Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading It was the evening appointed for her marriage with Mr. Hedge, and she was dressed in bridal attire--a spotless robe of virgin white well set off her fine form and rich complexion, while a chaplet of white roses made a beautiful contrast with the dark, luxuriant hair on which it rested.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading How little the fond, foolish old man suspects the snare in which he is about to fall!

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading _The Marriage--The Intoxicated Rector--Miseries of an aged Bridegroom on his Wedding Night._ Mrs. Belmont was seated in the elegant parlor of her residence in Reade street.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading _The Marriage--The Intoxicated Rector--Miseries of an aged Bridegroom on his Wedding Night._ Mrs. Belmont was seated in the elegant parlor of her residence in Reade street.

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

From this reading It was the evening appointed for her marriage with Mr. Hedge, and she was dressed in bridal attire--a spotless robe of virgin white well set off her fine form and rich complexion, while a chaplet of white roses made a beautiful contrast with the dark, luxuriant hair on which it rested.

subject to appointment

From this reading It was the evening appointed for her marriage with Mr. Hedge, and she was dressed in bridal attire--a spotless robe of virgin white well set off her fine form and rich complexion, while a chaplet of white roses made a beautiful contrast with the dark, luxuriant hair on which it rested.

clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion

From this reading It was the evening appointed for her marriage with Mr. Hedge, and she was dressed in bridal attire--a spotless robe of virgin white well set off her fine form and rich complexion, while a chaplet of white roses made a beautiful contrast with the dark, luxuriant hair on which it rested.

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

From this reading 'He will soon be here,' she murmured--'to carry me to the house of the clergyman, there to be made his wife.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading It was the evening appointed for her marriage with Mr. Hedge, and she was dressed in bridal attire--a spotless robe of virgin white well set off her fine form and rich complexion, while a chaplet of white roses made a beautiful contrast with the dark, luxuriant hair on which it rested.

a racetrack for thoroughbred racing in Elmont on Long Island; site of the Belmont Stakes

From this reading _The Marriage--The Intoxicated Rector--Miseries of an aged Bridegroom on his Wedding Night._ Mrs. Belmont was seated in the elegant parlor of her residence in Reade street.

of or relating to a wedding

From this reading It was the evening appointed for her marriage with Mr. Hedge, and she was dressed in bridal attire--a spotless robe of virgin white well set off her fine form and rich complexion, while a chaplet of white roses made a beautiful contrast with the dark, luxuriant hair on which it rested.

a man who has recently been married

From this reading _The Marriage--The Intoxicated Rector--Miseries of an aged Bridegroom on his Wedding Night._ Mrs. Belmont was seated in the elegant parlor of her residence in Reade street.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading 'He will soon be here,' she murmured--'to carry me to the house of the clergyman, there to be made his wife.

flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes

From this reading It was the evening appointed for her marriage with Mr. Hedge, and she was dressed in bridal attire--a spotless robe of virgin white well set off her fine form and rich complexion, while a chaplet of white roses made a beautiful contrast with the dark, luxuriant hair on which it rested.

a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading 'He will soon be here,' she murmured--'to carry me to the house of the clergyman, there to be made his wife.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading A superb French clock on the marble mantel piece proclaimed in silvery tones, the hour of seven.

the coloring of a person's face

From this reading It was the evening appointed for her marriage with Mr. Hedge, and she was dressed in bridal attire--a spotless robe of virgin white well set off her fine form and rich complexion, while a chaplet of white roses made a beautiful contrast with the dark, luxuriant hair on which it rested.

the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading It was the evening appointed for her marriage with Mr. Hedge, and she was dressed in bridal attire--a spotless robe of virgin white well set off her fine form and rich complexion, while a chaplet of white roses made a beautiful contrast with the dark, luxuriant hair on which it rested.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading It was the evening appointed for her marriage with Mr. Hedge, and she was dressed in bridal attire--a spotless robe of virgin white well set off her fine form and rich complexion, while a chaplet of white roses made a beautiful contrast with the dark, luxuriant hair on which it rested.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading It was the evening appointed for her marriage with Mr. Hedge, and she was dressed in bridal attire--a spotless robe of virgin white well set off her fine form and rich complexion, while a chaplet of white roses made a beautiful contrast with the dark, luxuriant hair on which it rested.

refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style

From this reading _The Marriage--The Intoxicated Rector--Miseries of an aged Bridegroom on his Wedding Night._ Mrs. Belmont was seated in the elegant parlor of her residence in Reade street.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading It was the evening appointed for her marriage with Mr. Hedge, and she was dressed in bridal attire--a spotless robe of virgin white well set off her fine form and rich complexion, while a chaplet of white roses made a beautiful contrast with the dark, luxuriant hair on which it rested.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading How little the fond, foolish old man suspects the snare in which he is about to fall!

