used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading INTER OCEAN CYCLISTS GUESTS AT A CHINESE WEDDING--TORTURES OF A NATIVE PRISON REVEALED--JOLLY CELEBRATION OF THE NEW YEAR.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The wedding of a Chinese woman is a complicated affair, but is conducted upon the same principles as are the weddings of the American Indians.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading The wedding of a Chinese woman is a complicated affair, but is conducted upon the same principles as are the weddings of the American Indians.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The statement made by someone that man's birth, marriage and death are the three important epochs in his brief career, find support in the custom of the Chinese.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The statement made by someone that man's birth, marriage and death are the three important epochs in his brief career, find support in the custom of the Chinese.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The wedding of a Chinese woman is a complicated affair, but is conducted upon the same principles as are the weddings of the American Indians.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading INTER OCEAN CYCLISTS GUESTS AT A CHINESE WEDDING--TORTURES OF A NATIVE PRISON REVEALED--JOLLY CELEBRATION OF THE NEW YEAR.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading The statement made by someone that man's birth, marriage and death are the three important epochs in his brief career, find support in the custom of the Chinese.
BirthsnounUS /bɜːrθs/
plural of “birth” — the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading Births are heralded by fireworks, fetes and rejoicings, and weddings and funerals are marked by lavish outlay of money and great display.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading The bride marries into the groom's family, not the groom into the bride's family; the wedding occurs at the groom's home and the presents are his property.
bride'snounUS /braɪdz/
possessive form of “bride” — a woman who has recently been married
From this reading The bride marries into the groom's family, not the groom into the bride's family; the wedding occurs at the groom's home and the presents are his property.
of short duration or distance
From this reading The statement made by someone that man's birth, marriage and death are the three important epochs in his brief career, find support in the custom of the Chinese.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The wedding of a Chinese woman is a complicated affair, but is conducted upon the same principles as are the weddings of the American Indians.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The statement made by someone that man's birth, marriage and death are the three important epochs in his brief career, find support in the custom of the Chinese.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading The statement made by someone that man's birth, marriage and death are the three important epochs in his brief career, find support in the custom of the Chinese.
CELEBRATIONnounUS /ˌseləˈbreɪʃən/
a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event
From this reading INTER OCEAN CYCLISTS GUESTS AT A CHINESE WEDDING--TORTURES OF A NATIVE PRISON REVEALED--JOLLY CELEBRATION OF THE NEW YEAR.
CHINESEnounUS /tʃaɪˈniːz/
any of the Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in China; regarded as dialects of a single language (even though they are mutually unintelligible) because they share an ideographic writing system
From this reading INTER OCEAN CYCLISTS GUESTS AT A CHINESE WEDDING--TORTURES OF A NATIVE PRISON REVEALED--JOLLY CELEBRATION OF THE NEW YEAR.
complicatedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpləkeɪtəd/
difficult to analyze or understand
From this reading The wedding of a Chinese woman is a complicated affair, but is conducted upon the same principles as are the weddings of the American Indians.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading The wedding of a Chinese woman is a complicated affair, but is conducted upon the same principles as are the weddings of the American Indians.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading The statement made by someone that man's birth, marriage and death are the three important epochs in his brief career, find support in the custom of the Chinese.
CYCLISTSnounUS /ˈsaɪkəlɪsts/
plural of “cyclist” — a person who rides a bicycle
From this reading INTER OCEAN CYCLISTS GUESTS AT A CHINESE WEDDING--TORTURES OF A NATIVE PRISON REVEALED--JOLLY CELEBRATION OF THE NEW YEAR.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The statement made by someone that man's birth, marriage and death are the three important epochs in his brief career, find support in the custom of the Chinese.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading Births are heralded by fireworks, fetes and rejoicings, and weddings and funerals are marked by lavish outlay of money and great display.
epochsnounUS /ˈepəks/
plural of “epoch” — a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading The statement made by someone that man's birth, marriage and death are the three important epochs in his brief career, find support in the custom of the Chinese.
a social unit living together
From this reading The bride marries into the groom's family, not the groom into the bride's family; the wedding occurs at the groom's home and the presents are his property.
fetes
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From this reading Births are heralded by fireworks, fetes and rejoicings, and weddings and funerals are marked by lavish outlay of money and great display.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The statement made by someone that man's birth, marriage and death are the three important epochs in his brief career, find support in the custom of the Chinese.
fireworksnounUS /ˈfaɪrwɜːrks/
plural of “firework” — (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.
