used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The room presented a strange appearance for a place of worship.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading The lady accepted the places assigned to her and Adele by Sister Agatha, but Alexander and his brother took possession of an empty bench near the door.
accompanimentnounUS /əˈkʌmpnɪmənt/
an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another
From this reading When Frau von Trautenau, with her family, entered the spacious prayer-room, to be present at the love-feast, the mass of the congregation had already assembled, and were singing to the accompaniment of the organ.
Adele
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From this reading The lady accepted the places assigned to her and Adele by Sister Agatha, but Alexander and his brother took possession of an empty bench near the door.
Agatha
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From this reading The lady accepted the places assigned to her and Adele by Sister Agatha, but Alexander and his brother took possession of an empty bench near the door.
AlexandernounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading The lady accepted the places assigned to her and Adele by Sister Agatha, but Alexander and his brother took possession of an empty bench near the door.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading When Frau von Trautenau, with her family, entered the spacious prayer-room, to be present at the love-feast, the mass of the congregation had already assembled, and were singing to the accompaniment of the organ.
altarnounUS /ˈɔːltər/
the table in Christian churches where communion is given
From this reading The altar, which was at one end, consisted of a simple wooden table, on which stood a large crucifix.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The lady accepted the places assigned to her and Adele by Sister Agatha, but Alexander and his brother took possession of an empty bench near the door.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Frau von Trautenau, with her family, entered the spacious prayer-room, to be present at the love-feast, the mass of the congregation had already assembled, and were singing to the accompaniment of the organ.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was destitute of any ornament whatever.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The room presented a strange appearance for a place of worship.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading When Frau von Trautenau, with her family, entered the spacious prayer-room, to be present at the love-feast, the mass of the congregation had already assembled, and were singing to the accompaniment of the organ.
assignedadjectiveUS /əˈsaɪnd/
appointed to a post or duty
From this reading The lady accepted the places assigned to her and Adele by Sister Agatha, but Alexander and his brother took possession of an empty bench near the door.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Frau von Trautenau, with her family, entered the spacious prayer-room, to be present at the love-feast, the mass of the congregation had already assembled, and were singing to the accompaniment of the organ.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When Frau von Trautenau, with her family, entered the spacious prayer-room, to be present at the love-feast, the mass of the congregation had already assembled, and were singing to the accompaniment of the organ.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading The lady accepted the places assigned to her and Adele by Sister Agatha, but Alexander and his brother took possession of an empty bench near the door.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading The lady accepted the places assigned to her and Adele by Sister Agatha, but Alexander and his brother took possession of an empty bench near the door.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The lady accepted the places assigned to her and Adele by Sister Agatha, but Alexander and his brother took possession of an empty bench near the door.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The lady accepted the places assigned to her and Adele by Sister Agatha, but Alexander and his brother took possession of an empty bench near the door.
congregationnounUS /ˌkɑːŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/
a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
From this reading When Frau von Trautenau, with her family, entered the spacious prayer-room, to be present at the love-feast, the mass of the congregation had already assembled, and were singing to the accompaniment of the organ.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading The altar, which was at one end, consisted of a simple wooden table, on which stood a large crucifix.
crucifixnounUS /ˈkruːsəfɪks/
representation of the cross on which Jesus died
From this reading The altar, which was at one end, consisted of a simple wooden table, on which stood a large crucifix.
destituteadjectiveUS /ˈdestətuːt/
poor enough to need help from others
From this reading It was destitute of any ornament whatever.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The lady accepted the places assigned to her and Adele by Sister Agatha, but Alexander and his brother took possession of an empty bench near the door.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading The lady accepted the places assigned to her and Adele by Sister Agatha, but Alexander and his brother took possession of an empty bench near the door.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The altar, which was at one end, consisted of a simple wooden table, on which stood a large crucifix.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading When Frau von Trautenau, with her family, entered the spacious prayer-room, to be present at the love-feast, the mass of the congregation had already assembled, and were singing to the accompaniment of the organ.
a social unit living together
From this reading When Frau von Trautenau, with her family, entered the spacious prayer-room, to be present at the love-feast, the mass of the congregation had already assembled, and were singing to the accompaniment of the organ.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The room presented a strange appearance for a place of worship.
