cathedrals

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NOVEMBER.--Sowing, with Sagittarius, half concealed when this photograph was taken by the beautiful arrangements always now going on for some job or other in French cathedrals:--they never can let them alone for ten minutes 48.

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  1. noun The principal church of a bishop's diocese, containing the episcopal throne.
  2. noun A large, important church.
  3. noun Something that resembles a cathedral, as in grandeur or authority.

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  • There is a peculiar manner of reading the service practised in the cathedrals, which is called “intoning.” It is a plaintive, rhythmical chant, with as strong an unction of the nasal as ever prevailed in a Quaker or Methodist meeting. —  Sunny Memories of Foreign Lands V2
  • Vocal and instrumental pieces of his own composition, preserved among the manuscripts at the British Museum, [57] rank among the best productions of the time; and one of his anthems, "O Lorde, the Maker of all thyng," is of the highest order of merit, and still remains a favourite in English cathedrals. —  The Project Gutenberg eBook of Henri VIII - A.F. Pollard
  • "Emblematic great monuments, cathedrals, abbeys and small town monuments" (read: tourist traps!) are also receiving a nice kick of cash, as the annual national heritage budget will receive a boost to the tune of 100 million euros, with priority given to those sites. vive la france! sinon les francais va te tuer .. —  Celebrity gossip juicy celebrity rumors Hollywood gossip blog from Perez Hilton
  • Odense - This place is among the tourist destinations of Denmark because of its cathedrals, a zoo, theatre, and a symphony. —  MyLinkVault Newest Links
  • As a pianist and organist, he has performed throughout the world on the concert stage, in churches, cathedrals, and private functions. —  Summit Daily News - Top Stories
 

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