11
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From this reading THE MARRIAGE At 11 o'clock precisely, as Gladys had said the marriage ceremony began.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Gladys as I have already said was attired in a white satin trained dress made to fit her slender figure to perfection and covered with thin tule.
admirablyadverbUS /ˈædmərəbli/
in an admirable manner
From this reading Their dresses were exactly alike, but to colour them a little, they were delicately shaded with primrose yellow; long satin streamers hung from the bouquets they carried and both being dark girls the colour suited them admirably.
equally
From this reading Their dresses were exactly alike, but to colour them a little, they were delicately shaded with primrose yellow; long satin streamers hung from the bouquets they carried and both being dark girls the colour suited them admirably.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Gladys as I have already said was attired in a white satin trained dress made to fit her slender figure to perfection and covered with thin tule.
in addition
From this reading Helen and Mina Lincarrol were the bridesmaids they also wore white.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Gladys as I have already said was attired in a white satin trained dress made to fit her slender figure to perfection and covered with thin tule.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE MARRIAGE At 11 o'clock precisely, as Gladys had said the marriage ceremony began.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE MARRIAGE At 11 o'clock precisely, as Gladys had said the marriage ceremony began.
attiredadjectiveUS /əˈtaɪrd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Gladys as I have already said was attired in a white satin trained dress made to fit her slender figure to perfection and covered with thin tule.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE MARRIAGE At 11 o'clock precisely, as Gladys had said the marriage ceremony began.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Their dresses were exactly alike, but to colour them a little, they were delicately shaded with primrose yellow; long satin streamers hung from the bouquets they carried and both being dark girls the colour suited them admirably.
blossomverbUS /ˈblɑːsəm/
produce or yield flowers
From this reading She wore orange blossom in her hair and on her dress and a magnificent diamond crescent caught up her veil.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Their dresses were exactly alike, but to colour them a little, they were delicately shaded with primrose yellow; long satin streamers hung from the bouquets they carried and both being dark girls the colour suited them admirably.
bouquetsnounUS /boʊˈkeɪz/
plural of “bouquet” — an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
From this reading Their dresses were exactly alike, but to colour them a little, they were delicately shaded with primrose yellow; long satin streamers hung from the bouquets they carried and both being dark girls the colour suited them admirably.
bridesmaidsnounUS /ˈbraɪdzmeɪdz/
plural of “bridesmaid” — an unmarried woman who attends the bride at a wedding
From this reading Helen and Mina Lincarrol were the bridesmaids they also wore white.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Their dresses were exactly alike, but to colour them a little, they were delicately shaded with primrose yellow; long satin streamers hung from the bouquets they carried and both being dark girls the colour suited them admirably.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Their dresses were exactly alike, but to colour them a little, they were delicately shaded with primrose yellow; long satin streamers hung from the bouquets they carried and both being dark girls the colour suited them admirably.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading She wore orange blossom in her hair and on her dress and a magnificent diamond crescent caught up her veil.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading THE MARRIAGE At 11 o'clock precisely, as Gladys had said the marriage ceremony began.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading Their dresses were exactly alike, but to colour them a little, they were delicately shaded with primrose yellow; long satin streamers hung from the bouquets they carried and both being dark girls the colour suited them admirably.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Gladys as I have already said was attired in a white satin trained dress made to fit her slender figure to perfection and covered with thin tule.
crescentnounUS /ˈkresənt/
any shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters
From this reading She wore orange blossom in her hair and on her dress and a magnificent diamond crescent caught up her veil.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Their dresses were exactly alike, but to colour them a little, they were delicately shaded with primrose yellow; long satin streamers hung from the bouquets they carried and both being dark girls the colour suited them admirably.
delicatelyadverbUS /ˈdeləkətli/
in a delicate manner
From this reading Their dresses were exactly alike, but to colour them a little, they were delicately shaded with primrose yellow; long satin streamers hung from the bouquets they carried and both being dark girls the colour suited them admirably.
diamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading She wore orange blossom in her hair and on her dress and a magnificent diamond crescent caught up her veil.
put on clothes
From this reading Gladys as I have already said was attired in a white satin trained dress made to fit her slender figure to perfection and covered with thin tule.
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading Their dresses were exactly alike, but to colour them a little, they were delicately shaded with primrose yellow; long satin streamers hung from the bouquets they carried and both being dark girls the colour suited them admirably.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Their dresses were exactly alike, but to colour them a little, they were delicately shaded with primrose yellow; long satin streamers hung from the bouquets they carried and both being dark girls the colour suited them admirably.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Gladys as I have already said was attired in a white satin trained dress made to fit her slender figure to perfection and covered with thin tule.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Gladys as I have already said was attired in a white satin trained dress made to fit her slender figure to perfection and covered with thin tule.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Their dresses were exactly alike, but to colour them a little, they were delicately shaded with primrose yellow; long satin streamers hung from the bouquets they carried and both being dark girls the colour suited them admirably.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Their dresses were exactly alike, but to colour them a little, they were delicately shaded with primrose yellow; long satin streamers hung from the bouquets they carried and both being dark girls the colour suited them admirably.
