used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In singing, the whole congregation generally take a part--a circumstance which, however it may impress their worship with a proof of sincerity, certainly adds nothing to its melody.
addsnounUS /ædz/
plural of “add” — a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders
From this reading In singing, the whole congregation generally take a part--a circumstance which, however it may impress their worship with a proof of sincerity, certainly adds nothing to its melody.
admireverbUS /ædˈmaɪr/
feel admiration for
From this reading “My Dear Spinageberd: “In pursuance of my intention, I attended the Castle Cumber Meeting-house yesterday, and must confess that I very much admire the earnest and unassuming simplicity of the dissenting ritual.
(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 They have neither the epileptical rant nor goatish impulses of the Methodists, nor the drowsy uniformity from which not all the solemn beauty of the service can redeem the Liturgy of the Church of England.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading --Is Publicly Prayed for--His Gracious Deliverance, and Triumph--An Orangeman's View of Protestantism and of Popery--Phil's Discretion and Valor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading --Is Publicly Prayed for--His Gracious Deliverance, and Triumph--An Orangeman's View of Protestantism and of Popery--Phil's Discretion and Valor.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading “My Dear Spinageberd: “In pursuance of my intention, I attended the Castle Cumber Meeting-house yesterday, and must confess that I very much admire the earnest and unassuming simplicity of the dissenting ritual.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading They have neither the epileptical rant nor goatish impulses of the Methodists, nor the drowsy uniformity from which not all the solemn beauty of the service can redeem the Liturgy of the Church of England.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading They have neither the epileptical rant nor goatish impulses of the Methodists, nor the drowsy uniformity from which not all the solemn beauty of the service can redeem the Liturgy of the Church of England.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading “My Dear Spinageberd: “In pursuance of my intention, I attended the Castle Cumber Meeting-house yesterday, and must confess that I very much admire the earnest and unassuming simplicity of the dissenting ritual.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading In singing, the whole congregation generally take a part--a circumstance which, however it may impress their worship with a proof of sincerity, certainly adds nothing to its melody.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading They have neither the epileptical rant nor goatish impulses of the Methodists, nor the drowsy uniformity from which not all the solemn beauty of the service can redeem the Liturgy of the Church of England.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading In singing, the whole congregation generally take a part--a circumstance which, however it may impress their worship with a proof of sincerity, certainly adds nothing to its melody.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading “My Dear Spinageberd: “In pursuance of my intention, I attended the Castle Cumber Meeting-house yesterday, and must confess that I very much admire the earnest and unassuming simplicity of the dissenting ritual.
congregationnounUS /ˌkɑːŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/
a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
From this reading In singing, the whole congregation generally take a part--a circumstance which, however it may impress their worship with a proof of sincerity, certainly adds nothing to its melody.
CumberverbUS /ˈkʌmbər/
restrict (someone or something) so as to make free movement difficult
From this reading “My Dear Spinageberd: “In pursuance of my intention, I attended the Castle Cumber Meeting-house yesterday, and must confess that I very much admire the earnest and unassuming simplicity of the dissenting ritual.
dearly loved
From this reading “My Dear Spinageberd: “In pursuance of my intention, I attended the Castle Cumber Meeting-house yesterday, and must confess that I very much admire the earnest and unassuming simplicity of the dissenting ritual.
DeliverancenounUS /dɪˈlɪvərəns/
recovery or preservation from loss or danger
From this reading --Is Publicly Prayed for--His Gracious Deliverance, and Triumph--An Orangeman's View of Protestantism and of Popery--Phil's Discretion and Valor.
DiscretionnounUS /dɪˈskreʃən/
freedom to act or judge on one's own
From this reading --Is Publicly Prayed for--His Gracious Deliverance, and Triumph--An Orangeman's View of Protestantism and of Popery--Phil's Discretion and Valor.
dissentingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsentɪŋ/
disagreeing, especially with a majority
From this reading “My Dear Spinageberd: “In pursuance of my intention, I attended the Castle Cumber Meeting-house yesterday, and must confess that I very much admire the earnest and unassuming simplicity of the dissenting ritual.
drowsyadjectiveUS /ˈdraʊzi/
half asleep
From this reading They have neither the epileptical rant nor goatish impulses of the Methodists, nor the drowsy uniformity from which not all the solemn beauty of the service can redeem the Liturgy of the Church of England.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading “My Dear Spinageberd: “In pursuance of my intention, I attended the Castle Cumber Meeting-house yesterday, and must confess that I very much admire the earnest and unassuming simplicity of the dissenting ritual.
