used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE GREAT AWAKENING The marriage of Colorado Jim with the Honorable Angela created no great stir, for the simple reason that it took place in a registry office and received but two lines' notice in the "social" column of the press.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE GREAT AWAKENING The marriage of Colorado Jim with the Honorable Angela created no great stir, for the simple reason that it took place in a registry office and received but two lines' notice in the "social" column of the press.
Angela
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From this reading THE GREAT AWAKENING The marriage of Colorado Jim with the Honorable Angela created no great stir, for the simple reason that it took place in a registry office and received but two lines' notice in the "social" column of the press.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Jim was surprised that the family should wish to keep it so quiet, but as he himself much preferred that method of getting "hitched up" he made no complaint.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading The attitude of Claude puzzled him.
AWAKENINGnounUS /əˈweɪkənɪŋ/
the act of waking
From this reading THE GREAT AWAKENING The marriage of Colorado Jim with the Honorable Angela created no great stir, for the simple reason that it took place in a registry office and received but two lines' notice in the "social" column of the press.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He drove away with his beautiful bride, feeling that the greatest step in his life had been taken--which was certainly the case.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading He drove away with his beautiful bride, feeling that the greatest step in his life had been taken--which was certainly the case.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He drove away with his beautiful bride, feeling that the greatest step in his life had been taken--which was certainly the case.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading He drove away with his beautiful bride, feeling that the greatest step in his life had been taken--which was certainly the case.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE GREAT AWAKENING The marriage of Colorado Jim with the Honorable Angela created no great stir, for the simple reason that it took place in a registry office and received but two lines' notice in the "social" column of the press.
an occurrence of something
From this reading He drove away with his beautiful bride, feeling that the greatest step in his life had been taken--which was certainly the case.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading He drove away with his beautiful bride, feeling that the greatest step in his life had been taken--which was certainly the case.
Claude
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From this reading The attitude of Claude puzzled him.
ColoradonounUS /ˌkɑːlərˈɑːdoʊ/
a state in west central United States in the Rocky Mountains
From this reading THE GREAT AWAKENING The marriage of Colorado Jim with the Honorable Angela created no great stir, for the simple reason that it took place in a registry office and received but two lines' notice in the "social" column of the press.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading THE GREAT AWAKENING The marriage of Colorado Jim with the Honorable Angela created no great stir, for the simple reason that it took place in a registry office and received but two lines' notice in the "social" column of the press.
complaintnounUS /kəmˈpleɪnt/
an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading Jim was surprised that the family should wish to keep it so quiet, but as he himself much preferred that method of getting "hitched up" he made no complaint.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading THE GREAT AWAKENING The marriage of Colorado Jim with the Honorable Angela created no great stir, for the simple reason that it took place in a registry office and received but two lines' notice in the "social" column of the press.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading He drove away with his beautiful bride, feeling that the greatest step in his life had been taken--which was certainly the case.
a social unit living together
From this reading Jim was surprised that the family should wish to keep it so quiet, but as he himself much preferred that method of getting "hitched up" he made no complaint.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He drove away with his beautiful bride, feeling that the greatest step in his life had been taken--which was certainly the case.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE GREAT AWAKENING The marriage of Colorado Jim with the Honorable Angela created no great stir, for the simple reason that it took place in a registry office and received but two lines' notice in the "social" column of the press.
foreseeverbUS /fɔːrˈsiː/
realize beforehand
From this reading Where that step was to lead him he was fortunately unable to foresee.
fortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Where that step was to lead him he was fortunately unable to foresee.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Jim was surprised that the family should wish to keep it so quiet, but as he himself much preferred that method of getting "hitched up" he made no complaint.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE GREAT AWAKENING The marriage of Colorado Jim with the Honorable Angela created no great stir, for the simple reason that it took place in a registry office and received but two lines' notice in the "social" column of the press.
highest in quality
From this reading He drove away with his beautiful bride, feeling that the greatest step in his life had been taken--which was certainly the case.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He drove away with his beautiful bride, feeling that the greatest step in his life had been taken--which was certainly the case.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jim was surprised that the family should wish to keep it so quiet, but as he himself much preferred that method of getting "hitched up" he made no complaint.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Where that step was to lead him he was fortunately unable to foresee.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Jim was surprised that the family should wish to keep it so quiet, but as he himself much preferred that method of getting "hitched up" he made no complaint.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He drove away with his beautiful bride, feeling that the greatest step in his life had been taken--which was certainly the case.
hitchedverbUS /hɪtʃt/
past form of “hitch” — to hook or entangle
From this reading Jim was surprised that the family should wish to keep it so quiet, but as he himself much preferred that method of getting "hitched up" he made no complaint.
HonorableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading THE GREAT AWAKENING The marriage of Colorado Jim with the Honorable Angela created no great stir, for the simple reason that it took place in a registry office and received but two lines' notice in the "social" column of the press.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE GREAT AWAKENING The marriage of Colorado Jim with the Honorable Angela created no great stir, for the simple reason that it took place in a registry office and received but two lines' notice in the "social" column of the press.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE GREAT AWAKENING The marriage of Colorado Jim with the Honorable Angela created no great stir, for the simple reason that it took place in a registry office and received but two lines' notice in the "social" column of the press.
