Chapter I

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading That the wedding was not a fashionable one was to be seen at a glance.

in addition

From this reading There was also noticeable a striking difference between the social conditions of the two parties.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among them were some curious and picturesque groups, the platform of the railway station at Leon presenting a scene that would have greatly interested a _genre_ painter.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The bride and groom, indeed, so far as could be judged from externals, might mix in the most select society, but the greater number of the guests--the chorus, so to say--belonged to that portion of the middle class which merges into and is scarcely to be distinguished from the mass of the people.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The bride and groom, indeed, so far as could be judged from externals, might mix in the most select society, but the greater number of the guests--the chorus, so to say--belonged to that portion of the middle class which merges into and is scarcely to be distinguished from the mass of the people.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading That the wedding was not a fashionable one was to be seen at a glance.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading That the wedding was not a fashionable one was to be seen at a glance.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading The bride and groom, indeed, so far as could be judged from externals, might mix in the most select society, but the greater number of the guests--the chorus, so to say--belonged to that portion of the middle class which merges into and is scarcely to be distinguished from the mass of the people.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading There was also noticeable a striking difference between the social conditions of the two parties.

of or relating to a wedding

From this reading Just as in the ideal bridal scenes that we see painted on fans, it was noticeable here that the train of the bride was composed exclusively of the gentler, that of the bridegroom of the sterner sex.

a woman who has recently been married

From this reading The bride and groom, indeed, so far as could be judged from externals, might mix in the most select society, but the greater number of the guests--the chorus, so to say--belonged to that portion of the middle class which merges into and is scarcely to be distinguished from the mass of the people.

a man who has recently been married

From this reading Just as in the ideal bridal scenes that we see painted on fans, it was noticeable here that the train of the bride was composed exclusively of the gentler, that of the bridegroom of the sterner sex.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The bride and groom, indeed, so far as could be judged from externals, might mix in the most select society, but the greater number of the guests--the chorus, so to say--belonged to that portion of the middle class which merges into and is scarcely to be distinguished from the mass of the people.

any utterance produced simultaneously by a group

From this reading The bride and groom, indeed, so far as could be judged from externals, might mix in the most select society, but the greater number of the guests--the chorus, so to say--belonged to that portion of the middle class which merges into and is scarcely to be distinguished from the mass of the people.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading The bride and groom, indeed, so far as could be judged from externals, might mix in the most select society, but the greater number of the guests--the chorus, so to say--belonged to that portion of the middle class which merges into and is scarcely to be distinguished from the mass of the people.

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading Just as in the ideal bridal scenes that we see painted on fans, it was noticeable here that the train of the bride was composed exclusively of the gentler, that of the bridegroom of the sterner sex.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading There was also noticeable a striking difference between the social conditions of the two parties.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The bride and groom, indeed, so far as could be judged from externals, might mix in the most select society, but the greater number of the guests--the chorus, so to say--belonged to that portion of the middle class which merges into and is scarcely to be distinguished from the mass of the people.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Among them were some curious and picturesque groups, the platform of the railway station at Leon presenting a scene that would have greatly interested a _genre_ painter.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading There was also noticeable a striking difference between the social conditions of the two parties.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading The bride and groom, indeed, so far as could be judged from externals, might mix in the most select society, but the greater number of the guests--the chorus, so to say--belonged to that portion of the middle class which merges into and is scarcely to be distinguished from the mass of the people.

without any others being included or involved

From this reading Just as in the ideal bridal scenes that we see painted on fans, it was noticeable here that the train of the bride was composed exclusively of the gentler, that of the bridegroom of the sterner sex.

