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From this reading Sylvia hurried across the road and soon returned with a yard of book muslin for a veil and 1/2 a yard of furniture lace.
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From this reading Sylvia hurried across the road and soon returned with a yard of book muslin for a veil and 1/2 a yard of furniture lace.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MARRIAGE "I Wonder where we can find a church to be married in" said Sylvia.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Sylvia hurried across the road and soon returned with a yard of book muslin for a veil and 1/2 a yard of furniture lace.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "We dont look as though we were _going_ to be married" said Leslie "and I feel so soiled after sleeping in that lodging house."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "We dont look as though we were _going_ to be married" said Leslie "and I feel so soiled after sleeping in that lodging house."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "We dont look as though we were _going_ to be married" said Leslie "and I feel so soiled after sleeping in that lodging house."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE MARRIAGE "I Wonder where we can find a church to be married in" said Sylvia.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Sylvia hurried across the road and soon returned with a yard of book muslin for a veil and 1/2 a yard of furniture lace.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I should think you do" said Sylvia "I never felt so dirty in my life--why there is a church Leslie" "Yes I know but I mean to buy you a white veil and a piece of lace" said Leslie "here is a shilling get what you can"
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading "I should think you do" said Sylvia "I never felt so dirty in my life--why there is a church Leslie" "Yes I know but I mean to buy you a white veil and a piece of lace" said Leslie "here is a shilling get what you can"
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading THE MARRIAGE "I Wonder where we can find a church to be married in" said Sylvia.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading THE MARRIAGE "I Wonder where we can find a church to be married in" said Sylvia.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading "I should think you do" said Sylvia "I never felt so dirty in my life--why there is a church Leslie" "Yes I know but I mean to buy you a white veil and a piece of lace" said Leslie "here is a shilling get what you can"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I should think you do" said Sylvia "I never felt so dirty in my life--why there is a church Leslie" "Yes I know but I mean to buy you a white veil and a piece of lace" said Leslie "here is a shilling get what you can"
dont
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From this reading "We dont look as though we were _going_ to be married" said Leslie "and I feel so soiled after sleeping in that lodging house."
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading "That will do" said Leslie and they entered the church.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "We dont look as though we were _going_ to be married" said Leslie "and I feel so soiled after sleeping in that lodging house."
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading "I should think you do" said Sylvia "I never felt so dirty in my life--why there is a church Leslie" "Yes I know but I mean to buy you a white veil and a piece of lace" said Leslie "here is a shilling get what you can"
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading THE MARRIAGE "I Wonder where we can find a church to be married in" said Sylvia.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sylvia hurried across the road and soon returned with a yard of book muslin for a veil and 1/2 a yard of furniture lace.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading Sylvia hurried across the road and soon returned with a yard of book muslin for a veil and 1/2 a yard of furniture lace.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I should think you do" said Sylvia "I never felt so dirty in my life--why there is a church Leslie" "Yes I know but I mean to buy you a white veil and a piece of lace" said Leslie "here is a shilling get what you can"
the act of departing
From this reading "We dont look as though we were _going_ to be married" said Leslie "and I feel so soiled after sleeping in that lodging house."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I should think you do" said Sylvia "I never felt so dirty in my life--why there is a church Leslie" "Yes I know but I mean to buy you a white veil and a piece of lace" said Leslie "here is a shilling get what you can"
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "We dont look as though we were _going_ to be married" said Leslie "and I feel so soiled after sleeping in that lodging house."
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Sylvia hurried across the road and soon returned with a yard of book muslin for a veil and 1/2 a yard of furniture lace.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE MARRIAGE "I Wonder where we can find a church to be married in" said Sylvia.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MARRIAGE "I Wonder where we can find a church to be married in" said Sylvia.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I should think you do" said Sylvia "I never felt so dirty in my life--why there is a church Leslie" "Yes I know but I mean to buy you a white veil and a piece of lace" said Leslie "here is a shilling get what you can"
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I should think you do" said Sylvia "I never felt so dirty in my life--why there is a church Leslie" "Yes I know but I mean to buy you a white veil and a piece of lace" said Leslie "here is a shilling get what you can"
laceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading "I should think you do" said Sylvia "I never felt so dirty in my life--why there is a church Leslie" "Yes I know but I mean to buy you a white veil and a piece of lace" said Leslie "here is a shilling get what you can"
Leslie
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From this reading "We dont look as though we were _going_ to be married" said Leslie "and I feel so soiled after sleeping in that lodging house."
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "I should think you do" said Sylvia "I never felt so dirty in my life--why there is a church Leslie" "Yes I know but I mean to buy you a white veil and a piece of lace" said Leslie "here is a shilling get what you can"
lodgingnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading "We dont look as though we were _going_ to be married" said Leslie "and I feel so soiled after sleeping in that lodging house."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "We dont look as though we were _going_ to be married" said Leslie "and I feel so soiled after sleeping in that lodging house."