Jim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GREAT AWAKENING The marriage of Colorado Jim with the Honorable Angela created no great stir, for the simple reason that it took place in a registry office and received but two lines' notice in the "social" column of the press.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Jim was surprised that the family should wish to keep it so quiet, but as he himself much preferred that method of getting "hitched up" he made no complaint.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Where that step was to lead him he was fortunately unable to foresee.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He drove away with his beautiful bride, feeling that the greatest step in his life had been taken--which was certainly the case.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading THE GREAT AWAKENING The marriage of Colorado Jim with the Honorable Angela created no great stir, for the simple reason that it took place in a registry office and received but two lines' notice in the "social" column of the press.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Jim was surprised that the family should wish to keep it so quiet, but as he himself much preferred that method of getting "hitched up" he made no complaint.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading THE GREAT AWAKENING The marriage of Colorado Jim with the Honorable Angela created no great stir, for the simple reason that it took place in a registry office and received but two lines' notice in the "social" column of the press.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Jim was surprised that the family should wish to keep it so quiet, but as he himself much preferred that method of getting "hitched up" he made no complaint.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Jim was surprised that the family should wish to keep it so quiet, but as he himself much preferred that method of getting "hitched up" he made no complaint.
not any; not one
From this reading THE GREAT AWAKENING The marriage of Colorado Jim with the Honorable Angela created no great stir, for the simple reason that it took place in a registry office and received but two lines' notice in the "social" column of the press.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading THE GREAT AWAKENING The marriage of Colorado Jim with the Honorable Angela created no great stir, for the simple reason that it took place in a registry office and received but two lines' notice in the "social" column of the press.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GREAT AWAKENING The marriage of Colorado Jim with the Honorable Angela created no great stir, for the simple reason that it took place in a registry office and received but two lines' notice in the "social" column of the press.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading THE GREAT AWAKENING The marriage of Colorado Jim with the Honorable Angela created no great stir, for the simple reason that it took place in a registry office and received but two lines' notice in the "social" column of the press.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE GREAT AWAKENING The marriage of Colorado Jim with the Honorable Angela created no great stir, for the simple reason that it took place in a registry office and received but two lines' notice in the "social" column of the press.
more desirable than another
From this reading Jim was surprised that the family should wish to keep it so quiet, but as he himself much preferred that method of getting "hitched up" he made no complaint.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading THE GREAT AWAKENING The marriage of Colorado Jim with the Honorable Angela created no great stir, for the simple reason that it took place in a registry office and received but two lines' notice in the "social" column of the press.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading The attitude of Claude puzzled him.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Jim was surprised that the family should wish to keep it so quiet, but as he himself much preferred that method of getting "hitched up" he made no complaint.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading THE GREAT AWAKENING The marriage of Colorado Jim with the Honorable Angela created no great stir, for the simple reason that it took place in a registry office and received but two lines' notice in the "social" column of the press.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading THE GREAT AWAKENING The marriage of Colorado Jim with the Honorable Angela created no great stir, for the simple reason that it took place in a registry office and received but two lines' notice in the "social" column of the press.
registrynounUS /ˈredʒɪstri/
an official written record of names or events or transactions
From this reading THE GREAT AWAKENING The marriage of Colorado Jim with the Honorable Angela created no great stir, for the simple reason that it took place in a registry office and received but two lines' notice in the "social" column of the press.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Jim was surprised that the family should wish to keep it so quiet, but as he himself much preferred that method of getting "hitched up" he made no complaint.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading THE GREAT AWAKENING The marriage of Colorado Jim with the Honorable Angela created no great stir, for the simple reason that it took place in a registry office and received but two lines' notice in the "social" column of the press.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Jim was surprised that the family should wish to keep it so quiet, but as he himself much preferred that method of getting "hitched up" he made no complaint.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading THE GREAT AWAKENING The marriage of Colorado Jim with the Honorable Angela created no great stir, for the simple reason that it took place in a registry office and received but two lines' notice in the "social" column of the press.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading He drove away with his beautiful bride, feeling that the greatest step in his life had been taken--which was certainly the case.
move an implement through
From this reading THE GREAT AWAKENING The marriage of Colorado Jim with the Honorable Angela created no great stir, for the simple reason that it took place in a registry office and received but two lines' notice in the "social" column of the press.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Jim was surprised that the family should wish to keep it so quiet, but as he himself much preferred that method of getting "hitched up" he made no complaint.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He drove away with his beautiful bride, feeling that the greatest step in his life had been taken--which was certainly the case.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE GREAT AWAKENING The marriage of Colorado Jim with the Honorable Angela created no great stir, for the simple reason that it took place in a registry office and received but two lines' notice in the "social" column of the press.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GREAT AWAKENING The marriage of Colorado Jim with the Honorable Angela created no great stir, for the simple reason that it took place in a registry office and received but two lines' notice in the "social" column of the press.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jim was surprised that the family should wish to keep it so quiet, but as he himself much preferred that method of getting "hitched up" he made no complaint.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading THE GREAT AWAKENING The marriage of Colorado Jim with the Honorable Angela created no great stir, for the simple reason that it took place in a registry office and received but two lines' notice in the "social" column of the press.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE GREAT AWAKENING The marriage of Colorado Jim with the Honorable Angela created no great stir, for the simple reason that it took place in a registry office and received but two lines' notice in the "social" column of the press.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Where that step was to lead him he was fortunately unable to foresee.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Jim was surprised that the family should wish to keep it so quiet, but as he himself much preferred that method of getting "hitched up" he made no complaint.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jim was surprised that the family should wish to keep it so quiet, but as he himself much preferred that method of getting "hitched up" he made no complaint.
in or at the place that
From this reading Where that step was to lead him he was fortunately unable to foresee.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He drove away with his beautiful bride, feeling that the greatest step in his life had been taken--which was certainly the case.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Jim was surprised that the family should wish to keep it so quiet, but as he himself much preferred that method of getting "hitched up" he made no complaint.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE GREAT AWAKENING The marriage of Colorado Jim with the Honorable Angela created no great stir, for the simple reason that it took place in a registry office and received but two lines' notice in the "social" column of the press.
