used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With a certain defiance expressive of his attitude toward all the world, Adriance, after obtaining their license, took her to the rector of that costly and fashion-approved cathedral which the Adriances graced with their membership and occasional attendance.
the state of being absent
From this reading The clergyman did not find the familiar, easy, good-natured Tony Adriance in the man who curtly silenced delicate allusion to the wedding's unexpectedness and the surprising absence of Mr. Adriance, senior.
Adriance
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From this reading With a certain defiance expressive of his attitude toward all the world, Adriance, after obtaining their license, took her to the rector of that costly and fashion-approved cathedral which the Adriances graced with their membership and occasional attendance.
Adriances
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From this reading With a certain defiance expressive of his attitude toward all the world, Adriance, after obtaining their license, took her to the rector of that costly and fashion-approved cathedral which the Adriances graced with their membership and occasional attendance.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading THE DARING ADVENTURE They were married at two o'clock the next day.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading With a certain defiance expressive of his attitude toward all the world, Adriance, after obtaining their license, took her to the rector of that costly and fashion-approved cathedral which the Adriances graced with their membership and occasional attendance.
(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 With a certain defiance expressive of his attitude toward all the world, Adriance, after obtaining their license, took her to the rector of that costly and fashion-approved cathedral which the Adriances graced with their membership and occasional attendance.
allusionnounUS /əˈluːʒən/
passing reference or indirect mention
From this reading The clergyman did not find the familiar, easy, good-natured Tony Adriance in the man who curtly silenced delicate allusion to the wedding's unexpectedness and the surprising absence of Mr. Adriance, senior.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With a certain defiance expressive of his attitude toward all the world, Adriance, after obtaining their license, took her to the rector of that costly and fashion-approved cathedral which the Adriances graced with their membership and occasional attendance.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Of course the two were met with astonishment, but there was a decision in the young man's speech and bearing that forbade interference.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE DARING ADVENTURE They were married at two o'clock the next day.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading With a certain defiance expressive of his attitude toward all the world, Adriance, after obtaining their license, took her to the rector of that costly and fashion-approved cathedral which the Adriances graced with their membership and occasional attendance.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading With a certain defiance expressive of his attitude toward all the world, Adriance, after obtaining their license, took her to the rector of that costly and fashion-approved cathedral which the Adriances graced with their membership and occasional attendance.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Of course the two were met with astonishment, but there was a decision in the young man's speech and bearing that forbade interference.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course the two were met with astonishment, but there was a decision in the young man's speech and bearing that forbade interference.
cathedralnounUS /kəˈθiːdrəl/
any large and important church
From this reading With a certain defiance expressive of his attitude toward all the world, Adriance, after obtaining their license, took her to the rector of that costly and fashion-approved cathedral which the Adriances graced with their membership and occasional attendance.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading With a certain defiance expressive of his attitude toward all the world, Adriance, after obtaining their license, took her to the rector of that costly and fashion-approved cathedral which the Adriances graced with their membership and occasional attendance.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The wedding was in church, at Elsie Murray's desire.
clergymannounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒimən/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading The clergyman did not find the familiar, easy, good-natured Tony Adriance in the man who curtly silenced delicate allusion to the wedding's unexpectedness and the surprising absence of Mr. Adriance, senior.
costlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːstli/
entailing great loss or sacrifice
From this reading With a certain defiance expressive of his attitude toward all the world, Adriance, after obtaining their license, took her to the rector of that costly and fashion-approved cathedral which the Adriances graced with their membership and occasional attendance.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course the two were met with astonishment, but there was a decision in the young man's speech and bearing that forbade interference.
curtlyadverbUS /ˈkɜːrtli/
in a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner
From this reading The clergyman did not find the familiar, easy, good-natured Tony Adriance in the man who curtly silenced delicate allusion to the wedding's unexpectedness and the surprising absence of Mr. Adriance, senior.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading THE DARING ADVENTURE They were married at two o'clock the next day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE DARING ADVENTURE They were married at two o'clock the next day.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading Of course the two were met with astonishment, but there was a decision in the young man's speech and bearing that forbade interference.
defiancenounUS /dɪˈfaɪəns/
intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
From this reading With a certain defiance expressive of his attitude toward all the world, Adriance, after obtaining their license, took her to the rector of that costly and fashion-approved cathedral which the Adriances graced with their membership and occasional attendance.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading The clergyman did not find the familiar, easy, good-natured Tony Adriance in the man who curtly silenced delicate allusion to the wedding's unexpectedness and the surprising absence of Mr. Adriance, senior.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The wedding was in church, at Elsie Murray's desire.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The clergyman did not find the familiar, easy, good-natured Tony Adriance in the man who curtly silenced delicate allusion to the wedding's unexpectedness and the surprising absence of Mr. Adriance, senior.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading The clergyman did not find the familiar, easy, good-natured Tony Adriance in the man who curtly silenced delicate allusion to the wedding's unexpectedness and the surprising absence of Mr. Adriance, senior.