From this reading Births are heralded by fireworks, fetes and rejoicings, and weddings and funerals are marked by lavish outlay of money and great display.
funeralsnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəlz/
plural of “funeral” — a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading Births are heralded by fireworks, fetes and rejoicings, and weddings and funerals are marked by lavish outlay of money and great display.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Births are heralded by fireworks, fetes and rejoicings, and weddings and funerals are marked by lavish outlay of money and great display.
groomverbUS /ɡruːm/
educate for a future role or function
From this reading The bride marries into the groom's family, not the groom into the bride's family; the wedding occurs at the groom's home and the presents are his property.
groom's
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From this reading The bride marries into the groom's family, not the groom into the bride's family; the wedding occurs at the groom's home and the presents are his property.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading INTER OCEAN CYCLISTS GUESTS AT A CHINESE WEDDING--TORTURES OF A NATIVE PRISON REVEALED--JOLLY CELEBRATION OF THE NEW YEAR.
heraldedadjectiveUS /ˈherəldɪd/
publicly announced
From this reading Births are heralded by fireworks, fetes and rejoicings, and weddings and funerals are marked by lavish outlay of money and great display.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The statement made by someone that man's birth, marriage and death are the three important epochs in his brief career, find support in the custom of the Chinese.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The bride marries into the groom's family, not the groom into the bride's family; the wedding occurs at the groom's home and the presents are his property.
of great significance or value
From this reading The statement made by someone that man's birth, marriage and death are the three important epochs in his brief career, find support in the custom of the Chinese.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The statement made by someone that man's birth, marriage and death are the three important epochs in his brief career, find support in the custom of the Chinese.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading The wedding of a Chinese woman is a complicated affair, but is conducted upon the same principles as are the weddings of the American Indians.
INTERverbUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːr/
place in a grave or tomb
From this reading INTER OCEAN CYCLISTS GUESTS AT A CHINESE WEDDING--TORTURES OF A NATIVE PRISON REVEALED--JOLLY CELEBRATION OF THE NEW YEAR.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The bride marries into the groom's family, not the groom into the bride's family; the wedding occurs at the groom's home and the presents are his property.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The wedding of a Chinese woman is a complicated affair, but is conducted upon the same principles as are the weddings of the American Indians.
JOLLYadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading INTER OCEAN CYCLISTS GUESTS AT A CHINESE WEDDING--TORTURES OF A NATIVE PRISON REVEALED--JOLLY CELEBRATION OF THE NEW YEAR.
lavishadjectiveUS /ˈlævɪʃ/
very generous
From this reading Births are heralded by fireworks, fetes and rejoicings, and weddings and funerals are marked by lavish outlay of money and great display.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The statement made by someone that man's birth, marriage and death are the three important epochs in his brief career, find support in the custom of the Chinese.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The statement made by someone that man's birth, marriage and death are the three important epochs in his brief career, find support in the custom of the Chinese.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Births are heralded by fireworks, fetes and rejoicings, and weddings and funerals are marked by lavish outlay of money and great display.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading The statement made by someone that man's birth, marriage and death are the three important epochs in his brief career, find support in the custom of the Chinese.
marriesverbUS /ˈmeriz/
third-person singular of “marry” — take in marriage
From this reading The bride marries into the groom's family, not the groom into the bride's family; the wedding occurs at the groom's home and the presents are his property.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Births are heralded by fireworks, fetes and rejoicings, and weddings and funerals are marked by lavish outlay of money and great display.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading INTER OCEAN CYCLISTS GUESTS AT A CHINESE WEDDING--TORTURES OF A NATIVE PRISON REVEALED--JOLLY CELEBRATION OF THE NEW YEAR.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading INTER OCEAN CYCLISTS GUESTS AT A CHINESE WEDDING--TORTURES OF A NATIVE PRISON REVEALED--JOLLY CELEBRATION OF THE NEW YEAR.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The bride marries into the groom's family, not the groom into the bride's family; the wedding occurs at the groom's home and the presents are his property.