FraunounUS /fraʊ/
a German courtesy title or form of address for an adult woman
From this reading When Frau von Trautenau, with her family, entered the spacious prayer-room, to be present at the love-feast, the mass of the congregation had already assembled, and were singing to the accompaniment of the organ.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Frau von Trautenau, with her family, entered the spacious prayer-room, to be present at the love-feast, the mass of the congregation had already assembled, and were singing to the accompaniment of the organ.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Frau von Trautenau, with her family, entered the spacious prayer-room, to be present at the love-feast, the mass of the congregation had already assembled, and were singing to the accompaniment of the organ.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The lady accepted the places assigned to her and Adele by Sister Agatha, but Alexander and his brother took possession of an empty bench near the door.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was destitute of any ornament whatever.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The lady accepted the places assigned to her and Adele by Sister Agatha, but Alexander and his brother took possession of an empty bench near the door.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The altar, which was at one end, consisted of a simple wooden table, on which stood a large crucifix.
love-feast
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From this reading When Frau von Trautenau, with her family, entered the spacious prayer-room, to be present at the love-feast, the mass of the congregation had already assembled, and were singing to the accompaniment of the organ.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading When Frau von Trautenau, with her family, entered the spacious prayer-room, to be present at the love-feast, the mass of the congregation had already assembled, and were singing to the accompaniment of the organ.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The lady accepted the places assigned to her and Adele by Sister Agatha, but Alexander and his brother took possession of an empty bench near the door.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Frau von Trautenau, with her family, entered the spacious prayer-room, to be present at the love-feast, the mass of the congregation had already assembled, and were singing to the accompaniment of the organ.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The altar, which was at one end, consisted of a simple wooden table, on which stood a large crucifix.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The altar, which was at one end, consisted of a simple wooden table, on which stood a large crucifix.
organnounUS /ˈɔːrɡən/
a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function
From this reading When Frau von Trautenau, with her family, entered the spacious prayer-room, to be present at the love-feast, the mass of the congregation had already assembled, and were singing to the accompaniment of the organ.
ornamentverbUS /ˈɔːrnəmənt/
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading It was destitute of any ornament whatever.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The room presented a strange appearance for a place of worship.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The lady accepted the places assigned to her and Adele by Sister Agatha, but Alexander and his brother took possession of an empty bench near the door.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading The lady accepted the places assigned to her and Adele by Sister Agatha, but Alexander and his brother took possession of an empty bench near the door.
prayer-room
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From this reading When Frau von Trautenau, with her family, entered the spacious prayer-room, to be present at the love-feast, the mass of the congregation had already assembled, and were singing to the accompaniment of the organ.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading When Frau von Trautenau, with her family, entered the spacious prayer-room, to be present at the love-feast, the mass of the congregation had already assembled, and were singing to the accompaniment of the organ.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The room presented a strange appearance for a place of worship.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The room presented a strange appearance for a place of worship.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading The altar, which was at one end, consisted of a simple wooden table, on which stood a large crucifix.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading When Frau von Trautenau, with her family, entered the spacious prayer-room, to be present at the love-feast, the mass of the congregation had already assembled, and were singing to the accompaniment of the organ.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading The lady accepted the places assigned to her and Adele by Sister Agatha, but Alexander and his brother took possession of an empty bench near the door.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading When Frau von Trautenau, with her family, entered the spacious prayer-room, to be present at the love-feast, the mass of the congregation had already assembled, and were singing to the accompaniment of the organ.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The altar, which was at one end, consisted of a simple wooden table, on which stood a large crucifix.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The room presented a strange appearance for a place of worship.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The altar, which was at one end, consisted of a simple wooden table, on which stood a large crucifix.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Frau von Trautenau, with her family, entered the spacious prayer-room, to be present at the love-feast, the mass of the congregation had already assembled, and were singing to the accompaniment of the organ.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Frau von Trautenau, with her family, entered the spacious prayer-room, to be present at the love-feast, the mass of the congregation had already assembled, and were singing to the accompaniment of the organ.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The lady accepted the places assigned to her and Adele by Sister Agatha, but Alexander and his brother took possession of an empty bench near the door.
Trautenau
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From this reading When Frau von Trautenau, with her family, entered the spacious prayer-room, to be present at the love-feast, the mass of the congregation had already assembled, and were singing to the accompaniment of the organ.
von
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From this reading When Frau von Trautenau, with her family, entered the spacious prayer-room, to be present at the love-feast, the mass of the congregation had already assembled, and were singing to the accompaniment of the organ.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was destitute of any ornament whatever.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When Frau von Trautenau, with her family, entered the spacious prayer-room, to be present at the love-feast, the mass of the congregation had already assembled, and were singing to the accompaniment of the organ.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading It was destitute of any ornament whatever.
at the time that
From this reading When Frau von Trautenau, with her family, entered the spacious prayer-room, to be present at the love-feast, the mass of the congregation had already assembled, and were singing to the accompaniment of the organ.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The altar, which was at one end, consisted of a simple wooden table, on which stood a large crucifix.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Frau von Trautenau, with her family, entered the spacious prayer-room, to be present at the love-feast, the mass of the congregation had already assembled, and were singing to the accompaniment of the organ.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading The altar, which was at one end, consisted of a simple wooden table, on which stood a large crucifix.
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading The room presented a strange appearance for a place of worship.
