used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Yes I am perfectly settled," said Burke, and he began: "I have written to my people and they have written back to say yes I may marry you, and kind Mrs. Molvern is having such a nice wedding suit made for me, and I think we will be prepared to receive the Sacrament of Matrimony next Thursday."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I have been waiting for you to come and talk about the wedding."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Yes I am perfectly settled," said Burke, and he began: "I have written to my people and they have written back to say yes I may marry you, and kind Mrs. Molvern is having such a nice wedding suit made for me, and I think we will be prepared to receive the Sacrament of Matrimony next Thursday."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I have been waiting for you to come and talk about the wedding."
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading "Angel!
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading MARRIAGE "Well pretty dear," said Burke as he approached Edith's garden.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MARRIAGE "Well pretty dear," said Burke as he approached Edith's garden.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Yes I am perfectly settled," said Burke, and he began: "I have written to my people and they have written back to say yes I may marry you, and kind Mrs. Molvern is having such a nice wedding suit made for me, and I think we will be prepared to receive the Sacrament of Matrimony next Thursday."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Yes I am perfectly settled," said Burke, and he began: "I have written to my people and they have written back to say yes I may marry you, and kind Mrs. Molvern is having such a nice wedding suit made for me, and I think we will be prepared to receive the Sacrament of Matrimony next Thursday."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I have been waiting for you to come and talk about the wedding."
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Yes I am perfectly settled," said Burke, and he began: "I have written to my people and they have written back to say yes I may marry you, and kind Mrs. Molvern is having such a nice wedding suit made for me, and I think we will be prepared to receive the Sacrament of Matrimony next Thursday."
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading "Thank you so much," said Edith "suppose we talk about it now here on this sunny bench."
BurkenounUS /bɜːrk/
British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)
From this reading MARRIAGE "Well pretty dear," said Burke as he approached Edith's garden.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I have been waiting for you to come and talk about the wedding."
dearly loved
From this reading MARRIAGE "Well pretty dear," said Burke as he approached Edith's garden.
Edith
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From this reading "Thank you so much," said Edith "suppose we talk about it now here on this sunny bench."
Edith's
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From this reading MARRIAGE "Well pretty dear," said Burke as he approached Edith's garden.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I have been waiting for you to come and talk about the wedding."
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading MARRIAGE "Well pretty dear," said Burke as he approached Edith's garden.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have been waiting for you to come and talk about the wedding."
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "Yes I am perfectly settled," said Burke, and he began: "I have written to my people and they have written back to say yes I may marry you, and kind Mrs. Molvern is having such a nice wedding suit made for me, and I think we will be prepared to receive the Sacrament of Matrimony next Thursday."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MARRIAGE "Well pretty dear," said Burke as he approached Edith's garden.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Thank you so much," said Edith "suppose we talk about it now here on this sunny bench."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have been waiting for you to come and talk about the wedding."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes I am perfectly settled," said Burke, and he began: "I have written to my people and they have written back to say yes I may marry you, and kind Mrs. Molvern is having such a nice wedding suit made for me, and I think we will be prepared to receive the Sacrament of Matrimony next Thursday."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Thank you so much," said Edith "suppose we talk about it now here on this sunny bench."
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "Yes I am perfectly settled," said Burke, and he began: "I have written to my people and they have written back to say yes I may marry you, and kind Mrs. Molvern is having such a nice wedding suit made for me, and I think we will be prepared to receive the Sacrament of Matrimony next Thursday."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "Yes I am perfectly settled," said Burke, and he began: "I have written to my people and they have written back to say yes I may marry you, and kind Mrs. Molvern is having such a nice wedding suit made for me, and I think we will be prepared to receive the Sacrament of Matrimony next Thursday."
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading MARRIAGE "Well pretty dear," said Burke as he approached Edith's garden.
take in marriage
From this reading "Yes I am perfectly settled," said Burke, and he began: "I have written to my people and they have written back to say yes I may marry you, and kind Mrs. Molvern is having such a nice wedding suit made for me, and I think we will be prepared to receive the Sacrament of Matrimony next Thursday."
