aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading How could he promise at the altar to love, honor, and cherish the wife whom he was about to wed?
adjournverbUS /əˈdʒɜːrn/
close at the end of a session
From this reading At the self-same moment that the scene just described was being enacted in the study Rex Lyon was pacing to and fro in his room, waiting for the summons of Pluma to join the bridal-party in the corridor and adjourn to the parlors below, where the guests and the minister awaited them.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The storm was beating against the window-pane as he leaned his feverish face against the cool glass, gazing out into the impenetrable darkness without.
altarnounUS /ˈɔːltər/
the table in Christian churches where communion is given
From this reading How could he promise at the altar to love, honor, and cherish the wife whom he was about to wed?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the self-same moment that the scene just described was being enacted in the study Rex Lyon was pacing to and fro in his room, waiting for the summons of Pluma to join the bridal-party in the corridor and adjourn to the parlors below, where the guests and the minister awaited them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The storm was beating against the window-pane as he leaned his feverish face against the cool glass, gazing out into the impenetrable darkness without.
on or to one side
From this reading He walked toward the window and drew aside the heavy curtains.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the self-same moment that the scene just described was being enacted in the study Rex Lyon was pacing to and fro in his room, waiting for the summons of Pluma to join the bridal-party in the corridor and adjourn to the parlors below, where the guests and the minister awaited them.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading At the self-same moment that the scene just described was being enacted in the study Rex Lyon was pacing to and fro in his room, waiting for the summons of Pluma to join the bridal-party in the corridor and adjourn to the parlors below, where the guests and the minister awaited them.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading The storm was beating against the window-pane as he leaned his feverish face against the cool glass, gazing out into the impenetrable darkness without.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading At the self-same moment that the scene just described was being enacted in the study Rex Lyon was pacing to and fro in his room, waiting for the summons of Pluma to join the bridal-party in the corridor and adjourn to the parlors below, where the guests and the minister awaited them.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading At the self-same moment that the scene just described was being enacted in the study Rex Lyon was pacing to and fro in his room, waiting for the summons of Pluma to join the bridal-party in the corridor and adjourn to the parlors below, where the guests and the minister awaited them.
bridal-party
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From this reading At the self-same moment that the scene just described was being enacted in the study Rex Lyon was pacing to and fro in his room, waiting for the summons of Pluma to join the bridal-party in the corridor and adjourn to the parlors below, where the guests and the minister awaited them.
cherishverbUS /ˈtʃerɪʃ/
be fond of; be attached to
From this reading How could he promise at the altar to love, honor, and cherish the wife whom he was about to wed?
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading The storm was beating against the window-pane as he leaned his feverish face against the cool glass, gazing out into the impenetrable darkness without.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading At the self-same moment that the scene just described was being enacted in the study Rex Lyon was pacing to and fro in his room, waiting for the summons of Pluma to join the bridal-party in the corridor and adjourn to the parlors below, where the guests and the minister awaited them.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Try as he would to feel reconciled to his marriage he could not do it.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading He walked toward the window and drew aside the heavy curtains.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The storm was beating against the window-pane as he leaned his feverish face against the cool glass, gazing out into the impenetrable darkness without.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading At the self-same moment that the scene just described was being enacted in the study Rex Lyon was pacing to and fro in his room, waiting for the summons of Pluma to join the bridal-party in the corridor and adjourn to the parlors below, where the guests and the minister awaited them.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Try as he would to feel reconciled to his marriage he could not do it.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading He walked toward the window and drew aside the heavy curtains.
enactedverbUS /eˈnæktəd/
past form of “enact” — order by virtue of superior authority; decree
From this reading At the self-same moment that the scene just described was being enacted in the study Rex Lyon was pacing to and fro in his room, waiting for the summons of Pluma to join the bridal-party in the corridor and adjourn to the parlors below, where the guests and the minister awaited them.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The storm was beating against the window-pane as he leaned his feverish face against the cool glass, gazing out into the impenetrable darkness without.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Try as he would to feel reconciled to his marriage he could not do it.
feverishadjectiveUS /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading The storm was beating against the window-pane as he leaned his feverish face against the cool glass, gazing out into the impenetrable darkness without.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At the self-same moment that the scene just described was being enacted in the study Rex Lyon was pacing to and fro in his room, waiting for the summons of Pluma to join the bridal-party in the corridor and adjourn to the parlors below, where the guests and the minister awaited them.
