used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LOU’S WEDDING Such a cheer as went up, when, the suspense over, every one was aware of the result of the drawing.
Alison
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From this reading Alison and Christine were scarcely more pleased than fat, good-natured, sentimental Hannah Maria.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Never before had she been so closely concerned in a romance, and that it had turned out so well was beyond her dearest hopes.
annexationnounUS /ˌænekˈseɪʃən/
incorporation by joining or uniting
From this reading Since the annexation of Texas to the United States the time had passed when the presence of a _padre_ was necessary to legalize a marriage, and so it was hoped that there would be no delay in the wedding, as Judge Jackson had been notified by his friend Jabez Manypenny to be present, and was promptly on hand to perform the ceremony for Ira and Louisa, to Jabez’ discomfiture and Pike’s rage.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading LOU’S WEDDING Such a cheer as went up, when, the suspense over, every one was aware of the result of the drawing.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading LOU’S WEDDING Such a cheer as went up, when, the suspense over, every one was aware of the result of the drawing.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Since the annexation of Texas to the United States the time had passed when the presence of a _padre_ was necessary to legalize a marriage, and so it was hoped that there would be no delay in the wedding, as Judge Jackson had been notified by his friend Jabez Manypenny to be present, and was promptly on hand to perform the ceremony for Ira and Louisa, to Jabez’ discomfiture and Pike’s rage.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Never before had she been so closely concerned in a romance, and that it had turned out so well was beyond her dearest hopes.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Never before had she been so closely concerned in a romance, and that it had turned out so well was beyond her dearest hopes.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Never before had she been so closely concerned in a romance, and that it had turned out so well was beyond her dearest hopes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Since the annexation of Texas to the United States the time had passed when the presence of a _padre_ was necessary to legalize a marriage, and so it was hoped that there would be no delay in the wedding, as Judge Jackson had been notified by his friend Jabez Manypenny to be present, and was promptly on hand to perform the ceremony for Ira and Louisa, to Jabez’ discomfiture and Pike’s rage.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading Since the annexation of Texas to the United States the time had passed when the presence of a _padre_ was necessary to legalize a marriage, and so it was hoped that there would be no delay in the wedding, as Judge Jackson had been notified by his friend Jabez Manypenny to be present, and was promptly on hand to perform the ceremony for Ira and Louisa, to Jabez’ discomfiture and Pike’s rage.
give encouragement to
From this reading LOU’S WEDDING Such a cheer as went up, when, the suspense over, every one was aware of the result of the drawing.
Christine
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From this reading Alison and Christine were scarcely more pleased than fat, good-natured, sentimental Hannah Maria.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Never before had she been so closely concerned in a romance, and that it had turned out so well was beyond her dearest hopes.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Never before had she been so closely concerned in a romance, and that it had turned out so well was beyond her dearest hopes.
congratulationsnounUS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃənz/
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading Hannah Maria was the first to rush up with congratulations to Ira.
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading Never before had she been so closely concerned in a romance, and that it had turned out so well was beyond her dearest hopes.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Since the annexation of Texas to the United States the time had passed when the presence of a _padre_ was necessary to legalize a marriage, and so it was hoped that there would be no delay in the wedding, as Judge Jackson had been notified by his friend Jabez Manypenny to be present, and was promptly on hand to perform the ceremony for Ira and Louisa, to Jabez’ discomfiture and Pike’s rage.
