Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading The "silent week" that followed was a solemn time to the mother and the boy.

anew

From this reading "How glad," he thought again and again, "the little children of Jerusalem must have been that they sang when they could to the blessed Jesus!

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

From this reading But he felt that he, Gottlieb, ought to have known; and if ever he was allowed to sing his hosannas in the choir again, it would feel like the face of the blessed Lord himself smiling on him, and His voice saying, "Suffer this little one to come unto me.

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

From this reading The "silent week" that followed was a solemn time to the mother and the boy.

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

From this reading Every day, whatever time could be spared from the practice with the choir, and from helping in the little house and with his mother's wood-carving, or from playing with Lenichen in the fields, Gottlieb spent in the silent cathedral, draped as it was in funereal black for the sacred life given up to God for man.

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

From this reading Every day, whatever time could be spared from the practice with the choir, and from helping in the little house and with his mother's wood-carving, or from playing with Lenichen in the fields, Gottlieb spent in the silent cathedral, draped as it was in funereal black for the sacred life given up to God for man.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "How glad," he thought again and again, "the little children of Jerusalem must have been that they sang when they could to the blessed Jesus!

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Every day, whatever time could be spared from the practice with the choir, and from helping in the little house and with his mother's wood-carving, or from playing with Lenichen in the fields, Gottlieb spent in the silent cathedral, draped as it was in funereal black for the sacred life given up to God for man.

highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)

From this reading "How glad," he thought again and again, "the little children of Jerusalem must have been that they sang when they could to the blessed Jesus!

a youthful male person

From this reading The "silent week" that followed was a solemn time to the mother and the boy.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he felt that he, Gottlieb, ought to have known; and if ever he was allowed to sing his hosannas in the choir again, it would feel like the face of the blessed Lord himself smiling on him, and His voice saying, "Suffer this little one to come unto me.

any large and important church

From this reading Every day, whatever time could be spared from the practice with the choir, and from helping in the little house and with his mother's wood-carving, or from playing with Lenichen in the fields, Gottlieb spent in the silent cathedral, draped as it was in funereal black for the sacred life given up to God for man.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading "How glad," he thought again and again, "the little children of Jerusalem must have been that they sang when they could to the blessed Jesus!

a chorus that sings as part of a religious ceremony

From this reading Every day, whatever time could be spared from the practice with the choir, and from helping in the little house and with his mother's wood-carving, or from playing with Lenichen in the fields, Gottlieb spent in the silent cathedral, draped as it was in funereal black for the sacred life given up to God for man.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading But he felt that he, Gottlieb, ought to have known; and if ever he was allowed to sing his hosannas in the choir again, it would feel like the face of the blessed Lord himself smiling on him, and His voice saying, "Suffer this little one to come unto me.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Every day, whatever time could be spared from the practice with the choir, and from helping in the little house and with his mother's wood-carving, or from playing with Lenichen in the fields, Gottlieb spent in the silent cathedral, draped as it was in funereal black for the sacred life given up to God for man.

travel across or pass over

From this reading They little knew how soon the kind hands that blessed them would be stretched on the cross, and the kind voice that would not let their singing be stopped would be moaning 'I thirst.'"

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Every day, whatever time could be spared from the practice with the choir, and from helping in the little house and with his mother's wood-carving, or from playing with Lenichen in the fields, Gottlieb spent in the silent cathedral, draped as it was in funereal black for the sacred life given up to God for man.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading Every day, whatever time could be spared from the practice with the choir, and from helping in the little house and with his mother's wood-carving, or from playing with Lenichen in the fields, Gottlieb spent in the silent cathedral, draped as it was in funereal black for the sacred life given up to God for man.

at any time

From this reading But he felt that he, Gottlieb, ought to have known; and if ever he was allowed to sing his hosannas in the choir again, it would feel like the face of the blessed Lord himself smiling on him, and His voice saying, "Suffer this little one to come unto me.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every day, whatever time could be spared from the practice with the choir, and from helping in the little house and with his mother's wood-carving, or from playing with Lenichen in the fields, Gottlieb spent in the silent cathedral, draped as it was in funereal black for the sacred life given up to God for man.