fro
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From this reading At the self-same moment that the scene just described was being enacted in the study Rex Lyon was pacing to and fro in his room, waiting for the summons of Pluma to join the bridal-party in the corridor and adjourn to the parlors below, where the guests and the minister awaited them.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading The storm was beating against the window-pane as he leaned his feverish face against the cool glass, gazing out into the impenetrable darkness without.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading The storm was beating against the window-pane as he leaned his feverish face against the cool glass, gazing out into the impenetrable darkness without.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading At the self-same moment that the scene just described was being enacted in the study Rex Lyon was pacing to and fro in his room, waiting for the summons of Pluma to join the bridal-party in the corridor and adjourn to the parlors below, where the guests and the minister awaited them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He walked toward the window and drew aside the heavy curtains.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading He walked toward the window and drew aside the heavy curtains.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At the self-same moment that the scene just described was being enacted in the study Rex Lyon was pacing to and fro in his room, waiting for the summons of Pluma to join the bridal-party in the corridor and adjourn to the parlors below, where the guests and the minister awaited them.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading How could he promise at the altar to love, honor, and cherish the wife whom he was about to wed?
How
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From this reading How could he promise at the altar to love, honor, and cherish the wife whom he was about to wed?
impenetrableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpenətrəbəl/
not admitting of penetration or passage into or through
From this reading The storm was beating against the window-pane as he leaned his feverish face against the cool glass, gazing out into the impenetrable darkness without.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At the self-same moment that the scene just described was being enacted in the study Rex Lyon was pacing to and fro in his room, waiting for the summons of Pluma to join the bridal-party in the corridor and adjourn to the parlors below, where the guests and the minister awaited them.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The storm was beating against the window-pane as he leaned his feverish face against the cool glass, gazing out into the impenetrable darkness without.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Try as he would to feel reconciled to his marriage he could not do it.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading At the self-same moment that the scene just described was being enacted in the study Rex Lyon was pacing to and fro in his room, waiting for the summons of Pluma to join the bridal-party in the corridor and adjourn to the parlors below, where the guests and the minister awaited them.
and nothing more
From this reading At the self-same moment that the scene just described was being enacted in the study Rex Lyon was pacing to and fro in his room, waiting for the summons of Pluma to join the bridal-party in the corridor and adjourn to the parlors below, where the guests and the minister awaited them.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading The storm was beating against the window-pane as he leaned his feverish face against the cool glass, gazing out into the impenetrable darkness without.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading How could he promise at the altar to love, honor, and cherish the wife whom he was about to wed?
LyonnounUS /ˈlaɪən/
a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon
From this reading At the self-same moment that the scene just described was being enacted in the study Rex Lyon was pacing to and fro in his room, waiting for the summons of Pluma to join the bridal-party in the corridor and adjourn to the parlors below, where the guests and the minister awaited them.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Try as he would to feel reconciled to his marriage he could not do it.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading At the self-same moment that the scene just described was being enacted in the study Rex Lyon was pacing to and fro in his room, waiting for the summons of Pluma to join the bridal-party in the corridor and adjourn to the parlors below, where the guests and the minister awaited them.
a particular point in time
From this reading At the self-same moment that the scene just described was being enacted in the study Rex Lyon was pacing to and fro in his room, waiting for the summons of Pluma to join the bridal-party in the corridor and adjourn to the parlors below, where the guests and the minister awaited them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Try as he would to feel reconciled to his marriage he could not do it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the self-same moment that the scene just described was being enacted in the study Rex Lyon was pacing to and fro in his room, waiting for the summons of Pluma to join the bridal-party in the corridor and adjourn to the parlors below, where the guests and the minister awaited them.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The storm was beating against the window-pane as he leaned his feverish face against the cool glass, gazing out into the impenetrable darkness without.
pacingnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪŋ/
(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played
From this reading At the self-same moment that the scene just described was being enacted in the study Rex Lyon was pacing to and fro in his room, waiting for the summons of Pluma to join the bridal-party in the corridor and adjourn to the parlors below, where the guests and the minister awaited them.
parlorsnounUS /ˈpɑːrlərz/
plural of “parlor” — reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading At the self-same moment that the scene just described was being enacted in the study Rex Lyon was pacing to and fro in his room, waiting for the summons of Pluma to join the bridal-party in the corridor and adjourn to the parlors below, where the guests and the minister awaited them.