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From this reading The bride and groom, indeed, so far as could be judged from externals, might mix in the most select society, but the greater number of the guests--the chorus, so to say--belonged to that portion of the middle class which merges into and is scarcely to be distinguished from the mass of the people.

plural of “fan” — a device for creating a current of air by movement of a surface or surfaces

From this reading Just as in the ideal bridal scenes that we see painted on fans, it was noticeable here that the train of the bride was composed exclusively of the gentler, that of the bridegroom of the sterner sex.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The bride and groom, indeed, so far as could be judged from externals, might mix in the most select society, but the greater number of the guests--the chorus, so to say--belonged to that portion of the middle class which merges into and is scarcely to be distinguished from the mass of the people.

being or in accordance with current social fashions

From this reading That the wedding was not a fashionable one was to be seen at a glance.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The bride and groom, indeed, so far as could be judged from externals, might mix in the most select society, but the greater number of the guests--the chorus, so to say--belonged to that portion of the middle class which merges into and is scarcely to be distinguished from the mass of the people.

a kind of literary or artistic work

From this reading Among them were some curious and picturesque groups, the platform of the railway station at Leon presenting a scene that would have greatly interested a _genre_ painter.

comparative of “gentle” — soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading Just as in the ideal bridal scenes that we see painted on fans, it was noticeable here that the train of the bride was composed exclusively of the gentler, that of the bridegroom of the sterner sex.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading That the wedding was not a fashionable one was to be seen at a glance.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading The bride and groom, indeed, so far as could be judged from externals, might mix in the most select society, but the greater number of the guests--the chorus, so to say--belonged to that portion of the middle class which merges into and is scarcely to be distinguished from the mass of the people.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading Among them were some curious and picturesque groups, the platform of the railway station at Leon presenting a scene that would have greatly interested a _genre_ painter.

educate for a future role or function

From this reading The bride and groom, indeed, so far as could be judged from externals, might mix in the most select society, but the greater number of the guests--the chorus, so to say--belonged to that portion of the middle class which merges into and is scarcely to be distinguished from the mass of the people.

plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Among them were some curious and picturesque groups, the platform of the railway station at Leon presenting a scene that would have greatly interested a _genre_ painter.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading The bride and groom, indeed, so far as could be judged from externals, might mix in the most select society, but the greater number of the guests--the chorus, so to say--belonged to that portion of the middle class which merges into and is scarcely to be distinguished from the mass of the people.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Among them were some curious and picturesque groups, the platform of the railway station at Leon presenting a scene that would have greatly interested a _genre_ painter.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Just as in the ideal bridal scenes that we see painted on fans, it was noticeable here that the train of the bride was composed exclusively of the gentler, that of the bridegroom of the sterner sex.

conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal

From this reading Just as in the ideal bridal scenes that we see painted on fans, it was noticeable here that the train of the bride was composed exclusively of the gentler, that of the bridegroom of the sterner sex.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The bride and groom, indeed, so far as could be judged from externals, might mix in the most select society, but the greater number of the guests--the chorus, so to say--belonged to that portion of the middle class which merges into and is scarcely to be distinguished from the mass of the people.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading The bride and groom, indeed, so far as could be judged from externals, might mix in the most select society, but the greater number of the guests--the chorus, so to say--belonged to that portion of the middle class which merges into and is scarcely to be distinguished from the mass of the people.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Among them were some curious and picturesque groups, the platform of the railway station at Leon presenting a scene that would have greatly interested a _genre_ painter.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The bride and groom, indeed, so far as could be judged from externals, might mix in the most select society, but the greater number of the guests--the chorus, so to say--belonged to that portion of the middle class which merges into and is scarcely to be distinguished from the mass of the people.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The bride and groom, indeed, so far as could be judged from externals, might mix in the most select society, but the greater number of the guests--the chorus, so to say--belonged to that portion of the middle class which merges into and is scarcely to be distinguished from the mass of the people.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Just as in the ideal bridal scenes that we see painted on fans, it was noticeable here that the train of the bride was composed exclusively of the gentler, that of the bridegroom of the sterner sex.

past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading The bride and groom, indeed, so far as could be judged from externals, might mix in the most select society, but the greater number of the guests--the chorus, so to say--belonged to that portion of the middle class which merges into and is scarcely to be distinguished from the mass of the people.

and nothing more

From this reading Just as in the ideal bridal scenes that we see painted on fans, it was noticeable here that the train of the bride was composed exclusively of the gentler, that of the bridegroom of the sterner sex.

a historical area and former kingdom in northwestern Spain

From this reading Among them were some curious and picturesque groups, the platform of the railway station at Leon presenting a scene that would have greatly interested a _genre_ painter.

