used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading They had their _fête_, and candy and cream, and ate it in the November rain; but not until after the grand party at the Hill, which, for elegance and expenditure, far outdid the one given a few years before, when Edith was the bride, and Gertie the little unknown girl, watching the ladies as they came, and wishing that she was one of them.
(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 It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading She _was_ one of them now, or rather _the_ one around whom everything else centred, and I never saw a creature so dazzlingly beautiful as she was in her bridal robes, when, with Godfrey at her side, she stood to receive the guests.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Never before, nor since, was the church so full as it was that lovely October morning, when the maples were turning scarlet, and the walnut trees were golden in the autumnal sunshine, which fell so softly and warmly, as if in blessing, on the beautiful young bride and the perfectly happy groom.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They had their _fête_, and candy and cream, and ate it in the November rain; but not until after the grand party at the Hill, which, for elegance and expenditure, far outdid the one given a few years before, when Edith was the bride, and Gertie the little unknown girl, watching the ladies as they came, and wishing that she was one of them.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading They had their _fête_, and candy and cream, and ate it in the November rain; but not until after the grand party at the Hill, which, for elegance and expenditure, far outdid the one given a few years before, when Edith was the bride, and Gertie the little unknown girl, watching the ladies as they came, and wishing that she was one of them.
autumnaladjectiveUS /ɔːˈtʌmnəl/
of or characteristic of or occurring in autumn
From this reading Never before, nor since, was the church so full as it was that lovely October morning, when the maples were turning scarlet, and the walnut trees were golden in the autumnal sunshine, which fell so softly and warmly, as if in blessing, on the beautiful young bride and the perfectly happy groom.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading There was a trip to the West as far as Denver, and then one day in November, the bridal pair came back to Hampstead, where the bells rang merrily in honor of their return; and the boys of the mission-school, remembering the promised candy and ice-cream, made a bonfire in the street, and hurrahed lustily for Mr. Godfrey Schuyler, and a tiger, too!
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Never before, nor since, was the church so full as it was that lovely October morning, when the maples were turning scarlet, and the walnut trees were golden in the autumnal sunshine, which fell so softly and warmly, as if in blessing, on the beautiful young bride and the perfectly happy groom.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Never before, nor since, was the church so full as it was that lovely October morning, when the maples were turning scarlet, and the walnut trees were golden in the autumnal sunshine, which fell so softly and warmly, as if in blessing, on the beautiful young bride and the perfectly happy groom.
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading There was a trip to the West as far as Denver, and then one day in November, the bridal pair came back to Hampstead, where the bells rang merrily in honor of their return; and the boys of the mission-school, remembering the promised candy and ice-cream, made a bonfire in the street, and hurrahed lustily for Mr. Godfrey Schuyler, and a tiger, too!
blessingnounUS /ˈblesɪŋ/
the formal act of approving
From this reading Never before, nor since, was the church so full as it was that lovely October morning, when the maples were turning scarlet, and the walnut trees were golden in the autumnal sunshine, which fell so softly and warmly, as if in blessing, on the beautiful young bride and the perfectly happy groom.
bonfirenounUS /ˈbɑːnfaɪər/
a large outdoor fire that is lighted as a signal or in celebration
From this reading There was a trip to the West as far as Denver, and then one day in November, the bridal pair came back to Hampstead, where the bells rang merrily in honor of their return; and the boys of the mission-school, remembering the promised candy and ice-cream, made a bonfire in the street, and hurrahed lustily for Mr. Godfrey Schuyler, and a tiger, too!
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading There was a trip to the West as far as Denver, and then one day in November, the bridal pair came back to Hampstead, where the bells rang merrily in honor of their return; and the boys of the mission-school, remembering the promised candy and ice-cream, made a bonfire in the street, and hurrahed lustily for Mr. Godfrey Schuyler, and a tiger, too!
bridaladjectiveUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
of or relating to a wedding
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading Never before, nor since, was the church so full as it was that lovely October morning, when the maples were turning scarlet, and the walnut trees were golden in the autumnal sunshine, which fell so softly and warmly, as if in blessing, on the beautiful young bride and the perfectly happy groom.
