used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Since the meeting with John Grimbal she had suffered much in secret, but still kept silence; and now, after a quiet service before breakfast on a morning in mid-December, most of those who had been present as spectators returned to the valley, and Phoebe spoke to Will as they walked apart from the rest.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Since the meeting with John Grimbal she had suffered much in secret, but still kept silence; and now, after a quiet service before breakfast on a morning in mid-December, most of those who had been present as spectators returned to the valley, and Phoebe spoke to Will as they walked apart from the rest.
anew
From this reading As the little gathering streamed away after the ceremony, he had galloped off again with a groom behind him, and the incident now led to greater things.
(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 A sight of the enemy it was that loosed her lips, for, much to the surprise of all present, John Grimbal had attended his brother's wedding.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BAD NEWS FOR BLANCHARD On the morning that saw the wedding of Chris and Martin, Phoebe Blanchard found heart and tongue to speak to her husband of the thing she still kept locked within her mind.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading Since the meeting with John Grimbal she had suffered much in secret, but still kept silence; and now, after a quiet service before breakfast on a morning in mid-December, most of those who had been present as spectators returned to the valley, and Phoebe spoke to Will as they walked apart from the rest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Since the meeting with John Grimbal she had suffered much in secret, but still kept silence; and now, after a quiet service before breakfast on a morning in mid-December, most of those who had been present as spectators returned to the valley, and Phoebe spoke to Will as they walked apart from the rest.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading A sight of the enemy it was that loosed her lips, for, much to the surprise of all present, John Grimbal had attended his brother's wedding.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As the little gathering streamed away after the ceremony, he had galloped off again with a groom behind him, and the incident now led to greater things.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading BAD NEWS FOR BLANCHARD On the morning that saw the wedding of Chris and Martin, Phoebe Blanchard found heart and tongue to speak to her husband of the thing she still kept locked within her mind.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Chill-fashion weddin'," said Will, as he walked homewards, "but it 'pears to me all Blanchards be fated to wed coorious.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Since the meeting with John Grimbal she had suffered much in secret, but still kept silence; and now, after a quiet service before breakfast on a morning in mid-December, most of those who had been present as spectators returned to the valley, and Phoebe spoke to Will as they walked apart from the rest.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Since the meeting with John Grimbal she had suffered much in secret, but still kept silence; and now, after a quiet service before breakfast on a morning in mid-December, most of those who had been present as spectators returned to the valley, and Phoebe spoke to Will as they walked apart from the rest.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading As the little gathering streamed away after the ceremony, he had galloped off again with a groom behind him, and the incident now led to greater things.
BLANCHARD
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From this reading BAD NEWS FOR BLANCHARD On the morning that saw the wedding of Chris and Martin, Phoebe Blanchard found heart and tongue to speak to her husband of the thing she still kept locked within her mind.
Blanchards
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From this reading "Chill-fashion weddin'," said Will, as he walked homewards, "but it 'pears to me all Blanchards be fated to wed coorious.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Since the meeting with John Grimbal she had suffered much in secret, but still kept silence; and now, after a quiet service before breakfast on a morning in mid-December, most of those who had been present as spectators returned to the valley, and Phoebe spoke to Will as they walked apart from the rest.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading A sight of the enemy it was that loosed her lips, for, much to the surprise of all present, John Grimbal had attended his brother's wedding.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Since the meeting with John Grimbal she had suffered much in secret, but still kept silence; and now, after a quiet service before breakfast on a morning in mid-December, most of those who had been present as spectators returned to the valley, and Phoebe spoke to Will as they walked apart from the rest.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading As the little gathering streamed away after the ceremony, he had galloped off again with a groom behind him, and the incident now led to greater things.
Chill-fashion
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From this reading "Chill-fashion weddin'," said Will, as he walked homewards, "but it 'pears to me all Blanchards be fated to wed coorious.