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

From this reading But he felt that he, Gottlieb, ought to have known; and if ever he was allowed to sing his hosannas in the choir again, it would feel like the face of the blessed Lord himself smiling on him, and His voice saying, "Suffer this little one to come unto me.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading But he felt that he, Gottlieb, ought to have known; and if ever he was allowed to sing his hosannas in the choir again, it would feel like the face of the blessed Lord himself smiling on him, and His voice saying, "Suffer this little one to come unto me.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading But he felt that he, Gottlieb, ought to have known; and if ever he was allowed to sing his hosannas in the choir again, it would feel like the face of the blessed Lord himself smiling on him, and His voice saying, "Suffer this little one to come unto me.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading Every day, whatever time could be spared from the practice with the choir, and from helping in the little house and with his mother's wood-carving, or from playing with Lenichen in the fields, Gottlieb spent in the silent cathedral, draped as it was in funereal black for the sacred life given up to God for man.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The "silent week" that followed was a solemn time to the mother and the boy.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Every day, whatever time could be spared from the practice with the choir, and from helping in the little house and with his mother's wood-carving, or from playing with Lenichen in the fields, Gottlieb spent in the silent cathedral, draped as it was in funereal black for the sacred life given up to God for man.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Every day, whatever time could be spared from the practice with the choir, and from helping in the little house and with his mother's wood-carving, or from playing with Lenichen in the fields, Gottlieb spent in the silent cathedral, draped as it was in funereal black for the sacred life given up to God for man.

suited to or suggestive of a grave or burial

From this reading Every day, whatever time could be spared from the practice with the choir, and from helping in the little house and with his mother's wood-carving, or from playing with Lenichen in the fields, Gottlieb spent in the silent cathedral, draped as it was in funereal black for the sacred life given up to God for man.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Every day, whatever time could be spared from the practice with the choir, and from helping in the little house and with his mother's wood-carving, or from playing with Lenichen in the fields, Gottlieb spent in the silent cathedral, draped as it was in funereal black for the sacred life given up to God for man.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading "How glad," he thought again and again, "the little children of Jerusalem must have been that they sang when they could to the blessed Jesus!

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading Every day, whatever time could be spared from the practice with the choir, and from helping in the little house and with his mother's wood-carving, or from playing with Lenichen in the fields, Gottlieb spent in the silent cathedral, draped as it was in funereal black for the sacred life given up to God for man.

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From this reading Every day, whatever time could be spared from the practice with the choir, and from helping in the little house and with his mother's wood-carving, or from playing with Lenichen in the fields, Gottlieb spent in the silent cathedral, draped as it was in funereal black for the sacred life given up to God for man.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading They little knew how soon the kind hands that blessed them would be stretched on the cross, and the kind voice that would not let their singing be stopped would be moaning 'I thirst.'"

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "How glad," he thought again and again, "the little children of Jerusalem must have been that they sang when they could to the blessed Jesus!

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

From this reading "How glad," he thought again and again, "the little children of Jerusalem must have been that they sang when they could to the blessed Jesus!

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading Every day, whatever time could be spared from the practice with the choir, and from helping in the little house and with his mother's wood-carving, or from playing with Lenichen in the fields, Gottlieb spent in the silent cathedral, draped as it was in funereal black for the sacred life given up to God for man.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But he felt that he, Gottlieb, ought to have known; and if ever he was allowed to sing his hosannas in the choir again, it would feel like the face of the blessed Lord himself smiling on him, and His voice saying, "Suffer this little one to come unto me.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading But he felt that he, Gottlieb, ought to have known; and if ever he was allowed to sing his hosannas in the choir again, it would feel like the face of the blessed Lord himself smiling on him, and His voice saying, "Suffer this little one to come unto me.

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

From this reading Every day, whatever time could be spared from the practice with the choir, and from helping in the little house and with his mother's wood-carving, or from playing with Lenichen in the fields, Gottlieb spent in the silent cathedral, draped as it was in funereal black for the sacred life given up to God for man.

