used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Could one have taken off the roofs of the houses between his thumb and forefinger as he would lift the cover off a sugar-bowl, what a bewildering array of freshly starched muslins, clean shirts and collars, shining shoes, and rose-encircled hats would have met his gaze!
affirmednounUS /əˈfɜːrmd/
thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1978
From this reading Carl McGregor had spoken truly when he had affirmed to his mother that everybody in the town was going to the wedding festival.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The schools were to be closed for the afternoon, not alone to do Mr. Coulter honor, but because it was quite evident that no children would be found in their seats on the great day.
(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 All Baileyville was on tiptoe with excitement.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading AN ORDEAL As the date for the Coulters' fete approached the weather was breathlessly scanned in practically every home in Baileyville and throbbing hearts almost ceased to beat lest the day be stormy or too cold to wear the finery that awaited the great occasion.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The schools were to be closed for the afternoon, not alone to do Mr. Coulter honor, but because it was quite evident that no children would be found in their seats on the great day.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ORDEAL As the date for the Coulters' fete approached the weather was breathlessly scanned in practically every home in Baileyville and throbbing hearts almost ceased to beat lest the day be stormy or too cold to wear the finery that awaited the great occasion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN ORDEAL As the date for the Coulters' fete approached the weather was breathlessly scanned in practically every home in Baileyville and throbbing hearts almost ceased to beat lest the day be stormy or too cold to wear the finery that awaited the great occasion.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading AN ORDEAL As the date for the Coulters' fete approached the weather was breathlessly scanned in practically every home in Baileyville and throbbing hearts almost ceased to beat lest the day be stormy or too cold to wear the finery that awaited the great occasion.
arraynounUS /ərˈeɪ/
an orderly arrangement
From this reading Could one have taken off the roofs of the houses between his thumb and forefinger as he would lift the cover off a sugar-bowl, what a bewildering array of freshly starched muslins, clean shirts and collars, shining shoes, and rose-encircled hats would have met his gaze!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AN ORDEAL As the date for the Coulters' fete approached the weather was breathlessly scanned in practically every home in Baileyville and throbbing hearts almost ceased to beat lest the day be stormy or too cold to wear the finery that awaited the great occasion.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading AN ORDEAL As the date for the Coulters' fete approached the weather was breathlessly scanned in practically every home in Baileyville and throbbing hearts almost ceased to beat lest the day be stormy or too cold to wear the finery that awaited the great occasion.
Baileyville
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From this reading AN ORDEAL As the date for the Coulters' fete approached the weather was breathlessly scanned in practically every home in Baileyville and throbbing hearts almost ceased to beat lest the day be stormy or too cold to wear the finery that awaited the great occasion.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading AN ORDEAL As the date for the Coulters' fete approached the weather was breathlessly scanned in practically every home in Baileyville and throbbing hearts almost ceased to beat lest the day be stormy or too cold to wear the finery that awaited the great occasion.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading AN ORDEAL As the date for the Coulters' fete approached the weather was breathlessly scanned in practically every home in Baileyville and throbbing hearts almost ceased to beat lest the day be stormy or too cold to wear the finery that awaited the great occasion.
for the reason that
From this reading The schools were to be closed for the afternoon, not alone to do Mr. Coulter honor, but because it was quite evident that no children would be found in their seats on the great day.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Could one have taken off the roofs of the houses between his thumb and forefinger as he would lift the cover off a sugar-bowl, what a bewildering array of freshly starched muslins, clean shirts and collars, shining shoes, and rose-encircled hats would have met his gaze!
bewilderingverbUS /bɪˈwɪldərɪŋ/
-ing form of “bewilder” — be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading Could one have taken off the roofs of the houses between his thumb and forefinger as he would lift the cover off a sugar-bowl, what a bewildering array of freshly starched muslins, clean shirts and collars, shining shoes, and rose-encircled hats would have met his gaze!
breathlesslyadverbUS /ˈbreθləsli/
in a breathless manner
From this reading AN ORDEAL As the date for the Coulters' fete approached the weather was breathlessly scanned in practically every home in Baileyville and throbbing hearts almost ceased to beat lest the day be stormy or too cold to wear the finery that awaited the great occasion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The schools were to be closed for the afternoon, not alone to do Mr. Coulter honor, but because it was quite evident that no children would be found in their seats on the great day.