Chris
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From this reading BAD NEWS FOR BLANCHARD On the morning that saw the wedding of Chris and Martin, Phoebe Blanchard found heart and tongue to speak to her husband of the thing she still kept locked within her mind.
coorious
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From this reading "Chill-fashion weddin'," said Will, as he walked homewards, "but it 'pears to me all Blanchards be fated to wed coorious.
an opposing military force
From this reading A sight of the enemy it was that loosed her lips, for, much to the surprise of all present, John Grimbal had attended his brother's wedding.
fatedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtɪd/
(usually followed by “to”) determined by tragic fate
From this reading "Chill-fashion weddin'," said Will, as he walked homewards, "but it 'pears to me all Blanchards be fated to wed coorious.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BAD NEWS FOR BLANCHARD On the morning that saw the wedding of Chris and Martin, Phoebe Blanchard found heart and tongue to speak to her husband of the thing she still kept locked within her mind.
set up or found
From this reading BAD NEWS FOR BLANCHARD On the morning that saw the wedding of Chris and Martin, Phoebe Blanchard found heart and tongue to speak to her husband of the thing she still kept locked within her mind.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Since the meeting with John Grimbal she had suffered much in secret, but still kept silence; and now, after a quiet service before breakfast on a morning in mid-December, most of those who had been present as spectators returned to the valley, and Phoebe spoke to Will as they walked apart from the rest.
gallopedverbUS /ˈɡæləpt/
past form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading As the little gathering streamed away after the ceremony, he had galloped off again with a groom behind him, and the incident now led to greater things.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading As the little gathering streamed away after the ceremony, he had galloped off again with a groom behind him, and the incident now led to greater things.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading As the little gathering streamed away after the ceremony, he had galloped off again with a groom behind him, and the incident now led to greater things.
Grimbal
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From this reading Since the meeting with John Grimbal she had suffered much in secret, but still kept silence; and now, after a quiet service before breakfast on a morning in mid-December, most of those who had been present as spectators returned to the valley, and Phoebe spoke to Will as they walked apart from the rest.
groomverbUS /ɡruːm/
educate for a future role or function
From this reading As the little gathering streamed away after the ceremony, he had galloped off again with a groom behind him, and the incident now led to greater things.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Since the meeting with John Grimbal she had suffered much in secret, but still kept silence; and now, after a quiet service before breakfast on a morning in mid-December, most of those who had been present as spectators returned to the valley, and Phoebe spoke to Will as they walked apart from the rest.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As the little gathering streamed away after the ceremony, he had galloped off again with a groom behind him, and the incident now led to greater things.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading BAD NEWS FOR BLANCHARD On the morning that saw the wedding of Chris and Martin, Phoebe Blanchard found heart and tongue to speak to her husband of the thing she still kept locked within her mind.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading BAD NEWS FOR BLANCHARD On the morning that saw the wedding of Chris and Martin, Phoebe Blanchard found heart and tongue to speak to her husband of the thing she still kept locked within her mind.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As the little gathering streamed away after the ceremony, he had galloped off again with a groom behind him, and the incident now led to greater things.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A sight of the enemy it was that loosed her lips, for, much to the surprise of all present, John Grimbal had attended his brother's wedding.
homewardsadverb
toward home
From this reading "Chill-fashion weddin'," said Will, as he walked homewards, "but it 'pears to me all Blanchards be fated to wed coorious.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading BAD NEWS FOR BLANCHARD On the morning that saw the wedding of Chris and Martin, Phoebe Blanchard found heart and tongue to speak to her husband of the thing she still kept locked within her mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Since the meeting with John Grimbal she had suffered much in secret, but still kept silence; and now, after a quiet service before breakfast on a morning in mid-December, most of those who had been present as spectators returned to the valley, and Phoebe spoke to Will as they walked apart from the rest.