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading It was the evening appointed for her marriage with Mr. Hedge, and she was dressed in bridal attire--a spotless robe of virgin white well set off her fine form and rich complexion, while a chaplet of white roses made a beautiful contrast with the dark, luxuriant hair on which it rested.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading How little the fond, foolish old man suspects the snare in which he is about to fall!

devoid of good sense or judgment

From this reading How little the fond, foolish old man suspects the snare in which he is about to fall!

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was the evening appointed for her marriage with Mr. Hedge, and she was dressed in bridal attire--a spotless robe of virgin white well set off her fine form and rich complexion, while a chaplet of white roses made a beautiful contrast with the dark, luxuriant hair on which it rested.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading It was the evening appointed for her marriage with Mr. Hedge, and she was dressed in bridal attire--a spotless robe of virgin white well set off her fine form and rich complexion, while a chaplet of white roses made a beautiful contrast with the dark, luxuriant hair on which it rested.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading A superb French clock on the marble mantel piece proclaimed in silvery tones, the hour of seven.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading It was the evening appointed for her marriage with Mr. Hedge, and she was dressed in bridal attire--a spotless robe of virgin white well set off her fine form and rich complexion, while a chaplet of white roses made a beautiful contrast with the dark, luxuriant hair on which it rested.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading 'He will soon be here,' she murmured--'to carry me to the house of the clergyman, there to be made his wife.

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

From this reading It was the evening appointed for her marriage with Mr. Hedge, and she was dressed in bridal attire--a spotless robe of virgin white well set off her fine form and rich complexion, while a chaplet of white roses made a beautiful contrast with the dark, luxuriant hair on which it rested.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading _The Marriage--The Intoxicated Rector--Miseries of an aged Bridegroom on his Wedding Night._ Mrs. Belmont was seated in the elegant parlor of her residence in Reade street.

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

From this reading 'He will soon be here,' she murmured--'to carry me to the house of the clergyman, there to be made his wife.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading _The Marriage--The Intoxicated Rector--Miseries of an aged Bridegroom on his Wedding Night._ Mrs. Belmont was seated in the elegant parlor of her residence in Reade street.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading A superb French clock on the marble mantel piece proclaimed in silvery tones, the hour of seven.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading 'He will soon be here,' she murmured--'to carry me to the house of the clergyman, there to be made his wife.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading How little the fond, foolish old man suspects the snare in which he is about to fall!

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

From this reading _The Marriage--The Intoxicated Rector--Miseries of an aged Bridegroom on his Wedding Night._ Mrs. Belmont was seated in the elegant parlor of her residence in Reade street.

stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading _The Marriage--The Intoxicated Rector--Miseries of an aged Bridegroom on his Wedding Night._ Mrs. Belmont was seated in the elegant parlor of her residence in Reade street.

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

From this reading How little the fond, foolish old man suspects the snare in which he is about to fall!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the evening appointed for her marriage with Mr. Hedge, and she was dressed in bridal attire--a spotless robe of virgin white well set off her fine form and rich complexion, while a chaplet of white roses made a beautiful contrast with the dark, luxuriant hair on which it rested.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading How little the fond, foolish old man suspects the snare in which he is about to fall!

marked by complexity and richness of detail

From this reading It was the evening appointed for her marriage with Mr. Hedge, and she was dressed in bridal attire--a spotless robe of virgin white well set off her fine form and rich complexion, while a chaplet of white roses made a beautiful contrast with the dark, luxuriant hair on which it rested.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It was the evening appointed for her marriage with Mr. Hedge, and she was dressed in bridal attire--a spotless robe of virgin white well set off her fine form and rich complexion, while a chaplet of white roses made a beautiful contrast with the dark, luxuriant hair on which it rested.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading How little the fond, foolish old man suspects the snare in which he is about to fall!