being one more than ten
From this reading “Monday, half-past eleven o'clock.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading They have neither the epileptical rant nor goatish impulses of the Methodists, nor the drowsy uniformity from which not all the solemn beauty of the service can redeem the Liturgy of the Church of England.
epileptical
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From this reading They have neither the epileptical rant nor goatish impulses of the Methodists, nor the drowsy uniformity from which not all the solemn beauty of the service can redeem the Liturgy of the Church of England.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading --Is Publicly Prayed for--His Gracious Deliverance, and Triumph--An Orangeman's View of Protestantism and of Popery--Phil's Discretion and Valor.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They have neither the epileptical rant nor goatish impulses of the Methodists, nor the drowsy uniformity from which not all the solemn beauty of the service can redeem the Liturgy of the Church of England.
usually; as a rule
From this reading In singing, the whole congregation generally take a part--a circumstance which, however it may impress their worship with a proof of sincerity, certainly adds nothing to its melody.
goatish
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From this reading They have neither the epileptical rant nor goatish impulses of the Methodists, nor the drowsy uniformity from which not all the solemn beauty of the service can redeem the Liturgy of the Church of England.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading --Is Publicly Prayed for--His Gracious Deliverance, and Triumph--An Orangeman's View of Protestantism and of Popery--Phil's Discretion and Valor.
half-past
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From this reading “Monday, half-past eleven o'clock.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They have neither the epileptical rant nor goatish impulses of the Methodists, nor the drowsy uniformity from which not all the solemn beauty of the service can redeem the Liturgy of the Church of England.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading --Is Publicly Prayed for--His Gracious Deliverance, and Triumph--An Orangeman's View of Protestantism and of Popery--Phil's Discretion and Valor.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading In singing, the whole congregation generally take a part--a circumstance which, however it may impress their worship with a proof of sincerity, certainly adds nothing to its melody.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “My Dear Spinageberd: “In pursuance of my intention, I attended the Castle Cumber Meeting-house yesterday, and must confess that I very much admire the earnest and unassuming simplicity of the dissenting ritual.
impressverbUS /ˌɪmˈpres/
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
From this reading In singing, the whole congregation generally take a part--a circumstance which, however it may impress their worship with a proof of sincerity, certainly adds nothing to its melody.
impulsesnounUS /ˈɪmpəlsɪz/
plural of “impulse” — an instinctive motive
From this reading They have neither the epileptical rant nor goatish impulses of the Methodists, nor the drowsy uniformity from which not all the solemn beauty of the service can redeem the Liturgy of the Church of England.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “My Dear Spinageberd: “In pursuance of my intention, I attended the Castle Cumber Meeting-house yesterday, and must confess that I very much admire the earnest and unassuming simplicity of the dissenting ritual.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading “My Dear Spinageberd: “In pursuance of my intention, I attended the Castle Cumber Meeting-house yesterday, and must confess that I very much admire the earnest and unassuming simplicity of the dissenting ritual.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading --Is Publicly Prayed for--His Gracious Deliverance, and Triumph--An Orangeman's View of Protestantism and of Popery--Phil's Discretion and Valor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In singing, the whole congregation generally take a part--a circumstance which, however it may impress their worship with a proof of sincerity, certainly adds nothing to its melody.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In singing, the whole congregation generally take a part--a circumstance which, however it may impress their worship with a proof of sincerity, certainly adds nothing to its melody.
LiturgynounUS /ˈlɪtərdʒi/
a Christian sacrament commemorating the Last Supper by consecrating bread and wine
From this reading They have neither the epileptical rant nor goatish impulses of the Methodists, nor the drowsy uniformity from which not all the solemn beauty of the service can redeem the Liturgy of the Church of England.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading In singing, the whole congregation generally take a part--a circumstance which, however it may impress their worship with a proof of sincerity, certainly adds nothing to its melody.
Meeting-house
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From this reading “My Dear Spinageberd: “In pursuance of my intention, I attended the Castle Cumber Meeting-house yesterday, and must confess that I very much admire the earnest and unassuming simplicity of the dissenting ritual.
melodynounUS /ˈmelədi/
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading In singing, the whole congregation generally take a part--a circumstance which, however it may impress their worship with a proof of sincerity, certainly adds nothing to its melody.