Carl
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From this reading Carl McGregor had spoken truly when he had affirmed to his mother that everybody in the town was going to the wedding festival.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading AN ORDEAL As the date for the Coulters' fete approached the weather was breathlessly scanned in practically every home in Baileyville and throbbing hearts almost ceased to beat lest the day be stormy or too cold to wear the finery that awaited the great occasion.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The schools were to be closed for the afternoon, not alone to do Mr. Coulter honor, but because it was quite evident that no children would be found in their seats on the great day.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading Could one have taken off the roofs of the houses between his thumb and forefinger as he would lift the cover off a sugar-bowl, what a bewildering array of freshly starched muslins, clean shirts and collars, shining shoes, and rose-encircled hats would have met his gaze!
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The schools were to be closed for the afternoon, not alone to do Mr. Coulter honor, but because it was quite evident that no children would be found in their seats on the great day.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading AN ORDEAL As the date for the Coulters' fete approached the weather was breathlessly scanned in practically every home in Baileyville and throbbing hearts almost ceased to beat lest the day be stormy or too cold to wear the finery that awaited the great occasion.
collarsnounUS /ˈkɑːlərz/
plural of “collar” — a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading Could one have taken off the roofs of the houses between his thumb and forefinger as he would lift the cover off a sugar-bowl, what a bewildering array of freshly starched muslins, clean shirts and collars, shining shoes, and rose-encircled hats would have met his gaze!
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Could one have taken off the roofs of the houses between his thumb and forefinger as he would lift the cover off a sugar-bowl, what a bewildering array of freshly starched muslins, clean shirts and collars, shining shoes, and rose-encircled hats would have met his gaze!
CoulternounUS /ˈkoʊltər/
a sharp steel wedge that precedes the plow and cuts vertically through the soil
From this reading The schools were to be closed for the afternoon, not alone to do Mr. Coulter honor, but because it was quite evident that no children would be found in their seats on the great day.
Coulters
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From this reading AN ORDEAL As the date for the Coulters' fete approached the weather was breathlessly scanned in practically every home in Baileyville and throbbing hearts almost ceased to beat lest the day be stormy or too cold to wear the finery that awaited the great occasion.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading Could one have taken off the roofs of the houses between his thumb and forefinger as he would lift the cover off a sugar-bowl, what a bewildering array of freshly starched muslins, clean shirts and collars, shining shoes, and rose-encircled hats would have met his gaze!
the specified day of the month
From this reading AN ORDEAL As the date for the Coulters' fete approached the weather was breathlessly scanned in practically every home in Baileyville and throbbing hearts almost ceased to beat lest the day be stormy or too cold to wear the finery that awaited the great occasion.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading AN ORDEAL As the date for the Coulters' fete approached the weather was breathlessly scanned in practically every home in Baileyville and throbbing hearts almost ceased to beat lest the day be stormy or too cold to wear the finery that awaited the great occasion.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The schools were to be closed for the afternoon, not alone to do Mr. Coulter honor, but because it was quite evident that no children would be found in their seats on the great day.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading AN ORDEAL As the date for the Coulters' fete approached the weather was breathlessly scanned in practically every home in Baileyville and throbbing hearts almost ceased to beat lest the day be stormy or too cold to wear the finery that awaited the great occasion.
every person
From this reading Carl McGregor had spoken truly when he had affirmed to his mother that everybody in the town was going to the wedding festival.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The schools were to be closed for the afternoon, not alone to do Mr. Coulter honor, but because it was quite evident that no children would be found in their seats on the great day.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading All Baileyville was on tiptoe with excitement.
festivalnounUS /ˈfestəvəl/
a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading Carl McGregor had spoken truly when he had affirmed to his mother that everybody in the town was going to the wedding festival.
feteverbUS /feɪt/
have a celebration
From this reading AN ORDEAL As the date for the Coulters' fete approached the weather was breathlessly scanned in practically every home in Baileyville and throbbing hearts almost ceased to beat lest the day be stormy or too cold to wear the finery that awaited the great occasion.
finerynounUS /ˈfaɪnəri/
elaborate or showy attire and accessories
From this reading AN ORDEAL As the date for the Coulters' fete approached the weather was breathlessly scanned in practically every home in Baileyville and throbbing hearts almost ceased to beat lest the day be stormy or too cold to wear the finery that awaited the great occasion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AN ORDEAL As the date for the Coulters' fete approached the weather was breathlessly scanned in practically every home in Baileyville and throbbing hearts almost ceased to beat lest the day be stormy or too cold to wear the finery that awaited the great occasion.
forefingernounUS /ˈfɔːrfɪŋɡər/
the finger next to the thumb
From this reading Could one have taken off the roofs of the houses between his thumb and forefinger as he would lift the cover off a sugar-bowl, what a bewildering array of freshly starched muslins, clean shirts and collars, shining shoes, and rose-encircled hats would have met his gaze!
