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Clotelle: A Tale of the Southern States

Chapter XXXIII · Chapter 33

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THE HAPPY DAY.
It was a bright day in the latter part of October that Jerome and Clotelle set out for the church, where the marriage ceremony was to be performed.
The clear, bracing air added buoyancy to every movement, and the sun poured its brilliant rays through the deeply-stained windows, as the happy couple entered the sanctuary, followed by old Mr. Devenant, whose form, bowed down with age, attracted almost as much attention from the assembly as did the couple more particularly interested.
As the ceremonies were finished and the priest pronounced the benediction on the newly-married pair, Clotelle whispered in the ear of Jerome,-- "'No power in death shall tear our names apart, As none in life could rend thee from my heart.'"
A smile beamed on every face as the wedding-party left the church and entered their carriage.
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Clotelle: A Tale of the Southern States

Chapter XXXIII · Chapter 33

Chapter 33 of Clotelle: A Tale of the Southern States is here in full — 25 sentences across 5 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THE HAPPY DAY.
/ðə ˈhæpi deɪ/
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It was a bright day in the latter part of October that Jerome and Clotelle set out for the church, where the marriage ceremony was to be performed.
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The clear, bracing air added buoyancy to every movement, and the sun poured its brilliant rays through the deeply-stained windows, as the happy couple entered the sanctuary, followed by old Mr. Devenant, whose form, bowed down with age, attracted almost as much attention from the assembly as did the couple more particularly interested.
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As the ceremonies were finished and the priest pronounced the benediction on the newly-married pair, Clotelle whispered in the ear of Jerome,-- "'No power in death shall tear our names apart, As none in life could rend thee from my heart.'"
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A smile beamed on every face as the wedding-party left the church and entered their carriage.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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assembly noun US /əˈsembli/

a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit

From this reading “The clear, bracing air added buoyancy to every movement, and the sun poured its brilliant rays through the deeply-stained windows, as the happy couple entered the sanctuary, followed by old Mr. Devenant, whose form, bowed down with age, attracted almost as much attention from the assembly as did the couple more particularly interested.”

beamed verb US /biːmd/

past form of “beam” — smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression

From this reading “A smile beamed on every face as the wedding-party left the church and entered their carriage.”

benediction noun US /ˌbenəˈdɪkʃən/

the act of praying for divine protection

From this reading “As the ceremonies were finished and the priest pronounced the benediction on the newly-married pair, Clotelle whispered in the ear of Jerome,-- "'No power in death shall tear our names apart, As none in life could rend thee from my heart.'"”

bracing noun US /ˈbreɪsɪŋ/

a structural member used to stiffen a framework

From this reading “The clear, bracing air added buoyancy to every movement, and the sun poured its brilliant rays through the deeply-stained windows, as the happy couple entered the sanctuary, followed by old Mr. Devenant, whose form, bowed down with age, attracted almost as much attention from the assembly as did the couple more particularly interested.”

buoyancy noun US /ˈbɔɪənsi/

cheerfulness that bubbles to the surface

From this reading “The clear, bracing air added buoyancy to every movement, and the sun poured its brilliant rays through the deeply-stained windows, as the happy couple entered the sanctuary, followed by old Mr. Devenant, whose form, bowed down with age, attracted almost as much attention from the assembly as did the couple more particularly interested.”

ceremonies noun US /ˈserəmoʊniz/

plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading “As the ceremonies were finished and the priest pronounced the benediction on the newly-married pair, Clotelle whispered in the ear of Jerome,-- "'No power in death shall tear our names apart, As none in life could rend thee from my heart.'"”

Jerome noun US /dʒərˈoʊm/

(Roman Catholic Church) one of the great Fathers of the early Christian Church whose major work was his translation of the Scriptures from Hebrew and Greek into Latin (which became the Vulgate); a saint and Doctor of the Church (347-420)

From this reading “It was a bright day in the latter part of October that Jerome and Clotelle set out for the church, where the marriage ceremony was to be performed.”

sanctuary noun US /ˈsæŋk.tʃu.er.i/

A place of safety, refuge, or holy retreat within the academy.