Methodistsnoun
a Protestant denomination founded on the principles of John Wesley and Charles Wesley
From this reading They have neither the epileptical rant nor goatish impulses of the Methodists, nor the drowsy uniformity from which not all the solemn beauty of the service can redeem the Liturgy of the Church of England.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading “Monday, half-past eleven o'clock.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “My Dear Spinageberd: “In pursuance of my intention, I attended the Castle Cumber Meeting-house yesterday, and must confess that I very much admire the earnest and unassuming simplicity of the dissenting ritual.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “My Dear Spinageberd: “In pursuance of my intention, I attended the Castle Cumber Meeting-house yesterday, and must confess that I very much admire the earnest and unassuming simplicity of the dissenting ritual.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “My Dear Spinageberd: “In pursuance of my intention, I attended the Castle Cumber Meeting-house yesterday, and must confess that I very much admire the earnest and unassuming simplicity of the dissenting ritual.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading They have neither the epileptical rant nor goatish impulses of the Methodists, nor the drowsy uniformity from which not all the solemn beauty of the service can redeem the Liturgy of the Church of England.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading They have neither the epileptical rant nor goatish impulses of the Methodists, nor the drowsy uniformity from which not all the solemn beauty of the service can redeem the Liturgy of the Church of England.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They have neither the epileptical rant nor goatish impulses of the Methodists, nor the drowsy uniformity from which not all the solemn beauty of the service can redeem the Liturgy of the Church of England.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading In singing, the whole congregation generally take a part--a circumstance which, however it may impress their worship with a proof of sincerity, certainly adds nothing to its melody.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading “Monday, half-past eleven o'clock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading --Is Publicly Prayed for--His Gracious Deliverance, and Triumph--An Orangeman's View of Protestantism and of Popery--Phil's Discretion and Valor.
Orangeman's
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From this reading --Is Publicly Prayed for--His Gracious Deliverance, and Triumph--An Orangeman's View of Protestantism and of Popery--Phil's Discretion and Valor.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading In singing, the whole congregation generally take a part--a circumstance which, however it may impress their worship with a proof of sincerity, certainly adds nothing to its melody.
Phil's
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From this reading --Is Publicly Prayed for--His Gracious Deliverance, and Triumph--An Orangeman's View of Protestantism and of Popery--Phil's Discretion and Valor.
Poperynoun
offensive terms for the practices and rituals of the Roman Catholic Church
From this reading --Is Publicly Prayed for--His Gracious Deliverance, and Triumph--An Orangeman's View of Protestantism and of Popery--Phil's Discretion and Valor.
past form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading --Is Publicly Prayed for--His Gracious Deliverance, and Triumph--An Orangeman's View of Protestantism and of Popery--Phil's Discretion and Valor.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading In singing, the whole congregation generally take a part--a circumstance which, however it may impress their worship with a proof of sincerity, certainly adds nothing to its melody.
ProtestantismnounUS /ˈprɑːtəstəntɪzəm/
the theological system of any of the churches of western Christendom that separated from the Roman Catholic Church during the Reformation
From this reading --Is Publicly Prayed for--His Gracious Deliverance, and Triumph--An Orangeman's View of Protestantism and of Popery--Phil's Discretion and Valor.
PubliclyadverbUS /ˈpʌblɪkli/
in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; openly
From this reading --Is Publicly Prayed for--His Gracious Deliverance, and Triumph--An Orangeman's View of Protestantism and of Popery--Phil's Discretion and Valor.
pursuancenoun
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading “My Dear Spinageberd: “In pursuance of my intention, I attended the Castle Cumber Meeting-house yesterday, and must confess that I very much admire the earnest and unassuming simplicity of the dissenting ritual.
rantnounUS /rænt/
a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion
From this reading They have neither the epileptical rant nor goatish impulses of the Methodists, nor the drowsy uniformity from which not all the solemn beauty of the service can redeem the Liturgy of the Church of England.
redeemverbUS /rɪˈdiːm/
save from sins
From this reading They have neither the epileptical rant nor goatish impulses of the Methodists, nor the drowsy uniformity from which not all the solemn beauty of the service can redeem the Liturgy of the Church of England.
ritualnounUS /ˈrɪtʃuːəl/
any customary observance or practice
From this reading “My Dear Spinageberd: “In pursuance of my intention, I attended the Castle Cumber Meeting-house yesterday, and must confess that I very much admire the earnest and unassuming simplicity of the dissenting ritual.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading They have neither the epileptical rant nor goatish impulses of the Methodists, nor the drowsy uniformity from which not all the solemn beauty of the service can redeem the Liturgy of the Church of England.