Gladys
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From this reading THE MARRIAGE At 11 o'clock precisely, as Gladys had said the marriage ceremony began.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE MARRIAGE At 11 o'clock precisely, as Gladys had said the marriage ceremony began.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading She wore orange blossom in her hair and on her dress and a magnificent diamond crescent caught up her veil.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Gladys as I have already said was attired in a white satin trained dress made to fit her slender figure to perfection and covered with thin tule.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading Helen and Mina Lincarrol were the bridesmaids they also wore white.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Gladys as I have already said was attired in a white satin trained dress made to fit her slender figure to perfection and covered with thin tule.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Their dresses were exactly alike, but to colour them a little, they were delicately shaded with primrose yellow; long satin streamers hung from the bouquets they carried and both being dark girls the colour suited them admirably.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Gladys as I have already said was attired in a white satin trained dress made to fit her slender figure to perfection and covered with thin tule.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Gladys as I have already said was attired in a white satin trained dress made to fit her slender figure to perfection and covered with thin tule.
Lincarrol
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Helen and Mina Lincarrol were the bridesmaids they also wore white.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Their dresses were exactly alike, but to colour them a little, they were delicately shaded with primrose yellow; long satin streamers hung from the bouquets they carried and both being dark girls the colour suited them admirably.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Their dresses were exactly alike, but to colour them a little, they were delicately shaded with primrose yellow; long satin streamers hung from the bouquets they carried and both being dark girls the colour suited them admirably.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Gladys as I have already said was attired in a white satin trained dress made to fit her slender figure to perfection and covered with thin tule.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading She wore orange blossom in her hair and on her dress and a magnificent diamond crescent caught up her veil.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading THE MARRIAGE At 11 o'clock precisely, as Gladys had said the marriage ceremony began.
MinanounUS /ˈmiːnə/
tropical Asian starlings
From this reading Helen and Mina Lincarrol were the bridesmaids they also wore white.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading THE MARRIAGE At 11 o'clock precisely, as Gladys had said the marriage ceremony began.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She wore orange blossom in her hair and on her dress and a magnificent diamond crescent caught up her veil.
orangenounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒ/
round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
From this reading She wore orange blossom in her hair and on her dress and a magnificent diamond crescent caught up her veil.
perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading Gladys as I have already said was attired in a white satin trained dress made to fit her slender figure to perfection and covered with thin tule.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading THE MARRIAGE At 11 o'clock precisely, as Gladys had said the marriage ceremony began.
primrosenounUS /ˈprɪmroʊz/
any of numerous short-stemmed plants of the genus Primula having tufted basal leaves and showy flowers clustered in umbels or heads
From this reading Their dresses were exactly alike, but to colour them a little, they were delicately shaded with primrose yellow; long satin streamers hung from the bouquets they carried and both being dark girls the colour suited them admirably.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE MARRIAGE At 11 o'clock precisely, as Gladys had said the marriage ceremony began.
satinnounUS /ˈsætən/
a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back
From this reading Gladys as I have already said was attired in a white satin trained dress made to fit her slender figure to perfection and covered with thin tule.
shadedadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdɪd/
protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
From this reading Their dresses were exactly alike, but to colour them a little, they were delicately shaded with primrose yellow; long satin streamers hung from the bouquets they carried and both being dark girls the colour suited them admirably.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She wore orange blossom in her hair and on her dress and a magnificent diamond crescent caught up her veil.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading Gladys as I have already said was attired in a white satin trained dress made to fit her slender figure to perfection and covered with thin tule.
streamersnounUS /ˈstriːmərz/
plural of “streamer” — light that streams
From this reading Their dresses were exactly alike, but to colour them a little, they were delicately shaded with primrose yellow; long satin streamers hung from the bouquets they carried and both being dark girls the colour suited them admirably.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading Their dresses were exactly alike, but to colour them a little, they were delicately shaded with primrose yellow; long satin streamers hung from the bouquets they carried and both being dark girls the colour suited them admirably.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MARRIAGE At 11 o'clock precisely, as Gladys had said the marriage ceremony began.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their dresses were exactly alike, but to colour them a little, they were delicately shaded with primrose yellow; long satin streamers hung from the bouquets they carried and both being dark girls the colour suited them admirably.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Their dresses were exactly alike, but to colour them a little, they were delicately shaded with primrose yellow; long satin streamers hung from the bouquets they carried and both being dark girls the colour suited them admirably.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Helen and Mina Lincarrol were the bridesmaids they also wore white.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading Gladys as I have already said was attired in a white satin trained dress made to fit her slender figure to perfection and covered with thin tule.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gladys as I have already said was attired in a white satin trained dress made to fit her slender figure to perfection and covered with thin tule.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading Gladys as I have already said was attired in a white satin trained dress made to fit her slender figure to perfection and covered with thin tule.
tule
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From this reading Gladys as I have already said was attired in a white satin trained dress made to fit her slender figure to perfection and covered with thin tule.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She wore orange blossom in her hair and on her dress and a magnificent diamond crescent caught up her veil.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading She wore orange blossom in her hair and on her dress and a magnificent diamond crescent caught up her veil.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gladys as I have already said was attired in a white satin trained dress made to fit her slender figure to perfection and covered with thin tule.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Helen and Mina Lincarrol were the bridesmaids they also wore white.
a Caucasian
From this reading Gladys as I have already said was attired in a white satin trained dress made to fit her slender figure to perfection and covered with thin tule.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Gladys as I have already said was attired in a white satin trained dress made to fit her slender figure to perfection and covered with thin tule.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading She wore orange blossom in her hair and on her dress and a magnificent diamond crescent caught up her veil.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading Their dresses were exactly alike, but to colour them a little, they were delicately shaded with primrose yellow; long satin streamers hung from the bouquets they carried and both being dark girls the colour suited them admirably.
