allowed to be nearly "equal" to Beethoven.

inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading A discreet curtain hid the organist from the congregation, and veiled his gymnastics with the stops and his antic dancing on the pedals, and now when Mr Rumbold moved from his stall, there came from the organ the short introduction to Bach's "Mein Glaubige Herz," which even Lucia had allowed to be nearly "equal" to Beethoven.

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

From this reading Then came a stupefying surprise as Mr Rumbold walked from his stall to the pulpit for the sermon.

the act of beginning something new

From this reading A discreet curtain hid the organist from the congregation, and veiled his gymnastics with the stops and his antic dancing on the pedals, and now when Mr Rumbold moved from his stall, there came from the organ the short introduction to Bach's "Mein Glaubige Herz," which even Lucia had allowed to be nearly "equal" to Beethoven.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading The reaction after the romp last night went out like a snuffed candle at this divine singing, which was charged with the joyfulness of some heavenly child.

immediately past

From this reading The reaction after the romp last night went out like a snuffed candle at this divine singing, which was charged with the joyfulness of some heavenly child.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The reaction after the romp last night went out like a snuffed candle at this divine singing, which was charged with the joyfulness of some heavenly child.

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

From this reading A discreet curtain hid the organist from the congregation, and veiled his gymnastics with the stops and his antic dancing on the pedals, and now when Mr Rumbold moved from his stall, there came from the organ the short introduction to Bach's "Mein Glaubige Herz," which even Lucia had allowed to be nearly "equal" to Beethoven.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Generally he gave out the number of the short anthem which accompanied this manoeuvre, but today he made no such announcement.

a plan for attaining a particular goal

From this reading Generally he gave out the number of the short anthem which accompanied this manoeuvre, but today he made no such announcement.

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

From this reading A discreet curtain hid the organist from the congregation, and veiled his gymnastics with the stops and his antic dancing on the pedals, and now when Mr Rumbold moved from his stall, there came from the organ the short introduction to Bach's "Mein Glaubige Herz," which even Lucia had allowed to be nearly "equal" to Beethoven.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading A discreet curtain hid the organist from the congregation, and veiled his gymnastics with the stops and his antic dancing on the pedals, and now when Mr Rumbold moved from his stall, there came from the organ the short introduction to Bach's "Mein Glaubige Herz," which even Lucia had allowed to be nearly "equal" to Beethoven.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Then came a stupefying surprise as Mr Rumbold walked from his stall to the pulpit for the sermon.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading A discreet curtain hid the organist from the congregation, and veiled his gymnastics with the stops and his antic dancing on the pedals, and now when Mr Rumbold moved from his stall, there came from the organ the short introduction to Bach's "Mein Glaubige Herz," which even Lucia had allowed to be nearly "equal" to Beethoven.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The reaction after the romp last night went out like a snuffed candle at this divine singing, which was charged with the joyfulness of some heavenly child.

not any; not one

From this reading Generally he gave out the number of the short anthem which accompanied this manoeuvre, but today he made no such announcement.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading A discreet curtain hid the organist from the congregation, and veiled his gymnastics with the stops and his antic dancing on the pedals, and now when Mr Rumbold moved from his stall, there came from the organ the short introduction to Bach's "Mein Glaubige Herz," which even Lucia had allowed to be nearly "equal" to Beethoven.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Generally he gave out the number of the short anthem which accompanied this manoeuvre, but today he made no such announcement.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Generally he gave out the number of the short anthem which accompanied this manoeuvre, but today he made no such announcement.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A discreet curtain hid the organist from the congregation, and veiled his gymnastics with the stops and his antic dancing on the pedals, and now when Mr Rumbold moved from his stall, there came from the organ the short introduction to Bach's "Mein Glaubige Herz," which even Lucia had allowed to be nearly "equal" to Beethoven.

a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function

From this reading A discreet curtain hid the organist from the congregation, and veiled his gymnastics with the stops and his antic dancing on the pedals, and now when Mr Rumbold moved from his stall, there came from the organ the short introduction to Bach's "Mein Glaubige Herz," which even Lucia had allowed to be nearly "equal" to Beethoven.

a person who plays an organ

From this reading A discreet curtain hid the organist from the congregation, and veiled his gymnastics with the stops and his antic dancing on the pedals, and now when Mr Rumbold moved from his stall, there came from the organ the short introduction to Bach's "Mein Glaubige Herz," which even Lucia had allowed to be nearly "equal" to Beethoven.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Generally he gave out the number of the short anthem which accompanied this manoeuvre, but today he made no such announcement.

plural of “pedal” — a sustained bass note

From this reading A discreet curtain hid the organist from the congregation, and veiled his gymnastics with the stops and his antic dancing on the pedals, and now when Mr Rumbold moved from his stall, there came from the organ the short introduction to Bach's "Mein Glaubige Herz," which even Lucia had allowed to be nearly "equal" to Beethoven.

a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it

From this reading Then came a stupefying surprise as Mr Rumbold walked from his stall to the pulpit for the sermon.