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading “My Dear Spinageberd: “In pursuance of my intention, I attended the Castle Cumber Meeting-house yesterday, and must confess that I very much admire the earnest and unassuming simplicity of the dissenting ritual.
sinceritynounUS /sɪnˈserəti/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading In singing, the whole congregation generally take a part--a circumstance which, however it may impress their worship with a proof of sincerity, certainly adds nothing to its melody.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading In singing, the whole congregation generally take a part--a circumstance which, however it may impress their worship with a proof of sincerity, certainly adds nothing to its melody.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading They have neither the epileptical rant nor goatish impulses of the Methodists, nor the drowsy uniformity from which not all the solemn beauty of the service can redeem the Liturgy of the Church of England.
Spinageberd
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From this reading “My Dear Spinageberd: “In pursuance of my intention, I attended the Castle Cumber Meeting-house yesterday, and must confess that I very much admire the earnest and unassuming simplicity of the dissenting ritual.
carry out
From this reading In singing, the whole congregation generally take a part--a circumstance which, however it may impress their worship with a proof of sincerity, certainly adds nothing to its melody.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “My Dear Spinageberd: “In pursuance of my intention, I attended the Castle Cumber Meeting-house yesterday, and must confess that I very much admire the earnest and unassuming simplicity of the dissenting ritual.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “My Dear Spinageberd: “In pursuance of my intention, I attended the Castle Cumber Meeting-house yesterday, and must confess that I very much admire the earnest and unassuming simplicity of the dissenting ritual.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In singing, the whole congregation generally take a part--a circumstance which, however it may impress their worship with a proof of sincerity, certainly adds nothing to its melody.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They have neither the epileptical rant nor goatish impulses of the Methodists, nor the drowsy uniformity from which not all the solemn beauty of the service can redeem the Liturgy of the Church of England.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In singing, the whole congregation generally take a part--a circumstance which, however it may impress their worship with a proof of sincerity, certainly adds nothing to its melody.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading --Is Publicly Prayed for--His Gracious Deliverance, and Triumph--An Orangeman's View of Protestantism and of Popery--Phil's Discretion and Valor.
unassumingadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈsuːmɪŋ/
not arrogant or presuming
From this reading “My Dear Spinageberd: “In pursuance of my intention, I attended the Castle Cumber Meeting-house yesterday, and must confess that I very much admire the earnest and unassuming simplicity of the dissenting ritual.
uniformitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈfɔːrməti/
a condition in which everything is regular and unvarying
From this reading They have neither the epileptical rant nor goatish impulses of the Methodists, nor the drowsy uniformity from which not all the solemn beauty of the service can redeem the Liturgy of the Church of England.
ValornounUS /ˈvælər/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading --Is Publicly Prayed for--His Gracious Deliverance, and Triumph--An Orangeman's View of Protestantism and of Popery--Phil's Discretion and Valor.
precisely as stated
From this reading “My Dear Spinageberd: “In pursuance of my intention, I attended the Castle Cumber Meeting-house yesterday, and must confess that I very much admire the earnest and unassuming simplicity of the dissenting ritual.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading --Is Publicly Prayed for--His Gracious Deliverance, and Triumph--An Orangeman's View of Protestantism and of Popery--Phil's Discretion and Valor.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They have neither the epileptical rant nor goatish impulses of the Methodists, nor the drowsy uniformity from which not all the solemn beauty of the service can redeem the Liturgy of the Church of England.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading In singing, the whole congregation generally take a part--a circumstance which, however it may impress their worship with a proof of sincerity, certainly adds nothing to its melody.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In singing, the whole congregation generally take a part--a circumstance which, however it may impress their worship with a proof of sincerity, certainly adds nothing to its melody.
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading In singing, the whole congregation generally take a part--a circumstance which, however it may impress their worship with a proof of sincerity, certainly adds nothing to its melody.
the day immediately before today
From this reading “My Dear Spinageberd: “In pursuance of my intention, I attended the Castle Cumber Meeting-house yesterday, and must confess that I very much admire the earnest and unassuming simplicity of the dissenting ritual.
