1538
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From this reading _ALL-HALLOW EVEN._ It was the All-Hallow Even of the year 1538, and the first Evensong of the festival of All Saints had been sung, in the noble Abbey Church of Glastonbury, with all those solemn accessories, which gave such dignity, yet such mystery, to the services of the mediæval Church of England.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A noble looking old man was he, that Richard Whiting,--last and not least of the hundred mitred Abbots who had filled that seat of honour and dignity since the first conversion of England.
AbbeynounUS /ˈæbi/
a church associated with a monastery or convent
From this reading _ALL-HALLOW EVEN._ It was the All-Hallow Even of the year 1538, and the first Evensong of the festival of All Saints had been sung, in the noble Abbey Church of Glastonbury, with all those solemn accessories, which gave such dignity, yet such mystery, to the services of the mediæval Church of England.
AbbotnounUS /ˈæbət/
the superior of an abbey of monks
From this reading The air was yet redolent with the breath of incense, the solemn notes of the Gregorian psalmody yet seemed to echo through the lofty aisles, as the long procession of the Benedictine brethren left the choir, and passed in procession down the church, the Abbot in his gorgeous robes closing the procession.
Abbots
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From this reading A noble looking old man was he, that Richard Whiting,--last and not least of the hundred mitred Abbots who had filled that seat of honour and dignity since the first conversion of England.
accessoriesnounUS /ækˈsesəriz/
plural of “accessory” — clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing
From this reading _ALL-HALLOW EVEN._ It was the All-Hallow Even of the year 1538, and the first Evensong of the festival of All Saints had been sung, in the noble Abbey Church of Glastonbury, with all those solemn accessories, which gave such dignity, yet such mystery, to the services of the mediæval Church of England.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The air was yet redolent with the breath of incense, the solemn notes of the Gregorian psalmody yet seemed to echo through the lofty aisles, as the long procession of the Benedictine brethren left the choir, and passed in procession down the church, the Abbot in his gorgeous robes closing the procession.
aislesnounUS /aɪlz/
plural of “aisle” — a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
From this reading The air was yet redolent with the breath of incense, the solemn notes of the Gregorian psalmody yet seemed to echo through the lofty aisles, as the long procession of the Benedictine brethren left the choir, and passed in procession down the church, the Abbot in his gorgeous robes closing the procession.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading _ALL-HALLOW EVEN._ It was the All-Hallow Even of the year 1538, and the first Evensong of the festival of All Saints had been sung, in the noble Abbey Church of Glastonbury, with all those solemn accessories, which gave such dignity, yet such mystery, to the services of the mediæval Church of England.
ALL-HALLOW
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From this reading _ALL-HALLOW EVEN._ It was the All-Hallow Even of the year 1538, and the first Evensong of the festival of All Saints had been sung, in the noble Abbey Church of Glastonbury, with all those solemn accessories, which gave such dignity, yet such mystery, to the services of the mediæval Church of England.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _ALL-HALLOW EVEN._ It was the All-Hallow Even of the year 1538, and the first Evensong of the festival of All Saints had been sung, in the noble Abbey Church of Glastonbury, with all those solemn accessories, which gave such dignity, yet such mystery, to the services of the mediæval Church of England.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The air was yet redolent with the breath of incense, the solemn notes of the Gregorian psalmody yet seemed to echo through the lofty aisles, as the long procession of the Benedictine brethren left the choir, and passed in procession down the church, the Abbot in his gorgeous robes closing the procession.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His life had been distinguished throughout by the virtues which had ever found congenial home at Glastonbury--piety towards God, and love towards man.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _ALL-HALLOW EVEN._ It was the All-Hallow Even of the year 1538, and the first Evensong of the festival of All Saints had been sung, in the noble Abbey Church of Glastonbury, with all those solemn accessories, which gave such dignity, yet such mystery, to the services of the mediæval Church of England.