bride'snounUS /braɪdz/
possessive form of “bride” — a woman who has recently been married
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They had their _fête_, and candy and cream, and ate it in the November rain; but not until after the grand party at the Hill, which, for elegance and expenditure, far outdid the one given a few years before, when Edith was the bride, and Gertie the little unknown girl, watching the ladies as they came, and wishing that she was one of them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading There was a trip to the West as far as Denver, and then one day in November, the bridal pair came back to Hampstead, where the bells rang merrily in honor of their return; and the boys of the mission-school, remembering the promised candy and ice-cream, made a bonfire in the street, and hurrahed lustily for Mr. Godfrey Schuyler, and a tiger, too!
candynounUS /ˈkændi/
a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
centred
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From this reading She _was_ one of them now, or rather _the_ one around whom everything else centred, and I never saw a creature so dazzlingly beautiful as she was in her bridal robes, when, with Godfrey at her side, she stood to receive the guests.
chamber-window
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From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
creamnounUS /kriːm/
the best people or things in a group
From this reading They had their _fête_, and candy and cream, and ate it in the November rain; but not until after the grand party at the Hill, which, for elegance and expenditure, far outdid the one given a few years before, when Edith was the bride, and Gertie the little unknown girl, watching the ladies as they came, and wishing that she was one of them.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading She _was_ one of them now, or rather _the_ one around whom everything else centred, and I never saw a creature so dazzlingly beautiful as she was in her bridal robes, when, with Godfrey at her side, she stood to receive the guests.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading There was a trip to the West as far as Denver, and then one day in November, the bridal pair came back to Hampstead, where the bells rang merrily in honor of their return; and the boys of the mission-school, remembering the promised candy and ice-cream, made a bonfire in the street, and hurrahed lustily for Mr. Godfrey Schuyler, and a tiger, too!
dazzlinglyadverb
in a manner or to a degree that dazzles the beholder
From this reading She _was_ one of them now, or rather _the_ one around whom everything else centred, and I never saw a creature so dazzlingly beautiful as she was in her bridal robes, when, with Godfrey at her side, she stood to receive the guests.
DenvernounUS /ˈdenvər/
the state capital and largest city of Colorado; located in central Colorado on the South Platte river
From this reading There was a trip to the West as far as Denver, and then one day in November, the bridal pair came back to Hampstead, where the bells rang merrily in honor of their return; and the boys of the mission-school, remembering the promised candy and ice-cream, made a bonfire in the street, and hurrahed lustily for Mr. Godfrey Schuyler, and a tiger, too!
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
take in solid food
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
Edith
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From this reading They had their _fête_, and candy and cream, and ate it in the November rain; but not until after the grand party at the Hill, which, for elegance and expenditure, far outdid the one given a few years before, when Edith was the bride, and Gertie the little unknown girl, watching the ladies as they came, and wishing that she was one of them.
elegancenounUS /ˈeləɡəns/
a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste
From this reading They had their _fête_, and candy and cream, and ate it in the November rain; but not until after the grand party at the Hill, which, for elegance and expenditure, far outdid the one given a few years before, when Edith was the bride, and Gertie the little unknown girl, watching the ladies as they came, and wishing that she was one of them.
else
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From this reading She _was_ one of them now, or rather _the_ one around whom everything else centred, and I never saw a creature so dazzlingly beautiful as she was in her bridal robes, when, with Godfrey at her side, she stood to receive the guests.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading She _was_ one of them now, or rather _the_ one around whom everything else centred, and I never saw a creature so dazzlingly beautiful as she was in her bridal robes, when, with Godfrey at her side, she stood to receive the guests.
expenditurenounUS /ɪkˈspendətʃər/
money paid out; an amount spent
From this reading They had their _fête_, and candy and cream, and ate it in the November rain; but not until after the grand party at the Hill, which, for elegance and expenditure, far outdid the one given a few years before, when Edith was the bride, and Gertie the little unknown girl, watching the ladies as they came, and wishing that she was one of them.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading There was a trip to the West as far as Denver, and then one day in November, the bridal pair came back to Hampstead, where the bells rang merrily in honor of their return; and the boys of the mission-school, remembering the promised candy and ice-cream, made a bonfire in the street, and hurrahed lustily for Mr. Godfrey Schuyler, and a tiger, too!