set up or found
From this reading The schools were to be closed for the afternoon, not alone to do Mr. Coulter honor, but because it was quite evident that no children would be found in their seats on the great day.
freshlyadverbUS /ˈfreʃli/
very recently
From this reading Could one have taken off the roofs of the houses between his thumb and forefinger as he would lift the cover off a sugar-bowl, what a bewildering array of freshly starched muslins, clean shirts and collars, shining shoes, and rose-encircled hats would have met his gaze!
a long fixed look
From this reading Could one have taken off the roofs of the houses between his thumb and forefinger as he would lift the cover off a sugar-bowl, what a bewildering array of freshly starched muslins, clean shirts and collars, shining shoes, and rose-encircled hats would have met his gaze!
the act of departing
From this reading Carl McGregor had spoken truly when he had affirmed to his mother that everybody in the town was going to the wedding festival.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading AN ORDEAL As the date for the Coulters' fete approached the weather was breathlessly scanned in practically every home in Baileyville and throbbing hearts almost ceased to beat lest the day be stormy or too cold to wear the finery that awaited the great occasion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Carl McGregor had spoken truly when he had affirmed to his mother that everybody in the town was going to the wedding festival.
hatsnounUS /hæts/
plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Could one have taken off the roofs of the houses between his thumb and forefinger as he would lift the cover off a sugar-bowl, what a bewildering array of freshly starched muslins, clean shirts and collars, shining shoes, and rose-encircled hats would have met his gaze!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Could one have taken off the roofs of the houses between his thumb and forefinger as he would lift the cover off a sugar-bowl, what a bewildering array of freshly starched muslins, clean shirts and collars, shining shoes, and rose-encircled hats would have met his gaze!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Could one have taken off the roofs of the houses between his thumb and forefinger as he would lift the cover off a sugar-bowl, what a bewildering array of freshly starched muslins, clean shirts and collars, shining shoes, and rose-encircled hats would have met his gaze!
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading AN ORDEAL As the date for the Coulters' fete approached the weather was breathlessly scanned in practically every home in Baileyville and throbbing hearts almost ceased to beat lest the day be stormy or too cold to wear the finery that awaited the great occasion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Could one have taken off the roofs of the houses between his thumb and forefinger as he would lift the cover off a sugar-bowl, what a bewildering array of freshly starched muslins, clean shirts and collars, shining shoes, and rose-encircled hats would have met his gaze!
where you live at a particular time
From this reading AN ORDEAL As the date for the Coulters' fete approached the weather was breathlessly scanned in practically every home in Baileyville and throbbing hearts almost ceased to beat lest the day be stormy or too cold to wear the finery that awaited the great occasion.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading The schools were to be closed for the afternoon, not alone to do Mr. Coulter honor, but because it was quite evident that no children would be found in their seats on the great day.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Could one have taken off the roofs of the houses between his thumb and forefinger as he would lift the cover off a sugar-bowl, what a bewildering array of freshly starched muslins, clean shirts and collars, shining shoes, and rose-encircled hats would have met his gaze!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN ORDEAL As the date for the Coulters' fete approached the weather was breathlessly scanned in practically every home in Baileyville and throbbing hearts almost ceased to beat lest the day be stormy or too cold to wear the finery that awaited the great occasion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The schools were to be closed for the afternoon, not alone to do Mr. Coulter honor, but because it was quite evident that no children would be found in their seats on the great day.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading AN ORDEAL As the date for the Coulters' fete approached the weather was breathlessly scanned in practically every home in Baileyville and throbbing hearts almost ceased to beat lest the day be stormy or too cold to wear the finery that awaited the great occasion.
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading Could one have taken off the roofs of the houses between his thumb and forefinger as he would lift the cover off a sugar-bowl, what a bewildering array of freshly starched muslins, clean shirts and collars, shining shoes, and rose-encircled hats would have met his gaze!
McGregor
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From this reading Carl McGregor had spoken truly when he had affirmed to his mother that everybody in the town was going to the wedding festival.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Could one have taken off the roofs of the houses between his thumb and forefinger as he would lift the cover off a sugar-bowl, what a bewildering array of freshly starched muslins, clean shirts and collars, shining shoes, and rose-encircled hats would have met his gaze!