BenedictinenounUS /ˌbenəˈdɪktin/
a monk or nun belonging to the order founded by Saint Benedict
From this reading The air was yet redolent with the breath of incense, the solemn notes of the Gregorian psalmody yet seemed to echo through the lofty aisles, as the long procession of the Benedictine brethren left the choir, and passed in procession down the church, the Abbot in his gorgeous robes closing the procession.
benignitynoun
the quality of being kind and gentle
From this reading A face full of sweet benignity--one which inspired reverence while it commanded love.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading The air was yet redolent with the breath of incense, the solemn notes of the Gregorian psalmody yet seemed to echo through the lofty aisles, as the long procession of the Benedictine brethren left the choir, and passed in procession down the church, the Abbot in his gorgeous robes closing the procession.
brethrennounUS /ˈbreðrən/
(plural) the lay members of a male religious order
From this reading The air was yet redolent with the breath of incense, the solemn notes of the Gregorian psalmody yet seemed to echo through the lofty aisles, as the long procession of the Benedictine brethren left the choir, and passed in procession down the church, the Abbot in his gorgeous robes closing the procession.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His life had been distinguished throughout by the virtues which had ever found congenial home at Glastonbury--piety towards God, and love towards man.
choirnounUS /ˈkwaɪər/
a chorus that sings as part of a religious ceremony
From this reading The air was yet redolent with the breath of incense, the solemn notes of the Gregorian psalmody yet seemed to echo through the lofty aisles, as the long procession of the Benedictine brethren left the choir, and passed in procession down the church, the Abbot in his gorgeous robes closing the procession.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading _ALL-HALLOW EVEN._ It was the All-Hallow Even of the year 1538, and the first Evensong of the festival of All Saints had been sung, in the noble Abbey Church of Glastonbury, with all those solemn accessories, which gave such dignity, yet such mystery, to the services of the mediæval Church of England.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading The air was yet redolent with the breath of incense, the solemn notes of the Gregorian psalmody yet seemed to echo through the lofty aisles, as the long procession of the Benedictine brethren left the choir, and passed in procession down the church, the Abbot in his gorgeous robes closing the procession.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading A face full of sweet benignity--one which inspired reverence while it commanded love.
congenialadjectiveUS /kənˈdʒiːnjəl/
suitable to your needs
From this reading His life had been distinguished throughout by the virtues which had ever found congenial home at Glastonbury--piety towards God, and love towards man.
conversionnounUS /kənˈvɜːrʒən/
an event that results in a transformation
From this reading A noble looking old man was he, that Richard Whiting,--last and not least of the hundred mitred Abbots who had filled that seat of honour and dignity since the first conversion of England.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading _ALL-HALLOW EVEN._ It was the All-Hallow Even of the year 1538, and the first Evensong of the festival of All Saints had been sung, in the noble Abbey Church of Glastonbury, with all those solemn accessories, which gave such dignity, yet such mystery, to the services of the mediæval Church of England.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading His life had been distinguished throughout by the virtues which had ever found congenial home at Glastonbury--piety towards God, and love towards man.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The air was yet redolent with the breath of incense, the solemn notes of the Gregorian psalmody yet seemed to echo through the lofty aisles, as the long procession of the Benedictine brethren left the choir, and passed in procession down the church, the Abbot in his gorgeous robes closing the procession.
echoverbUS /ˈekoʊ/
to say again or imitate
From this reading The air was yet redolent with the breath of incense, the solemn notes of the Gregorian psalmody yet seemed to echo through the lofty aisles, as the long procession of the Benedictine brethren left the choir, and passed in procession down the church, the Abbot in his gorgeous robes closing the procession.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading _ALL-HALLOW EVEN._ It was the All-Hallow Even of the year 1538, and the first Evensong of the festival of All Saints had been sung, in the noble Abbey Church of Glastonbury, with all those solemn accessories, which gave such dignity, yet such mystery, to the services of the mediæval Church of England.
divisible by two
From this reading _ALL-HALLOW EVEN._ It was the All-Hallow Even of the year 1538, and the first Evensong of the festival of All Saints had been sung, in the noble Abbey Church of Glastonbury, with all those solemn accessories, which gave such dignity, yet such mystery, to the services of the mediæval Church of England.