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Never before, nor since, was the church so full as it was that lovely October morning, when the maples were turning scarlet, and the walnut trees were golden in the autumnal sunshine, which fell so softly and warmly, as if in blessing, on the beautiful young bride and the perfectly happy groom.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading They had their _fête_, and candy and cream, and ate it in the November rain; but not until after the grand party at the Hill, which, for elegance and expenditure, far outdid the one given a few years before, when Edith was the bride, and Gertie the little unknown girl, watching the ladies as they came, and wishing that she was one of them.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was a trip to the West as far as Denver, and then one day in November, the bridal pair came back to Hampstead, where the bells rang merrily in honor of their return; and the boys of the mission-school, remembering the promised candy and ice-cream, made a bonfire in the street, and hurrahed lustily for Mr. Godfrey Schuyler, and a tiger, too!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Never before, nor since, was the church so full as it was that lovely October morning, when the maples were turning scarlet, and the walnut trees were golden in the autumnal sunshine, which fell so softly and warmly, as if in blessing, on the beautiful young bride and the perfectly happy groom.
fête
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From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
Gertie
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From this reading They had their _fête_, and candy and cream, and ate it in the November rain; but not until after the grand party at the Hill, which, for elegance and expenditure, far outdid the one given a few years before, when Edith was the bride, and Gertie the little unknown girl, watching the ladies as they came, and wishing that she was one of them.
a young female
From this reading They had their _fête_, and candy and cream, and ate it in the November rain; but not until after the grand party at the Hill, which, for elegance and expenditure, far outdid the one given a few years before, when Edith was the bride, and Gertie the little unknown girl, watching the ladies as they came, and wishing that she was one of them.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading They had their _fête_, and candy and cream, and ate it in the November rain; but not until after the grand party at the Hill, which, for elegance and expenditure, far outdid the one given a few years before, when Edith was the bride, and Gertie the little unknown girl, watching the ladies as they came, and wishing that she was one of them.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
Godfrey
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From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Never before, nor since, was the church so full as it was that lovely October morning, when the maples were turning scarlet, and the walnut trees were golden in the autumnal sunshine, which fell so softly and warmly, as if in blessing, on the beautiful young bride and the perfectly happy groom.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading They had their _fête_, and candy and cream, and ate it in the November rain; but not until after the grand party at the Hill, which, for elegance and expenditure, far outdid the one given a few years before, when Edith was the bride, and Gertie the little unknown girl, watching the ladies as they came, and wishing that she was one of them.
groomverbUS /ɡruːm/
educate for a future role or function
From this reading Never before, nor since, was the church so full as it was that lovely October morning, when the maples were turning scarlet, and the walnut trees were golden in the autumnal sunshine, which fell so softly and warmly, as if in blessing, on the beautiful young bride and the perfectly happy groom.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading She _was_ one of them now, or rather _the_ one around whom everything else centred, and I never saw a creature so dazzlingly beautiful as she was in her bridal robes, when, with Godfrey at her side, she stood to receive the guests.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had their _fête_, and candy and cream, and ate it in the November rain; but not until after the grand party at the Hill, which, for elegance and expenditure, far outdid the one given a few years before, when Edith was the bride, and Gertie the little unknown girl, watching the ladies as they came, and wishing that she was one of them.
Hampstead
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From this reading There was a trip to the West as far as Denver, and then one day in November, the bridal pair came back to Hampstead, where the bells rang merrily in honor of their return; and the boys of the mission-school, remembering the promised candy and ice-cream, made a bonfire in the street, and hurrahed lustily for Mr. Godfrey Schuyler, and a tiger, too!
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Never before, nor since, was the church so full as it was that lovely October morning, when the maples were turning scarlet, and the walnut trees were golden in the autumnal sunshine, which fell so softly and warmly, as if in blessing, on the beautiful young bride and the perfectly happy groom.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She _was_ one of them now, or rather _the_ one around whom everything else centred, and I never saw a creature so dazzlingly beautiful as she was in her bridal robes, when, with Godfrey at her side, she stood to receive the guests.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading They had their _fête_, and candy and cream, and ate it in the November rain; but not until after the grand party at the Hill, which, for elegance and expenditure, far outdid the one given a few years before, when Edith was the bride, and Gertie the little unknown girl, watching the ladies as they came, and wishing that she was one of them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading There was a trip to the West as far as Denver, and then one day in November, the bridal pair came back to Hampstead, where the bells rang merrily in honor of their return; and the boys of the mission-school, remembering the promised candy and ice-cream, made a bonfire in the street, and hurrahed lustily for Mr. Godfrey Schuyler, and a tiger, too!