discomfiturenoun
anxious embarrassment
From this reading Since the annexation of Texas to the United States the time had passed when the presence of a _padre_ was necessary to legalize a marriage, and so it was hoped that there would be no delay in the wedding, as Judge Jackson had been notified by his friend Jabez Manypenny to be present, and was promptly on hand to perform the ceremony for Ira and Louisa, to Jabez’ discomfiture and Pike’s rage.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading LOU’S WEDDING Such a cheer as went up, when, the suspense over, every one was aware of the result of the drawing.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading LOU’S WEDDING Such a cheer as went up, when, the suspense over, every one was aware of the result of the drawing.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading Alison and Christine were scarcely more pleased than fat, good-natured, sentimental Hannah Maria.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Hannah Maria was the first to rush up with congratulations to Ira.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Since the annexation of Texas to the United States the time had passed when the presence of a _padre_ was necessary to legalize a marriage, and so it was hoped that there would be no delay in the wedding, as Judge Jackson had been notified by his friend Jabez Manypenny to be present, and was promptly on hand to perform the ceremony for Ira and Louisa, to Jabez’ discomfiture and Pike’s rage.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Since the annexation of Texas to the United States the time had passed when the presence of a _padre_ was necessary to legalize a marriage, and so it was hoped that there would be no delay in the wedding, as Judge Jackson had been notified by his friend Jabez Manypenny to be present, and was promptly on hand to perform the ceremony for Ira and Louisa, to Jabez’ discomfiture and Pike’s rage.
good-naturedadjective
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
From this reading Alison and Christine were scarcely more pleased than fat, good-natured, sentimental Hannah Maria.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Never before had she been so closely concerned in a romance, and that it had turned out so well was beyond her dearest hopes.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Since the annexation of Texas to the United States the time had passed when the presence of a _padre_ was necessary to legalize a marriage, and so it was hoped that there would be no delay in the wedding, as Judge Jackson had been notified by his friend Jabez Manypenny to be present, and was promptly on hand to perform the ceremony for Ira and Louisa, to Jabez’ discomfiture and Pike’s rage.
Hannah
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From this reading Hannah Maria was the first to rush up with congratulations to Ira.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Never before had she been so closely concerned in a romance, and that it had turned out so well was beyond her dearest hopes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Since the annexation of Texas to the United States the time had passed when the presence of a _padre_ was necessary to legalize a marriage, and so it was hoped that there would be no delay in the wedding, as Judge Jackson had been notified by his friend Jabez Manypenny to be present, and was promptly on hand to perform the ceremony for Ira and Louisa, to Jabez’ discomfiture and Pike’s rage.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Since the annexation of Texas to the United States the time had passed when the presence of a _padre_ was necessary to legalize a marriage, and so it was hoped that there would be no delay in the wedding, as Judge Jackson had been notified by his friend Jabez Manypenny to be present, and was promptly on hand to perform the ceremony for Ira and Louisa, to Jabez’ discomfiture and Pike’s rage.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Never before had she been so closely concerned in a romance, and that it had turned out so well was beyond her dearest hopes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Never before had she been so closely concerned in a romance, and that it had turned out so well was beyond her dearest hopes.
IranounUS /ˈaɪrə/
a militant organization of Irish nationalists who used terrorism and guerilla warfare in an effort to drive British forces from Northern Ireland and achieve a united independent Ireland
From this reading Hannah Maria was the first to rush up with congratulations to Ira.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Never before had she been so closely concerned in a romance, and that it had turned out so well was beyond her dearest hopes.
Jabez
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Since the annexation of Texas to the United States the time had passed when the presence of a _padre_ was necessary to legalize a marriage, and so it was hoped that there would be no delay in the wedding, as Judge Jackson had been notified by his friend Jabez Manypenny to be present, and was promptly on hand to perform the ceremony for Ira and Louisa, to Jabez’ discomfiture and Pike’s rage.
JacksonnounUS /ˈdʒæksən/
English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)
From this reading Since the annexation of Texas to the United States the time had passed when the presence of a _padre_ was necessary to legalize a marriage, and so it was hoped that there would be no delay in the wedding, as Judge Jackson had been notified by his friend Jabez Manypenny to be present, and was promptly on hand to perform the ceremony for Ira and Louisa, to Jabez’ discomfiture and Pike’s rage.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Since the annexation of Texas to the United States the time had passed when the presence of a _padre_ was necessary to legalize a marriage, and so it was hoped that there would be no delay in the wedding, as Judge Jackson had been notified by his friend Jabez Manypenny to be present, and was promptly on hand to perform the ceremony for Ira and Louisa, to Jabez’ discomfiture and Pike’s rage.
legalizeverbUS /ˈliːɡəlaɪz/
make legal
From this reading Since the annexation of Texas to the United States the time had passed when the presence of a _padre_ was necessary to legalize a marriage, and so it was hoped that there would be no delay in the wedding, as Judge Jackson had been notified by his friend Jabez Manypenny to be present, and was promptly on hand to perform the ceremony for Ira and Louisa, to Jabez’ discomfiture and Pike’s rage.
