Meanings of solemn rite in English

The solemn rite was nearly ended when they brought their vessel to land.

The once imposing and solemn rite of exorcism has become obsolete in the Church.

Soon as the solemn rite was performed, the governor ordered a 'feu de joie'.

We ought to have made a solemn rite of it, you know,- akindof sacrifice.

Then Wunzh withdrew to begin the solemn rite.

The solemn rite was performed with deepest emotion.

I then retired, leaving them alone to engage in the most solemn rite appertaining to their religion.

The solemn rite was at an end.

Now, my dear parents, I have but this one day between me and the most solemn rite that can be performed.

She knew and we knew, that prayer was a solemn rite, not to be lightly held, nor degraded to common uses.

The four men crossed the stone-flagged hall into the diningroom where Appleford stood, devoutly, as one about to perform a solemn rite.

Once every year, with solemn rite and ceremony, they curse the tides of the Sea; and the moon looks in and hates them.

Precisely how far she literally believed in the efficacy of that most solemn rite she would not have found it easy to declare.

The solemn rite was finished, a tender and holy awe filled the room; it was the house of God and the gate of heaven.

I hear my mad knock at the double doors; they fly open in the middle, and it is like some sumptuous and solemn rite.

The Captain in return handed over his pasteboard credential, and, this solemn rite being accomplished, conversation was resumed on more easy and agreeable terms.