hurrahed
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From this reading There was a trip to the West as far as Denver, and then one day in November, the bridal pair came back to Hampstead, where the bells rang merrily in honor of their return; and the boys of the mission-school, remembering the promised candy and ice-cream, made a bonfire in the street, and hurrahed lustily for Mr. Godfrey Schuyler, and a tiger, too!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
ice-cream
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From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Never before, nor since, was the church so full as it was that lovely October morning, when the maples were turning scarlet, and the walnut trees were golden in the autumnal sunshine, which fell so softly and warmly, as if in blessing, on the beautiful young bride and the perfectly happy groom.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading They had their _fête_, and candy and cream, and ate it in the November rain; but not until after the grand party at the Hill, which, for elegance and expenditure, far outdid the one given a few years before, when Edith was the bride, and Gertie the little unknown girl, watching the ladies as they came, and wishing that she was one of them.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They had their _fête_, and candy and cream, and ate it in the November rain; but not until after the grand party at the Hill, which, for elegance and expenditure, far outdid the one given a few years before, when Edith was the bride, and Gertie the little unknown girl, watching the ladies as they came, and wishing that she was one of them.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading Never before, nor since, was the church so full as it was that lovely October morning, when the maples were turning scarlet, and the walnut trees were golden in the autumnal sunshine, which fell so softly and warmly, as if in blessing, on the beautiful young bride and the perfectly happy groom.
lustilyadverb
in a healthy manner
From this reading There was a trip to the West as far as Denver, and then one day in November, the bridal pair came back to Hampstead, where the bells rang merrily in honor of their return; and the boys of the mission-school, remembering the promised candy and ice-cream, made a bonfire in the street, and hurrahed lustily for Mr. Godfrey Schuyler, and a tiger, too!
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading There was a trip to the West as far as Denver, and then one day in November, the bridal pair came back to Hampstead, where the bells rang merrily in honor of their return; and the boys of the mission-school, remembering the promised candy and ice-cream, made a bonfire in the street, and hurrahed lustily for Mr. Godfrey Schuyler, and a tiger, too!
maplesnounUS /ˈmeɪpəlz/
plural of “maple” — wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading Never before, nor since, was the church so full as it was that lovely October morning, when the maples were turning scarlet, and the walnut trees were golden in the autumnal sunshine, which fell so softly and warmly, as if in blessing, on the beautiful young bride and the perfectly happy groom.
marriage-bells
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From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
merrilyadverbUS /ˈmerəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading There was a trip to the West as far as Denver, and then one day in November, the bridal pair came back to Hampstead, where the bells rang merrily in honor of their return; and the boys of the mission-school, remembering the promised candy and ice-cream, made a bonfire in the street, and hurrahed lustily for Mr. Godfrey Schuyler, and a tiger, too!
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
mission-school
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From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
a form of address for a man
From this reading There was a trip to the West as far as Denver, and then one day in November, the bridal pair came back to Hampstead, where the bells rang merrily in honor of their return; and the boys of the mission-school, remembering the promised candy and ice-cream, made a bonfire in the street, and hurrahed lustily for Mr. Godfrey Schuyler, and a tiger, too!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never before, nor since, was the church so full as it was that lovely October morning, when the maples were turning scarlet, and the walnut trees were golden in the autumnal sunshine, which fell so softly and warmly, as if in blessing, on the beautiful young bride and the perfectly happy groom.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Never before, nor since, was the church so full as it was that lovely October morning, when the maples were turning scarlet, and the walnut trees were golden in the autumnal sunshine, which fell so softly and warmly, as if in blessing, on the beautiful young bride and the perfectly happy groom.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They had their _fête_, and candy and cream, and ate it in the November rain; but not until after the grand party at the Hill, which, for elegance and expenditure, far outdid the one given a few years before, when Edith was the bride, and Gertie the little unknown girl, watching the ladies as they came, and wishing that she was one of them.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading There was a trip to the West as far as Denver, and then one day in November, the bridal pair came back to Hampstead, where the bells rang merrily in honor of their return; and the boys of the mission-school, remembering the promised candy and ice-cream, made a bonfire in the street, and hurrahed lustily for Mr. Godfrey Schuyler, and a tiger, too!
