used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The ceremony was to be performed at the church, the Rev. Cyril Keith officiating, and to be immediately succeeded by a wedding breakfast on the lawn at Magnolia Hall.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading That was to be about noon, so did not interfere with the usual morning meal and family devotions at Viamede.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading It had been arranged that Grace Raymond and Rose Lacy were to act as flower girls, dressed in white tarlatan, and white hats trimmed with white ribbon, and each carrying a basket filled with white roses, white japonicas, and smilax.
(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 RIDES, drives, sports of various kinds, and preparations for the wedding, made the time pass very rapidly and pleasantly to the young folks at Viamede, Magnolia Hall, and the Parsonage, until at length all was in readiness for the expected festivities.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RIDES, drives, sports of various kinds, and preparations for the wedding, made the time pass very rapidly and pleasantly to the young folks at Viamede, Magnolia Hall, and the Parsonage, until at length all was in readiness for the expected festivities.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading It had been arranged that Grace Raymond and Rose Lacy were to act as flower girls, dressed in white tarlatan, and white hats trimmed with white ribbon, and each carrying a basket filled with white roses, white japonicas, and smilax.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It had been arranged that Grace Raymond and Rose Lacy were to act as flower girls, dressed in white tarlatan, and white hats trimmed with white ribbon, and each carrying a basket filled with white roses, white japonicas, and smilax.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading RIDES, drives, sports of various kinds, and preparations for the wedding, made the time pass very rapidly and pleasantly to the young folks at Viamede, Magnolia Hall, and the Parsonage, until at length all was in readiness for the expected festivities.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading When these had been attended to, the ladies and young girls scattered to their rooms to dress for the important occasion.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading It had been arranged that Grace Raymond and Rose Lacy were to act as flower girls, dressed in white tarlatan, and white hats trimmed with white ribbon, and each carrying a basket filled with white roses, white japonicas, and smilax.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The ceremony was to be performed at the church, the Rev. Cyril Keith officiating, and to be immediately succeeded by a wedding breakfast on the lawn at Magnolia Hall.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When these had been attended to, the ladies and young girls scattered to their rooms to dress for the important occasion.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The ceremony was to be performed at the church, the Rev. Cyril Keith officiating, and to be immediately succeeded by a wedding breakfast on the lawn at Magnolia Hall.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The ceremony was to be performed at the church, the Rev. Cyril Keith officiating, and to be immediately succeeded by a wedding breakfast on the lawn at Magnolia Hall.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading It had been arranged that Grace Raymond and Rose Lacy were to act as flower girls, dressed in white tarlatan, and white hats trimmed with white ribbon, and each carrying a basket filled with white roses, white japonicas, and smilax.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading The ceremony was to be performed at the church, the Rev. Cyril Keith officiating, and to be immediately succeeded by a wedding breakfast on the lawn at Magnolia Hall.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The ceremony was to be performed at the church, the Rev. Cyril Keith officiating, and to be immediately succeeded by a wedding breakfast on the lawn at Magnolia Hall.
CyrilnounUS /ˈsɪrəl/
Greek missionary; the invention of the Cyrillic alphabet is attributed to him (826-869)
From this reading The ceremony was to be performed at the church, the Rev. Cyril Keith officiating, and to be immediately succeeded by a wedding breakfast on the lawn at Magnolia Hall.
devotions
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That was to be about noon, so did not interfere with the usual morning meal and family devotions at Viamede.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading That was to be about noon, so did not interfere with the usual morning meal and family devotions at Viamede.
put on clothes
From this reading When these had been attended to, the ladies and young girls scattered to their rooms to dress for the important occasion.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading It had been arranged that Grace Raymond and Rose Lacy were to act as flower girls, dressed in white tarlatan, and white hats trimmed with white ribbon, and each carrying a basket filled with white roses, white japonicas, and smilax.
drivesnounUS /draɪvz/
plural of “drive” — the act of applying force to propel something
From this reading RIDES, drives, sports of various kinds, and preparations for the wedding, made the time pass very rapidly and pleasantly to the young folks at Viamede, Magnolia Hall, and the Parsonage, until at length all was in readiness for the expected festivities.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It had been arranged that Grace Raymond and Rose Lacy were to act as flower girls, dressed in white tarlatan, and white hats trimmed with white ribbon, and each carrying a basket filled with white roses, white japonicas, and smilax.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading RIDES, drives, sports of various kinds, and preparations for the wedding, made the time pass very rapidly and pleasantly to the young folks at Viamede, Magnolia Hall, and the Parsonage, until at length all was in readiness for the expected festivities.