Evensongnoun
the sixth of the seven canonical hours of the divine office; early evening; now often made a public service on Sundays
From this reading _ALL-HALLOW EVEN._ It was the All-Hallow Even of the year 1538, and the first Evensong of the festival of All Saints had been sung, in the noble Abbey Church of Glastonbury, with all those solemn accessories, which gave such dignity, yet such mystery, to the services of the mediæval Church of England.
at any time
From this reading His life had been distinguished throughout by the virtues which had ever found congenial home at Glastonbury--piety towards God, and love towards man.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A face full of sweet benignity--one which inspired reverence while it commanded love.
festivalnounUS /ˈfestəvəl/
a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading _ALL-HALLOW EVEN._ It was the All-Hallow Even of the year 1538, and the first Evensong of the festival of All Saints had been sung, in the noble Abbey Church of Glastonbury, with all those solemn accessories, which gave such dignity, yet such mystery, to the services of the mediæval Church of England.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading A noble looking old man was he, that Richard Whiting,--last and not least of the hundred mitred Abbots who had filled that seat of honour and dignity since the first conversion of England.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _ALL-HALLOW EVEN._ It was the All-Hallow Even of the year 1538, and the first Evensong of the festival of All Saints had been sung, in the noble Abbey Church of Glastonbury, with all those solemn accessories, which gave such dignity, yet such mystery, to the services of the mediæval Church of England.
set up or found
From this reading His life had been distinguished throughout by the virtues which had ever found congenial home at Glastonbury--piety towards God, and love towards man.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading A face full of sweet benignity--one which inspired reverence while it commanded love.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading _ALL-HALLOW EVEN._ It was the All-Hallow Even of the year 1538, and the first Evensong of the festival of All Saints had been sung, in the noble Abbey Church of Glastonbury, with all those solemn accessories, which gave such dignity, yet such mystery, to the services of the mediæval Church of England.
Glastonbury
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From this reading _ALL-HALLOW EVEN._ It was the All-Hallow Even of the year 1538, and the first Evensong of the festival of All Saints had been sung, in the noble Abbey Church of Glastonbury, with all those solemn accessories, which gave such dignity, yet such mystery, to the services of the mediæval Church of England.
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 His life had been distinguished throughout by the virtues which had ever found congenial home at Glastonbury--piety towards God, and love towards man.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading The air was yet redolent with the breath of incense, the solemn notes of the Gregorian psalmody yet seemed to echo through the lofty aisles, as the long procession of the Benedictine brethren left the choir, and passed in procession down the church, the Abbot in his gorgeous robes closing the procession.
GregorianadjectiveUS /ɡrəˈɡɔːriən/
of or relating to Pope Gregory I or to the plainsong chants of the Roman Catholic Church
From this reading The air was yet redolent with the breath of incense, the solemn notes of the Gregorian psalmody yet seemed to echo through the lofty aisles, as the long procession of the Benedictine brethren left the choir, and passed in procession down the church, the Abbot in his gorgeous robes closing the procession.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _ALL-HALLOW EVEN._ It was the All-Hallow Even of the year 1538, and the first Evensong of the festival of All Saints had been sung, in the noble Abbey Church of Glastonbury, with all those solemn accessories, which gave such dignity, yet such mystery, to the services of the mediæval Church of England.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A noble looking old man was he, that Richard Whiting,--last and not least of the hundred mitred Abbots who had filled that seat of honour and dignity since the first conversion of England.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The air was yet redolent with the breath of incense, the solemn notes of the Gregorian psalmody yet seemed to echo through the lofty aisles, as the long procession of the Benedictine brethren left the choir, and passed in procession down the church, the Abbot in his gorgeous robes closing the procession.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading His life had been distinguished throughout by the virtues which had ever found congenial home at Glastonbury--piety towards God, and love towards man.
the state of being honored
From this reading A noble looking old man was he, that Richard Whiting,--last and not least of the hundred mitred Abbots who had filled that seat of honour and dignity since the first conversion of England.
ten 10s
From this reading A noble looking old man was he, that Richard Whiting,--last and not least of the hundred mitred Abbots who had filled that seat of honour and dignity since the first conversion of England.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _ALL-HALLOW EVEN._ It was the All-Hallow Even of the year 1538, and the first Evensong of the festival of All Saints had been sung, in the noble Abbey Church of Glastonbury, with all those solemn accessories, which gave such dignity, yet such mystery, to the services of the mediæval Church of England.
incensenounUS /ˌɪnˈsens/
a substance that produces a fragrant odor when burned
From this reading The air was yet redolent with the breath of incense, the solemn notes of the Gregorian psalmody yet seemed to echo through the lofty aisles, as the long procession of the Benedictine brethren left the choir, and passed in procession down the church, the Abbot in his gorgeous robes closing the procession.