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She _was_ one of them now, or rather _the_ one around whom everything else centred, and I never saw a creature so dazzlingly beautiful as she was in her bridal robes, when, with Godfrey at her side, she stood to receive the guests.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was a trip to the West as far as Denver, and then one day in November, the bridal pair came back to Hampstead, where the bells rang merrily in honor of their return; and the boys of the mission-school, remembering the promised candy and ice-cream, made a bonfire in the street, and hurrahed lustily for Mr. Godfrey Schuyler, and a tiger, too!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She _was_ one of them now, or rather _the_ one around whom everything else centred, and I never saw a creature so dazzlingly beautiful as she was in her bridal robes, when, with Godfrey at her side, she stood to receive the guests.
outdidverbUS /ˈaʊtdɪd/
inflected form of “outdo” — be or do something to a greater degree
From this reading They had their _fête_, and candy and cream, and ate it in the November rain; but not until after the grand party at the Hill, which, for elegance and expenditure, far outdid the one given a few years before, when Edith was the bride, and Gertie the little unknown girl, watching the ladies as they came, and wishing that she was one of them.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading There was a trip to the West as far as Denver, and then one day in November, the bridal pair came back to Hampstead, where the bells rang merrily in honor of their return; and the boys of the mission-school, remembering the promised candy and ice-cream, made a bonfire in the street, and hurrahed lustily for Mr. Godfrey Schuyler, and a tiger, too!
an organization to gain political power
From this reading They had their _fête_, and candy and cream, and ate it in the November rain; but not until after the grand party at the Hill, which, for elegance and expenditure, far outdid the one given a few years before, when Edith was the bride, and Gertie the little unknown girl, watching the ladies as they came, and wishing that she was one of them.
a course of conduct
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
pealingnoun
a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells)
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Never before, nor since, was the church so full as it was that lovely October morning, when the maples were turning scarlet, and the walnut trees were golden in the autumnal sunshine, which fell so softly and warmly, as if in blessing, on the beautiful young bride and the perfectly happy groom.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading They had their _fête_, and candy and cream, and ate it in the November rain; but not until after the grand party at the Hill, which, for elegance and expenditure, far outdid the one given a few years before, when Edith was the bride, and Gertie the little unknown girl, watching the ladies as they came, and wishing that she was one of them.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading There was a trip to the West as far as Denver, and then one day in November, the bridal pair came back to Hampstead, where the bells rang merrily in honor of their return; and the boys of the mission-school, remembering the promised candy and ice-cream, made a bonfire in the street, and hurrahed lustily for Mr. Godfrey Schuyler, and a tiger, too!
on the contrary
From this reading She _was_ one of them now, or rather _the_ one around whom everything else centred, and I never saw a creature so dazzlingly beautiful as she was in her bridal robes, when, with Godfrey at her side, she stood to receive the guests.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading She _was_ one of them now, or rather _the_ one around whom everything else centred, and I never saw a creature so dazzlingly beautiful as she was in her bridal robes, when, with Godfrey at her side, she stood to receive the guests.
rememberingnounUS /rɪˈmembərɪŋ/
the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered
From this reading There was a trip to the West as far as Denver, and then one day in November, the bridal pair came back to Hampstead, where the bells rang merrily in honor of their return; and the boys of the mission-school, remembering the promised candy and ice-cream, made a bonfire in the street, and hurrahed lustily for Mr. Godfrey Schuyler, and a tiger, too!
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading There was a trip to the West as far as Denver, and then one day in November, the bridal pair came back to Hampstead, where the bells rang merrily in honor of their return; and the boys of the mission-school, remembering the promised candy and ice-cream, made a bonfire in the street, and hurrahed lustily for Mr. Godfrey Schuyler, and a tiger, too!
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
robesnounUS /roʊbz/
plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment
From this reading She _was_ one of them now, or rather _the_ one around whom everything else centred, and I never saw a creature so dazzlingly beautiful as she was in her bridal robes, when, with Godfrey at her side, she stood to receive the guests.
cut with a saw
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
scarletnounUS /ˈskɑːrlət/
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
From this reading Never before, nor since, was the church so full as it was that lovely October morning, when the maples were turning scarlet, and the walnut trees were golden in the autumnal sunshine, which fell so softly and warmly, as if in blessing, on the beautiful young bride and the perfectly happy groom.