a single distinct event
From this reading As the little gathering streamed away after the ceremony, he had galloped off again with a groom behind him, and the incident now led to greater things.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A sight of the enemy it was that loosed her lips, for, much to the surprise of all present, John Grimbal had attended his brother's wedding.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Since the meeting with John Grimbal she had suffered much in secret, but still kept silence; and now, after a quiet service before breakfast on a morning in mid-December, most of those who had been present as spectators returned to the valley, and Phoebe spoke to Will as they walked apart from the rest.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading BAD NEWS FOR BLANCHARD On the morning that saw the wedding of Chris and Martin, Phoebe Blanchard found heart and tongue to speak to her husband of the thing she still kept locked within her mind.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading As the little gathering streamed away after the ceremony, he had galloped off again with a groom behind him, and the incident now led to greater things.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading A sight of the enemy it was that loosed her lips, for, much to the surprise of all present, John Grimbal had attended his brother's wedding.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As the little gathering streamed away after the ceremony, he had galloped off again with a groom behind him, and the incident now led to greater things.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading BAD NEWS FOR BLANCHARD On the morning that saw the wedding of Chris and Martin, Phoebe Blanchard found heart and tongue to speak to her husband of the thing she still kept locked within her mind.
loosedverbUS /luːst/
past form of “loose” — grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading A sight of the enemy it was that loosed her lips, for, much to the surprise of all present, John Grimbal had attended his brother's wedding.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading BAD NEWS FOR BLANCHARD On the morning that saw the wedding of Chris and Martin, Phoebe Blanchard found heart and tongue to speak to her husband of the thing she still kept locked within her mind.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Chill-fashion weddin'," said Will, as he walked homewards, "but it 'pears to me all Blanchards be fated to wed coorious.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Since the meeting with John Grimbal she had suffered much in secret, but still kept silence; and now, after a quiet service before breakfast on a morning in mid-December, most of those who had been present as spectators returned to the valley, and Phoebe spoke to Will as they walked apart from the rest.
mid-Decembernoun
the middle part of December
From this reading Since the meeting with John Grimbal she had suffered much in secret, but still kept silence; and now, after a quiet service before breakfast on a morning in mid-December, most of those who had been present as spectators returned to the valley, and Phoebe spoke to Will as they walked apart from the rest.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading BAD NEWS FOR BLANCHARD On the morning that saw the wedding of Chris and Martin, Phoebe Blanchard found heart and tongue to speak to her husband of the thing she still kept locked within her mind.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading BAD NEWS FOR BLANCHARD On the morning that saw the wedding of Chris and Martin, Phoebe Blanchard found heart and tongue to speak to her husband of the thing she still kept locked within her mind.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Since the meeting with John Grimbal she had suffered much in secret, but still kept silence; and now, after a quiet service before breakfast on a morning in mid-December, most of those who had been present as spectators returned to the valley, and Phoebe spoke to Will as they walked apart from the rest.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Since the meeting with John Grimbal she had suffered much in secret, but still kept silence; and now, after a quiet service before breakfast on a morning in mid-December, most of those who had been present as spectators returned to the valley, and Phoebe spoke to Will as they walked apart from the rest.
information about recent and important events
From this reading BAD NEWS FOR BLANCHARD On the morning that saw the wedding of Chris and Martin, Phoebe Blanchard found heart and tongue to speak to her husband of the thing she still kept locked within her mind.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Since the meeting with John Grimbal she had suffered much in secret, but still kept silence; and now, after a quiet service before breakfast on a morning in mid-December, most of those who had been present as spectators returned to the valley, and Phoebe spoke to Will as they walked apart from the rest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BAD NEWS FOR BLANCHARD On the morning that saw the wedding of Chris and Martin, Phoebe Blanchard found heart and tongue to speak to her husband of the thing she still kept locked within her mind.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As the little gathering streamed away after the ceremony, he had galloped off again with a groom behind him, and the incident now led to greater things.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BAD NEWS FOR BLANCHARD On the morning that saw the wedding of Chris and Martin, Phoebe Blanchard found heart and tongue to speak to her husband of the thing she still kept locked within her mind.
pearsnounUS /perz/
plural of “pear” — sweet juicy gritty-textured fruit available in many varieties
From this reading "Chill-fashion weddin'," said Will, as he walked homewards, "but it 'pears to me all Blanchards be fated to wed coorious.