Elsie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The wedding was in church, at Elsie Murray's desire.
expressiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspresɪv/
characterized by expression
From this reading With a certain defiance expressive of his attitude toward all the world, Adriance, after obtaining their license, took her to the rector of that costly and fashion-approved cathedral which the Adriances graced with their membership and occasional attendance.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading The clergyman did not find the familiar, easy, good-natured Tony Adriance in the man who curtly silenced delicate allusion to the wedding's unexpectedness and the surprising absence of Mr. Adriance, senior.
fashion-approved
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From this reading With a certain defiance expressive of his attitude toward all the world, Adriance, after obtaining their license, took her to the rector of that costly and fashion-approved cathedral which the Adriances graced with their membership and occasional attendance.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The clergyman did not find the familiar, easy, good-natured Tony Adriance in the man who curtly silenced delicate allusion to the wedding's unexpectedness and the surprising absence of Mr. Adriance, senior.
forbadeverbUS /fərˈbeɪd/
inflected form of “forbid” — command against
From this reading Of course the two were met with astonishment, but there was a decision in the young man's speech and bearing that forbade interference.
good-naturedadjective
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
From this reading The clergyman did not find the familiar, easy, good-natured Tony Adriance in the man who curtly silenced delicate allusion to the wedding's unexpectedness and the surprising absence of Mr. Adriance, senior.
gracedverbUS /ɡreɪst/
past form of “grace” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading With a certain defiance expressive of his attitude toward all the world, Adriance, after obtaining their license, took her to the rector of that costly and fashion-approved cathedral which the Adriances graced with their membership and occasional attendance.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading With a certain defiance expressive of his attitude toward all the world, Adriance, after obtaining their license, took her to the rector of that costly and fashion-approved cathedral which the Adriances graced with their membership and occasional attendance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With a certain defiance expressive of his attitude toward all the world, Adriance, after obtaining their license, took her to the rector of that costly and fashion-approved cathedral which the Adriances graced with their membership and occasional attendance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The wedding was in church, at Elsie Murray's desire.
interferencenounUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrəns/
a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries
From this reading Of course the two were met with astonishment, but there was a decision in the young man's speech and bearing that forbade interference.
licensenounUS /ˈlaɪsəns/
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading With a certain defiance expressive of his attitude toward all the world, Adriance, after obtaining their license, took her to the rector of that costly and fashion-approved cathedral which the Adriances graced with their membership and occasional attendance.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The clergyman did not find the familiar, easy, good-natured Tony Adriance in the man who curtly silenced delicate allusion to the wedding's unexpectedness and the surprising absence of Mr. Adriance, senior.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Of course the two were met with astonishment, but there was a decision in the young man's speech and bearing that forbade interference.
joined in matrimony
From this reading THE DARING ADVENTURE They were married at two o'clock the next day.
membershipnounUS /ˈmembərʃɪp/
the body of members of an organization or group
From this reading With a certain defiance expressive of his attitude toward all the world, Adriance, after obtaining their license, took her to the rector of that costly and fashion-approved cathedral which the Adriances graced with their membership and occasional attendance.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Of course the two were met with astonishment, but there was a decision in the young man's speech and bearing that forbade interference.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The clergyman did not find the familiar, easy, good-natured Tony Adriance in the man who curtly silenced delicate allusion to the wedding's unexpectedness and the surprising absence of Mr. Adriance, senior.