Schuyler
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From this reading There was a trip to the West as far as Denver, and then one day in November, the bridal pair came back to Hampstead, where the bells rang merrily in honor of their return; and the boys of the mission-school, remembering the promised candy and ice-cream, made a bonfire in the street, and hurrahed lustily for Mr. Godfrey Schuyler, and a tiger, too!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had their _fête_, and candy and cream, and ate it in the November rain; but not until after the grand party at the Hill, which, for elegance and expenditure, far outdid the one given a few years before, when Edith was the bride, and Gertie the little unknown girl, watching the ladies as they came, and wishing that she was one of them.
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading She _was_ one of them now, or rather _the_ one around whom everything else centred, and I never saw a creature so dazzlingly beautiful as she was in her bridal robes, when, with Godfrey at her side, she stood to receive the guests.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Never before, nor since, was the church so full as it was that lovely October morning, when the maples were turning scarlet, and the walnut trees were golden in the autumnal sunshine, which fell so softly and warmly, as if in blessing, on the beautiful young bride and the perfectly happy groom.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Never before, nor since, was the church so full as it was that lovely October morning, when the maples were turning scarlet, and the walnut trees were golden in the autumnal sunshine, which fell so softly and warmly, as if in blessing, on the beautiful young bride and the perfectly happy groom.
with low volume
From this reading Never before, nor since, was the church so full as it was that lovely October morning, when the maples were turning scarlet, and the walnut trees were golden in the autumnal sunshine, which fell so softly and warmly, as if in blessing, on the beautiful young bride and the perfectly happy groom.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading She _was_ one of them now, or rather _the_ one around whom everything else centred, and I never saw a creature so dazzlingly beautiful as she was in her bridal robes, when, with Godfrey at her side, she stood to receive the guests.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading There was a trip to the West as far as Denver, and then one day in November, the bridal pair came back to Hampstead, where the bells rang merrily in honor of their return; and the boys of the mission-school, remembering the promised candy and ice-cream, made a bonfire in the street, and hurrahed lustily for Mr. Godfrey Schuyler, and a tiger, too!
strewed
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From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Never before, nor since, was the church so full as it was that lovely October morning, when the maples were turning scarlet, and the walnut trees were golden in the autumnal sunshine, which fell so softly and warmly, as if in blessing, on the beautiful young bride and the perfectly happy groom.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Never before, nor since, was the church so full as it was that lovely October morning, when the maples were turning scarlet, and the walnut trees were golden in the autumnal sunshine, which fell so softly and warmly, as if in blessing, on the beautiful young bride and the perfectly happy groom.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There was a trip to the West as far as Denver, and then one day in November, the bridal pair came back to Hampstead, where the bells rang merrily in honor of their return; and the boys of the mission-school, remembering the promised candy and ice-cream, made a bonfire in the street, and hurrahed lustily for Mr. Godfrey Schuyler, and a tiger, too!
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They had their _fête_, and candy and cream, and ate it in the November rain; but not until after the grand party at the Hill, which, for elegance and expenditure, far outdid the one given a few years before, when Edith was the bride, and Gertie the little unknown girl, watching the ladies as they came, and wishing that she was one of them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading There was a trip to the West as far as Denver, and then one day in November, the bridal pair came back to Hampstead, where the bells rang merrily in honor of their return; and the boys of the mission-school, remembering the promised candy and ice-cream, made a bonfire in the street, and hurrahed lustily for Mr. Godfrey Schuyler, and a tiger, too!
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a trip to the West as far as Denver, and then one day in November, the bridal pair came back to Hampstead, where the bells rang merrily in honor of their return; and the boys of the mission-school, remembering the promised candy and ice-cream, made a bonfire in the street, and hurrahed lustily for Mr. Godfrey Schuyler, and a tiger, too!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
tigernounUS /ˈtaɪɡər/
a fierce or audacious person
From this reading There was a trip to the West as far as Denver, and then one day in November, the bridal pair came back to Hampstead, where the bells rang merrily in honor of their return; and the boys of the mission-school, remembering the promised candy and ice-cream, made a bonfire in the street, and hurrahed lustily for Mr. Godfrey Schuyler, and a tiger, too!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading There was a trip to the West as far as Denver, and then one day in November, the bridal pair came back to Hampstead, where the bells rang merrily in honor of their return; and the boys of the mission-school, remembering the promised candy and ice-cream, made a bonfire in the street, and hurrahed lustily for Mr. Godfrey Schuyler, and a tiger, too!