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading A face full of sweet benignity--one which inspired reverence while it commanded love.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _ALL-HALLOW EVEN._ It was the All-Hallow Even of the year 1538, and the first Evensong of the festival of All Saints had been sung, in the noble Abbey Church of Glastonbury, with all those solemn accessories, which gave such dignity, yet such mystery, to the services of the mediæval Church of England.
immediately past
From this reading A noble looking old man was he, that Richard Whiting,--last and not least of the hundred mitred Abbots who had filled that seat of honour and dignity since the first conversion of England.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading A noble looking old man was he, that Richard Whiting,--last and not least of the hundred mitred Abbots who had filled that seat of honour and dignity since the first conversion of England.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The air was yet redolent with the breath of incense, the solemn notes of the Gregorian psalmody yet seemed to echo through the lofty aisles, as the long procession of the Benedictine brethren left the choir, and passed in procession down the church, the Abbot in his gorgeous robes closing the procession.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading His life had been distinguished throughout by the virtues which had ever found congenial home at Glastonbury--piety towards God, and love towards man.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading The air was yet redolent with the breath of incense, the solemn notes of the Gregorian psalmody yet seemed to echo through the lofty aisles, as the long procession of the Benedictine brethren left the choir, and passed in procession down the church, the Abbot in his gorgeous robes closing the procession.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The air was yet redolent with the breath of incense, the solemn notes of the Gregorian psalmody yet seemed to echo through the lofty aisles, as the long procession of the Benedictine brethren left the choir, and passed in procession down the church, the Abbot in his gorgeous robes closing the procession.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading A noble looking old man was he, that Richard Whiting,--last and not least of the hundred mitred Abbots who had filled that seat of honour and dignity since the first conversion of England.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading A face full of sweet benignity--one which inspired reverence while it commanded love.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A noble looking old man was he, that Richard Whiting,--last and not least of the hundred mitred Abbots who had filled that seat of honour and dignity since the first conversion of England.
mediæval
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From this reading _ALL-HALLOW EVEN._ It was the All-Hallow Even of the year 1538, and the first Evensong of the festival of All Saints had been sung, in the noble Abbey Church of Glastonbury, with all those solemn accessories, which gave such dignity, yet such mystery, to the services of the mediæval Church of England.
mitred
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From this reading A noble looking old man was he, that Richard Whiting,--last and not least of the hundred mitred Abbots who had filled that seat of honour and dignity since the first conversion of England.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading _ALL-HALLOW EVEN._ It was the All-Hallow Even of the year 1538, and the first Evensong of the festival of All Saints had been sung, in the noble Abbey Church of Glastonbury, with all those solemn accessories, which gave such dignity, yet such mystery, to the services of the mediæval Church of England.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading _ALL-HALLOW EVEN._ It was the All-Hallow Even of the year 1538, and the first Evensong of the festival of All Saints had been sung, in the noble Abbey Church of Glastonbury, with all those solemn accessories, which gave such dignity, yet such mystery, to the services of the mediæval Church of England.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A noble looking old man was he, that Richard Whiting,--last and not least of the hundred mitred Abbots who had filled that seat of honour and dignity since the first conversion of England.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading The air was yet redolent with the breath of incense, the solemn notes of the Gregorian psalmody yet seemed to echo through the lofty aisles, as the long procession of the Benedictine brethren left the choir, and passed in procession down the church, the Abbot in his gorgeous robes closing the procession.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _ALL-HALLOW EVEN._ It was the All-Hallow Even of the year 1538, and the first Evensong of the festival of All Saints had been sung, in the noble Abbey Church of Glastonbury, with all those solemn accessories, which gave such dignity, yet such mystery, to the services of the mediæval Church of England.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A noble looking old man was he, that Richard Whiting,--last and not least of the hundred mitred Abbots who had filled that seat of honour and dignity since the first conversion of England.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A face full of sweet benignity--one which inspired reverence while it commanded love.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The air was yet redolent with the breath of incense, the solemn notes of the Gregorian psalmody yet seemed to echo through the lofty aisles, as the long procession of the Benedictine brethren left the choir, and passed in procession down the church, the Abbot in his gorgeous robes closing the procession.
