Chapter XXII

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

From this reading A SUNDAY IN TORONTO.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The wonted current of its life is stay’d: Its sports, its gainful schemes, are earthward cast, As though their vileness were at once display’d; The roar of trade has ceased, and on the air Come holy songs, and solemn sounds of prayer.

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

From this reading The wonted current of its life is stay’d: Its sports, its gainful schemes, are earthward cast, As though their vileness were at once display’d; The roar of trade has ceased, and on the air Come holy songs, and solemn sounds of prayer.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The wonted current of its life is stay’d: Its sports, its gainful schemes, are earthward cast, As though their vileness were at once display’d; The roar of trade has ceased, and on the air Come holy songs, and solemn sounds of prayer.

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

From this reading The wonted current of its life is stay’d: Its sports, its gainful schemes, are earthward cast, As though their vileness were at once display’d; The roar of trade has ceased, and on the air Come holy songs, and solemn sounds of prayer.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The wonted current of its life is stay’d: Its sports, its gainful schemes, are earthward cast, As though their vileness were at once display’d; The roar of trade has ceased, and on the air Come holy songs, and solemn sounds of prayer.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading A bright, clear, cool Sabbath!

put or send forth

From this reading The wonted current of its life is stay’d: Its sports, its gainful schemes, are earthward cast, As though their vileness were at once display’d; The roar of trade has ceased, and on the air Come holy songs, and solemn sounds of prayer.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading The wonted current of its life is stay’d: Its sports, its gainful schemes, are earthward cast, As though their vileness were at once display’d; The roar of trade has ceased, and on the air Come holy songs, and solemn sounds of prayer.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading What spell has o’er the populous city pass’d!

rid of obstructions

From this reading A bright, clear, cool Sabbath!

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

From this reading The wonted current of its life is stay’d: Its sports, its gainful schemes, are earthward cast, As though their vileness were at once display’d; The roar of trade has ceased, and on the air Come holy songs, and solemn sounds of prayer.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading A bright, clear, cool Sabbath!

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading The wonted current of its life is stay’d: Its sports, its gainful schemes, are earthward cast, As though their vileness were at once display’d; The roar of trade has ceased, and on the air Come holy songs, and solemn sounds of prayer.

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From this reading The wonted current of its life is stay’d: Its sports, its gainful schemes, are earthward cast, As though their vileness were at once display’d; The roar of trade has ceased, and on the air Come holy songs, and solemn sounds of prayer.

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From this reading The wonted current of its life is stay’d: Its sports, its gainful schemes, are earthward cast, As though their vileness were at once display’d; The roar of trade has ceased, and on the air Come holy songs, and solemn sounds of prayer.

yielding a fair profit

From this reading The wonted current of its life is stay’d: Its sports, its gainful schemes, are earthward cast, As though their vileness were at once display’d; The roar of trade has ceased, and on the air Come holy songs, and solemn sounds of prayer.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading What spell has o’er the populous city pass’d!

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading The wonted current of its life is stay’d: Its sports, its gainful schemes, are earthward cast, As though their vileness were at once display’d; The roar of trade has ceased, and on the air Come holy songs, and solemn sounds of prayer.

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From this reading WILLIAM HOWITT.

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

From this reading A SUNDAY IN TORONTO.

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

From this reading The wonted current of its life is stay’d: Its sports, its gainful schemes, are earthward cast, As though their vileness were at once display’d; The roar of trade has ceased, and on the air Come holy songs, and solemn sounds of prayer.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The wonted current of its life is stay’d: Its sports, its gainful schemes, are earthward cast, As though their vileness were at once display’d; The roar of trade has ceased, and on the air Come holy songs, and solemn sounds of prayer.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The wonted current of its life is stay’d: Its sports, its gainful schemes, are earthward cast, As though their vileness were at once display’d; The roar of trade has ceased, and on the air Come holy songs, and solemn sounds of prayer.

throughout a period of time

From this reading What spell has o’er the populous city pass’d!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The wonted current of its life is stay’d: Its sports, its gainful schemes, are earthward cast, As though their vileness were at once display’d; The roar of trade has ceased, and on the air Come holy songs, and solemn sounds of prayer.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The wonted current of its life is stay’d: Its sports, its gainful schemes, are earthward cast, As though their vileness were at once display’d; The roar of trade has ceased, and on the air Come holy songs, and solemn sounds of prayer.

on one occasion

From this reading The wonted current of its life is stay’d: Its sports, its gainful schemes, are earthward cast, As though their vileness were at once display’d; The roar of trade has ceased, and on the air Come holy songs, and solemn sounds of prayer.