PhoebenounUS /ˈfiːbi/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading BAD NEWS FOR BLANCHARD On the morning that saw the wedding of Chris and Martin, Phoebe Blanchard found heart and tongue to speak to her husband of the thing she still kept locked within her mind.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Since the meeting with John Grimbal she had suffered much in secret, but still kept silence; and now, after a quiet service before breakfast on a morning in mid-December, most of those who had been present as spectators returned to the valley, and Phoebe spoke to Will as they walked apart from the rest.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Since the meeting with John Grimbal she had suffered much in secret, but still kept silence; and now, after a quiet service before breakfast on a morning in mid-December, most of those who had been present as spectators returned to the valley, and Phoebe spoke to Will as they walked apart from the rest.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Since the meeting with John Grimbal she had suffered much in secret, but still kept silence; and now, after a quiet service before breakfast on a morning in mid-December, most of those who had been present as spectators returned to the valley, and Phoebe spoke to Will as they walked apart from the rest.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Since the meeting with John Grimbal she had suffered much in secret, but still kept silence; and now, after a quiet service before breakfast on a morning in mid-December, most of those who had been present as spectators returned to the valley, and Phoebe spoke to Will as they walked apart from the rest.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Chill-fashion weddin'," said Will, as he walked homewards, "but it 'pears to me all Blanchards be fated to wed coorious.
cut with a saw
From this reading BAD NEWS FOR BLANCHARD On the morning that saw the wedding of Chris and Martin, Phoebe Blanchard found heart and tongue to speak to her husband of the thing she still kept locked within her mind.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Since the meeting with John Grimbal she had suffered much in secret, but still kept silence; and now, after a quiet service before breakfast on a morning in mid-December, most of those who had been present as spectators returned to the valley, and Phoebe spoke to Will as they walked apart from the rest.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Since the meeting with John Grimbal she had suffered much in secret, but still kept silence; and now, after a quiet service before breakfast on a morning in mid-December, most of those who had been present as spectators returned to the valley, and Phoebe spoke to Will as they walked apart from the rest.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BAD NEWS FOR BLANCHARD On the morning that saw the wedding of Chris and Martin, Phoebe Blanchard found heart and tongue to speak to her husband of the thing she still kept locked within her mind.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading A sight of the enemy it was that loosed her lips, for, much to the surprise of all present, John Grimbal had attended his brother's wedding.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Since the meeting with John Grimbal she had suffered much in secret, but still kept silence; and now, after a quiet service before breakfast on a morning in mid-December, most of those who had been present as spectators returned to the valley, and Phoebe spoke to Will as they walked apart from the rest.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since the meeting with John Grimbal she had suffered much in secret, but still kept silence; and now, after a quiet service before breakfast on a morning in mid-December, most of those who had been present as spectators returned to the valley, and Phoebe spoke to Will as they walked apart from the rest.
express in speech
From this reading BAD NEWS FOR BLANCHARD On the morning that saw the wedding of Chris and Martin, Phoebe Blanchard found heart and tongue to speak to her husband of the thing she still kept locked within her mind.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading Since the meeting with John Grimbal she had suffered much in secret, but still kept silence; and now, after a quiet service before breakfast on a morning in mid-December, most of those who had been present as spectators returned to the valley, and Phoebe spoke to Will as they walked apart from the rest.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Since the meeting with John Grimbal she had suffered much in secret, but still kept silence; and now, after a quiet service before breakfast on a morning in mid-December, most of those who had been present as spectators returned to the valley, and Phoebe spoke to Will as they walked apart from the rest.
not in physical motion
From this reading BAD NEWS FOR BLANCHARD On the morning that saw the wedding of Chris and Martin, Phoebe Blanchard found heart and tongue to speak to her husband of the thing she still kept locked within her mind.
