used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GERTRUDE CHANGES HER NAME The Club had been prominent figures at Mrs. Schuler's wedding, but that was a very small affair at home, and Miss Gertrude's was to be in the church with a reception afterwards at Dorothy's house.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading It was at Rose House, for they had become accustomed to meeting there during the summer, when every moment could be utilized for work on something connected with the furnishing of the house while at the same time they could talk as they hammered and measured and screwed and sewed.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading GERTRUDE CHANGES HER NAME The Club had been prominent figures at Mrs. Schuler's wedding, but that was a very small affair at home, and Miss Gertrude's was to be in the church with a reception afterwards at Dorothy's house.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading GERTRUDE CHANGES HER NAME The Club had been prominent figures at Mrs. Schuler's wedding, but that was a very small affair at home, and Miss Gertrude's was to be in the church with a reception afterwards at Dorothy's house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GERTRUDE CHANGES HER NAME The Club had been prominent figures at Mrs. Schuler's wedding, but that was a very small affair at home, and Miss Gertrude's was to be in the church with a reception afterwards at Dorothy's house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was at Rose House, for they had become accustomed to meeting there during the summer, when every moment could be utilized for work on something connected with the furnishing of the house while at the same time they could talk as they hammered and measured and screwed and sewed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading GERTRUDE CHANGES HER NAME The Club had been prominent figures at Mrs. Schuler's wedding, but that was a very small affair at home, and Miss Gertrude's was to be in the church with a reception afterwards at Dorothy's house.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She had said that she would like to have the church decorated with wild flowers so that she might take away with her the remembrance of the blossoms that she had seen and loved in the Rosemont fields.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading GERTRUDE CHANGES HER NAME The Club had been prominent figures at Mrs. Schuler's wedding, but that was a very small affair at home, and Miss Gertrude's was to be in the church with a reception afterwards at Dorothy's house.
for the reason that
From this reading The Club felt that they wanted to do every bit of the work that they could, not only because they loved Miss Gertrude but because she was going to marry the brother of two of the Club members.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It was at Rose House, for they had become accustomed to meeting there during the summer, when every moment could be utilized for work on something connected with the furnishing of the house while at the same time they could talk as they hammered and measured and screwed and sewed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading GERTRUDE CHANGES HER NAME The Club had been prominent figures at Mrs. Schuler's wedding, but that was a very small affair at home, and Miss Gertrude's was to be in the church with a reception afterwards at Dorothy's house.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading The Club felt that they wanted to do every bit of the work that they could, not only because they loved Miss Gertrude but because she was going to marry the brother of two of the Club members.
blossomsnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/
plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
From this reading She had said that she would like to have the church decorated with wild flowers so that she might take away with her the remembrance of the blossoms that she had seen and loved in the Rosemont fields.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading The Club felt that they wanted to do every bit of the work that they could, not only because they loved Miss Gertrude but because she was going to marry the brother of two of the Club members.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading GERTRUDE CHANGES HER NAME The Club had been prominent figures at Mrs. Schuler's wedding, but that was a very small affair at home, and Miss Gertrude's was to be in the church with a reception afterwards at Dorothy's house.
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading GERTRUDE CHANGES HER NAME The Club had been prominent figures at Mrs. Schuler's wedding, but that was a very small affair at home, and Miss Gertrude's was to be in the church with a reception afterwards at Dorothy's house.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading GERTRUDE CHANGES HER NAME The Club had been prominent figures at Mrs. Schuler's wedding, but that was a very small affair at home, and Miss Gertrude's was to be in the church with a reception afterwards at Dorothy's house.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading GERTRUDE CHANGES HER NAME The Club had been prominent figures at Mrs. Schuler's wedding, but that was a very small affair at home, and Miss Gertrude's was to be in the church with a reception afterwards at Dorothy's house.
being joined in close association
From this reading It was at Rose House, for they had become accustomed to meeting there during the summer, when every moment could be utilized for work on something connected with the furnishing of the house while at the same time they could talk as they hammered and measured and screwed and sewed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The Club felt that they wanted to do every bit of the work that they could, not only because they loved Miss Gertrude but because she was going to marry the brother of two of the Club members.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading She had said that she would like to have the church decorated with wild flowers so that she might take away with her the remembrance of the blossoms that she had seen and loved in the Rosemont fields.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The Club felt that they wanted to do every bit of the work that they could, not only because they loved Miss Gertrude but because she was going to marry the brother of two of the Club members.