pietynounUS /ˈpaɪəti/
righteousness by virtue of being pious
From this reading His life had been distinguished throughout by the virtues which had ever found congenial home at Glastonbury--piety towards God, and love towards man.
processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading The air was yet redolent with the breath of incense, the solemn notes of the Gregorian psalmody yet seemed to echo through the lofty aisles, as the long procession of the Benedictine brethren left the choir, and passed in procession down the church, the Abbot in his gorgeous robes closing the procession.
psalmodynoun
the act of singing psalms or hymns
From this reading The air was yet redolent with the breath of incense, the solemn notes of the Gregorian psalmody yet seemed to echo through the lofty aisles, as the long procession of the Benedictine brethren left the choir, and passed in procession down the church, the Abbot in his gorgeous robes closing the procession.
redolentadjectiveUS /ˈredələnt/
serving to bring to mind
From this reading The air was yet redolent with the breath of incense, the solemn notes of the Gregorian psalmody yet seemed to echo through the lofty aisles, as the long procession of the Benedictine brethren left the choir, and passed in procession down the church, the Abbot in his gorgeous robes closing the procession.
reverenceverbUS /ˈrevərəns/
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading A face full of sweet benignity--one which inspired reverence while it commanded love.
Richard
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From this reading A noble looking old man was he, that Richard Whiting,--last and not least of the hundred mitred Abbots who had filled that seat of honour and dignity since the first conversion of England.
robesnounUS /roʊbz/
plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment
From this reading The air was yet redolent with the breath of incense, the solemn notes of the Gregorian psalmody yet seemed to echo through the lofty aisles, as the long procession of the Benedictine brethren left the choir, and passed in procession down the church, the Abbot in his gorgeous robes closing the procession.
SaintsnounUS /seɪnts/
plural of “saint” — a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading _ALL-HALLOW EVEN._ It was the All-Hallow Even of the year 1538, and the first Evensong of the festival of All Saints had been sung, in the noble Abbey Church of Glastonbury, with all those solemn accessories, which gave such dignity, yet such mystery, to the services of the mediæval Church of England.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading A noble looking old man was he, that Richard Whiting,--last and not least of the hundred mitred Abbots who had filled that seat of honour and dignity since the first conversion of England.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The air was yet redolent with the breath of incense, the solemn notes of the Gregorian psalmody yet seemed to echo through the lofty aisles, as the long procession of the Benedictine brethren left the choir, and passed in procession down the church, the Abbot in his gorgeous robes closing the procession.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading _ALL-HALLOW EVEN._ It was the All-Hallow Even of the year 1538, and the first Evensong of the festival of All Saints had been sung, in the noble Abbey Church of Glastonbury, with all those solemn accessories, which gave such dignity, yet such mystery, to the services of the mediæval Church of England.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading A noble looking old man was he, that Richard Whiting,--last and not least of the hundred mitred Abbots who had filled that seat of honour and dignity since the first conversion of England.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading _ALL-HALLOW EVEN._ It was the All-Hallow Even of the year 1538, and the first Evensong of the festival of All Saints had been sung, in the noble Abbey Church of Glastonbury, with all those solemn accessories, which gave such dignity, yet such mystery, to the services of the mediæval Church of England.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading _ALL-HALLOW EVEN._ It was the All-Hallow Even of the year 1538, and the first Evensong of the festival of All Saints had been sung, in the noble Abbey Church of Glastonbury, with all those solemn accessories, which gave such dignity, yet such mystery, to the services of the mediæval Church of England.
