used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She wore mauve, a bonnet, and what was not mentioned, a nervous air.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The accounts were in all the papers, the guests were mentioned, and the bride’s attire was described.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading She wore mauve, a bonnet, and what was not mentioned, a nervous air.
(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 The accounts were in all the papers, the guests were mentioned, and the bride’s attire was described.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The accounts were in all the papers, the guests were mentioned, and the bride’s attire was described.
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading The known dangers of matrimony are worse in anticipation, and more true, than the maiden bride’s assurance of eternal bliss.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The known dangers of matrimony are worse in anticipation, and more true, than the maiden bride’s assurance of eternal bliss.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading The known dangers of matrimony are worse in anticipation, and more true, than the maiden bride’s assurance of eternal bliss.
attirenounUS /əˈtaɪər/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading The accounts were in all the papers, the guests were mentioned, and the bride’s attire was described.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Mrs. Phillips had become Mrs. Herbert.
blissnounUS /blɪs/
a state of extreme happiness
From this reading The known dangers of matrimony are worse in anticipation, and more true, than the maiden bride’s assurance of eternal bliss.
bonnetnounUS /ˈbɑːnət/
a hat tied under the chin
From this reading She wore mauve, a bonnet, and what was not mentioned, a nervous air.
bride'snounUS /braɪdz/
possessive form of “bride” — a woman who has recently been married
From this reading The accounts were in all the papers, the guests were mentioned, and the bride’s attire was described.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The known dangers of matrimony are worse in anticipation, and more true, than the maiden bride’s assurance of eternal bliss.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading The accounts were in all the papers, the guests were mentioned, and the bride’s attire was described.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading The known dangers of matrimony are worse in anticipation, and more true, than the maiden bride’s assurance of eternal bliss.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The accounts were in all the papers, the guests were mentioned, and the bride’s attire was described.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Phillips had become Mrs. Herbert.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading Mrs. Phillips had become Mrs. Herbert.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The accounts were in all the papers, the guests were mentioned, and the bride’s attire was described.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The known dangers of matrimony are worse in anticipation, and more true, than the maiden bride’s assurance of eternal bliss.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading The known dangers of matrimony are worse in anticipation, and more true, than the maiden bride’s assurance of eternal bliss.
matrimonynounUS /ˈmætrəmoʊni/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading The known dangers of matrimony are worse in anticipation, and more true, than the maiden bride’s assurance of eternal bliss.
mauveadjectiveUS /mɔːv/
of a pale to moderate greyish violet color
From this reading She wore mauve, a bonnet, and what was not mentioned, a nervous air.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading The accounts were in all the papers, the guests were mentioned, and the bride’s attire was described.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The known dangers of matrimony are worse in anticipation, and more true, than the maiden bride’s assurance of eternal bliss.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Phillips had become Mrs. Herbert.
easily agitated
From this reading She wore mauve, a bonnet, and what was not mentioned, a nervous air.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She wore mauve, a bonnet, and what was not mentioned, a nervous air.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The known dangers of matrimony are worse in anticipation, and more true, than the maiden bride’s assurance of eternal bliss.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE wedding was over.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading The accounts were in all the papers, the guests were mentioned, and the bride’s attire was described.
Phillips
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From this reading Mrs. Phillips had become Mrs. Herbert.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She wore mauve, a bonnet, and what was not mentioned, a nervous air.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The known dangers of matrimony are worse in anticipation, and more true, than the maiden bride’s assurance of eternal bliss.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE wedding was over.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The known dangers of matrimony are worse in anticipation, and more true, than the maiden bride’s assurance of eternal bliss.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE wedding was over.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading THE wedding was over.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The accounts were in all the papers, the guests were mentioned, and the bride’s attire was described.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She wore mauve, a bonnet, and what was not mentioned, a nervous air.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading She wore mauve, a bonnet, and what was not mentioned, a nervous air.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading The known dangers of matrimony are worse in anticipation, and more true, than the maiden bride’s assurance of eternal bliss.