LOU'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LOU’S WEDDING Such a cheer as went up, when, the suspense over, every one was aware of the result of the drawing.
Louisa
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From this reading Since the annexation of Texas to the United States the time had passed when the presence of a _padre_ was necessary to legalize a marriage, and so it was hoped that there would be no delay in the wedding, as Judge Jackson had been notified by his friend Jabez Manypenny to be present, and was promptly on hand to perform the ceremony for Ira and Louisa, to Jabez’ discomfiture and Pike’s rage.
Manypenny
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From this reading Since the annexation of Texas to the United States the time had passed when the presence of a _padre_ was necessary to legalize a marriage, and so it was hoped that there would be no delay in the wedding, as Judge Jackson had been notified by his friend Jabez Manypenny to be present, and was promptly on hand to perform the ceremony for Ira and Louisa, to Jabez’ discomfiture and Pike’s rage.
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading Hannah Maria was the first to rush up with congratulations to Ira.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Since the annexation of Texas to the United States the time had passed when the presence of a _padre_ was necessary to legalize a marriage, and so it was hoped that there would be no delay in the wedding, as Judge Jackson had been notified by his friend Jabez Manypenny to be present, and was promptly on hand to perform the ceremony for Ira and Louisa, to Jabez’ discomfiture and Pike’s rage.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Alison and Christine were scarcely more pleased than fat, good-natured, sentimental Hannah Maria.
absolutely essential
From this reading Since the annexation of Texas to the United States the time had passed when the presence of a _padre_ was necessary to legalize a marriage, and so it was hoped that there would be no delay in the wedding, as Judge Jackson had been notified by his friend Jabez Manypenny to be present, and was promptly on hand to perform the ceremony for Ira and Louisa, to Jabez’ discomfiture and Pike’s rage.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never before had she been so closely concerned in a romance, and that it had turned out so well was beyond her dearest hopes.
not any; not one
From this reading Since the annexation of Texas to the United States the time had passed when the presence of a _padre_ was necessary to legalize a marriage, and so it was hoped that there would be no delay in the wedding, as Judge Jackson had been notified by his friend Jabez Manypenny to be present, and was promptly on hand to perform the ceremony for Ira and Louisa, to Jabez’ discomfiture and Pike’s rage.
notifiedverbUS /ˈnoʊtəfaɪd/
inflected form of “notify” — inform (somebody) of something
From this reading Since the annexation of Texas to the United States the time had passed when the presence of a _padre_ was necessary to legalize a marriage, and so it was hoped that there would be no delay in the wedding, as Judge Jackson had been notified by his friend Jabez Manypenny to be present, and was promptly on hand to perform the ceremony for Ira and Louisa, to Jabez’ discomfiture and Pike’s rage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LOU’S WEDDING Such a cheer as went up, when, the suspense over, every one was aware of the result of the drawing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Since the annexation of Texas to the United States the time had passed when the presence of a _padre_ was necessary to legalize a marriage, and so it was hoped that there would be no delay in the wedding, as Judge Jackson had been notified by his friend Jabez Manypenny to be present, and was promptly on hand to perform the ceremony for Ira and Louisa, to Jabez’ discomfiture and Pike’s rage.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading LOU’S WEDDING Such a cheer as went up, when, the suspense over, every one was aware of the result of the drawing.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Never before had she been so closely concerned in a romance, and that it had turned out so well was beyond her dearest hopes.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading LOU’S WEDDING Such a cheer as went up, when, the suspense over, every one was aware of the result of the drawing.