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From this reading But he felt that he, Gottlieb, ought to have known; and if ever he was allowed to sing his hosannas in the choir again, it would feel like the face of the blessed Lord himself smiling on him, and His voice saying, "Suffer this little one to come unto me.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Every day, whatever time could be spared from the practice with the choir, and from helping in the little house and with his mother's wood-carving, or from playing with Lenichen in the fields, Gottlieb spent in the silent cathedral, draped as it was in funereal black for the sacred life given up to God for man.

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From this reading "How glad," he thought again and again, "the little children of Jerusalem must have been that they sang when they could to the blessed Jesus!

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading They little knew how soon the kind hands that blessed them would be stretched on the cross, and the kind voice that would not let their singing be stopped would be moaning 'I thirst.'"

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading But he felt that he, Gottlieb, ought to have known; and if ever he was allowed to sing his hosannas in the choir again, it would feel like the face of the blessed Lord himself smiling on him, and His voice saying, "Suffer this little one to come unto me.

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

From this reading Every day, whatever time could be spared from the practice with the choir, and from helping in the little house and with his mother's wood-carving, or from playing with Lenichen in the fields, Gottlieb spent in the silent cathedral, draped as it was in funereal black for the sacred life given up to God for man.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Every day, whatever time could be spared from the practice with the choir, and from helping in the little house and with his mother's wood-carving, or from playing with Lenichen in the fields, Gottlieb spent in the silent cathedral, draped as it was in funereal black for the sacred life given up to God for man.

capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed)

From this reading "How glad," he thought again and again, "the little children of Jerusalem must have been that they sang when they could to the blessed Jesus!

a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

From this reading "How glad," he thought again and again, "the little children of Jerusalem must have been that they sang when they could to the blessed Jesus!

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading They little knew how soon the kind hands that blessed them would be stretched on the cross, and the kind voice that would not let their singing be stopped would be moaning 'I thirst.'"

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 They little knew how soon the kind hands that blessed them would be stretched on the cross, and the kind voice that would not let their singing be stopped would be moaning 'I thirst.'"

apprehended with certainty

From this reading But he felt that he, Gottlieb, ought to have known; and if ever he was allowed to sing his hosannas in the choir again, it would feel like the face of the blessed Lord himself smiling on him, and His voice saying, "Suffer this little one to come unto me.

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

From this reading Every day, whatever time could be spared from the practice with the choir, and from helping in the little house and with his mother's wood-carving, or from playing with Lenichen in the fields, Gottlieb spent in the silent cathedral, draped as it was in funereal black for the sacred life given up to God for man.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading They little knew how soon the kind hands that blessed them would be stretched on the cross, and the kind voice that would not let their singing be stopped would be moaning 'I thirst.'"

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Every day, whatever time could be spared from the practice with the choir, and from helping in the little house and with his mother's wood-carving, or from playing with Lenichen in the fields, Gottlieb spent in the silent cathedral, draped as it was in funereal black for the sacred life given up to God for man.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading But he felt that he, Gottlieb, ought to have known; and if ever he was allowed to sing his hosannas in the choir again, it would feel like the face of the blessed Lord himself smiling on him, and His voice saying, "Suffer this little one to come unto me.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Every day, whatever time could be spared from the practice with the choir, and from helping in the little house and with his mother's wood-carving, or from playing with Lenichen in the fields, Gottlieb spent in the silent cathedral, draped as it was in funereal black for the sacred life given up to God for man.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading But he felt that he, Gottlieb, ought to have known; and if ever he was allowed to sing his hosannas in the choir again, it would feel like the face of the blessed Lord himself smiling on him, and His voice saying, "Suffer this little one to come unto me.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Every day, whatever time could be spared from the practice with the choir, and from helping in the little house and with his mother's wood-carving, or from playing with Lenichen in the fields, Gottlieb spent in the silent cathedral, draped as it was in funereal black for the sacred life given up to God for man.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But he felt that he, Gottlieb, ought to have known; and if ever he was allowed to sing his hosannas in the choir again, it would feel like the face of the blessed Lord himself smiling on him, and His voice saying, "Suffer this little one to come unto me.