Pluma
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From this reading At the self-same moment that the scene just described was being enacted in the study Rex Lyon was pacing to and fro in his room, waiting for the summons of Pluma to join the bridal-party in the corridor and adjourn to the parlors below, where the guests and the minister awaited them.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading How could he promise at the altar to love, honor, and cherish the wife whom he was about to wed?
reconciledadjectiveUS /ˈrekənsaɪld/
made compatible or consistent
From this reading Try as he would to feel reconciled to his marriage he could not do it.
RexnounUS /reks/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading At the self-same moment that the scene just described was being enacted in the study Rex Lyon was pacing to and fro in his room, waiting for the summons of Pluma to join the bridal-party in the corridor and adjourn to the parlors below, where the guests and the minister awaited them.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading At the self-same moment that the scene just described was being enacted in the study Rex Lyon was pacing to and fro in his room, waiting for the summons of Pluma to join the bridal-party in the corridor and adjourn to the parlors below, where the guests and the minister awaited them.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading At the self-same moment that the scene just described was being enacted in the study Rex Lyon was pacing to and fro in his room, waiting for the summons of Pluma to join the bridal-party in the corridor and adjourn to the parlors below, where the guests and the minister awaited them.
self-same
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From this reading At the self-same moment that the scene just described was being enacted in the study Rex Lyon was pacing to and fro in his room, waiting for the summons of Pluma to join the bridal-party in the corridor and adjourn to the parlors below, where the guests and the minister awaited them.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading The storm was beating against the window-pane as he leaned his feverish face against the cool glass, gazing out into the impenetrable darkness without.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading At the self-same moment that the scene just described was being enacted in the study Rex Lyon was pacing to and fro in his room, waiting for the summons of Pluma to join the bridal-party in the corridor and adjourn to the parlors below, where the guests and the minister awaited them.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading At the self-same moment that the scene just described was being enacted in the study Rex Lyon was pacing to and fro in his room, waiting for the summons of Pluma to join the bridal-party in the corridor and adjourn to the parlors below, where the guests and the minister awaited them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At the self-same moment that the scene just described was being enacted in the study Rex Lyon was pacing to and fro in his room, waiting for the summons of Pluma to join the bridal-party in the corridor and adjourn to the parlors below, where the guests and the minister awaited them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At the self-same moment that the scene just described was being enacted in the study Rex Lyon was pacing to and fro in his room, waiting for the summons of Pluma to join the bridal-party in the corridor and adjourn to the parlors below, where the guests and the minister awaited them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading At the self-same moment that the scene just described was being enacted in the study Rex Lyon was pacing to and fro in his room, waiting for the summons of Pluma to join the bridal-party in the corridor and adjourn to the parlors below, where the guests and the minister awaited them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the self-same moment that the scene just described was being enacted in the study Rex Lyon was pacing to and fro in his room, waiting for the summons of Pluma to join the bridal-party in the corridor and adjourn to the parlors below, where the guests and the minister awaited them.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading He walked toward the window and drew aside the heavy curtains.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Try as he would to feel reconciled to his marriage he could not do it.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading At the self-same moment that the scene just described was being enacted in the study Rex Lyon was pacing to and fro in his room, waiting for the summons of Pluma to join the bridal-party in the corridor and adjourn to the parlors below, where the guests and the minister awaited them.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading He walked toward the window and drew aside the heavy curtains.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At the self-same moment that the scene just described was being enacted in the study Rex Lyon was pacing to and fro in his room, waiting for the summons of Pluma to join the bridal-party in the corridor and adjourn to the parlors below, where the guests and the minister awaited them.
wedverbUS /wed/
take in marriage
From this reading How could he promise at the altar to love, honor, and cherish the wife whom he was about to wed?
in or at the place that
From this reading At the self-same moment that the scene just described was being enacted in the study Rex Lyon was pacing to and fro in his room, waiting for the summons of Pluma to join the bridal-party in the corridor and adjourn to the parlors below, where the guests and the minister awaited them.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading How could he promise at the altar to love, honor, and cherish the wife whom he was about to wed?
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading How could he promise at the altar to love, honor, and cherish the wife whom he was about to wed?
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading He walked toward the window and drew aside the heavy curtains.
window-pane
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From this reading The storm was beating against the window-pane as he leaned his feverish face against the cool glass, gazing out into the impenetrable darkness without.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The storm was beating against the window-pane as he leaned his feverish face against the cool glass, gazing out into the impenetrable darkness without.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Try as he would to feel reconciled to his marriage he could not do it.