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading The bride and groom, indeed, so far as could be judged from externals, might mix in the most select society, but the greater number of the guests--the chorus, so to say--belonged to that portion of the middle class which merges into and is scarcely to be distinguished from the mass of the people.

third-person singular of “merge” — become one

From this reading The bride and groom, indeed, so far as could be judged from externals, might mix in the most select society, but the greater number of the guests--the chorus, so to say--belonged to that portion of the middle class which merges into and is scarcely to be distinguished from the mass of the people.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading The bride and groom, indeed, so far as could be judged from externals, might mix in the most select society, but the greater number of the guests--the chorus, so to say--belonged to that portion of the middle class which merges into and is scarcely to be distinguished from the mass of the people.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The bride and groom, indeed, so far as could be judged from externals, might mix in the most select society, but the greater number of the guests--the chorus, so to say--belonged to that portion of the middle class which merges into and is scarcely to be distinguished from the mass of the people.

mix together different elements

From this reading The bride and groom, indeed, so far as could be judged from externals, might mix in the most select society, but the greater number of the guests--the chorus, so to say--belonged to that portion of the middle class which merges into and is scarcely to be distinguished from the mass of the people.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The bride and groom, indeed, so far as could be judged from externals, might mix in the most select society, but the greater number of the guests--the chorus, so to say--belonged to that portion of the middle class which merges into and is scarcely to be distinguished from the mass of the people.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading That the wedding was not a fashionable one was to be seen at a glance.

capable or worthy of being noticed

From this reading Just as in the ideal bridal scenes that we see painted on fans, it was noticeable here that the train of the bride was composed exclusively of the gentler, that of the bridegroom of the sterner sex.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading The bride and groom, indeed, so far as could be judged from externals, might mix in the most select society, but the greater number of the guests--the chorus, so to say--belonged to that portion of the middle class which merges into and is scarcely to be distinguished from the mass of the people.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The bride and groom, indeed, so far as could be judged from externals, might mix in the most select society, but the greater number of the guests--the chorus, so to say--belonged to that portion of the middle class which merges into and is scarcely to be distinguished from the mass of the people.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Just as in the ideal bridal scenes that we see painted on fans, it was noticeable here that the train of the bride was composed exclusively of the gentler, that of the bridegroom of the sterner sex.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading That the wedding was not a fashionable one was to be seen at a glance.

coated with paint

From this reading Just as in the ideal bridal scenes that we see painted on fans, it was noticeable here that the train of the bride was composed exclusively of the gentler, that of the bridegroom of the sterner sex.

an artist who paints

From this reading Among them were some curious and picturesque groups, the platform of the railway station at Leon presenting a scene that would have greatly interested a _genre_ painter.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading There was also noticeable a striking difference between the social conditions of the two parties.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The bride and groom, indeed, so far as could be judged from externals, might mix in the most select society, but the greater number of the guests--the chorus, so to say--belonged to that portion of the middle class which merges into and is scarcely to be distinguished from the mass of the people.

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading Among them were some curious and picturesque groups, the platform of the railway station at Leon presenting a scene that would have greatly interested a _genre_ painter.

a raised horizontal surface

From this reading Among them were some curious and picturesque groups, the platform of the railway station at Leon presenting a scene that would have greatly interested a _genre_ painter.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The bride and groom, indeed, so far as could be judged from externals, might mix in the most select society, but the greater number of the guests--the chorus, so to say--belonged to that portion of the middle class which merges into and is scarcely to be distinguished from the mass of the people.

