used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Since Grace Kendall had been organist and choir master there was always something new and pleasing, and no one knew beforehand just who might be going to sing a solo that day.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Sometimes Grace Kendall herself sang, although but rarely.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The anthems were always appreciated by the congregation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Since Grace Kendall had been organist and choir master there was always something new and pleasing, and no one knew beforehand just who might be going to sing a solo that day.
anthemnounUS /ˈænθəm/
a song of devotion or loyalty (as to a nation or school)
From this reading It was very still in the church as the opening chords of the anthem were struck.
anthemsnounUS /ˈænθəmz/
plural of “anthem” — a song of devotion or loyalty (as to a nation or school)
From this reading The anthems were always appreciated by the congregation.
appreciatedadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading The anthems were always appreciated by the congregation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was very still in the church as the opening chords of the anthem were struck.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Since Grace Kendall had been organist and choir master there was always something new and pleasing, and no one knew beforehand just who might be going to sing a solo that day.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Since Grace Kendall had been organist and choir master there was always something new and pleasing, and no one knew beforehand just who might be going to sing a solo that day.
beforehandadjectiveUS /bɪˈfɔːrhænd/
being ahead of time or need
From this reading Since Grace Kendall had been organist and choir master there was always something new and pleasing, and no one knew beforehand just who might be going to sing a solo that day.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sometimes Grace Kendall herself sang, although but rarely.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The anthems were always appreciated by the congregation.
choirnounUS /ˈkwaɪər/
a chorus that sings as part of a religious ceremony
From this reading Since Grace Kendall had been organist and choir master there was always something new and pleasing, and no one knew beforehand just who might be going to sing a solo that day.
chordsnounUS /kɔːrdz/
plural of “chord” — a straight line connecting two points on a curve
From this reading It was very still in the church as the opening chords of the anthem were struck.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading It was very still in the church as the opening chords of the anthem were struck.
congregationnounUS /ˌkɑːŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/
a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
From this reading The anthems were always appreciated by the congregation.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Since Grace Kendall had been organist and choir master there was always something new and pleasing, and no one knew beforehand just who might be going to sing a solo that day.
the act of departing
From this reading Since Grace Kendall had been organist and choir master there was always something new and pleasing, and no one knew beforehand just who might be going to sing a solo that day.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Since Grace Kendall had been organist and choir master there was always something new and pleasing, and no one knew beforehand just who might be going to sing a solo that day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Since Grace Kendall had been organist and choir master there was always something new and pleasing, and no one knew beforehand just who might be going to sing a solo that day.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading People loved to hear her sing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading People loved to hear her sing.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Sometimes Grace Kendall herself sang, although but rarely.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was very still in the church as the opening chords of the anthem were struck.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was very still in the church as the opening chords of the anthem were struck.
and nothing more
From this reading Since Grace Kendall had been organist and choir master there was always something new and pleasing, and no one knew beforehand just who might be going to sing a solo that day.
KendallnounUS /ˈkendəl/
United States biochemist who discovered cortisone (1886-1972)
From this reading Since Grace Kendall had been organist and choir master there was always something new and pleasing, and no one knew beforehand just who might be going to sing a solo that day.
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 Since Grace Kendall had been organist and choir master there was always something new and pleasing, and no one knew beforehand just who might be going to sing a solo that day.
held dear
From this reading People loved to hear her sing.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Since Grace Kendall had been organist and choir master there was always something new and pleasing, and no one knew beforehand just who might be going to sing a solo that day.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Since Grace Kendall had been organist and choir master there was always something new and pleasing, and no one knew beforehand just who might be going to sing a solo that day.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Since Grace Kendall had been organist and choir master there was always something new and pleasing, and no one knew beforehand just who might be going to sing a solo that day.
not any; not one
From this reading Since Grace Kendall had been organist and choir master there was always something new and pleasing, and no one knew beforehand just who might be going to sing a solo that day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was very still in the church as the opening chords of the anthem were struck.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Since Grace Kendall had been organist and choir master there was always something new and pleasing, and no one knew beforehand just who might be going to sing a solo that day.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading It was very still in the church as the opening chords of the anthem were struck.
organistnounUS /ˈɔːrɡənəst/
a person who plays an organ
From this reading Since Grace Kendall had been organist and choir master there was always something new and pleasing, and no one knew beforehand just who might be going to sing a solo that day.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading People loved to hear her sing.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading Since Grace Kendall had been organist and choir master there was always something new and pleasing, and no one knew beforehand just who might be going to sing a solo that day.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading Sometimes Grace Kendall herself sang, although but rarely.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading Sometimes Grace Kendall herself sang, although but rarely.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since Grace Kendall had been organist and choir master there was always something new and pleasing, and no one knew beforehand just who might be going to sing a solo that day.
deliver by singing
From this reading Since Grace Kendall had been organist and choir master there was always something new and pleasing, and no one knew beforehand just who might be going to sing a solo that day.
solonounUS /ˈsoʊloʊ/
any activity that is performed alone without assistance
From this reading Since Grace Kendall had been organist and choir master there was always something new and pleasing, and no one knew beforehand just who might be going to sing a solo that day.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Since Grace Kendall had been organist and choir master there was always something new and pleasing, and no one knew beforehand just who might be going to sing a solo that day.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes Grace Kendall herself sang, although but rarely.
not in physical motion
From this reading It was very still in the church as the opening chords of the anthem were struck.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading It was very still in the church as the opening chords of the anthem were struck.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Since Grace Kendall had been organist and choir master there was always something new and pleasing, and no one knew beforehand just who might be going to sing a solo that day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was very still in the church as the opening chords of the anthem were struck.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Since Grace Kendall had been organist and choir master there was always something new and pleasing, and no one knew beforehand just who might be going to sing a solo that day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Since Grace Kendall had been organist and choir master there was always something new and pleasing, and no one knew beforehand just who might be going to sing a solo that day.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was very still in the church as the opening chords of the anthem were struck.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was very still in the church as the opening chords of the anthem were struck.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was very still in the church as the opening chords of the anthem were struck.
which person or people
From this reading Since Grace Kendall had been organist and choir master there was always something new and pleasing, and no one knew beforehand just who might be going to sing a solo that day.