streamedverbUS /striːmd/
past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind
From this reading As the little gathering streamed away after the ceremony, he had galloped off again with a groom behind him, and the incident now led to greater things.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Since the meeting with John Grimbal she had suffered much in secret, but still kept silence; and now, after a quiet service before breakfast on a morning in mid-December, most of those who had been present as spectators returned to the valley, and Phoebe spoke to Will as they walked apart from the rest.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading A sight of the enemy it was that loosed her lips, for, much to the surprise of all present, John Grimbal had attended his brother's wedding.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BAD NEWS FOR BLANCHARD On the morning that saw the wedding of Chris and Martin, Phoebe Blanchard found heart and tongue to speak to her husband of the thing she still kept locked within her mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BAD NEWS FOR BLANCHARD On the morning that saw the wedding of Chris and Martin, Phoebe Blanchard found heart and tongue to speak to her husband of the thing she still kept locked within her mind.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Since the meeting with John Grimbal she had suffered much in secret, but still kept silence; and now, after a quiet service before breakfast on a morning in mid-December, most of those who had been present as spectators returned to the valley, and Phoebe spoke to Will as they walked apart from the rest.
a special situation
From this reading BAD NEWS FOR BLANCHARD On the morning that saw the wedding of Chris and Martin, Phoebe Blanchard found heart and tongue to speak to her husband of the thing she still kept locked within her mind.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading As the little gathering streamed away after the ceremony, he had galloped off again with a groom behind him, and the incident now led to greater things.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Since the meeting with John Grimbal she had suffered much in secret, but still kept silence; and now, after a quiet service before breakfast on a morning in mid-December, most of those who had been present as spectators returned to the valley, and Phoebe spoke to Will as they walked apart from the rest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BAD NEWS FOR BLANCHARD On the morning that saw the wedding of Chris and Martin, Phoebe Blanchard found heart and tongue to speak to her husband of the thing she still kept locked within her mind.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading BAD NEWS FOR BLANCHARD On the morning that saw the wedding of Chris and Martin, Phoebe Blanchard found heart and tongue to speak to her husband of the thing she still kept locked within her mind.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Since the meeting with John Grimbal she had suffered much in secret, but still kept silence; and now, after a quiet service before breakfast on a morning in mid-December, most of those who had been present as spectators returned to the valley, and Phoebe spoke to Will as they walked apart from the rest.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Since the meeting with John Grimbal she had suffered much in secret, but still kept silence; and now, after a quiet service before breakfast on a morning in mid-December, most of those who had been present as spectators returned to the valley, and Phoebe spoke to Will as they walked apart from the rest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A sight of the enemy it was that loosed her lips, for, much to the surprise of all present, John Grimbal had attended his brother's wedding.
wedverbUS /wed/
take in marriage
From this reading "Chill-fashion weddin'," said Will, as he walked homewards, "but it 'pears to me all Blanchards be fated to wed coorious.
weddin
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From this reading "Chill-fashion weddin'," said Will, as he walked homewards, "but it 'pears to me all Blanchards be fated to wed coorious.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading BAD NEWS FOR BLANCHARD On the morning that saw the wedding of Chris and Martin, Phoebe Blanchard found heart and tongue to speak to her husband of the thing she still kept locked within her mind.
which person or people
From this reading Since the meeting with John Grimbal she had suffered much in secret, but still kept silence; and now, after a quiet service before breakfast on a morning in mid-December, most of those who had been present as spectators returned to the valley, and Phoebe spoke to Will as they walked apart from the rest.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Since the meeting with John Grimbal she had suffered much in secret, but still kept silence; and now, after a quiet service before breakfast on a morning in mid-December, most of those who had been present as spectators returned to the valley, and Phoebe spoke to Will as they walked apart from the rest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Since the meeting with John Grimbal she had suffered much in secret, but still kept silence; and now, after a quiet service before breakfast on a morning in mid-December, most of those who had been present as spectators returned to the valley, and Phoebe spoke to Will as they walked apart from the rest.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading BAD NEWS FOR BLANCHARD On the morning that saw the wedding of Chris and Martin, Phoebe Blanchard found heart and tongue to speak to her husband of the thing she still kept locked within her mind.