occursverbUS /əˈkɜːrz/
third-person singular of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading The bride marries into the groom's family, not the groom into the bride's family; the wedding occurs at the groom's home and the presents are his property.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading INTER OCEAN CYCLISTS GUESTS AT A CHINESE WEDDING--TORTURES OF A NATIVE PRISON REVEALED--JOLLY CELEBRATION OF THE NEW YEAR.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading INTER OCEAN CYCLISTS GUESTS AT A CHINESE WEDDING--TORTURES OF A NATIVE PRISON REVEALED--JOLLY CELEBRATION OF THE NEW YEAR.
outlaynounUS /ˈaʊtleɪ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading Births are heralded by fireworks, fetes and rejoicings, and weddings and funerals are marked by lavish outlay of money and great display.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading The bride marries into the groom's family, not the groom into the bride's family; the wedding occurs at the groom's home and the presents are his property.
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading The wedding of a Chinese woman is a complicated affair, but is conducted upon the same principles as are the weddings of the American Indians.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading INTER OCEAN CYCLISTS GUESTS AT A CHINESE WEDDING--TORTURES OF A NATIVE PRISON REVEALED--JOLLY CELEBRATION OF THE NEW YEAR.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading The bride marries into the groom's family, not the groom into the bride's family; the wedding occurs at the groom's home and the presents are his property.
rejoicings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Births are heralded by fireworks, fetes and rejoicings, and weddings and funerals are marked by lavish outlay of money and great display.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading INTER OCEAN CYCLISTS GUESTS AT A CHINESE WEDDING--TORTURES OF A NATIVE PRISON REVEALED--JOLLY CELEBRATION OF THE NEW YEAR.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The wedding of a Chinese woman is a complicated affair, but is conducted upon the same principles as are the weddings of the American Indians.
a person, without saying who
From this reading The statement made by someone that man's birth, marriage and death are the three important epochs in his brief career, find support in the custom of the Chinese.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading The statement made by someone that man's birth, marriage and death are the three important epochs in his brief career, find support in the custom of the Chinese.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading The statement made by someone that man's birth, marriage and death are the three important epochs in his brief career, find support in the custom of the Chinese.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The statement made by someone that man's birth, marriage and death are the three important epochs in his brief career, find support in the custom of the Chinese.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading INTER OCEAN CYCLISTS GUESTS AT A CHINESE WEDDING--TORTURES OF A NATIVE PRISON REVEALED--JOLLY CELEBRATION OF THE NEW YEAR.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The statement made by someone that man's birth, marriage and death are the three important epochs in his brief career, find support in the custom of the Chinese.
TORTURESnounUS /ˈtɔːrtʃərz/
plural of “torture” — extreme mental distress
From this reading INTER OCEAN CYCLISTS GUESTS AT A CHINESE WEDDING--TORTURES OF A NATIVE PRISON REVEALED--JOLLY CELEBRATION OF THE NEW YEAR.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The wedding of a Chinese woman is a complicated affair, but is conducted upon the same principles as are the weddings of the American Indians.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading INTER OCEAN CYCLISTS GUESTS AT A CHINESE WEDDING--TORTURES OF A NATIVE PRISON REVEALED--JOLLY CELEBRATION OF THE NEW YEAR.
weddingsnounUS /ˈwedɪŋz/
plural of “wedding” — the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading Births are heralded by fireworks, fetes and rejoicings, and weddings and funerals are marked by lavish outlay of money and great display.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The wedding of a Chinese woman is a complicated affair, but is conducted upon the same principles as are the weddings of the American Indians.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading INTER OCEAN CYCLISTS GUESTS AT A CHINESE WEDDING--TORTURES OF A NATIVE PRISON REVEALED--JOLLY CELEBRATION OF THE NEW YEAR.