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Carl McGregor had spoken truly when he had affirmed to his mother that everybody in the town was going to the wedding festival.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The schools were to be closed for the afternoon, not alone to do Mr. Coulter honor, but because it was quite evident that no children would be found in their seats on the great day.
muslins
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From this reading Could one have taken off the roofs of the houses between his thumb and forefinger as he would lift the cover off a sugar-bowl, what a bewildering array of freshly starched muslins, clean shirts and collars, shining shoes, and rose-encircled hats would have met his gaze!
not any; not one
From this reading The schools were to be closed for the afternoon, not alone to do Mr. Coulter honor, but because it was quite evident that no children would be found in their seats on the great day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The schools were to be closed for the afternoon, not alone to do Mr. Coulter honor, but because it was quite evident that no children would be found in their seats on the great day.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading AN ORDEAL As the date for the Coulters' fete approached the weather was breathlessly scanned in practically every home in Baileyville and throbbing hearts almost ceased to beat lest the day be stormy or too cold to wear the finery that awaited the great occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Could one have taken off the roofs of the houses between his thumb and forefinger as he would lift the cover off a sugar-bowl, what a bewildering array of freshly starched muslins, clean shirts and collars, shining shoes, and rose-encircled hats would have met his gaze!
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Could one have taken off the roofs of the houses between his thumb and forefinger as he would lift the cover off a sugar-bowl, what a bewildering array of freshly starched muslins, clean shirts and collars, shining shoes, and rose-encircled hats would have met his gaze!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All Baileyville was on tiptoe with excitement.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Could one have taken off the roofs of the houses between his thumb and forefinger as he would lift the cover off a sugar-bowl, what a bewildering array of freshly starched muslins, clean shirts and collars, shining shoes, and rose-encircled hats would have met his gaze!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading AN ORDEAL As the date for the Coulters' fete approached the weather was breathlessly scanned in practically every home in Baileyville and throbbing hearts almost ceased to beat lest the day be stormy or too cold to wear the finery that awaited the great occasion.
ORDEALnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading AN ORDEAL As the date for the Coulters' fete approached the weather was breathlessly scanned in practically every home in Baileyville and throbbing hearts almost ceased to beat lest the day be stormy or too cold to wear the finery that awaited the great occasion.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading AN ORDEAL As the date for the Coulters' fete approached the weather was breathlessly scanned in practically every home in Baileyville and throbbing hearts almost ceased to beat lest the day be stormy or too cold to wear the finery that awaited the great occasion.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The schools were to be closed for the afternoon, not alone to do Mr. Coulter honor, but because it was quite evident that no children would be found in their seats on the great day.
roofsnounUS /ruːfs/
plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Could one have taken off the roofs of the houses between his thumb and forefinger as he would lift the cover off a sugar-bowl, what a bewildering array of freshly starched muslins, clean shirts and collars, shining shoes, and rose-encircled hats would have met his gaze!
rose-encircled
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From this reading Could one have taken off the roofs of the houses between his thumb and forefinger as he would lift the cover off a sugar-bowl, what a bewildering array of freshly starched muslins, clean shirts and collars, shining shoes, and rose-encircled hats would have met his gaze!
scannedverbUS /skænd/
inflected form of “scan” — examine minutely or intensely
From this reading AN ORDEAL As the date for the Coulters' fete approached the weather was breathlessly scanned in practically every home in Baileyville and throbbing hearts almost ceased to beat lest the day be stormy or too cold to wear the finery that awaited the great occasion.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading The schools were to be closed for the afternoon, not alone to do Mr. Coulter honor, but because it was quite evident that no children would be found in their seats on the great day.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading The schools were to be closed for the afternoon, not alone to do Mr. Coulter honor, but because it was quite evident that no children would be found in their seats on the great day.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading Could one have taken off the roofs of the houses between his thumb and forefinger as he would lift the cover off a sugar-bowl, what a bewildering array of freshly starched muslins, clean shirts and collars, shining shoes, and rose-encircled hats would have met his gaze!
shirtsnounUS /ʃɜːrts/
plural of “shirt” — a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading Could one have taken off the roofs of the houses between his thumb and forefinger as he would lift the cover off a sugar-bowl, what a bewildering array of freshly starched muslins, clean shirts and collars, shining shoes, and rose-encircled hats would have met his gaze!
a particular situation
From this reading Could one have taken off the roofs of the houses between his thumb and forefinger as he would lift the cover off a sugar-bowl, what a bewildering array of freshly starched muslins, clean shirts and collars, shining shoes, and rose-encircled hats would have met his gaze!