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
create by training and teaching
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Never before, nor since, was the church so full as it was that lovely October morning, when the maples were turning scarlet, and the walnut trees were golden in the autumnal sunshine, which fell so softly and warmly, as if in blessing, on the beautiful young bride and the perfectly happy groom.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading There was a trip to the West as far as Denver, and then one day in November, the bridal pair came back to Hampstead, where the bells rang merrily in honor of their return; and the boys of the mission-school, remembering the promised candy and ice-cream, made a bonfire in the street, and hurrahed lustily for Mr. Godfrey Schuyler, and a tiger, too!
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Never before, nor since, was the church so full as it was that lovely October morning, when the maples were turning scarlet, and the walnut trees were golden in the autumnal sunshine, which fell so softly and warmly, as if in blessing, on the beautiful young bride and the perfectly happy groom.
not known
From this reading They had their _fête_, and candy and cream, and ate it in the November rain; but not until after the grand party at the Hill, which, for elegance and expenditure, far outdid the one given a few years before, when Edith was the bride, and Gertie the little unknown girl, watching the ladies as they came, and wishing that she was one of them.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading They had their _fête_, and candy and cream, and ate it in the November rain; but not until after the grand party at the Hill, which, for elegance and expenditure, far outdid the one given a few years before, when Edith was the bride, and Gertie the little unknown girl, watching the ladies as they came, and wishing that she was one of them.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
walnutnounUS /ˈwɔːlnʌt/
nut of any of various walnut trees having a wrinkled two-lobed seed with a hard shell
From this reading Never before, nor since, was the church so full as it was that lovely October morning, when the maples were turning scarlet, and the walnut trees were golden in the autumnal sunshine, which fell so softly and warmly, as if in blessing, on the beautiful young bride and the perfectly happy groom.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading Never before, nor since, was the church so full as it was that lovely October morning, when the maples were turning scarlet, and the walnut trees were golden in the autumnal sunshine, which fell so softly and warmly, as if in blessing, on the beautiful young bride and the perfectly happy groom.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Never before, nor since, was the church so full as it was that lovely October morning, when the maples were turning scarlet, and the walnut trees were golden in the autumnal sunshine, which fell so softly and warmly, as if in blessing, on the beautiful young bride and the perfectly happy groom.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading They had their _fête_, and candy and cream, and ate it in the November rain; but not until after the grand party at the Hill, which, for elegance and expenditure, far outdid the one given a few years before, when Edith was the bride, and Gertie the little unknown girl, watching the ladies as they came, and wishing that she was one of them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Never before, nor since, was the church so full as it was that lovely October morning, when the maples were turning scarlet, and the walnut trees were golden in the autumnal sunshine, which fell so softly and warmly, as if in blessing, on the beautiful young bride and the perfectly happy groom.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading There was a trip to the West as far as Denver, and then one day in November, the bridal pair came back to Hampstead, where the bells rang merrily in honor of their return; and the boys of the mission-school, remembering the promised candy and ice-cream, made a bonfire in the street, and hurrahed lustily for Mr. Godfrey Schuyler, and a tiger, too!
at the time that
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
in or at the place that
From this reading There was a trip to the West as far as Denver, and then one day in November, the bridal pair came back to Hampstead, where the bells rang merrily in honor of their return; and the boys of the mission-school, remembering the promised candy and ice-cream, made a bonfire in the street, and hurrahed lustily for Mr. Godfrey Schuyler, and a tiger, too!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Never before, nor since, was the church so full as it was that lovely October morning, when the maples were turning scarlet, and the walnut trees were golden in the autumnal sunshine, which fell so softly and warmly, as if in blessing, on the beautiful young bride and the perfectly happy groom.
which person or people
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading They had their _fête_, and candy and cream, and ate it in the November rain; but not until after the grand party at the Hill, which, for elegance and expenditure, far outdid the one given a few years before, when Edith was the bride, and Gertie the little unknown girl, watching the ladies as they came, and wishing that she was one of them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
a late time of life
From this reading They had their _fête_, and candy and cream, and ate it in the November rain; but not until after the grand party at the Hill, which, for elegance and expenditure, far outdid the one given a few years before, when Edith was the bride, and Gertie the little unknown girl, watching the ladies as they came, and wishing that she was one of them.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Never before, nor since, was the church so full as it was that lovely October morning, when the maples were turning scarlet, and the walnut trees were golden in the autumnal sunshine, which fell so softly and warmly, as if in blessing, on the beautiful young bride and the perfectly happy groom.