a social unit living together
From this reading That was to be about noon, so did not interfere with the usual morning meal and family devotions at Viamede.
festivitiesnounUS /feˈstɪvətiz/
plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion
From this reading RIDES, drives, sports of various kinds, and preparations for the wedding, made the time pass very rapidly and pleasantly to the young folks at Viamede, Magnolia Hall, and the Parsonage, until at length all was in readiness for the expected festivities.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading It had been arranged that Grace Raymond and Rose Lacy were to act as flower girls, dressed in white tarlatan, and white hats trimmed with white ribbon, and each carrying a basket filled with white roses, white japonicas, and smilax.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading It had been arranged that Grace Raymond and Rose Lacy were to act as flower girls, dressed in white tarlatan, and white hats trimmed with white ribbon, and each carrying a basket filled with white roses, white japonicas, and smilax.
your parents
From this reading RIDES, drives, sports of various kinds, and preparations for the wedding, made the time pass very rapidly and pleasantly to the young folks at Viamede, Magnolia Hall, and the Parsonage, until at length all was in readiness for the expected festivities.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading RIDES, drives, sports of various kinds, and preparations for the wedding, made the time pass very rapidly and pleasantly to the young folks at Viamede, Magnolia Hall, and the Parsonage, until at length all was in readiness for the expected festivities.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading When these had been attended to, the ladies and young girls scattered to their rooms to dress for the important occasion.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading It had been arranged that Grace Raymond and Rose Lacy were to act as flower girls, dressed in white tarlatan, and white hats trimmed with white ribbon, and each carrying a basket filled with white roses, white japonicas, and smilax.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When these had been attended to, the ladies and young girls scattered to their rooms to dress for the important occasion.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading RIDES, drives, sports of various kinds, and preparations for the wedding, made the time pass very rapidly and pleasantly to the young folks at Viamede, Magnolia Hall, and the Parsonage, until at length all was in readiness for the expected festivities.
hatsnounUS /hæts/
plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading It had been arranged that Grace Raymond and Rose Lacy were to act as flower girls, dressed in white tarlatan, and white hats trimmed with white ribbon, and each carrying a basket filled with white roses, white japonicas, and smilax.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The ceremony was to be performed at the church, the Rev. Cyril Keith officiating, and to be immediately succeeded by a wedding breakfast on the lawn at Magnolia Hall.
of great significance or value
From this reading When these had been attended to, the ladies and young girls scattered to their rooms to dress for the important occasion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading RIDES, drives, sports of various kinds, and preparations for the wedding, made the time pass very rapidly and pleasantly to the young folks at Viamede, Magnolia Hall, and the Parsonage, until at length all was in readiness for the expected festivities.
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading That was to be about noon, so did not interfere with the usual morning meal and family devotions at Viamede.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been arranged that Grace Raymond and Rose Lacy were to act as flower girls, dressed in white tarlatan, and white hats trimmed with white ribbon, and each carrying a basket filled with white roses, white japonicas, and smilax.
japonicas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It had been arranged that Grace Raymond and Rose Lacy were to act as flower girls, dressed in white tarlatan, and white hats trimmed with white ribbon, and each carrying a basket filled with white roses, white japonicas, and smilax.
Keith
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The ceremony was to be performed at the church, the Rev. Cyril Keith officiating, and to be immediately succeeded by a wedding breakfast on the lawn at Magnolia Hall.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading RIDES, drives, sports of various kinds, and preparations for the wedding, made the time pass very rapidly and pleasantly to the young folks at Viamede, Magnolia Hall, and the Parsonage, until at length all was in readiness for the expected festivities.
LacyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪsi/
made of or resembling lace
From this reading It had been arranged that Grace Raymond and Rose Lacy were to act as flower girls, dressed in white tarlatan, and white hats trimmed with white ribbon, and each carrying a basket filled with white roses, white japonicas, and smilax.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading When these had been attended to, the ladies and young girls scattered to their rooms to dress for the important occasion.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading The ceremony was to be performed at the church, the Rev. Cyril Keith officiating, and to be immediately succeeded by a wedding breakfast on the lawn at Magnolia Hall.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading RIDES, drives, sports of various kinds, and preparations for the wedding, made the time pass very rapidly and pleasantly to the young folks at Viamede, Magnolia Hall, and the Parsonage, until at length all was in readiness for the expected festivities.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading RIDES, drives, sports of various kinds, and preparations for the wedding, made the time pass very rapidly and pleasantly to the young folks at Viamede, Magnolia Hall, and the Parsonage, until at length all was in readiness for the expected festivities.
