used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JANE'S WEDDING Nanty described it as a calm, gracious sort of wedding.
having companions or an escort
From this reading "A wedding at all times is to me a depressing spectacle; and when accompanied by a sound of brass and tinkling of cymbals, and shawms, and ringing of bells, and thumping of wedding marches, it simply becomes ridiculous, not to mention that the making of such noises is a relic of barbarism."
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "A wedding at all times is to me a depressing spectacle; and when accompanied by a sound of brass and tinkling of cymbals, and shawms, and ringing of bells, and thumping of wedding marches, it simply becomes ridiculous, not to mention that the making of such noises is a relic of barbarism."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was no blare of trumpets when Jane and the Doctor plighted their troth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading JANE'S WEDDING Nanty described it as a calm, gracious sort of wedding.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "A wedding at all times is to me a depressing spectacle; and when accompanied by a sound of brass and tinkling of cymbals, and shawms, and ringing of bells, and thumping of wedding marches, it simply becomes ridiculous, not to mention that the making of such noises is a relic of barbarism."
barbarismnounUS /ˈbɑːrbərɪzəm/
a brutal barbarous savage act
From this reading "A wedding at all times is to me a depressing spectacle; and when accompanied by a sound of brass and tinkling of cymbals, and shawms, and ringing of bells, and thumping of wedding marches, it simply becomes ridiculous, not to mention that the making of such noises is a relic of barbarism."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Just as it should be," said Nanty.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Mother said a bright ray of sunshine found Jane out, and lit up and illumined her face just as she was repeating the beautiful and solemn words, "Till death us do part."
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading "A wedding at all times is to me a depressing spectacle; and when accompanied by a sound of brass and tinkling of cymbals, and shawms, and ringing of bells, and thumping of wedding marches, it simply becomes ridiculous, not to mention that the making of such noises is a relic of barbarism."
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading "A wedding at all times is to me a depressing spectacle; and when accompanied by a sound of brass and tinkling of cymbals, and shawms, and ringing of bells, and thumping of wedding marches, it simply becomes ridiculous, not to mention that the making of such noises is a relic of barbarism."
blareverbUS /bler/
make a strident sound
From this reading There was no blare of trumpets when Jane and the Doctor plighted their troth.
brassnounUS /bræs/
an alloy of copper and zinc
From this reading "A wedding at all times is to me a depressing spectacle; and when accompanied by a sound of brass and tinkling of cymbals, and shawms, and ringing of bells, and thumping of wedding marches, it simply becomes ridiculous, not to mention that the making of such noises is a relic of barbarism."
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Mother said a bright ray of sunshine found Jane out, and lit up and illumined her face just as she was repeating the beautiful and solemn words, "Till death us do part."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "A wedding at all times is to me a depressing spectacle; and when accompanied by a sound of brass and tinkling of cymbals, and shawms, and ringing of bells, and thumping of wedding marches, it simply becomes ridiculous, not to mention that the making of such noises is a relic of barbarism."
make calm or still
From this reading JANE'S WEDDING Nanty described it as a calm, gracious sort of wedding.
cymbalsnounUS /ˈsɪmbəlz/
plural of “cymbal” — a percussion instrument consisting of a concave brass disk; makes a loud crashing sound when hit with a drumstick or when two are struck together
From this reading "A wedding at all times is to me a depressing spectacle; and when accompanied by a sound of brass and tinkling of cymbals, and shawms, and ringing of bells, and thumping of wedding marches, it simply becomes ridiculous, not to mention that the making of such noises is a relic of barbarism."
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Mother said a bright ray of sunshine found Jane out, and lit up and illumined her face just as she was repeating the beautiful and solemn words, "Till death us do part."
depressingadjectiveUS /dɪˈpresɪŋ/
causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
From this reading "A wedding at all times is to me a depressing spectacle; and when accompanied by a sound of brass and tinkling of cymbals, and shawms, and ringing of bells, and thumping of wedding marches, it simply becomes ridiculous, not to mention that the making of such noises is a relic of barbarism."
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading JANE'S WEDDING Nanty described it as a calm, gracious sort of wedding.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Mother said a bright ray of sunshine found Jane out, and lit up and illumined her face just as she was repeating the beautiful and solemn words, "Till death us do part."
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading There was no blare of trumpets when Jane and the Doctor plighted their troth.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Mother said a bright ray of sunshine found Jane out, and lit up and illumined her face just as she was repeating the beautiful and solemn words, "Till death us do part."
set up or found
From this reading Mother said a bright ray of sunshine found Jane out, and lit up and illumined her face just as she was repeating the beautiful and solemn words, "Till death us do part."