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From this reading What spell has o’er the populous city pass’d!

densely populated

From this reading What spell has o’er the populous city pass’d!

the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading The wonted current of its life is stay’d: Its sports, its gainful schemes, are earthward cast, As though their vileness were at once display’d; The roar of trade has ceased, and on the air Come holy songs, and solemn sounds of prayer.

make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading The wonted current of its life is stay’d: Its sports, its gainful schemes, are earthward cast, As though their vileness were at once display’d; The roar of trade has ceased, and on the air Come holy songs, and solemn sounds of prayer.

a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims

From this reading A bright, clear, cool Sabbath!

plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading The wonted current of its life is stay’d: Its sports, its gainful schemes, are earthward cast, As though their vileness were at once display’d; The roar of trade has ceased, and on the air Come holy songs, and solemn sounds of prayer.

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

From this reading The wonted current of its life is stay’d: Its sports, its gainful schemes, are earthward cast, As though their vileness were at once display’d; The roar of trade has ceased, and on the air Come holy songs, and solemn sounds of prayer.

plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words

From this reading The wonted current of its life is stay’d: Its sports, its gainful schemes, are earthward cast, As though their vileness were at once display’d; The roar of trade has ceased, and on the air Come holy songs, and solemn sounds of prayer.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading The wonted current of its life is stay’d: Its sports, its gainful schemes, are earthward cast, As though their vileness were at once display’d; The roar of trade has ceased, and on the air Come holy songs, and solemn sounds of prayer.

orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

From this reading What spell has o’er the populous city pass’d!

plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading The wonted current of its life is stay’d: Its sports, its gainful schemes, are earthward cast, As though their vileness were at once display’d; The roar of trade has ceased, and on the air Come holy songs, and solemn sounds of prayer.

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From this reading The wonted current of its life is stay’d: Its sports, its gainful schemes, are earthward cast, As though their vileness were at once display’d; The roar of trade has ceased, and on the air Come holy songs, and solemn sounds of prayer.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading A SUNDAY IN TORONTO.

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

From this reading What spell has o’er the populous city pass’d!

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The wonted current of its life is stay’d: Its sports, its gainful schemes, are earthward cast, As though their vileness were at once display’d; The roar of trade has ceased, and on the air Come holy songs, and solemn sounds of prayer.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The wonted current of its life is stay’d: Its sports, its gainful schemes, are earthward cast, As though their vileness were at once display’d; The roar of trade has ceased, and on the air Come holy songs, and solemn sounds of prayer.

the provincial capital and largest city in Ontario (and the largest city in Canada)

From this reading A SUNDAY IN TORONTO.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading The wonted current of its life is stay’d: Its sports, its gainful schemes, are earthward cast, As though their vileness were at once display’d; The roar of trade has ceased, and on the air Come holy songs, and solemn sounds of prayer.

the quality of being wicked

From this reading The wonted current of its life is stay’d: Its sports, its gainful schemes, are earthward cast, As though their vileness were at once display’d; The roar of trade has ceased, and on the air Come holy songs, and solemn sounds of prayer.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The wonted current of its life is stay’d: Its sports, its gainful schemes, are earthward cast, As though their vileness were at once display’d; The roar of trade has ceased, and on the air Come holy songs, and solemn sounds of prayer.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What spell has o’er the populous city pass’d!

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From this reading WILLIAM HOWITT.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading The wonted current of its life is stay’d: Its sports, its gainful schemes, are earthward cast, As though their vileness were at once display’d; The roar of trade has ceased, and on the air Come holy songs, and solemn sounds of prayer.