sungnounUS /sʌŋ/
the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy
From this reading _ALL-HALLOW EVEN._ It was the All-Hallow Even of the year 1538, and the first Evensong of the festival of All Saints had been sung, in the noble Abbey Church of Glastonbury, with all those solemn accessories, which gave such dignity, yet such mystery, to the services of the mediæval Church of England.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading A face full of sweet benignity--one which inspired reverence while it commanded love.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A noble looking old man was he, that Richard Whiting,--last and not least of the hundred mitred Abbots who had filled that seat of honour and dignity since the first conversion of England.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _ALL-HALLOW EVEN._ It was the All-Hallow Even of the year 1538, and the first Evensong of the festival of All Saints had been sung, in the noble Abbey Church of Glastonbury, with all those solemn accessories, which gave such dignity, yet such mystery, to the services of the mediæval Church of England.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading _ALL-HALLOW EVEN._ It was the All-Hallow Even of the year 1538, and the first Evensong of the festival of All Saints had been sung, in the noble Abbey Church of Glastonbury, with all those solemn accessories, which gave such dignity, yet such mystery, to the services of the mediæval Church of England.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The air was yet redolent with the breath of incense, the solemn notes of the Gregorian psalmody yet seemed to echo through the lofty aisles, as the long procession of the Benedictine brethren left the choir, and passed in procession down the church, the Abbot in his gorgeous robes closing the procession.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading His life had been distinguished throughout by the virtues which had ever found congenial home at Glastonbury--piety towards God, and love towards man.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _ALL-HALLOW EVEN._ It was the All-Hallow Even of the year 1538, and the first Evensong of the festival of All Saints had been sung, in the noble Abbey Church of Glastonbury, with all those solemn accessories, which gave such dignity, yet such mystery, to the services of the mediæval Church of England.
in the direction of
From this reading His life had been distinguished throughout by the virtues which had ever found congenial home at Glastonbury--piety towards God, and love towards man.
virtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading His life had been distinguished throughout by the virtues which had ever found congenial home at Glastonbury--piety towards God, and love towards man.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _ALL-HALLOW EVEN._ It was the All-Hallow Even of the year 1538, and the first Evensong of the festival of All Saints had been sung, in the noble Abbey Church of Glastonbury, with all those solemn accessories, which gave such dignity, yet such mystery, to the services of the mediæval Church of England.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _ALL-HALLOW EVEN._ It was the All-Hallow Even of the year 1538, and the first Evensong of the festival of All Saints had been sung, in the noble Abbey Church of Glastonbury, with all those solemn accessories, which gave such dignity, yet such mystery, to the services of the mediæval Church of England.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A face full of sweet benignity--one which inspired reverence while it commanded love.
WhitingnounUS /ˈwaɪtɪŋ/
flesh of a cod-like fish of the Atlantic waters of Europe
From this reading A noble looking old man was he, that Richard Whiting,--last and not least of the hundred mitred Abbots who had filled that seat of honour and dignity since the first conversion of England.
which person or people
From this reading A noble looking old man was he, that Richard Whiting,--last and not least of the hundred mitred Abbots who had filled that seat of honour and dignity since the first conversion of England.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _ALL-HALLOW EVEN._ It was the All-Hallow Even of the year 1538, and the first Evensong of the festival of All Saints had been sung, in the noble Abbey Church of Glastonbury, with all those solemn accessories, which gave such dignity, yet such mystery, to the services of the mediæval Church of England.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading _ALL-HALLOW EVEN._ It was the All-Hallow Even of the year 1538, and the first Evensong of the festival of All Saints had been sung, in the noble Abbey Church of Glastonbury, with all those solemn accessories, which gave such dignity, yet such mystery, to the services of the mediæval Church of England.
but in spite of that
From this reading _ALL-HALLOW EVEN._ It was the All-Hallow Even of the year 1538, and the first Evensong of the festival of All Saints had been sung, in the noble Abbey Church of Glastonbury, with all those solemn accessories, which gave such dignity, yet such mystery, to the services of the mediæval Church of England.