Dorothy's
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From this reading GERTRUDE CHANGES HER NAME The Club had been prominent figures at Mrs. Schuler's wedding, but that was a very small affair at home, and Miss Gertrude's was to be in the church with a reception afterwards at Dorothy's house.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading It was at Rose House, for they had become accustomed to meeting there during the summer, when every moment could be utilized for work on something connected with the furnishing of the house while at the same time they could talk as they hammered and measured and screwed and sewed.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The Club felt that they wanted to do every bit of the work that they could, not only because they loved Miss Gertrude but because she was going to marry the brother of two of the Club members.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The Club felt that they wanted to do every bit of the work that they could, not only because they loved Miss Gertrude but because she was going to marry the brother of two of the Club members.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading She had said that she would like to have the church decorated with wild flowers so that she might take away with her the remembrance of the blossoms that she had seen and loved in the Rosemont fields.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading GERTRUDE CHANGES HER NAME The Club had been prominent figures at Mrs. Schuler's wedding, but that was a very small affair at home, and Miss Gertrude's was to be in the church with a reception afterwards at Dorothy's house.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading She had said that she would like to have the church decorated with wild flowers so that she might take away with her the remembrance of the blossoms that she had seen and loved in the Rosemont fields.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Club held a special meeting to talk over their plans for the wedding.
furnishingnounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃɪŋ/
(usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
From this reading It was at Rose House, for they had become accustomed to meeting there during the summer, when every moment could be utilized for work on something connected with the furnishing of the house while at the same time they could talk as they hammered and measured and screwed and sewed.
GERTRUDE
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From this reading GERTRUDE CHANGES HER NAME The Club had been prominent figures at Mrs. Schuler's wedding, but that was a very small affair at home, and Miss Gertrude's was to be in the church with a reception afterwards at Dorothy's house.
Gertrude's
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From this reading GERTRUDE CHANGES HER NAME The Club had been prominent figures at Mrs. Schuler's wedding, but that was a very small affair at home, and Miss Gertrude's was to be in the church with a reception afterwards at Dorothy's house.
the act of departing
From this reading The Club felt that they wanted to do every bit of the work that they could, not only because they loved Miss Gertrude but because she was going to marry the brother of two of the Club members.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading GERTRUDE CHANGES HER NAME The Club had been prominent figures at Mrs. Schuler's wedding, but that was a very small affair at home, and Miss Gertrude's was to be in the church with a reception afterwards at Dorothy's house.
hammeredadjectiveUS /ˈhæmərd/
shaped or worked with a hammer and often showing hammer marks
From this reading It was at Rose House, for they had become accustomed to meeting there during the summer, when every moment could be utilized for work on something connected with the furnishing of the house while at the same time they could talk as they hammered and measured and screwed and sewed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She had said that she would like to have the church decorated with wild flowers so that she might take away with her the remembrance of the blossoms that she had seen and loved in the Rosemont fields.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The Club held a special meeting to talk over their plans for the wedding.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading GERTRUDE CHANGES HER NAME The Club had been prominent figures at Mrs. Schuler's wedding, but that was a very small affair at home, and Miss Gertrude's was to be in the church with a reception afterwards at Dorothy's house.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading GERTRUDE CHANGES HER NAME The Club had been prominent figures at Mrs. Schuler's wedding, but that was a very small affair at home, and Miss Gertrude's was to be in the church with a reception afterwards at Dorothy's house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading GERTRUDE CHANGES HER NAME The Club had been prominent figures at Mrs. Schuler's wedding, but that was a very small affair at home, and Miss Gertrude's was to be in the church with a reception afterwards at Dorothy's house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GERTRUDE CHANGES HER NAME The Club had been prominent figures at Mrs. Schuler's wedding, but that was a very small affair at home, and Miss Gertrude's was to be in the church with a reception afterwards at Dorothy's house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was at Rose House, for they had become accustomed to meeting there during the summer, when every moment could be utilized for work on something connected with the furnishing of the house while at the same time they could talk as they hammered and measured and screwed and sewed.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She had said that she would like to have the church decorated with wild flowers so that she might take away with her the remembrance of the blossoms that she had seen and loved in the Rosemont fields.
held dear
From this reading The Club felt that they wanted to do every bit of the work that they could, not only because they loved Miss Gertrude but because she was going to marry the brother of two of the Club members.
take in marriage
From this reading The Club felt that they wanted to do every bit of the work that they could, not only because they loved Miss Gertrude but because she was going to marry the brother of two of the Club members.
measuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading It was at Rose House, for they had become accustomed to meeting there during the summer, when every moment could be utilized for work on something connected with the furnishing of the house while at the same time they could talk as they hammered and measured and screwed and sewed.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The Club held a special meeting to talk over their plans for the wedding.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The Club felt that they wanted to do every bit of the work that they could, not only because they loved Miss Gertrude but because she was going to marry the brother of two of the Club members.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She had said that she would like to have the church decorated with wild flowers so that she might take away with her the remembrance of the blossoms that she had seen and loved in the Rosemont fields.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading GERTRUDE CHANGES HER NAME The Club had been prominent figures at Mrs. Schuler's wedding, but that was a very small affair at home, and Miss Gertrude's was to be in the church with a reception afterwards at Dorothy's house.
a particular point in time
From this reading It was at Rose House, for they had become accustomed to meeting there during the summer, when every moment could be utilized for work on something connected with the furnishing of the house while at the same time they could talk as they hammered and measured and screwed and sewed.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading GERTRUDE CHANGES HER NAME The Club had been prominent figures at Mrs. Schuler's wedding, but that was a very small affair at home, and Miss Gertrude's was to be in the church with a reception afterwards at Dorothy's house.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading GERTRUDE CHANGES HER NAME The Club had been prominent figures at Mrs. Schuler's wedding, but that was a very small affair at home, and Miss Gertrude's was to be in the church with a reception afterwards at Dorothy's house.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Club felt that they wanted to do every bit of the work that they could, not only because they loved Miss Gertrude but because she was going to marry the brother of two of the Club members.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Club felt that they wanted to do every bit of the work that they could, not only because they loved Miss Gertrude but because she was going to marry the brother of two of the Club members.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was at Rose House, for they had become accustomed to meeting there during the summer, when every moment could be utilized for work on something connected with the furnishing of the house while at the same time they could talk as they hammered and measured and screwed and sewed.
and nothing more
From this reading The Club felt that they wanted to do every bit of the work that they could, not only because they loved Miss Gertrude but because she was going to marry the brother of two of the Club members.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The Club held a special meeting to talk over their plans for the wedding.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading The Club held a special meeting to talk over their plans for the wedding.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading GERTRUDE CHANGES HER NAME The Club had been prominent figures at Mrs. Schuler's wedding, but that was a very small affair at home, and Miss Gertrude's was to be in the church with a reception afterwards at Dorothy's house.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading GERTRUDE CHANGES HER NAME The Club had been prominent figures at Mrs. Schuler's wedding, but that was a very small affair at home, and Miss Gertrude's was to be in the church with a reception afterwards at Dorothy's house.
remembrancenounUS /riˈmembrəns/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading She had said that she would like to have the church decorated with wild flowers so that she might take away with her the remembrance of the blossoms that she had seen and loved in the Rosemont fields.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading It was at Rose House, for they had become accustomed to meeting there during the summer, when every moment could be utilized for work on something connected with the furnishing of the house while at the same time they could talk as they hammered and measured and screwed and sewed.
Rosemont
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From this reading She had said that she would like to have the church decorated with wild flowers so that she might take away with her the remembrance of the blossoms that she had seen and loved in the Rosemont fields.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She had said that she would like to have the church decorated with wild flowers so that she might take away with her the remembrance of the blossoms that she had seen and loved in the Rosemont fields.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It was at Rose House, for they had become accustomed to meeting there during the summer, when every moment could be utilized for work on something connected with the furnishing of the house while at the same time they could talk as they hammered and measured and screwed and sewed.
Schuler's
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From this reading GERTRUDE CHANGES HER NAME The Club had been prominent figures at Mrs. Schuler's wedding, but that was a very small affair at home, and Miss Gertrude's was to be in the church with a reception afterwards at Dorothy's house.
screwedverbUS /skruːd/
past form of “screw” — have sexual intercourse with
From this reading It was at Rose House, for they had become accustomed to meeting there during the summer, when every moment could be utilized for work on something connected with the furnishing of the house while at the same time they could talk as they hammered and measured and screwed and sewed.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She had said that she would like to have the church decorated with wild flowers so that she might take away with her the remembrance of the blossoms that she had seen and loved in the Rosemont fields.