From this reading “The clear, bracing air added buoyancy to every movement, and the sun poured its brilliant rays through the deeply-stained windows, as the happy couple entered the sanctuary, followed by old Mr. Devenant, whose form, bowed down with age, attracted almost as much attention from the assembly as did the couple more particularly interested.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading It was a bright day in the latter part of October that Jerome and Clotelle set out for the church, where the marriage ceremony was to be performed.

addedverbUS /ˈædəd/

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading The clear, bracing air added buoyancy to every movement, and the sun poured its brilliant rays through the deeply-stained windows, as the happy couple entered the sanctuary, followed by old Mr. Devenant, whose form, bowed down with age, attracted almost as much attention from the assembly as did the couple more particularly interested.

agenounUS /eɪdʒ/

how long something has existed

From this reading The clear, bracing air added buoyancy to every movement, and the sun poured its brilliant rays through the deeply-stained windows, as the happy couple entered the sanctuary, followed by old Mr. Devenant, whose form, bowed down with age, attracted almost as much attention from the assembly as did the couple more particularly interested.

airnounUS /er/

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The clear, bracing air added buoyancy to every movement, and the sun poured its brilliant rays through the deeply-stained windows, as the happy couple entered the sanctuary, followed by old Mr. Devenant, whose form, bowed down with age, attracted almost as much attention from the assembly as did the couple more particularly interested.

almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The clear, bracing air added buoyancy to every movement, and the sun poured its brilliant rays through the deeply-stained windows, as the happy couple entered the sanctuary, followed by old Mr. Devenant, whose form, bowed down with age, attracted almost as much attention from the assembly as did the couple more particularly interested.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading It was a bright day in the latter part of October that Jerome and Clotelle set out for the church, where the marriage ceremony was to be performed.

apartadverbUS /əˈpɑːrt/

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading As the ceremonies were finished and the priest pronounced the benediction on the newly-married pair, Clotelle whispered in the ear of Jerome,-- "'No power in death shall tear our names apart, As none in life could rend thee from my heart.'"

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The clear, bracing air added buoyancy to every movement, and the sun poured its brilliant rays through the deeply-stained windows, as the happy couple entered the sanctuary, followed by old Mr. Devenant, whose form, bowed down with age, attracted almost as much attention from the assembly as did the couple more particularly interested.

assemblynounUS /əˈsembli/

a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit

From this reading The clear, bracing air added buoyancy to every movement, and the sun poured its brilliant rays through the deeply-stained windows, as the happy couple entered the sanctuary, followed by old Mr. Devenant, whose form, bowed down with age, attracted almost as much attention from the assembly as did the couple more particularly interested.

attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading The clear, bracing air added buoyancy to every movement, and the sun poured its brilliant rays through the deeply-stained windows, as the happy couple entered the sanctuary, followed by old Mr. Devenant, whose form, bowed down with age, attracted almost as much attention from the assembly as did the couple more particularly interested.

attractedverbUS /əˈtræktɪd/

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading The clear, bracing air added buoyancy to every movement, and the sun poured its brilliant rays through the deeply-stained windows, as the happy couple entered the sanctuary, followed by old Mr. Devenant, whose form, bowed down with age, attracted almost as much attention from the assembly as did the couple more particularly interested.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading It was a bright day in the latter part of October that Jerome and Clotelle set out for the church, where the marriage ceremony was to be performed.

beamedverbUS /biːmd/

past form of “beam” — smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression

From this reading A smile beamed on every face as the wedding-party left the church and entered their carriage.

benedictionnounUS /ˌbenəˈdɪkʃən/

the act of praying for divine protection

From this reading As the ceremonies were finished and the priest pronounced the benediction on the newly-married pair, Clotelle whispered in the ear of Jerome,-- "'No power in death shall tear our names apart, As none in life could rend thee from my heart.'"