MagnolianounUS /mæɡˈnoʊljə/
dried bark of various magnolias; used in folk medicine
From this reading RIDES, drives, sports of various kinds, and preparations for the wedding, made the time pass very rapidly and pleasantly to the young folks at Viamede, Magnolia Hall, and the Parsonage, until at length all was in readiness for the expected festivities.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading That was to be about noon, so did not interfere with the usual morning meal and family devotions at Viamede.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading That was to be about noon, so did not interfere with the usual morning meal and family devotions at Viamede.
the middle of the day
From this reading That was to be about noon, so did not interfere with the usual morning meal and family devotions at Viamede.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That was to be about noon, so did not interfere with the usual morning meal and family devotions at Viamede.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading When these had been attended to, the ladies and young girls scattered to their rooms to dress for the important occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RIDES, drives, sports of various kinds, and preparations for the wedding, made the time pass very rapidly and pleasantly to the young folks at Viamede, Magnolia Hall, and the Parsonage, until at length all was in readiness for the expected festivities.
officiatingnounUS /əˈfɪʃieɪtɪŋ/
the act of umpiring
From this reading The ceremony was to be performed at the church, the Rev. Cyril Keith officiating, and to be immediately succeeded by a wedding breakfast on the lawn at Magnolia Hall.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The ceremony was to be performed at the church, the Rev. Cyril Keith officiating, and to be immediately succeeded by a wedding breakfast on the lawn at Magnolia Hall.
ParsonagenounUS /ˈpɑːrsənɪdʒ/
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading RIDES, drives, sports of various kinds, and preparations for the wedding, made the time pass very rapidly and pleasantly to the young folks at Viamede, Magnolia Hall, and the Parsonage, until at length all was in readiness for the expected festivities.
go across or through
From this reading RIDES, drives, sports of various kinds, and preparations for the wedding, made the time pass very rapidly and pleasantly to the young folks at Viamede, Magnolia Hall, and the Parsonage, until at length all was in readiness for the expected festivities.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading The ceremony was to be performed at the church, the Rev. Cyril Keith officiating, and to be immediately succeeded by a wedding breakfast on the lawn at Magnolia Hall.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading RIDES, drives, sports of various kinds, and preparations for the wedding, made the time pass very rapidly and pleasantly to the young folks at Viamede, Magnolia Hall, and the Parsonage, until at length all was in readiness for the expected festivities.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading RIDES, drives, sports of various kinds, and preparations for the wedding, made the time pass very rapidly and pleasantly to the young folks at Viamede, Magnolia Hall, and the Parsonage, until at length all was in readiness for the expected festivities.
with speed
From this reading RIDES, drives, sports of various kinds, and preparations for the wedding, made the time pass very rapidly and pleasantly to the young folks at Viamede, Magnolia Hall, and the Parsonage, until at length all was in readiness for the expected festivities.
Raymond
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It had been arranged that Grace Raymond and Rose Lacy were to act as flower girls, dressed in white tarlatan, and white hats trimmed with white ribbon, and each carrying a basket filled with white roses, white japonicas, and smilax.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading RIDES, drives, sports of various kinds, and preparations for the wedding, made the time pass very rapidly and pleasantly to the young folks at Viamede, Magnolia Hall, and the Parsonage, until at length all was in readiness for the expected festivities.
RevverbUS /rev/
increase the number of rotations per minute
From this reading The ceremony was to be performed at the church, the Rev. Cyril Keith officiating, and to be immediately succeeded by a wedding breakfast on the lawn at Magnolia Hall.
ribbonnounUS /ˈrɪbən/
any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading It had been arranged that Grace Raymond and Rose Lacy were to act as flower girls, dressed in white tarlatan, and white hats trimmed with white ribbon, and each carrying a basket filled with white roses, white japonicas, and smilax.
RIDESnounUS /raɪdz/
plural of “ride” — a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)
From this reading RIDES, drives, sports of various kinds, and preparations for the wedding, made the time pass very rapidly and pleasantly to the young folks at Viamede, Magnolia Hall, and the Parsonage, until at length all was in readiness for the expected festivities.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading When these had been attended to, the ladies and young girls scattered to their rooms to dress for the important occasion.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading It had been arranged that Grace Raymond and Rose Lacy were to act as flower girls, dressed in white tarlatan, and white hats trimmed with white ribbon, and each carrying a basket filled with white roses, white japonicas, and smilax.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading It had been arranged that Grace Raymond and Rose Lacy were to act as flower girls, dressed in white tarlatan, and white hats trimmed with white ribbon, and each carrying a basket filled with white roses, white japonicas, and smilax.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading When these had been attended to, the ladies and young girls scattered to their rooms to dress for the important occasion.