sewedadjectiveUS /soʊd/
fastened with stitches
From this reading It was at Rose House, for they had become accustomed to meeting there during the summer, when every moment could be utilized for work on something connected with the furnishing of the house while at the same time they could talk as they hammered and measured and screwed and sewed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Club felt that they wanted to do every bit of the work that they could, not only because they loved Miss Gertrude but because she was going to marry the brother of two of the Club members.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading GERTRUDE CHANGES HER NAME The Club had been prominent figures at Mrs. Schuler's wedding, but that was a very small affair at home, and Miss Gertrude's was to be in the church with a reception afterwards at Dorothy's house.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She had said that she would like to have the church decorated with wild flowers so that she might take away with her the remembrance of the blossoms that she had seen and loved in the Rosemont fields.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It was at Rose House, for they had become accustomed to meeting there during the summer, when every moment could be utilized for work on something connected with the furnishing of the house while at the same time they could talk as they hammered and measured and screwed and sewed.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The Club held a special meeting to talk over their plans for the wedding.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading It was at Rose House, for they had become accustomed to meeting there during the summer, when every moment could be utilized for work on something connected with the furnishing of the house while at the same time they could talk as they hammered and measured and screwed and sewed.
carry out
From this reading She had said that she would like to have the church decorated with wild flowers so that she might take away with her the remembrance of the blossoms that she had seen and loved in the Rosemont fields.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The Club held a special meeting to talk over their plans for the wedding.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GERTRUDE CHANGES HER NAME The Club had been prominent figures at Mrs. Schuler's wedding, but that was a very small affair at home, and Miss Gertrude's was to be in the church with a reception afterwards at Dorothy's house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GERTRUDE CHANGES HER NAME The Club had been prominent figures at Mrs. Schuler's wedding, but that was a very small affair at home, and Miss Gertrude's was to be in the church with a reception afterwards at Dorothy's house.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Club held a special meeting to talk over their plans for the wedding.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was at Rose House, for they had become accustomed to meeting there during the summer, when every moment could be utilized for work on something connected with the furnishing of the house while at the same time they could talk as they hammered and measured and screwed and sewed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Club felt that they wanted to do every bit of the work that they could, not only because they loved Miss Gertrude but because she was going to marry the brother of two of the Club members.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was at Rose House, for they had become accustomed to meeting there during the summer, when every moment could be utilized for work on something connected with the furnishing of the house while at the same time they could talk as they hammered and measured and screwed and sewed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GERTRUDE CHANGES HER NAME The Club had been prominent figures at Mrs. Schuler's wedding, but that was a very small affair at home, and Miss Gertrude's was to be in the church with a reception afterwards at Dorothy's house.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The Club felt that they wanted to do every bit of the work that they could, not only because they loved Miss Gertrude but because she was going to marry the brother of two of the Club members.
utilizedadjectiveUS /ˈjuːtəlaɪzd/
put to use
From this reading It was at Rose House, for they had become accustomed to meeting there during the summer, when every moment could be utilized for work on something connected with the furnishing of the house while at the same time they could talk as they hammered and measured and screwed and sewed.
precisely as stated
From this reading GERTRUDE CHANGES HER NAME The Club had been prominent figures at Mrs. Schuler's wedding, but that was a very small affair at home, and Miss Gertrude's was to be in the church with a reception afterwards at Dorothy's house.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading The Club felt that they wanted to do every bit of the work that they could, not only because they loved Miss Gertrude but because she was going to marry the brother of two of the Club members.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GERTRUDE CHANGES HER NAME The Club had been prominent figures at Mrs. Schuler's wedding, but that was a very small affair at home, and Miss Gertrude's was to be in the church with a reception afterwards at Dorothy's house.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading GERTRUDE CHANGES HER NAME The Club had been prominent figures at Mrs. Schuler's wedding, but that was a very small affair at home, and Miss Gertrude's was to be in the church with a reception afterwards at Dorothy's house.
at the time that
From this reading It was at Rose House, for they had become accustomed to meeting there during the summer, when every moment could be utilized for work on something connected with the furnishing of the house while at the same time they could talk as they hammered and measured and screwed and sewed.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It was at Rose House, for they had become accustomed to meeting there during the summer, when every moment could be utilized for work on something connected with the furnishing of the house while at the same time they could talk as they hammered and measured and screwed and sewed.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading She had said that she would like to have the church decorated with wild flowers so that she might take away with her the remembrance of the blossoms that she had seen and loved in the Rosemont fields.
in the company of; together with
From this reading GERTRUDE CHANGES HER NAME The Club had been prominent figures at Mrs. Schuler's wedding, but that was a very small affair at home, and Miss Gertrude's was to be in the church with a reception afterwards at Dorothy's house.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The Club felt that they wanted to do every bit of the work that they could, not only because they loved Miss Gertrude but because she was going to marry the brother of two of the Club members.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She had said that she would like to have the church decorated with wild flowers so that she might take away with her the remembrance of the blossoms that she had seen and loved in the Rosemont fields.
