used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SEVENTH NIGHT It was a delicious morning in May, and the sun shone brightly on Auriol's gorgeous equipage, as he drove to St. George's, Hanover Square, where he was united to Edith.
(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 Thus far all seemed auspicious, and he thought he could now bill defiance to fate.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Nothing occurred during the morning to give him uneasiness, and he gave orders that a carriage and four should be ready an hour before midnight, to convey him and his bride to Richmond, where they were to spend their honeymoon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SEVENTH NIGHT It was a delicious morning in May, and the sun shone brightly on Auriol's gorgeous equipage, as he drove to St. George's, Hanover Square, where he was united to Edith.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Night came, and with it began to arrive the guests who were bidden to the ball.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE SEVENTH NIGHT It was a delicious morning in May, and the sun shone brightly on Auriol's gorgeous equipage, as he drove to St. George's, Hanover Square, where he was united to Edith.
Auriol's
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From this reading THE SEVENTH NIGHT It was a delicious morning in May, and the sun shone brightly on Auriol's gorgeous equipage, as he drove to St. George's, Hanover Square, where he was united to Edith.
auspiciousadjectiveUS /ɑːˈspɪʃəs/
auguring favorable circumstances and good luck
From this reading Thus far all seemed auspicious, and he thought he could now bill defiance to fate.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Night came, and with it began to arrive the guests who were bidden to the ball.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading With the object of his love close beside him, and linked to him by the strongest and holiest ties, it seemed impossible she could be snatched from him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Nothing occurred during the morning to give him uneasiness, and he gave orders that a carriage and four should be ready an hour before midnight, to convey him and his bride to Richmond, where they were to spend their honeymoon.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Night came, and with it began to arrive the guests who were bidden to the ball.
next to; at the side of
From this reading With the object of his love close beside him, and linked to him by the strongest and holiest ties, it seemed impossible she could be snatched from him.
biddenverbUS /ˈbɪdɪn/
inflected form of “bid” — propose a payment
From this reading Night came, and with it began to arrive the guests who were bidden to the ball.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Thus far all seemed auspicious, and he thought he could now bill defiance to fate.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading Nothing occurred during the morning to give him uneasiness, and he gave orders that a carriage and four should be ready an hour before midnight, to convey him and his bride to Richmond, where they were to spend their honeymoon.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading THE SEVENTH NIGHT It was a delicious morning in May, and the sun shone brightly on Auriol's gorgeous equipage, as he drove to St. George's, Hanover Square, where he was united to Edith.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading With the object of his love close beside him, and linked to him by the strongest and holiest ties, it seemed impossible she could be snatched from him.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Night came, and with it began to arrive the guests who were bidden to the ball.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Nothing occurred during the morning to give him uneasiness, and he gave orders that a carriage and four should be ready an hour before midnight, to convey him and his bride to Richmond, where they were to spend their honeymoon.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading With the object of his love close beside him, and linked to him by the strongest and holiest ties, it seemed impossible she could be snatched from him.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading Nothing occurred during the morning to give him uneasiness, and he gave orders that a carriage and four should be ready an hour before midnight, to convey him and his bride to Richmond, where they were to spend their honeymoon.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Thus far all seemed auspicious, and he thought he could now bill defiance to fate.
defiancenounUS /dɪˈfaɪəns/
intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
From this reading Thus far all seemed auspicious, and he thought he could now bill defiance to fate.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading THE SEVENTH NIGHT It was a delicious morning in May, and the sun shone brightly on Auriol's gorgeous equipage, as he drove to St. George's, Hanover Square, where he was united to Edith.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading THE SEVENTH NIGHT It was a delicious morning in May, and the sun shone brightly on Auriol's gorgeous equipage, as he drove to St. George's, Hanover Square, where he was united to Edith.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Nothing occurred during the morning to give him uneasiness, and he gave orders that a carriage and four should be ready an hour before midnight, to convey him and his bride to Richmond, where they were to spend their honeymoon.
Edith
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From this reading THE SEVENTH NIGHT It was a delicious morning in May, and the sun shone brightly on Auriol's gorgeous equipage, as he drove to St. George's, Hanover Square, where he was united to Edith.
equipagenoun
equipment and supplies of a military force
From this reading THE SEVENTH NIGHT It was a delicious morning in May, and the sun shone brightly on Auriol's gorgeous equipage, as he drove to St. George's, Hanover Square, where he was united to Edith.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Thus far all seemed auspicious, and he thought he could now bill defiance to fate.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Thus far all seemed auspicious, and he thought he could now bill defiance to fate.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Nothing occurred during the morning to give him uneasiness, and he gave orders that a carriage and four should be ready an hour before midnight, to convey him and his bride to Richmond, where they were to spend their honeymoon.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading With the object of his love close beside him, and linked to him by the strongest and holiest ties, it seemed impossible she could be snatched from him.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Nothing occurred during the morning to give him uneasiness, and he gave orders that a carriage and four should be ready an hour before midnight, to convey him and his bride to Richmond, where they were to spend their honeymoon.