bowedadjectiveUS /baʊd/

of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow

From this reading The clear, bracing air added buoyancy to every movement, and the sun poured its brilliant rays through the deeply-stained windows, as the happy couple entered the sanctuary, followed by old Mr. Devenant, whose form, bowed down with age, attracted almost as much attention from the assembly as did the couple more particularly interested.

bracingnounUS /ˈbreɪsɪŋ/

a structural member used to stiffen a framework

From this reading The clear, bracing air added buoyancy to every movement, and the sun poured its brilliant rays through the deeply-stained windows, as the happy couple entered the sanctuary, followed by old Mr. Devenant, whose form, bowed down with age, attracted almost as much attention from the assembly as did the couple more particularly interested.

brightadjectiveUS /braɪt/

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading It was a bright day in the latter part of October that Jerome and Clotelle set out for the church, where the marriage ceremony was to be performed.

brilliantadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪljənt/

of surpassing excellence

From this reading The clear, bracing air added buoyancy to every movement, and the sun poured its brilliant rays through the deeply-stained windows, as the happy couple entered the sanctuary, followed by old Mr. Devenant, whose form, bowed down with age, attracted almost as much attention from the assembly as did the couple more particularly interested.

buoyancynounUS /ˈbɔɪənsi/

cheerfulness that bubbles to the surface

From this reading The clear, bracing air added buoyancy to every movement, and the sun poured its brilliant rays through the deeply-stained windows, as the happy couple entered the sanctuary, followed by old Mr. Devenant, whose form, bowed down with age, attracted almost as much attention from the assembly as did the couple more particularly interested.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The clear, bracing air added buoyancy to every movement, and the sun poured its brilliant rays through the deeply-stained windows, as the happy couple entered the sanctuary, followed by old Mr. Devenant, whose form, bowed down with age, attracted almost as much attention from the assembly as did the couple more particularly interested.

carriagenounUS /ˈkærɪdʒ/

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading A smile beamed on every face as the wedding-party left the church and entered their carriage.

ceremoniesnounUS /ˈserəmoʊniz/

plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading As the ceremonies were finished and the priest pronounced the benediction on the newly-married pair, Clotelle whispered in the ear of Jerome,-- "'No power in death shall tear our names apart, As none in life could rend thee from my heart.'"

ceremonynounUS /ˈserəmoʊni/

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading It was a bright day in the latter part of October that Jerome and Clotelle set out for the church, where the marriage ceremony was to be performed.

churchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading It was a bright day in the latter part of October that Jerome and Clotelle set out for the church, where the marriage ceremony was to be performed.

clearverbUS /klɪr/

rid of obstructions

From this reading The clear, bracing air added buoyancy to every movement, and the sun poured its brilliant rays through the deeply-stained windows, as the happy couple entered the sanctuary, followed by old Mr. Devenant, whose form, bowed down with age, attracted almost as much attention from the assembly as did the couple more particularly interested.

Clotelle

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From this reading It was a bright day in the latter part of October that Jerome and Clotelle set out for the church, where the marriage ceremony was to be performed.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading As the ceremonies were finished and the priest pronounced the benediction on the newly-married pair, Clotelle whispered in the ear of Jerome,-- "'No power in death shall tear our names apart, As none in life could rend thee from my heart.'"

couplenounUS /ˈkʌpəl/

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading The clear, bracing air added buoyancy to every movement, and the sun poured its brilliant rays through the deeply-stained windows, as the happy couple entered the sanctuary, followed by old Mr. Devenant, whose form, bowed down with age, attracted almost as much attention from the assembly as did the couple more particularly interested.

DAYnounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE HAPPY DAY.

deathnounUS /deθ/

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading As the ceremonies were finished and the priest pronounced the benediction on the newly-married pair, Clotelle whispered in the ear of Jerome,-- "'No power in death shall tear our names apart, As none in life could rend thee from my heart.'"

deeply-stained

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

From this reading The clear, bracing air added buoyancy to every movement, and the sun poured its brilliant rays through the deeply-stained windows, as the happy couple entered the sanctuary, followed by old Mr. Devenant, whose form, bowed down with age, attracted almost as much attention from the assembly as did the couple more particularly interested.

Devenant

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

From this reading The clear, bracing air added buoyancy to every movement, and the sun poured its brilliant rays through the deeply-stained windows, as the happy couple entered the sanctuary, followed by old Mr. Devenant, whose form, bowed down with age, attracted almost as much attention from the assembly as did the couple more particularly interested.

didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The clear, bracing air added buoyancy to every movement, and the sun poured its brilliant rays through the deeply-stained windows, as the happy couple entered the sanctuary, followed by old Mr. Devenant, whose form, bowed down with age, attracted almost as much attention from the assembly as did the couple more particularly interested.

downadjectiveUS /daʊn/

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The clear, bracing air added buoyancy to every movement, and the sun poured its brilliant rays through the deeply-stained windows, as the happy couple entered the sanctuary, followed by old Mr. Devenant, whose form, bowed down with age, attracted almost as much attention from the assembly as did the couple more particularly interested.

earnounUS /iːr/

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading As the ceremonies were finished and the priest pronounced the benediction on the newly-married pair, Clotelle whispered in the ear of Jerome,-- "'No power in death shall tear our names apart, As none in life could rend thee from my heart.'"

enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading The clear, bracing air added buoyancy to every movement, and the sun poured its brilliant rays through the deeply-stained windows, as the happy couple entered the sanctuary, followed by old Mr. Devenant, whose form, bowed down with age, attracted almost as much attention from the assembly as did the couple more particularly interested.

everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The clear, bracing air added buoyancy to every movement, and the sun poured its brilliant rays through the deeply-stained windows, as the happy couple entered the sanctuary, followed by old Mr. Devenant, whose form, bowed down with age, attracted almost as much attention from the assembly as did the couple more particularly interested.

facenounUS /feɪs/

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading A smile beamed on every face as the wedding-party left the church and entered their carriage.

finishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪnɪʃt/

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading As the ceremonies were finished and the priest pronounced the benediction on the newly-married pair, Clotelle whispered in the ear of Jerome,-- "'No power in death shall tear our names apart, As none in life could rend thee from my heart.'"

followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The clear, bracing air added buoyancy to every movement, and the sun poured its brilliant rays through the deeply-stained windows, as the happy couple entered the sanctuary, followed by old Mr. Devenant, whose form, bowed down with age, attracted almost as much attention from the assembly as did the couple more particularly interested.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was a bright day in the latter part of October that Jerome and Clotelle set out for the church, where the marriage ceremony was to be performed.

formnounUS /fɔːrm/

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

From this reading The clear, bracing air added buoyancy to every movement, and the sun poured its brilliant rays through the deeply-stained windows, as the happy couple entered the sanctuary, followed by old Mr. Devenant, whose form, bowed down with age, attracted almost as much attention from the assembly as did the couple more particularly interested.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The clear, bracing air added buoyancy to every movement, and the sun poured its brilliant rays through the deeply-stained windows, as the happy couple entered the sanctuary, followed by old Mr. Devenant, whose form, bowed down with age, attracted almost as much attention from the assembly as did the couple more particularly interested.

HAPPYadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading THE HAPPY DAY.

heartnounUS /hɑːrt/

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading As the ceremonies were finished and the priest pronounced the benediction on the newly-married pair, Clotelle whispered in the ear of Jerome,-- "'No power in death shall tear our names apart, As none in life could rend thee from my heart.'"