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading JANE'S WEDDING Nanty described it as a calm, gracious sort of wedding.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mother said a bright ray of sunshine found Jane out, and lit up and illumined her face just as she was repeating the beautiful and solemn words, "Till death us do part."
illuminedverbUS /ˌɪˈluːmənd/
past form of “illumine” — make lighter or brighter
From this reading Mother said a bright ray of sunshine found Jane out, and lit up and illumined her face just as she was repeating the beautiful and solemn words, "Till death us do part."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "A wedding at all times is to me a depressing spectacle; and when accompanied by a sound of brass and tinkling of cymbals, and shawms, and ringing of bells, and thumping of wedding marches, it simply becomes ridiculous, not to mention that the making of such noises is a relic of barbarism."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading JANE'S WEDDING Nanty described it as a calm, gracious sort of wedding.
Jane
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From this reading There was no blare of trumpets when Jane and the Doctor plighted their troth.
JANE'S
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From this reading JANE'S WEDDING Nanty described it as a calm, gracious sort of wedding.
and nothing more
From this reading "Just as it should be," said Nanty.
provided with artificial light
From this reading Mother said a bright ray of sunshine found Jane out, and lit up and illumined her face just as she was repeating the beautiful and solemn words, "Till death us do part."
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading "A wedding at all times is to me a depressing spectacle; and when accompanied by a sound of brass and tinkling of cymbals, and shawms, and ringing of bells, and thumping of wedding marches, it simply becomes ridiculous, not to mention that the making of such noises is a relic of barbarism."
marchesnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪz/
a region in central Italy
From this reading "A wedding at all times is to me a depressing spectacle; and when accompanied by a sound of brass and tinkling of cymbals, and shawms, and ringing of bells, and thumping of wedding marches, it simply becomes ridiculous, not to mention that the making of such noises is a relic of barbarism."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "A wedding at all times is to me a depressing spectacle; and when accompanied by a sound of brass and tinkling of cymbals, and shawms, and ringing of bells, and thumping of wedding marches, it simply becomes ridiculous, not to mention that the making of such noises is a relic of barbarism."
make reference to
From this reading "A wedding at all times is to me a depressing spectacle; and when accompanied by a sound of brass and tinkling of cymbals, and shawms, and ringing of bells, and thumping of wedding marches, it simply becomes ridiculous, not to mention that the making of such noises is a relic of barbarism."
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Mother said a bright ray of sunshine found Jane out, and lit up and illumined her face just as she was repeating the beautiful and solemn words, "Till death us do part."
Nanty
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JANE'S WEDDING Nanty described it as a calm, gracious sort of wedding.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no blare of trumpets when Jane and the Doctor plighted their troth.
noisesnounUS /ˈnɔɪzɪz/
plural of “noise” — sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading "A wedding at all times is to me a depressing spectacle; and when accompanied by a sound of brass and tinkling of cymbals, and shawms, and ringing of bells, and thumping of wedding marches, it simply becomes ridiculous, not to mention that the making of such noises is a relic of barbarism."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "A wedding at all times is to me a depressing spectacle; and when accompanied by a sound of brass and tinkling of cymbals, and shawms, and ringing of bells, and thumping of wedding marches, it simply becomes ridiculous, not to mention that the making of such noises is a relic of barbarism."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JANE'S WEDDING Nanty described it as a calm, gracious sort of wedding.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mother said a bright ray of sunshine found Jane out, and lit up and illumined her face just as she was repeating the beautiful and solemn words, "Till death us do part."
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Mother said a bright ray of sunshine found Jane out, and lit up and illumined her face just as she was repeating the beautiful and solemn words, "Till death us do part."
plighted
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From this reading There was no blare of trumpets when Jane and the Doctor plighted their troth.
raynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Mother said a bright ray of sunshine found Jane out, and lit up and illumined her face just as she was repeating the beautiful and solemn words, "Till death us do part."
relicnounUS /ˈrelɪk/
an antiquity that has survived from the distant past
From this reading "A wedding at all times is to me a depressing spectacle; and when accompanied by a sound of brass and tinkling of cymbals, and shawms, and ringing of bells, and thumping of wedding marches, it simply becomes ridiculous, not to mention that the making of such noises is a relic of barbarism."
repeatingnounUS /rɪˈpiːtɪŋ/
the act of doing or performing again
From this reading Mother said a bright ray of sunshine found Jane out, and lit up and illumined her face just as she was repeating the beautiful and solemn words, "Till death us do part."
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading "A wedding at all times is to me a depressing spectacle; and when accompanied by a sound of brass and tinkling of cymbals, and shawms, and ringing of bells, and thumping of wedding marches, it simply becomes ridiculous, not to mention that the making of such noises is a relic of barbarism."