-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Among them were some curious and picturesque groups, the platform of the railway station at Leon presenting a scene that would have greatly interested a _genre_ painter.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading Among them were some curious and picturesque groups, the platform of the railway station at Leon presenting a scene that would have greatly interested a _genre_ painter.

express in words

From this reading The bride and groom, indeed, so far as could be judged from externals, might mix in the most select society, but the greater number of the guests--the chorus, so to say--belonged to that portion of the middle class which merges into and is scarcely to be distinguished from the mass of the people.

only a very short time before

From this reading The bride and groom, indeed, so far as could be judged from externals, might mix in the most select society, but the greater number of the guests--the chorus, so to say--belonged to that portion of the middle class which merges into and is scarcely to be distinguished from the mass of the people.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Among them were some curious and picturesque groups, the platform of the railway station at Leon presenting a scene that would have greatly interested a _genre_ painter.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading Just as in the ideal bridal scenes that we see painted on fans, it was noticeable here that the train of the bride was composed exclusively of the gentler, that of the bridegroom of the sterner sex.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Just as in the ideal bridal scenes that we see painted on fans, it was noticeable here that the train of the bride was composed exclusively of the gentler, that of the bridegroom of the sterner sex.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading That the wedding was not a fashionable one was to be seen at a glance.

of superior grade

From this reading The bride and groom, indeed, so far as could be judged from externals, might mix in the most select society, but the greater number of the guests--the chorus, so to say--belonged to that portion of the middle class which merges into and is scarcely to be distinguished from the mass of the people.

activities associated with sexual intercourse

From this reading Just as in the ideal bridal scenes that we see painted on fans, it was noticeable here that the train of the bride was composed exclusively of the gentler, that of the bridegroom of the sterner sex.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The bride and groom, indeed, so far as could be judged from externals, might mix in the most select society, but the greater number of the guests--the chorus, so to say--belonged to that portion of the middle class which merges into and is scarcely to be distinguished from the mass of the people.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading There was also noticeable a striking difference between the social conditions of the two parties.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading The bride and groom, indeed, so far as could be judged from externals, might mix in the most select society, but the greater number of the guests--the chorus, so to say--belonged to that portion of the middle class which merges into and is scarcely to be distinguished from the mass of the people.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Among them were some curious and picturesque groups, the platform of the railway station at Leon presenting a scene that would have greatly interested a _genre_ painter.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading Among them were some curious and picturesque groups, the platform of the railway station at Leon presenting a scene that would have greatly interested a _genre_ painter.

comparative of “stern” — of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading Just as in the ideal bridal scenes that we see painted on fans, it was noticeable here that the train of the bride was composed exclusively of the gentler, that of the bridegroom of the sterner sex.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading There was also noticeable a striking difference between the social conditions of the two parties.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That the wedding was not a fashionable one was to be seen at a glance.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading That the wedding was not a fashionable one was to be seen at a glance.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Among them were some curious and picturesque groups, the platform of the railway station at Leon presenting a scene that would have greatly interested a _genre_ painter.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was also noticeable a striking difference between the social conditions of the two parties.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading That the wedding was not a fashionable one was to be seen at a glance.

create by training and teaching

From this reading Just as in the ideal bridal scenes that we see painted on fans, it was noticeable here that the train of the bride was composed exclusively of the gentler, that of the bridegroom of the sterner sex.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading There was also noticeable a striking difference between the social conditions of the two parties.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading That the wedding was not a fashionable one was to be seen at a glance.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Just as in the ideal bridal scenes that we see painted on fans, it was noticeable here that the train of the bride was composed exclusively of the gentler, that of the bridegroom of the sterner sex.

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading That the wedding was not a fashionable one was to be seen at a glance.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Among them were some curious and picturesque groups, the platform of the railway station at Leon presenting a scene that would have greatly interested a _genre_ painter.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The bride and groom, indeed, so far as could be judged from externals, might mix in the most select society, but the greater number of the guests--the chorus, so to say--belonged to that portion of the middle class which merges into and is scarcely to be distinguished from the mass of the people.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Among them were some curious and picturesque groups, the platform of the railway station at Leon presenting a scene that would have greatly interested a _genre_ painter.