padrenounUS /ˈpædreɪ/
a chaplain in one of the military services
From this reading Since the annexation of Texas to the United States the time had passed when the presence of a _padre_ was necessary to legalize a marriage, and so it was hoped that there would be no delay in the wedding, as Judge Jackson had been notified by his friend Jabez Manypenny to be present, and was promptly on hand to perform the ceremony for Ira and Louisa, to Jabez’ discomfiture and Pike’s rage.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Since the annexation of Texas to the United States the time had passed when the presence of a _padre_ was necessary to legalize a marriage, and so it was hoped that there would be no delay in the wedding, as Judge Jackson had been notified by his friend Jabez Manypenny to be present, and was promptly on hand to perform the ceremony for Ira and Louisa, to Jabez’ discomfiture and Pike’s rage.
performverbUS /pərˈfɔːrm/
carry out or perform an action
From this reading Since the annexation of Texas to the United States the time had passed when the presence of a _padre_ was necessary to legalize a marriage, and so it was hoped that there would be no delay in the wedding, as Judge Jackson had been notified by his friend Jabez Manypenny to be present, and was promptly on hand to perform the ceremony for Ira and Louisa, to Jabez’ discomfiture and Pike’s rage.
Pike's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Since the annexation of Texas to the United States the time had passed when the presence of a _padre_ was necessary to legalize a marriage, and so it was hoped that there would be no delay in the wedding, as Judge Jackson had been notified by his friend Jabez Manypenny to be present, and was promptly on hand to perform the ceremony for Ira and Louisa, to Jabez’ discomfiture and Pike’s rage.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Alison and Christine were scarcely more pleased than fat, good-natured, sentimental Hannah Maria.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Since the annexation of Texas to the United States the time had passed when the presence of a _padre_ was necessary to legalize a marriage, and so it was hoped that there would be no delay in the wedding, as Judge Jackson had been notified by his friend Jabez Manypenny to be present, and was promptly on hand to perform the ceremony for Ira and Louisa, to Jabez’ discomfiture and Pike’s rage.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Since the annexation of Texas to the United States the time had passed when the presence of a _padre_ was necessary to legalize a marriage, and so it was hoped that there would be no delay in the wedding, as Judge Jackson had been notified by his friend Jabez Manypenny to be present, and was promptly on hand to perform the ceremony for Ira and Louisa, to Jabez’ discomfiture and Pike’s rage.
with little or no delay
From this reading Since the annexation of Texas to the United States the time had passed when the presence of a _padre_ was necessary to legalize a marriage, and so it was hoped that there would be no delay in the wedding, as Judge Jackson had been notified by his friend Jabez Manypenny to be present, and was promptly on hand to perform the ceremony for Ira and Louisa, to Jabez’ discomfiture and Pike’s rage.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading Since the annexation of Texas to the United States the time had passed when the presence of a _padre_ was necessary to legalize a marriage, and so it was hoped that there would be no delay in the wedding, as Judge Jackson had been notified by his friend Jabez Manypenny to be present, and was promptly on hand to perform the ceremony for Ira and Louisa, to Jabez’ discomfiture and Pike’s rage.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading LOU’S WEDDING Such a cheer as went up, when, the suspense over, every one was aware of the result of the drawing.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading Never before had she been so closely concerned in a romance, and that it had turned out so well was beyond her dearest hopes.
move hurridly
From this reading Hannah Maria was the first to rush up with congratulations to Ira.
only a very short time before
From this reading Alison and Christine were scarcely more pleased than fat, good-natured, sentimental Hannah Maria.