-ing form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

From this reading They little knew how soon the kind hands that blessed them would be stretched on the cross, and the kind voice that would not let their singing be stopped would be moaning 'I thirst.'"

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading The "silent week" that followed was a solemn time to the mother and the boy.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Every day, whatever time could be spared from the practice with the choir, and from helping in the little house and with his mother's wood-carving, or from playing with Lenichen in the fields, Gottlieb spent in the silent cathedral, draped as it was in funereal black for the sacred life given up to God for man.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "How glad," he thought again and again, "the little children of Jerusalem must have been that they sang when they could to the blessed Jesus!

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They little knew how soon the kind hands that blessed them would be stretched on the cross, and the kind voice that would not let their singing be stopped would be moaning 'I thirst.'"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "How glad," he thought again and again, "the little children of Jerusalem must have been that they sang when they could to the blessed Jesus!

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They little knew how soon the kind hands that blessed them would be stretched on the cross, and the kind voice that would not let their singing be stopped would be moaning 'I thirst.'"

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But he felt that he, Gottlieb, ought to have known; and if ever he was allowed to sing his hosannas in the choir again, it would feel like the face of the blessed Lord himself smiling on him, and His voice saying, "Suffer this little one to come unto me.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Every day, whatever time could be spared from the practice with the choir, and from helping in the little house and with his mother's wood-carving, or from playing with Lenichen in the fields, Gottlieb spent in the silent cathedral, draped as it was in funereal black for the sacred life given up to God for man.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading But he felt that he, Gottlieb, ought to have known; and if ever he was allowed to sing his hosannas in the choir again, it would feel like the face of the blessed Lord himself smiling on him, and His voice saying, "Suffer this little one to come unto me.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading Every day, whatever time could be spared from the practice with the choir, and from helping in the little house and with his mother's wood-carving, or from playing with Lenichen in the fields, Gottlieb spent in the silent cathedral, draped as it was in funereal black for the sacred life given up to God for man.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading Every day, whatever time could be spared from the practice with the choir, and from helping in the little house and with his mother's wood-carving, or from playing with Lenichen in the fields, Gottlieb spent in the silent cathedral, draped as it was in funereal black for the sacred life given up to God for man.

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading Every day, whatever time could be spared from the practice with the choir, and from helping in the little house and with his mother's wood-carving, or from playing with Lenichen in the fields, Gottlieb spent in the silent cathedral, draped as it was in funereal black for the sacred life given up to God for man.

North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng

From this reading "How glad," he thought again and again, "the little children of Jerusalem must have been that they sang when they could to the blessed Jesus!

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading But he felt that he, Gottlieb, ought to have known; and if ever he was allowed to sing his hosannas in the choir again, it would feel like the face of the blessed Lord himself smiling on him, and His voice saying, "Suffer this little one to come unto me.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading The "silent week" that followed was a solemn time to the mother and the boy.

deliver by singing

From this reading But he felt that he, Gottlieb, ought to have known; and if ever he was allowed to sing his hosannas in the choir again, it would feel like the face of the blessed Lord himself smiling on him, and His voice saying, "Suffer this little one to come unto me.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading They little knew how soon the kind hands that blessed them would be stretched on the cross, and the kind voice that would not let their singing be stopped would be moaning 'I thirst.'"

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading But he felt that he, Gottlieb, ought to have known; and if ever he was allowed to sing his hosannas in the choir again, it would feel like the face of the blessed Lord himself smiling on him, and His voice saying, "Suffer this little one to come unto me.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading The "silent week" that followed was a solemn time to the mother and the boy.

in the near future

From this reading They little knew how soon the kind hands that blessed them would be stretched on the cross, and the kind voice that would not let their singing be stopped would be moaning 'I thirst.'"

past form of “spare” — refrain from harming

From this reading Every day, whatever time could be spared from the practice with the choir, and from helping in the little house and with his mother's wood-carving, or from playing with Lenichen in the fields, Gottlieb spent in the silent cathedral, draped as it was in funereal black for the sacred life given up to God for man.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Every day, whatever time could be spared from the practice with the choir, and from helping in the little house and with his mother's wood-carving, or from playing with Lenichen in the fields, Gottlieb spent in the silent cathedral, draped as it was in funereal black for the sacred life given up to God for man.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading They little knew how soon the kind hands that blessed them would be stretched on the cross, and the kind voice that would not let their singing be stopped would be moaning 'I thirst.'"