George'snounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdʒəz/
possessive form of “george” — Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading THE SEVENTH NIGHT It was a delicious morning in May, and the sun shone brightly on Auriol's gorgeous equipage, as he drove to St. George's, Hanover Square, where he was united to Edith.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Nothing occurred during the morning to give him uneasiness, and he gave orders that a carriage and four should be ready an hour before midnight, to convey him and his bride to Richmond, where they were to spend their honeymoon.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading THE SEVENTH NIGHT It was a delicious morning in May, and the sun shone brightly on Auriol's gorgeous equipage, as he drove to St. George's, Hanover Square, where he was united to Edith.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Night came, and with it began to arrive the guests who were bidden to the ball.
HanovernounUS /ˈhænoʊvər/
a port city in northwestern Germany; formerly a member of the Hanseatic League
From this reading THE SEVENTH NIGHT It was a delicious morning in May, and the sun shone brightly on Auriol's gorgeous equipage, as he drove to St. George's, Hanover Square, where he was united to Edith.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE SEVENTH NIGHT It was a delicious morning in May, and the sun shone brightly on Auriol's gorgeous equipage, as he drove to St. George's, Hanover Square, where he was united to Edith.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With the object of his love close beside him, and linked to him by the strongest and holiest ties, it seemed impossible she could be snatched from him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With the object of his love close beside him, and linked to him by the strongest and holiest ties, it seemed impossible she could be snatched from him.
holiestadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊliɪst/
superlative of “holy” — belonging to or derived from or associated with a divine power
From this reading With the object of his love close beside him, and linked to him by the strongest and holiest ties, it seemed impossible she could be snatched from him.
honeymoonnounUS /ˈhʌnimuːn/
a holiday taken by a newly married couple
From this reading Nothing occurred during the morning to give him uneasiness, and he gave orders that a carriage and four should be ready an hour before midnight, to convey him and his bride to Richmond, where they were to spend their honeymoon.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Nothing occurred during the morning to give him uneasiness, and he gave orders that a carriage and four should be ready an hour before midnight, to convey him and his bride to Richmond, where they were to spend their honeymoon.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading With the object of his love close beside him, and linked to him by the strongest and holiest ties, it seemed impossible she could be snatched from him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SEVENTH NIGHT It was a delicious morning in May, and the sun shone brightly on Auriol's gorgeous equipage, as he drove to St. George's, Hanover Square, where he was united to Edith.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE SEVENTH NIGHT It was a delicious morning in May, and the sun shone brightly on Auriol's gorgeous equipage, as he drove to St. George's, Hanover Square, where he was united to Edith.
linkedadjectiveUS /lɪŋkt/
connected by a link, as railway cars or trailer trucks
From this reading With the object of his love close beside him, and linked to him by the strongest and holiest ties, it seemed impossible she could be snatched from him.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading With the object of his love close beside him, and linked to him by the strongest and holiest ties, it seemed impossible she could be snatched from him.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading THE SEVENTH NIGHT It was a delicious morning in May, and the sun shone brightly on Auriol's gorgeous equipage, as he drove to St. George's, Hanover Square, where he was united to Edith.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading Nothing occurred during the morning to give him uneasiness, and he gave orders that a carriage and four should be ready an hour before midnight, to convey him and his bride to Richmond, where they were to spend their honeymoon.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE SEVENTH NIGHT It was a delicious morning in May, and the sun shone brightly on Auriol's gorgeous equipage, as he drove to St. George's, Hanover Square, where he was united to Edith.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE SEVENTH NIGHT It was a delicious morning in May, and the sun shone brightly on Auriol's gorgeous equipage, as he drove to St. George's, Hanover Square, where he was united to Edith.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing occurred during the morning to give him uneasiness, and he gave orders that a carriage and four should be ready an hour before midnight, to convey him and his bride to Richmond, where they were to spend their honeymoon.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Thus far all seemed auspicious, and he thought he could now bill defiance to fate.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading With the object of his love close beside him, and linked to him by the strongest and holiest ties, it seemed impossible she could be snatched from him.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Nothing occurred during the morning to give him uneasiness, and he gave orders that a carriage and four should be ready an hour before midnight, to convey him and his bride to Richmond, where they were to spend their honeymoon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With the object of his love close beside him, and linked to him by the strongest and holiest ties, it seemed impossible she could be snatched from him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE SEVENTH NIGHT It was a delicious morning in May, and the sun shone brightly on Auriol's gorgeous equipage, as he drove to St. George's, Hanover Square, where he was united to Edith.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Nothing occurred during the morning to give him uneasiness, and he gave orders that a carriage and four should be ready an hour before midnight, to convey him and his bride to Richmond, where they were to spend their honeymoon.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Nothing occurred during the morning to give him uneasiness, and he gave orders that a carriage and four should be ready an hour before midnight, to convey him and his bride to Richmond, where they were to spend their honeymoon.