Murray'snounUS /ˈmɜːriz/
possessive form of “murray” — British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)
From this reading The wedding was in church, at Elsie Murray's desire.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE DARING ADVENTURE They were married at two o'clock the next day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The clergyman did not find the familiar, easy, good-natured Tony Adriance in the man who curtly silenced delicate allusion to the wedding's unexpectedness and the surprising absence of Mr. Adriance, senior.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading THE DARING ADVENTURE They were married at two o'clock the next day.
obtainingverbUS /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading With a certain defiance expressive of his attitude toward all the world, Adriance, after obtaining their license, took her to the rector of that costly and fashion-approved cathedral which the Adriances graced with their membership and occasional attendance.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading With a certain defiance expressive of his attitude toward all the world, Adriance, after obtaining their license, took her to the rector of that costly and fashion-approved cathedral which the Adriances graced with their membership and occasional attendance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With a certain defiance expressive of his attitude toward all the world, Adriance, after obtaining their license, took her to the rector of that costly and fashion-approved cathedral which the Adriances graced with their membership and occasional attendance.
rectornounUS /ˈrektər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading With a certain defiance expressive of his attitude toward all the world, Adriance, after obtaining their license, took her to the rector of that costly and fashion-approved cathedral which the Adriances graced with their membership and occasional attendance.
senioradjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading The clergyman did not find the familiar, easy, good-natured Tony Adriance in the man who curtly silenced delicate allusion to the wedding's unexpectedness and the surprising absence of Mr. Adriance, senior.
silencedadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənst/
reduced to silence
From this reading The clergyman did not find the familiar, easy, good-natured Tony Adriance in the man who curtly silenced delicate allusion to the wedding's unexpectedness and the surprising absence of Mr. Adriance, senior.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Of course the two were met with astonishment, but there was a decision in the young man's speech and bearing that forbade interference.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading The clergyman did not find the familiar, easy, good-natured Tony Adriance in the man who curtly silenced delicate allusion to the wedding's unexpectedness and the surprising absence of Mr. Adriance, senior.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With a certain defiance expressive of his attitude toward all the world, Adriance, after obtaining their license, took her to the rector of that costly and fashion-approved cathedral which the Adriances graced with their membership and occasional attendance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DARING ADVENTURE They were married at two o'clock the next day.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading With a certain defiance expressive of his attitude toward all the world, Adriance, after obtaining their license, took her to the rector of that costly and fashion-approved cathedral which the Adriances graced with their membership and occasional attendance.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Of course the two were met with astonishment, but there was a decision in the young man's speech and bearing that forbade interference.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE DARING ADVENTURE They were married at two o'clock the next day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With a certain defiance expressive of his attitude toward all the world, Adriance, after obtaining their license, took her to the rector of that costly and fashion-approved cathedral which the Adriances graced with their membership and occasional attendance.
Tony
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From this reading The clergyman did not find the familiar, easy, good-natured Tony Adriance in the man who curtly silenced delicate allusion to the wedding's unexpectedness and the surprising absence of Mr. Adriance, senior.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading With a certain defiance expressive of his attitude toward all the world, Adriance, after obtaining their license, took her to the rector of that costly and fashion-approved cathedral which the Adriances graced with their membership and occasional attendance.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading With a certain defiance expressive of his attitude toward all the world, Adriance, after obtaining their license, took her to the rector of that costly and fashion-approved cathedral which the Adriances graced with their membership and occasional attendance.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE DARING ADVENTURE They were married at two o'clock the next day.
unexpectednessnoun
extraordinariness by virtue of being unexpected
From this reading The clergyman did not find the familiar, easy, good-natured Tony Adriance in the man who curtly silenced delicate allusion to the wedding's unexpectedness and the surprising absence of Mr. Adriance, senior.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The wedding was in church, at Elsie Murray's desire.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading The wedding was in church, at Elsie Murray's desire.
wedding'snounUS /ˈwedɪŋz/
possessive form of “wedding” — the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading The clergyman did not find the familiar, easy, good-natured Tony Adriance in the man who curtly silenced delicate allusion to the wedding's unexpectedness and the surprising absence of Mr. Adriance, senior.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE DARING ADVENTURE They were married at two o'clock the next day.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading With a certain defiance expressive of his attitude toward all the world, Adriance, after obtaining their license, took her to the rector of that costly and fashion-approved cathedral which the Adriances graced with their membership and occasional attendance.
which person or people
From this reading The clergyman did not find the familiar, easy, good-natured Tony Adriance in the man who curtly silenced delicate allusion to the wedding's unexpectedness and the surprising absence of Mr. Adriance, senior.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a certain defiance expressive of his attitude toward all the world, Adriance, after obtaining their license, took her to the rector of that costly and fashion-approved cathedral which the Adriances graced with their membership and occasional attendance.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading With a certain defiance expressive of his attitude toward all the world, Adriance, after obtaining their license, took her to the rector of that costly and fashion-approved cathedral which the Adriances graced with their membership and occasional attendance.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Of course the two were met with astonishment, but there was a decision in the young man's speech and bearing that forbade interference.