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading It was a bright day in the latter part of October that Jerome and Clotelle set out for the church, where the marriage ceremony was to be performed.

interestedadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪd/

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading The clear, bracing air added buoyancy to every movement, and the sun poured its brilliant rays through the deeply-stained windows, as the happy couple entered the sanctuary, followed by old Mr. Devenant, whose form, bowed down with age, attracted almost as much attention from the assembly as did the couple more particularly interested.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a bright day in the latter part of October that Jerome and Clotelle set out for the church, where the marriage ceremony was to be performed.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The clear, bracing air added buoyancy to every movement, and the sun poured its brilliant rays through the deeply-stained windows, as the happy couple entered the sanctuary, followed by old Mr. Devenant, whose form, bowed down with age, attracted almost as much attention from the assembly as did the couple more particularly interested.

JeromenounUS /dʒərˈoʊm/

(Roman Catholic Church) one of the great Fathers of the early Christian Church whose major work was his translation of the Scriptures from Hebrew and Greek into Latin (which became the Vulgate); a saint and Doctor of the Church (347-420)

From this reading It was a bright day in the latter part of October that Jerome and Clotelle set out for the church, where the marriage ceremony was to be performed.

latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading It was a bright day in the latter part of October that Jerome and Clotelle set out for the church, where the marriage ceremony was to be performed.

leftnounUS /left/

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading A smile beamed on every face as the wedding-party left the church and entered their carriage.

lifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading As the ceremonies were finished and the priest pronounced the benediction on the newly-married pair, Clotelle whispered in the ear of Jerome,-- "'No power in death shall tear our names apart, As none in life could rend thee from my heart.'"

marriagenounUS /ˈmerɪdʒ/

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

From this reading It was a bright day in the latter part of October that Jerome and Clotelle set out for the church, where the marriage ceremony was to be performed.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The clear, bracing air added buoyancy to every movement, and the sun poured its brilliant rays through the deeply-stained windows, as the happy couple entered the sanctuary, followed by old Mr. Devenant, whose form, bowed down with age, attracted almost as much attention from the assembly as did the couple more particularly interested.

movementnounUS /ˈmuːvmənt/

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading The clear, bracing air added buoyancy to every movement, and the sun poured its brilliant rays through the deeply-stained windows, as the happy couple entered the sanctuary, followed by old Mr. Devenant, whose form, bowed down with age, attracted almost as much attention from the assembly as did the couple more particularly interested.

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading The clear, bracing air added buoyancy to every movement, and the sun poured its brilliant rays through the deeply-stained windows, as the happy couple entered the sanctuary, followed by old Mr. Devenant, whose form, bowed down with age, attracted almost as much attention from the assembly as did the couple more particularly interested.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The clear, bracing air added buoyancy to every movement, and the sun poured its brilliant rays through the deeply-stained windows, as the happy couple entered the sanctuary, followed by old Mr. Devenant, whose form, bowed down with age, attracted almost as much attention from the assembly as did the couple more particularly interested.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading As the ceremonies were finished and the priest pronounced the benediction on the newly-married pair, Clotelle whispered in the ear of Jerome,-- "'No power in death shall tear our names apart, As none in life could rend thee from my heart.'"

namesnounUS /neɪmz/

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading As the ceremonies were finished and the priest pronounced the benediction on the newly-married pair, Clotelle whispered in the ear of Jerome,-- "'No power in death shall tear our names apart, As none in life could rend thee from my heart.'"

newly-married

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From this reading As the ceremonies were finished and the priest pronounced the benediction on the newly-married pair, Clotelle whispered in the ear of Jerome,-- "'No power in death shall tear our names apart, As none in life could rend thee from my heart.'"

NodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading As the ceremonies were finished and the priest pronounced the benediction on the newly-married pair, Clotelle whispered in the ear of Jerome,-- "'No power in death shall tear our names apart, As none in life could rend thee from my heart.'"

nonepronounUS /nʌn/

not one, and not any

From this reading As the ceremonies were finished and the priest pronounced the benediction on the newly-married pair, Clotelle whispered in the ear of Jerome,-- "'No power in death shall tear our names apart, As none in life could rend thee from my heart.'"

OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading It was a bright day in the latter part of October that Jerome and Clotelle set out for the church, where the marriage ceremony was to be performed.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was a bright day in the latter part of October that Jerome and Clotelle set out for the church, where the marriage ceremony was to be performed.

oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

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

From this reading The clear, bracing air added buoyancy to every movement, and the sun poured its brilliant rays through the deeply-stained windows, as the happy couple entered the sanctuary, followed by old Mr. Devenant, whose form, bowed down with age, attracted almost as much attention from the assembly as did the couple more particularly interested.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As the ceremonies were finished and the priest pronounced the benediction on the newly-married pair, Clotelle whispered in the ear of Jerome,-- "'No power in death shall tear our names apart, As none in life could rend thee from my heart.'"

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading As the ceremonies were finished and the priest pronounced the benediction on the newly-married pair, Clotelle whispered in the ear of Jerome,-- "'No power in death shall tear our names apart, As none in life could rend thee from my heart.'"

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was a bright day in the latter part of October that Jerome and Clotelle set out for the church, where the marriage ceremony was to be performed.

pairnounUS /per/

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading As the ceremonies were finished and the priest pronounced the benediction on the newly-married pair, Clotelle whispered in the ear of Jerome,-- "'No power in death shall tear our names apart, As none in life could rend thee from my heart.'"

partnounUS /pɑːrt/

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading It was a bright day in the latter part of October that Jerome and Clotelle set out for the church, where the marriage ceremony was to be performed.

particularlyadverbUS /ˌpɑːrˈtɪkjələrli/

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading The clear, bracing air added buoyancy to every movement, and the sun poured its brilliant rays through the deeply-stained windows, as the happy couple entered the sanctuary, followed by old Mr. Devenant, whose form, bowed down with age, attracted almost as much attention from the assembly as did the couple more particularly interested.

performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading It was a bright day in the latter part of October that Jerome and Clotelle set out for the church, where the marriage ceremony was to be performed.

pouredverbUS /pɔːrd/

past form of “pour” — cause to run

From this reading The clear, bracing air added buoyancy to every movement, and the sun poured its brilliant rays through the deeply-stained windows, as the happy couple entered the sanctuary, followed by old Mr. Devenant, whose form, bowed down with age, attracted almost as much attention from the assembly as did the couple more particularly interested.

powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/

possession of controlling influence

From this reading As the ceremonies were finished and the priest pronounced the benediction on the newly-married pair, Clotelle whispered in the ear of Jerome,-- "'No power in death shall tear our names apart, As none in life could rend thee from my heart.'"

priestnounUS /priːst/

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading As the ceremonies were finished and the priest pronounced the benediction on the newly-married pair, Clotelle whispered in the ear of Jerome,-- "'No power in death shall tear our names apart, As none in life could rend thee from my heart.'"

pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading As the ceremonies were finished and the priest pronounced the benediction on the newly-married pair, Clotelle whispered in the ear of Jerome,-- "'No power in death shall tear our names apart, As none in life could rend thee from my heart.'"

raysnounUS /reɪz/

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading The clear, bracing air added buoyancy to every movement, and the sun poured its brilliant rays through the deeply-stained windows, as the happy couple entered the sanctuary, followed by old Mr. Devenant, whose form, bowed down with age, attracted almost as much attention from the assembly as did the couple more particularly interested.

rendverb

tear or be torn violently

From this reading As the ceremonies were finished and the priest pronounced the benediction on the newly-married pair, Clotelle whispered in the ear of Jerome,-- "'No power in death shall tear our names apart, As none in life could rend thee from my heart.'"

sanctuarynounUS /ˈsæŋk.tʃu.er.i/

A place of safety, refuge, or holy retreat within the academy.