RichmondnounUS /ˈrɪtʃmənd/
capital of the state of Virginia located in the east central part of the state; was capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War
From this reading Nothing occurred during the morning to give him uneasiness, and he gave orders that a carriage and four should be ready an hour before midnight, to convey him and his bride to Richmond, where they were to spend their honeymoon.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Thus far all seemed auspicious, and he thought he could now bill defiance to fate.
SEVENTHadjectiveUS /ˈsevənθ/
coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position
From this reading THE SEVENTH NIGHT It was a delicious morning in May, and the sun shone brightly on Auriol's gorgeous equipage, as he drove to St. George's, Hanover Square, where he was united to Edith.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With the object of his love close beside him, and linked to him by the strongest and holiest ties, it seemed impossible she could be snatched from him.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading THE SEVENTH NIGHT It was a delicious morning in May, and the sun shone brightly on Auriol's gorgeous equipage, as he drove to St. George's, Hanover Square, where he was united to Edith.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Nothing occurred during the morning to give him uneasiness, and he gave orders that a carriage and four should be ready an hour before midnight, to convey him and his bride to Richmond, where they were to spend their honeymoon.
snatchedverbUS /snætʃt/
past form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading With the object of his love close beside him, and linked to him by the strongest and holiest ties, it seemed impossible she could be snatched from him.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading Nothing occurred during the morning to give him uneasiness, and he gave orders that a carriage and four should be ready an hour before midnight, to convey him and his bride to Richmond, where they were to spend their honeymoon.
make square
From this reading THE SEVENTH NIGHT It was a delicious morning in May, and the sun shone brightly on Auriol's gorgeous equipage, as he drove to St. George's, Hanover Square, where he was united to Edith.
St
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From this reading THE SEVENTH NIGHT It was a delicious morning in May, and the sun shone brightly on Auriol's gorgeous equipage, as he drove to St. George's, Hanover Square, where he was united to Edith.
strongestadjectiveUS /ˈstrɔːŋɡəst/
superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading With the object of his love close beside him, and linked to him by the strongest and holiest ties, it seemed impossible she could be snatched from him.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading THE SEVENTH NIGHT It was a delicious morning in May, and the sun shone brightly on Auriol's gorgeous equipage, as he drove to St. George's, Hanover Square, where he was united to Edith.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nothing occurred during the morning to give him uneasiness, and he gave orders that a carriage and four should be ready an hour before midnight, to convey him and his bride to Richmond, where they were to spend their honeymoon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SEVENTH NIGHT It was a delicious morning in May, and the sun shone brightly on Auriol's gorgeous equipage, as he drove to St. George's, Hanover Square, where he was united to Edith.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Nothing occurred during the morning to give him uneasiness, and he gave orders that a carriage and four should be ready an hour before midnight, to convey him and his bride to Richmond, where they were to spend their honeymoon.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nothing occurred during the morning to give him uneasiness, and he gave orders that a carriage and four should be ready an hour before midnight, to convey him and his bride to Richmond, where they were to spend their honeymoon.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Thus far all seemed auspicious, and he thought he could now bill defiance to fate.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus far all seemed auspicious, and he thought he could now bill defiance to fate.
tiesnounUS /taɪz/
plural of “tie” — neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading With the object of his love close beside him, and linked to him by the strongest and holiest ties, it seemed impossible she could be snatched from him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SEVENTH NIGHT It was a delicious morning in May, and the sun shone brightly on Auriol's gorgeous equipage, as he drove to St. George's, Hanover Square, where he was united to Edith.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading Nothing occurred during the morning to give him uneasiness, and he gave orders that a carriage and four should be ready an hour before midnight, to convey him and his bride to Richmond, where they were to spend their honeymoon.
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading THE SEVENTH NIGHT It was a delicious morning in May, and the sun shone brightly on Auriol's gorgeous equipage, as he drove to St. George's, Hanover Square, where he was united to Edith.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SEVENTH NIGHT It was a delicious morning in May, and the sun shone brightly on Auriol's gorgeous equipage, as he drove to St. George's, Hanover Square, where he was united to Edith.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Nothing occurred during the morning to give him uneasiness, and he gave orders that a carriage and four should be ready an hour before midnight, to convey him and his bride to Richmond, where they were to spend their honeymoon.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE SEVENTH NIGHT It was a delicious morning in May, and the sun shone brightly on Auriol's gorgeous equipage, as he drove to St. George's, Hanover Square, where he was united to Edith.
which person or people
From this reading Night came, and with it began to arrive the guests who were bidden to the ball.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the object of his love close beside him, and linked to him by the strongest and holiest ties, it seemed impossible she could be snatched from him.