(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others

From this reading The reaction after the romp last night went out like a snuffed candle at this divine singing, which was charged with the joyfulness of some heavenly child.

an easy victory

From this reading The reaction after the romp last night went out like a snuffed candle at this divine singing, which was charged with the joyfulness of some heavenly child.

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

From this reading Then came a stupefying surprise as Mr Rumbold walked from his stall to the pulpit for the sermon.

an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

From this reading Then came a stupefying surprise as Mr Rumbold walked from his stall to the pulpit for the sermon.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Generally he gave out the number of the short anthem which accompanied this manoeuvre, but today he made no such announcement.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading The reaction after the romp last night went out like a snuffed candle at this divine singing, which was charged with the joyfulness of some heavenly child.

past form of “snuff” — sniff or smell inquiringly

From this reading The reaction after the romp last night went out like a snuffed candle at this divine singing, which was charged with the joyfulness of some heavenly child.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The reaction after the romp last night went out like a snuffed candle at this divine singing, which was charged with the joyfulness of some heavenly child.

a compartment in a stable where a single animal is confined and fed

From this reading Then came a stupefying surprise as Mr Rumbold walked from his stall to the pulpit for the sermon.

a gambling card game in which chips are placed on the ace and king and queen and jack of separate suits (taken from a separate deck)

From this reading A discreet curtain hid the organist from the congregation, and veiled his gymnastics with the stops and his antic dancing on the pedals, and now when Mr Rumbold moved from his stall, there came from the organ the short introduction to Bach's "Mein Glaubige Herz," which even Lucia had allowed to be nearly "equal" to Beethoven.

so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm

From this reading Then came a stupefying surprise as Mr Rumbold walked from his stall to the pulpit for the sermon.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Generally he gave out the number of the short anthem which accompanied this manoeuvre, but today he made no such announcement.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading Then came a stupefying surprise as Mr Rumbold walked from his stall to the pulpit for the sermon.

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

From this reading Then came a stupefying surprise as Mr Rumbold walked from his stall to the pulpit for the sermon.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then came a stupefying surprise as Mr Rumbold walked from his stall to the pulpit for the sermon.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A discreet curtain hid the organist from the congregation, and veiled his gymnastics with the stops and his antic dancing on the pedals, and now when Mr Rumbold moved from his stall, there came from the organ the short introduction to Bach's "Mein Glaubige Herz," which even Lucia had allowed to be nearly "equal" to Beethoven.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Generally he gave out the number of the short anthem which accompanied this manoeuvre, but today he made no such announcement.

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

From this reading Then came a stupefying surprise as Mr Rumbold walked from his stall to the pulpit for the sermon.

the present time or age

From this reading Generally he gave out the number of the short anthem which accompanied this manoeuvre, but today he made no such announcement.

having or as if having a veil or concealing cover

From this reading A discreet curtain hid the organist from the congregation, and veiled his gymnastics with the stops and his antic dancing on the pedals, and now when Mr Rumbold moved from his stall, there came from the organ the short introduction to Bach's "Mein Glaubige Herz," which even Lucia had allowed to be nearly "equal" to Beethoven.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading And then came the voice....

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Then came a stupefying surprise as Mr Rumbold walked from his stall to the pulpit for the sermon.

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

From this reading The reaction after the romp last night went out like a snuffed candle at this divine singing, which was charged with the joyfulness of some heavenly child.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The reaction after the romp last night went out like a snuffed candle at this divine singing, which was charged with the joyfulness of some heavenly child.

at the time that

From this reading A discreet curtain hid the organist from the congregation, and veiled his gymnastics with the stops and his antic dancing on the pedals, and now when Mr Rumbold moved from his stall, there came from the organ the short introduction to Bach's "Mein Glaubige Herz," which even Lucia had allowed to be nearly "equal" to Beethoven.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Generally he gave out the number of the short anthem which accompanied this manoeuvre, but today he made no such announcement.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A discreet curtain hid the organist from the congregation, and veiled his gymnastics with the stops and his antic dancing on the pedals, and now when Mr Rumbold moved from his stall, there came from the organ the short introduction to Bach's "Mein Glaubige Herz," which even Lucia had allowed to be nearly "equal" to Beethoven.