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading They little knew how soon the kind hands that blessed them would be stretched on the cross, and the kind voice that would not let their singing be stopped would be moaning 'I thirst.'"

undergo or be subjected to

From this reading But he felt that he, Gottlieb, ought to have known; and if ever he was allowed to sing his hosannas in the choir again, it would feel like the face of the blessed Lord himself smiling on him, and His voice saying, "Suffer this little one to come unto me.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The "silent week" that followed was a solemn time to the mother and the boy.

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

From this reading The "silent week" that followed was a solemn time to the mother and the boy.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They little knew how soon the kind hands that blessed them would be stretched on the cross, and the kind voice that would not let their singing be stopped would be moaning 'I thirst.'"

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They little knew how soon the kind hands that blessed them would be stretched on the cross, and the kind voice that would not let their singing be stopped would be moaning 'I thirst.'"

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

From this reading "How glad," he thought again and again, "the little children of Jerusalem must have been that they sang when they could to the blessed Jesus!

a physiological need to drink

From this reading They little knew how soon the kind hands that blessed them would be stretched on the cross, and the kind voice that would not let their singing be stopped would be moaning 'I thirst.'"

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

From this reading But he felt that he, Gottlieb, ought to have known; and if ever he was allowed to sing his hosannas in the choir again, it would feel like the face of the blessed Lord himself smiling on him, and His voice saying, "Suffer this little one to come unto me.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading "How glad," he thought again and again, "the little children of Jerusalem must have been that they sang when they could to the blessed Jesus!

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The "silent week" that followed was a solemn time to the mother and the boy.

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

From this reading The "silent week" that followed was a solemn time to the mother and the boy.

an old word for “to”

From this reading But he felt that he, Gottlieb, ought to have known; and if ever he was allowed to sing his hosannas in the choir again, it would feel like the face of the blessed Lord himself smiling on him, and His voice saying, "Suffer this little one to come unto me.

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

From this reading Every day, whatever time could be spared from the practice with the choir, and from helping in the little house and with his mother's wood-carving, or from playing with Lenichen in the fields, Gottlieb spent in the silent cathedral, draped as it was in funereal black for the sacred life given up to God for man.

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

From this reading They little knew how soon the kind hands that blessed them would be stretched on the cross, and the kind voice that would not let their singing be stopped would be moaning 'I thirst.'"

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

From this reading The "silent week" that followed was a solemn time to the mother and the boy.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading The "silent week" that followed was a solemn time to the mother and the boy.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Every day, whatever time could be spared from the practice with the choir, and from helping in the little house and with his mother's wood-carving, or from playing with Lenichen in the fields, Gottlieb spent in the silent cathedral, draped as it was in funereal black for the sacred life given up to God for man.

at the time that

From this reading "How glad," he thought again and again, "the little children of Jerusalem must have been that they sang when they could to the blessed Jesus!

in the company of; together with

From this reading Every day, whatever time could be spared from the practice with the choir, and from helping in the little house and with his mother's wood-carving, or from playing with Lenichen in the fields, Gottlieb spent in the silent cathedral, draped as it was in funereal black for the sacred life given up to God for man.

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

From this reading Every day, whatever time could be spared from the practice with the choir, and from helping in the little house and with his mother's wood-carving, or from playing with Lenichen in the fields, Gottlieb spent in the silent cathedral, draped as it was in funereal black for the sacred life given up to God for man.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading They little knew how soon the kind hands that blessed them would be stretched on the cross, and the kind voice that would not let their singing be stopped would be moaning 'I thirst.'"