From this reading The clear, bracing air added buoyancy to every movement, and the sun poured its brilliant rays through the deeply-stained windows, as the happy couple entered the sanctuary, followed by old Mr. Devenant, whose form, bowed down with age, attracted almost as much attention from the assembly as did the couple more particularly interested.

setverbUS /set/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It was a bright day in the latter part of October that Jerome and Clotelle set out for the church, where the marriage ceremony was to be performed.

shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading As the ceremonies were finished and the priest pronounced the benediction on the newly-married pair, Clotelle whispered in the ear of Jerome,-- "'No power in death shall tear our names apart, As none in life could rend thee from my heart.'"

smileverbUS /smaɪl/

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading A smile beamed on every face as the wedding-party left the church and entered their carriage.

sunnounUS /sʌn/

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The clear, bracing air added buoyancy to every movement, and the sun poured its brilliant rays through the deeply-stained windows, as the happy couple entered the sanctuary, followed by old Mr. Devenant, whose form, bowed down with age, attracted almost as much attention from the assembly as did the couple more particularly interested.

tearverbUS /ter/

separate or cause to separate abruptly

From this reading As the ceremonies were finished and the priest pronounced the benediction on the newly-married pair, Clotelle whispered in the ear of Jerome,-- "'No power in death shall tear our names apart, As none in life could rend thee from my heart.'"

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was a bright day in the latter part of October that Jerome and Clotelle set out for the church, where the marriage ceremony was to be performed.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE HAPPY DAY.

theepronounUS /ðiː/

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

From this reading As the ceremonies were finished and the priest pronounced the benediction on the newly-married pair, Clotelle whispered in the ear of Jerome,-- "'No power in death shall tear our names apart, As none in life could rend thee from my heart.'"

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A smile beamed on every face as the wedding-party left the church and entered their carriage.

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The clear, bracing air added buoyancy to every movement, and the sun poured its brilliant rays through the deeply-stained windows, as the happy couple entered the sanctuary, followed by old Mr. Devenant, whose form, bowed down with age, attracted almost as much attention from the assembly as did the couple more particularly interested.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading It was a bright day in the latter part of October that Jerome and Clotelle set out for the church, where the marriage ceremony was to be performed.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading It was a bright day in the latter part of October that Jerome and Clotelle set out for the church, where the marriage ceremony was to be performed.

wedding-party

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

From this reading A smile beamed on every face as the wedding-party left the church and entered their carriage.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading As the ceremonies were finished and the priest pronounced the benediction on the newly-married pair, Clotelle whispered in the ear of Jerome,-- "'No power in death shall tear our names apart, As none in life could rend thee from my heart.'"

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading It was a bright day in the latter part of October that Jerome and Clotelle set out for the church, where the marriage ceremony was to be performed.

whisperedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪspərd/

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading As the ceremonies were finished and the priest pronounced the benediction on the newly-married pair, Clotelle whispered in the ear of Jerome,-- "'No power in death shall tear our names apart, As none in life could rend thee from my heart.'"

whosedeterminerUS /huːz/

belonging to which person

From this reading The clear, bracing air added buoyancy to every movement, and the sun poured its brilliant rays through the deeply-stained windows, as the happy couple entered the sanctuary, followed by old Mr. Devenant, whose form, bowed down with age, attracted almost as much attention from the assembly as did the couple more particularly interested.

windowsnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊz/

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading The clear, bracing air added buoyancy to every movement, and the sun poured its brilliant rays through the deeply-stained windows, as the happy couple entered the sanctuary, followed by old Mr. Devenant, whose form, bowed down with age, attracted almost as much attention from the assembly as did the couple more particularly interested.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading The clear, bracing air added buoyancy to every movement, and the sun poured its brilliant rays through the deeply-stained windows, as the happy couple entered the sanctuary, followed by old Mr. Devenant, whose form, bowed down with age, attracted almost as much attention from the assembly as did the couple more particularly interested.

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