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Carl McGregor had spoken truly when he had affirmed to his mother that everybody in the town was going to the wedding festival.
starchedverbUS /stɑːrtʃt/
past form of “starch” — stiffen with starch
From this reading Could one have taken off the roofs of the houses between his thumb and forefinger as he would lift the cover off a sugar-bowl, what a bewildering array of freshly starched muslins, clean shirts and collars, shining shoes, and rose-encircled hats would have met his gaze!
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading AN ORDEAL As the date for the Coulters' fete approached the weather was breathlessly scanned in practically every home in Baileyville and throbbing hearts almost ceased to beat lest the day be stormy or too cold to wear the finery that awaited the great occasion.
sugar-bowl
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From this reading Could one have taken off the roofs of the houses between his thumb and forefinger as he would lift the cover off a sugar-bowl, what a bewildering array of freshly starched muslins, clean shirts and collars, shining shoes, and rose-encircled hats would have met his gaze!
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Could one have taken off the roofs of the houses between his thumb and forefinger as he would lift the cover off a sugar-bowl, what a bewildering array of freshly starched muslins, clean shirts and collars, shining shoes, and rose-encircled hats would have met his gaze!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AN ORDEAL As the date for the Coulters' fete approached the weather was breathlessly scanned in practically every home in Baileyville and throbbing hearts almost ceased to beat lest the day be stormy or too cold to wear the finery that awaited the great occasion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ORDEAL As the date for the Coulters' fete approached the weather was breathlessly scanned in practically every home in Baileyville and throbbing hearts almost ceased to beat lest the day be stormy or too cold to wear the finery that awaited the great occasion.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The schools were to be closed for the afternoon, not alone to do Mr. Coulter honor, but because it was quite evident that no children would be found in their seats on the great day.
throbbingnounUS /ˈθrɑːbɪŋ/
an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)
From this reading AN ORDEAL As the date for the Coulters' fete approached the weather was breathlessly scanned in practically every home in Baileyville and throbbing hearts almost ceased to beat lest the day be stormy or too cold to wear the finery that awaited the great occasion.
thumbnounUS /θʌm/
the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb
From this reading Could one have taken off the roofs of the houses between his thumb and forefinger as he would lift the cover off a sugar-bowl, what a bewildering array of freshly starched muslins, clean shirts and collars, shining shoes, and rose-encircled hats would have met his gaze!
tiptoeverbUS /ˈtɪptoʊ/
walk on one's toes
From this reading All Baileyville was on tiptoe with excitement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN ORDEAL As the date for the Coulters' fete approached the weather was breathlessly scanned in practically every home in Baileyville and throbbing hearts almost ceased to beat lest the day be stormy or too cold to wear the finery that awaited the great occasion.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading AN ORDEAL As the date for the Coulters' fete approached the weather was breathlessly scanned in practically every home in Baileyville and throbbing hearts almost ceased to beat lest the day be stormy or too cold to wear the finery that awaited the great occasion.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Carl McGregor had spoken truly when he had affirmed to his mother that everybody in the town was going to the wedding festival.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Carl McGregor had spoken truly when he had affirmed to his mother that everybody in the town was going to the wedding festival.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN ORDEAL As the date for the Coulters' fete approached the weather was breathlessly scanned in practically every home in Baileyville and throbbing hearts almost ceased to beat lest the day be stormy or too cold to wear the finery that awaited the great occasion.
be dressed in
From this reading AN ORDEAL As the date for the Coulters' fete approached the weather was breathlessly scanned in practically every home in Baileyville and throbbing hearts almost ceased to beat lest the day be stormy or too cold to wear the finery that awaited the great occasion.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading AN ORDEAL As the date for the Coulters' fete approached the weather was breathlessly scanned in practically every home in Baileyville and throbbing hearts almost ceased to beat lest the day be stormy or too cold to wear the finery that awaited the great occasion.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading Carl McGregor had spoken truly when he had affirmed to his mother that everybody in the town was going to the wedding festival.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The schools were to be closed for the afternoon, not alone to do Mr. Coulter honor, but because it was quite evident that no children would be found in their seats on the great day.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Could one have taken off the roofs of the houses between his thumb and forefinger as he would lift the cover off a sugar-bowl, what a bewildering array of freshly starched muslins, clean shirts and collars, shining shoes, and rose-encircled hats would have met his gaze!
at the time that
From this reading Carl McGregor had spoken truly when he had affirmed to his mother that everybody in the town was going to the wedding festival.
in the company of; together with
From this reading All Baileyville was on tiptoe with excitement.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Could one have taken off the roofs of the houses between his thumb and forefinger as he would lift the cover off a sugar-bowl, what a bewildering array of freshly starched muslins, clean shirts and collars, shining shoes, and rose-encircled hats would have met his gaze!