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading "A wedding at all times is to me a depressing spectacle; and when accompanied by a sound of brass and tinkling of cymbals, and shawms, and ringing of bells, and thumping of wedding marches, it simply becomes ridiculous, not to mention that the making of such noises is a relic of barbarism."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Just as it should be," said Nanty.
shawms
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From this reading "A wedding at all times is to me a depressing spectacle; and when accompanied by a sound of brass and tinkling of cymbals, and shawms, and ringing of bells, and thumping of wedding marches, it simply becomes ridiculous, not to mention that the making of such noises is a relic of barbarism."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mother said a bright ray of sunshine found Jane out, and lit up and illumined her face just as she was repeating the beautiful and solemn words, "Till death us do part."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Just as it should be," said Nanty.
and nothing more
From this reading "A wedding at all times is to me a depressing spectacle; and when accompanied by a sound of brass and tinkling of cymbals, and shawms, and ringing of bells, and thumping of wedding marches, it simply becomes ridiculous, not to mention that the making of such noises is a relic of barbarism."
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading Mother said a bright ray of sunshine found Jane out, and lit up and illumined her face just as she was repeating the beautiful and solemn words, "Till death us do part."
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading JANE'S WEDDING Nanty described it as a calm, gracious sort of wedding.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading "A wedding at all times is to me a depressing spectacle; and when accompanied by a sound of brass and tinkling of cymbals, and shawms, and ringing of bells, and thumping of wedding marches, it simply becomes ridiculous, not to mention that the making of such noises is a relic of barbarism."
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading "A wedding at all times is to me a depressing spectacle; and when accompanied by a sound of brass and tinkling of cymbals, and shawms, and ringing of bells, and thumping of wedding marches, it simply becomes ridiculous, not to mention that the making of such noises is a relic of barbarism."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "A wedding at all times is to me a depressing spectacle; and when accompanied by a sound of brass and tinkling of cymbals, and shawms, and ringing of bells, and thumping of wedding marches, it simply becomes ridiculous, not to mention that the making of such noises is a relic of barbarism."
the rays of the sun
From this reading Mother said a bright ray of sunshine found Jane out, and lit up and illumined her face just as she was repeating the beautiful and solemn words, "Till death us do part."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "A wedding at all times is to me a depressing spectacle; and when accompanied by a sound of brass and tinkling of cymbals, and shawms, and ringing of bells, and thumping of wedding marches, it simply becomes ridiculous, not to mention that the making of such noises is a relic of barbarism."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was no blare of trumpets when Jane and the Doctor plighted their troth.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There was no blare of trumpets when Jane and the Doctor plighted their troth.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no blare of trumpets when Jane and the Doctor plighted their troth.
thumpingnounUS /ˈθʌmpɪŋ/
a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)
From this reading "A wedding at all times is to me a depressing spectacle; and when accompanied by a sound of brass and tinkling of cymbals, and shawms, and ringing of bells, and thumping of wedding marches, it simply becomes ridiculous, not to mention that the making of such noises is a relic of barbarism."
up to a particular time
From this reading Mother said a bright ray of sunshine found Jane out, and lit up and illumined her face just as she was repeating the beautiful and solemn words, "Till death us do part."
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading "A wedding at all times is to me a depressing spectacle; and when accompanied by a sound of brass and tinkling of cymbals, and shawms, and ringing of bells, and thumping of wedding marches, it simply becomes ridiculous, not to mention that the making of such noises is a relic of barbarism."
tinklingadjectiveUS /ˈtɪŋkəlɪŋ/
like the short high ringing sound of a small bell
From this reading "A wedding at all times is to me a depressing spectacle; and when accompanied by a sound of brass and tinkling of cymbals, and shawms, and ringing of bells, and thumping of wedding marches, it simply becomes ridiculous, not to mention that the making of such noises is a relic of barbarism."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "A wedding at all times is to me a depressing spectacle; and when accompanied by a sound of brass and tinkling of cymbals, and shawms, and ringing of bells, and thumping of wedding marches, it simply becomes ridiculous, not to mention that the making of such noises is a relic of barbarism."
trothnounUS /troʊθ/
a mutual promise to marry
From this reading There was no blare of trumpets when Jane and the Doctor plighted their troth.
trumpetsnounUS /ˈtrʌmpəts/
pitcher plant of southeastern United States having erect yellow trumpet-shaped pitchers with wide mouths and erect lids
From this reading There was no blare of trumpets when Jane and the Doctor plighted their troth.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mother said a bright ray of sunshine found Jane out, and lit up and illumined her face just as she was repeating the beautiful and solemn words, "Till death us do part."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mother said a bright ray of sunshine found Jane out, and lit up and illumined her face just as she was repeating the beautiful and solemn words, "Till death us do part."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no blare of trumpets when Jane and the Doctor plighted their troth.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading JANE'S WEDDING Nanty described it as a calm, gracious sort of wedding.
at the time that
From this reading There was no blare of trumpets when Jane and the Doctor plighted their troth.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Mother said a bright ray of sunshine found Jane out, and lit up and illumined her face just as she was repeating the beautiful and solemn words, "Till death us do part."