MatrimonynounUS /ˈmætrəmoʊni/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading "Yes I am perfectly settled," said Burke, and he began: "I have written to my people and they have written back to say yes I may marry you, and kind Mrs. Molvern is having such a nice wedding suit made for me, and I think we will be prepared to receive the Sacrament of Matrimony next Thursday."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Yes I am perfectly settled," said Burke, and he began: "I have written to my people and they have written back to say yes I may marry you, and kind Mrs. Molvern is having such a nice wedding suit made for me, and I think we will be prepared to receive the Sacrament of Matrimony next Thursday."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Yes I am perfectly settled," said Burke, and he began: "I have written to my people and they have written back to say yes I may marry you, and kind Mrs. Molvern is having such a nice wedding suit made for me, and I think we will be prepared to receive the Sacrament of Matrimony next Thursday."
Molvern
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes I am perfectly settled," said Burke, and he began: "I have written to my people and they have written back to say yes I may marry you, and kind Mrs. Molvern is having such a nice wedding suit made for me, and I think we will be prepared to receive the Sacrament of Matrimony next Thursday."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Yes I am perfectly settled," said Burke, and he began: "I have written to my people and they have written back to say yes I may marry you, and kind Mrs. Molvern is having such a nice wedding suit made for me, and I think we will be prepared to receive the Sacrament of Matrimony next Thursday."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Thank you so much," said Edith "suppose we talk about it now here on this sunny bench."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Yes I am perfectly settled," said Burke, and he began: "I have written to my people and they have written back to say yes I may marry you, and kind Mrs. Molvern is having such a nice wedding suit made for me, and I think we will be prepared to receive the Sacrament of Matrimony next Thursday."
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "Yes I am perfectly settled," said Burke, and he began: "I have written to my people and they have written back to say yes I may marry you, and kind Mrs. Molvern is having such a nice wedding suit made for me, and I think we will be prepared to receive the Sacrament of Matrimony next Thursday."
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading "Yes I am perfectly settled," said Burke, and he began: "I have written to my people and they have written back to say yes I may marry you, and kind Mrs. Molvern is having such a nice wedding suit made for me, and I think we will be prepared to receive the Sacrament of Matrimony next Thursday."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Thank you so much," said Edith "suppose we talk about it now here on this sunny bench."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Yes I am perfectly settled," said Burke, and he began: "I have written to my people and they have written back to say yes I may marry you, and kind Mrs. Molvern is having such a nice wedding suit made for me, and I think we will be prepared to receive the Sacrament of Matrimony next Thursday."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Thank you so much," said Edith "suppose we talk about it now here on this sunny bench."
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "Yes I am perfectly settled," said Burke, and he began: "I have written to my people and they have written back to say yes I may marry you, and kind Mrs. Molvern is having such a nice wedding suit made for me, and I think we will be prepared to receive the Sacrament of Matrimony next Thursday."
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading "Yes I am perfectly settled," said Burke, and he began: "I have written to my people and they have written back to say yes I may marry you, and kind Mrs. Molvern is having such a nice wedding suit made for me, and I think we will be prepared to receive the Sacrament of Matrimony next Thursday."
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading "Yes I am perfectly settled," said Burke, and he began: "I have written to my people and they have written back to say yes I may marry you, and kind Mrs. Molvern is having such a nice wedding suit made for me, and I think we will be prepared to receive the Sacrament of Matrimony next Thursday."
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading MARRIAGE "Well pretty dear," said Burke as he approached Edith's garden.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading "Yes I am perfectly settled," said Burke, and he began: "I have written to my people and they have written back to say yes I may marry you, and kind Mrs. Molvern is having such a nice wedding suit made for me, and I think we will be prepared to receive the Sacrament of Matrimony next Thursday."