smilaxnoun
sometimes placed in Smilacaceae
From this reading It had been arranged that Grace Raymond and Rose Lacy were to act as flower girls, dressed in white tarlatan, and white hats trimmed with white ribbon, and each carrying a basket filled with white roses, white japonicas, and smilax.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading That was to be about noon, so did not interfere with the usual morning meal and family devotions at Viamede.
sportsnounUS /spɔːrts/
plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading RIDES, drives, sports of various kinds, and preparations for the wedding, made the time pass very rapidly and pleasantly to the young folks at Viamede, Magnolia Hall, and the Parsonage, until at length all was in readiness for the expected festivities.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading The ceremony was to be performed at the church, the Rev. Cyril Keith officiating, and to be immediately succeeded by a wedding breakfast on the lawn at Magnolia Hall.
tarlatan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It had been arranged that Grace Raymond and Rose Lacy were to act as flower girls, dressed in white tarlatan, and white hats trimmed with white ribbon, and each carrying a basket filled with white roses, white japonicas, and smilax.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That was to be about noon, so did not interfere with the usual morning meal and family devotions at Viamede.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RIDES, drives, sports of various kinds, and preparations for the wedding, made the time pass very rapidly and pleasantly to the young folks at Viamede, Magnolia Hall, and the Parsonage, until at length all was in readiness for the expected festivities.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When these had been attended to, the ladies and young girls scattered to their rooms to dress for the important occasion.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading When these had been attended to, the ladies and young girls scattered to their rooms to dress for the important occasion.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading RIDES, drives, sports of various kinds, and preparations for the wedding, made the time pass very rapidly and pleasantly to the young folks at Viamede, Magnolia Hall, and the Parsonage, until at length all was in readiness for the expected festivities.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RIDES, drives, sports of various kinds, and preparations for the wedding, made the time pass very rapidly and pleasantly to the young folks at Viamede, Magnolia Hall, and the Parsonage, until at length all was in readiness for the expected festivities.
trimmedadjectiveUS /trɪmd/
made neat and tidy by trimming
From this reading It had been arranged that Grace Raymond and Rose Lacy were to act as flower girls, dressed in white tarlatan, and white hats trimmed with white ribbon, and each carrying a basket filled with white roses, white japonicas, and smilax.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading RIDES, drives, sports of various kinds, and preparations for the wedding, made the time pass very rapidly and pleasantly to the young folks at Viamede, Magnolia Hall, and the Parsonage, until at length all was in readiness for the expected festivities.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading That was to be about noon, so did not interfere with the usual morning meal and family devotions at Viamede.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading RIDES, drives, sports of various kinds, and preparations for the wedding, made the time pass very rapidly and pleasantly to the young folks at Viamede, Magnolia Hall, and the Parsonage, until at length all was in readiness for the expected festivities.
precisely as stated
From this reading RIDES, drives, sports of various kinds, and preparations for the wedding, made the time pass very rapidly and pleasantly to the young folks at Viamede, Magnolia Hall, and the Parsonage, until at length all was in readiness for the expected festivities.
Viamede
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RIDES, drives, sports of various kinds, and preparations for the wedding, made the time pass very rapidly and pleasantly to the young folks at Viamede, Magnolia Hall, and the Parsonage, until at length all was in readiness for the expected festivities.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RIDES, drives, sports of various kinds, and preparations for the wedding, made the time pass very rapidly and pleasantly to the young folks at Viamede, Magnolia Hall, and the Parsonage, until at length all was in readiness for the expected festivities.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading RIDES, drives, sports of various kinds, and preparations for the wedding, made the time pass very rapidly and pleasantly to the young folks at Viamede, Magnolia Hall, and the Parsonage, until at length all was in readiness for the expected festivities.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It had been arranged that Grace Raymond and Rose Lacy were to act as flower girls, dressed in white tarlatan, and white hats trimmed with white ribbon, and each carrying a basket filled with white roses, white japonicas, and smilax.
at the time that
From this reading When these had been attended to, the ladies and young girls scattered to their rooms to dress for the important occasion.
a Caucasian
From this reading It had been arranged that Grace Raymond and Rose Lacy were to act as flower girls, dressed in white tarlatan, and white hats trimmed with white ribbon, and each carrying a basket filled with white roses, white japonicas, and smilax.
in the company of; together with
From this reading That was to be about noon, so did not interfere with the usual morning meal and family devotions at Viamede.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading RIDES, drives, sports of various kinds, and preparations for the wedding, made the time pass very rapidly and pleasantly to the young folks at Viamede, Magnolia Hall, and the Parsonage, until at length all was in readiness for the expected festivities.