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading THE MARRIAGE "I Wonder where we can find a church to be married in" said Sylvia.
joined in matrimony
From this reading THE MARRIAGE "I Wonder where we can find a church to be married in" said Sylvia.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "I should think you do" said Sylvia "I never felt so dirty in my life--why there is a church Leslie" "Yes I know but I mean to buy you a white veil and a piece of lace" said Leslie "here is a shilling get what you can"
muslinnounUS /ˈmʌzlən/
plain-woven cotton fabric
From this reading Sylvia hurried across the road and soon returned with a yard of book muslin for a veil and 1/2 a yard of furniture lace.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I should think you do" said Sylvia "I never felt so dirty in my life--why there is a church Leslie" "Yes I know but I mean to buy you a white veil and a piece of lace" said Leslie "here is a shilling get what you can"
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I should think you do" said Sylvia "I never felt so dirty in my life--why there is a church Leslie" "Yes I know but I mean to buy you a white veil and a piece of lace" said Leslie "here is a shilling get what you can"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I should think you do" said Sylvia "I never felt so dirty in my life--why there is a church Leslie" "Yes I know but I mean to buy you a white veil and a piece of lace" said Leslie "here is a shilling get what you can"
a separate part of a whole
From this reading "I should think you do" said Sylvia "I never felt so dirty in my life--why there is a church Leslie" "Yes I know but I mean to buy you a white veil and a piece of lace" said Leslie "here is a shilling get what you can"
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Sylvia hurried across the road and soon returned with a yard of book muslin for a veil and 1/2 a yard of furniture lace.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Sylvia hurried across the road and soon returned with a yard of book muslin for a veil and 1/2 a yard of furniture lace.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE MARRIAGE "I Wonder where we can find a church to be married in" said Sylvia.
shillingnounUS /ˈʃɪlɪŋ/
the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents
From this reading "I should think you do" said Sylvia "I never felt so dirty in my life--why there is a church Leslie" "Yes I know but I mean to buy you a white veil and a piece of lace" said Leslie "here is a shilling get what you can"
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I should think you do" said Sylvia "I never felt so dirty in my life--why there is a church Leslie" "Yes I know but I mean to buy you a white veil and a piece of lace" said Leslie "here is a shilling get what you can"
the state of being asleep
From this reading "We dont look as though we were _going_ to be married" said Leslie "and I feel so soiled after sleeping in that lodging house."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "We dont look as though we were _going_ to be married" said Leslie "and I feel so soiled after sleeping in that lodging house."
soiledadjectiveUS /sɔɪld/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading "We dont look as though we were _going_ to be married" said Leslie "and I feel so soiled after sleeping in that lodging house."
in the near future
From this reading Sylvia hurried across the road and soon returned with a yard of book muslin for a veil and 1/2 a yard of furniture lace.
Sylvia
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From this reading THE MARRIAGE "I Wonder where we can find a church to be married in" said Sylvia.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "We dont look as though we were _going_ to be married" said Leslie "and I feel so soiled after sleeping in that lodging house."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MARRIAGE "I Wonder where we can find a church to be married in" said Sylvia.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I should think you do" said Sylvia "I never felt so dirty in my life--why there is a church Leslie" "Yes I know but I mean to buy you a white veil and a piece of lace" said Leslie "here is a shilling get what you can"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "That will do" said Leslie and they entered the church.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I should think you do" said Sylvia "I never felt so dirty in my life--why there is a church Leslie" "Yes I know but I mean to buy you a white veil and a piece of lace" said Leslie "here is a shilling get what you can"
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "We dont look as though we were _going_ to be married" said Leslie "and I feel so soiled after sleeping in that lodging house."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MARRIAGE "I Wonder where we can find a church to be married in" said Sylvia.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading "I should think you do" said Sylvia "I never felt so dirty in my life--why there is a church Leslie" "Yes I know but I mean to buy you a white veil and a piece of lace" said Leslie "here is a shilling get what you can"
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE MARRIAGE "I Wonder where we can find a church to be married in" said Sylvia.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "We dont look as though we were _going_ to be married" said Leslie "and I feel so soiled after sleeping in that lodging house."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I should think you do" said Sylvia "I never felt so dirty in my life--why there is a church Leslie" "Yes I know but I mean to buy you a white veil and a piece of lace" said Leslie "here is a shilling get what you can"
in or at the place that
From this reading THE MARRIAGE "I Wonder where we can find a church to be married in" said Sylvia.
a Caucasian
From this reading "I should think you do" said Sylvia "I never felt so dirty in my life--why there is a church Leslie" "Yes I know but I mean to buy you a white veil and a piece of lace" said Leslie "here is a shilling get what you can"
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "I should think you do" said Sylvia "I never felt so dirty in my life--why there is a church Leslie" "Yes I know but I mean to buy you a white veil and a piece of lace" said Leslie "here is a shilling get what you can"
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "That will do" said Leslie and they entered the church.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sylvia hurried across the road and soon returned with a yard of book muslin for a veil and 1/2 a yard of furniture lace.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading THE MARRIAGE "I Wonder where we can find a church to be married in" said Sylvia.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Sylvia hurried across the road and soon returned with a yard of book muslin for a veil and 1/2 a yard of furniture lace.
an affirmative
From this reading "I should think you do" said Sylvia "I never felt so dirty in my life--why there is a church Leslie" "Yes I know but I mean to buy you a white veil and a piece of lace" said Leslie "here is a shilling get what you can"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I should think you do" said Sylvia "I never felt so dirty in my life--why there is a church Leslie" "Yes I know but I mean to buy you a white veil and a piece of lace" said Leslie "here is a shilling get what you can"