sentimentaladjectiveUS /ˌsentəˈmentəl/
given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality
From this reading Alison and Christine were scarcely more pleased than fat, good-natured, sentimental Hannah Maria.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Never before had she been so closely concerned in a romance, and that it had turned out so well was beyond her dearest hopes.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since the annexation of Texas to the United States the time had passed when the presence of a _padre_ was necessary to legalize a marriage, and so it was hoped that there would be no delay in the wedding, as Judge Jackson had been notified by his friend Jabez Manypenny to be present, and was promptly on hand to perform the ceremony for Ira and Louisa, to Jabez’ discomfiture and Pike’s rage.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Never before had she been so closely concerned in a romance, and that it had turned out so well was beyond her dearest hopes.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Since the annexation of Texas to the United States the time had passed when the presence of a _padre_ was necessary to legalize a marriage, and so it was hoped that there would be no delay in the wedding, as Judge Jackson had been notified by his friend Jabez Manypenny to be present, and was promptly on hand to perform the ceremony for Ira and Louisa, to Jabez’ discomfiture and Pike’s rage.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading LOU’S WEDDING Such a cheer as went up, when, the suspense over, every one was aware of the result of the drawing.
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading LOU’S WEDDING Such a cheer as went up, when, the suspense over, every one was aware of the result of the drawing.
TexasnounUS /ˈteksəs/
the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading Since the annexation of Texas to the United States the time had passed when the presence of a _padre_ was necessary to legalize a marriage, and so it was hoped that there would be no delay in the wedding, as Judge Jackson had been notified by his friend Jabez Manypenny to be present, and was promptly on hand to perform the ceremony for Ira and Louisa, to Jabez’ discomfiture and Pike’s rage.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Alison and Christine were scarcely more pleased than fat, good-natured, sentimental Hannah Maria.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Never before had she been so closely concerned in a romance, and that it had turned out so well was beyond her dearest hopes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LOU’S WEDDING Such a cheer as went up, when, the suspense over, every one was aware of the result of the drawing.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Since the annexation of Texas to the United States the time had passed when the presence of a _padre_ was necessary to legalize a marriage, and so it was hoped that there would be no delay in the wedding, as Judge Jackson had been notified by his friend Jabez Manypenny to be present, and was promptly on hand to perform the ceremony for Ira and Louisa, to Jabez’ discomfiture and Pike’s rage.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Since the annexation of Texas to the United States the time had passed when the presence of a _padre_ was necessary to legalize a marriage, and so it was hoped that there would be no delay in the wedding, as Judge Jackson had been notified by his friend Jabez Manypenny to be present, and was promptly on hand to perform the ceremony for Ira and Louisa, to Jabez’ discomfiture and Pike’s rage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hannah Maria was the first to rush up with congratulations to Ira.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Never before had she been so closely concerned in a romance, and that it had turned out so well was beyond her dearest hopes.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Since the annexation of Texas to the United States the time had passed when the presence of a _padre_ was necessary to legalize a marriage, and so it was hoped that there would be no delay in the wedding, as Judge Jackson had been notified by his friend Jabez Manypenny to be present, and was promptly on hand to perform the ceremony for Ira and Louisa, to Jabez’ discomfiture and Pike’s rage.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading LOU’S WEDDING Such a cheer as went up, when, the suspense over, every one was aware of the result of the drawing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LOU’S WEDDING Such a cheer as went up, when, the suspense over, every one was aware of the result of the drawing.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading LOU’S WEDDING Such a cheer as went up, when, the suspense over, every one was aware of the result of the drawing.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Never before had she been so closely concerned in a romance, and that it had turned out so well was beyond her dearest hopes.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading LOU’S WEDDING Such a cheer as went up, when, the suspense over, every one was aware of the result of the drawing.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Alison and Christine were scarcely more pleased than fat, good-natured, sentimental Hannah Maria.
at the time that
From this reading LOU’S WEDDING Such a cheer as went up, when, the suspense over, every one was aware of the result of the drawing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Hannah Maria was the first to rush up with congratulations to Ira.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Since the annexation of Texas to the United States the time had passed when the presence of a _padre_ was necessary to legalize a marriage, and so it was hoped that there would be no delay in the wedding, as Judge Jackson had been notified by his friend Jabez Manypenny to be present, and was promptly on hand to perform the ceremony for Ira and Louisa, to Jabez’ discomfiture and Pike’s rage.