SacramentnounUS /ˈsækrəmənt/
a formal religious ceremony conferring a specific grace on those who receive it
From this reading "Yes I am perfectly settled," said Burke, and he began: "I have written to my people and they have written back to say yes I may marry you, and kind Mrs. Molvern is having such a nice wedding suit made for me, and I think we will be prepared to receive the Sacrament of Matrimony next Thursday."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading MARRIAGE "Well pretty dear," said Burke as he approached Edith's garden.
express in words
From this reading "Yes I am perfectly settled," said Burke, and he began: "I have written to my people and they have written back to say yes I may marry you, and kind Mrs. Molvern is having such a nice wedding suit made for me, and I think we will be prepared to receive the Sacrament of Matrimony next Thursday."
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading "Yes I am perfectly settled," said Burke, and he began: "I have written to my people and they have written back to say yes I may marry you, and kind Mrs. Molvern is having such a nice wedding suit made for me, and I think we will be prepared to receive the Sacrament of Matrimony next Thursday."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Thank you so much," said Edith "suppose we talk about it now here on this sunny bench."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Yes I am perfectly settled," said Burke, and he began: "I have written to my people and they have written back to say yes I may marry you, and kind Mrs. Molvern is having such a nice wedding suit made for me, and I think we will be prepared to receive the Sacrament of Matrimony next Thursday."
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading "Yes I am perfectly settled," said Burke, and he began: "I have written to my people and they have written back to say yes I may marry you, and kind Mrs. Molvern is having such a nice wedding suit made for me, and I think we will be prepared to receive the Sacrament of Matrimony next Thursday."
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading "Thank you so much," said Edith "suppose we talk about it now here on this sunny bench."
express a supposition
From this reading "Thank you so much," said Edith "suppose we talk about it now here on this sunny bench."
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading I have been waiting for you to come and talk about the wedding."
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "Thank you so much," said Edith "suppose we talk about it now here on this sunny bench."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I have been waiting for you to come and talk about the wedding."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Yes I am perfectly settled," said Burke, and he began: "I have written to my people and they have written back to say yes I may marry you, and kind Mrs. Molvern is having such a nice wedding suit made for me, and I think we will be prepared to receive the Sacrament of Matrimony next Thursday."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Yes I am perfectly settled," said Burke, and he began: "I have written to my people and they have written back to say yes I may marry you, and kind Mrs. Molvern is having such a nice wedding suit made for me, and I think we will be prepared to receive the Sacrament of Matrimony next Thursday."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Thank you so much," said Edith "suppose we talk about it now here on this sunny bench."
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading "Yes I am perfectly settled," said Burke, and he began: "I have written to my people and they have written back to say yes I may marry you, and kind Mrs. Molvern is having such a nice wedding suit made for me, and I think we will be prepared to receive the Sacrament of Matrimony next Thursday."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have been waiting for you to come and talk about the wedding."
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading I have been waiting for you to come and talk about the wedding."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Yes I am perfectly settled," said Burke, and he began: "I have written to my people and they have written back to say yes I may marry you, and kind Mrs. Molvern is having such a nice wedding suit made for me, and I think we will be prepared to receive the Sacrament of Matrimony next Thursday."
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading I have been waiting for you to come and talk about the wedding."
(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 MARRIAGE "Well pretty dear," said Burke as he approached Edith's garden.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Yes I am perfectly settled," said Burke, and he began: "I have written to my people and they have written back to say yes I may marry you, and kind Mrs. Molvern is having such a nice wedding suit made for me, and I think we will be prepared to receive the Sacrament of Matrimony next Thursday."
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading "Yes I am perfectly settled," said Burke, and he began: "I have written to my people and they have written back to say yes I may marry you, and kind Mrs. Molvern is having such a nice wedding suit made for me, and I think we will be prepared to receive the Sacrament of Matrimony next Thursday."
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes I am perfectly settled," said Burke, and he began: "I have written to my people and they have written back to say yes I may marry you, and kind Mrs. Molvern is having such a nice wedding suit made for me, and I think we will be prepared to receive the Sacrament of Matrimony next Thursday."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I have been waiting for you to come and talk about the wedding."