shelf that projects from wall above fireplace

From this reading A superb French clock on the marble mantel piece proclaimed in silvery tones, the hour of seven.

a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material

From this reading A superb French clock on the marble mantel piece proclaimed in silvery tones, the hour of seven.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading _The Marriage--The Intoxicated Rector--Miseries of an aged Bridegroom on his Wedding Night._ Mrs. Belmont was seated in the elegant parlor of her residence in Reade street.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading 'He will soon be here,' she murmured--'to carry me to the house of the clergyman, there to be made his wife.

plural of “misery” — a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading _The Marriage--The Intoxicated Rector--Miseries of an aged Bridegroom on his Wedding Night._ Mrs. Belmont was seated in the elegant parlor of her residence in Reade street.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It was the evening appointed for her marriage with Mr. Hedge, and she was dressed in bridal attire--a spotless robe of virgin white well set off her fine form and rich complexion, while a chaplet of white roses made a beautiful contrast with the dark, luxuriant hair on which it rested.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading _The Marriage--The Intoxicated Rector--Miseries of an aged Bridegroom on his Wedding Night._ Mrs. Belmont was seated in the elegant parlor of her residence in Reade street.

past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly

From this reading 'He will soon be here,' she murmured--'to carry me to the house of the clergyman, there to be made his wife.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading _The Marriage--The Intoxicated Rector--Miseries of an aged Bridegroom on his Wedding Night._ Mrs. Belmont was seated in the elegant parlor of her residence in Reade street.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _The Marriage--The Intoxicated Rector--Miseries of an aged Bridegroom on his Wedding Night._ Mrs. Belmont was seated in the elegant parlor of her residence in Reade street.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading It was the evening appointed for her marriage with Mr. Hedge, and she was dressed in bridal attire--a spotless robe of virgin white well set off her fine form and rich complexion, while a chaplet of white roses made a beautiful contrast with the dark, luxuriant hair on which it rested.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading How little the fond, foolish old man suspects the snare in which he is about to fall!

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _The Marriage--The Intoxicated Rector--Miseries of an aged Bridegroom on his Wedding Night._ Mrs. Belmont was seated in the elegant parlor of her residence in Reade street.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading _The Marriage--The Intoxicated Rector--Miseries of an aged Bridegroom on his Wedding Night._ Mrs. Belmont was seated in the elegant parlor of her residence in Reade street.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading A superb French clock on the marble mantel piece proclaimed in silvery tones, the hour of seven.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading A superb French clock on the marble mantel piece proclaimed in silvery tones, the hour of seven.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _The Marriage--The Intoxicated Rector--Miseries of an aged Bridegroom on his Wedding Night._ Mrs. Belmont was seated in the elegant parlor of her residence in Reade street.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading _The Marriage--The Intoxicated Rector--Miseries of an aged Bridegroom on his Wedding Night._ Mrs. Belmont was seated in the elegant parlor of her residence in Reade street.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading _The Marriage--The Intoxicated Rector--Miseries of an aged Bridegroom on his Wedding Night._ Mrs. Belmont was seated in the elegant parlor of her residence in Reade street.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading It was the evening appointed for her marriage with Mr. Hedge, and she was dressed in bridal attire--a spotless robe of virgin white well set off her fine form and rich complexion, while a chaplet of white roses made a beautiful contrast with the dark, luxuriant hair on which it rested.

possessing material wealth

From this reading It was the evening appointed for her marriage with Mr. Hedge, and she was dressed in bridal attire--a spotless robe of virgin white well set off her fine form and rich complexion, while a chaplet of white roses made a beautiful contrast with the dark, luxuriant hair on which it rested.

any loose flowing garment

From this reading It was the evening appointed for her marriage with Mr. Hedge, and she was dressed in bridal attire--a spotless robe of virgin white well set off her fine form and rich complexion, while a chaplet of white roses made a beautiful contrast with the dark, luxuriant hair on which it rested.

plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading It was the evening appointed for her marriage with Mr. Hedge, and she was dressed in bridal attire--a spotless robe of virgin white well set off her fine form and rich complexion, while a chaplet of white roses made a beautiful contrast with the dark, luxuriant hair on which it rested.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading _The Marriage--The Intoxicated Rector--Miseries of an aged Bridegroom on his Wedding Night._ Mrs. Belmont was seated in the elegant parlor of her residence in Reade street.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It was the evening appointed for her marriage with Mr. Hedge, and she was dressed in bridal attire--a spotless robe of virgin white well set off her fine form and rich complexion, while a chaplet of white roses made a beautiful contrast with the dark, luxuriant hair on which it rested.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading A superb French clock on the marble mantel piece proclaimed in silvery tones, the hour of seven.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was the evening appointed for her marriage with Mr. Hedge, and she was dressed in bridal attire--a spotless robe of virgin white well set off her fine form and rich complexion, while a chaplet of white roses made a beautiful contrast with the dark, luxuriant hair on which it rested.

resembling or reminiscent of silver

From this reading A superb French clock on the marble mantel piece proclaimed in silvery tones, the hour of seven.

something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares

From this reading How little the fond, foolish old man suspects the snare in which he is about to fall!

in the near future

From this reading 'He will soon be here,' she murmured--'to carry me to the house of the clergyman, there to be made his wife.

completely neat and clean

From this reading It was the evening appointed for her marriage with Mr. Hedge, and she was dressed in bridal attire--a spotless robe of virgin white well set off her fine form and rich complexion, while a chaplet of white roses made a beautiful contrast with the dark, luxuriant hair on which it rested.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading _The Marriage--The Intoxicated Rector--Miseries of an aged Bridegroom on his Wedding Night._ Mrs. Belmont was seated in the elegant parlor of her residence in Reade street.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading A superb French clock on the marble mantel piece proclaimed in silvery tones, the hour of seven.

plural of “suspect” — someone who is under suspicion

From this reading How little the fond, foolish old man suspects the snare in which he is about to fall!

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

From this reading _The Marriage--The Intoxicated Rector--Miseries of an aged Bridegroom on his Wedding Night._ Mrs. Belmont was seated in the elegant parlor of her residence in Reade street.

in or at that place or location

From this reading 'He will soon be here,' she murmured--'to carry me to the house of the clergyman, there to be made his wife.

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

From this reading 'He will soon be here,' she murmured--'to carry me to the house of the clergyman, there to be made his wife.

plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice

From this reading A superb French clock on the marble mantel piece proclaimed in silvery tones, the hour of seven.

a person who has never had sex

From this reading It was the evening appointed for her marriage with Mr. Hedge, and she was dressed in bridal attire--a spotless robe of virgin white well set off her fine form and rich complexion, while a chaplet of white roses made a beautiful contrast with the dark, luxuriant hair on which it rested.

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

From this reading _The Marriage--The Intoxicated Rector--Miseries of an aged Bridegroom on his Wedding Night._ Mrs. Belmont was seated in the elegant parlor of her residence in Reade street.

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading _The Marriage--The Intoxicated Rector--Miseries of an aged Bridegroom on his Wedding Night._ Mrs. Belmont was seated in the elegant parlor of her residence in Reade street.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading It was the evening appointed for her marriage with Mr. Hedge, and she was dressed in bridal attire--a spotless robe of virgin white well set off her fine form and rich complexion, while a chaplet of white roses made a beautiful contrast with the dark, luxuriant hair on which it rested.

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

From this reading It was the evening appointed for her marriage with Mr. Hedge, and she was dressed in bridal attire--a spotless robe of virgin white well set off her fine form and rich complexion, while a chaplet of white roses made a beautiful contrast with the dark, luxuriant hair on which it rested.

during the time that

From this reading It was the evening appointed for her marriage with Mr. Hedge, and she was dressed in bridal attire--a spotless robe of virgin white well set off her fine form and rich complexion, while a chaplet of white roses made a beautiful contrast with the dark, luxuriant hair on which it rested.

a Caucasian

From this reading It was the evening appointed for her marriage with Mr. Hedge, and she was dressed in bridal attire--a spotless robe of virgin white well set off her fine form and rich complexion, while a chaplet of white roses made a beautiful contrast with the dark, luxuriant hair on which it rested.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading 'He will soon be here,' she murmured--'to carry me to the house of the clergyman, there to be made his wife.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading 'He will soon be here,' she murmured--'to carry me to the house of the clergyman, there to be made his wife.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was the evening appointed for her marriage with Mr. Hedge, and she was dressed in bridal attire--a spotless robe of virgin white well set off her fine form and rich complexion, while a chaplet of white roses made a beautiful contrast with the dark, luxuriant hair on which it rested.