used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WEDDING ON WHEELS The commotion of the matrimony-mad women brought the men trooping in from the smoking room and there was much circumstance of decorating the scene with white satin ribbons, a trifle crumpled and dim of luster.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A WEDDING ON WHEELS The commotion of the matrimony-mad women brought the men trooping in from the smoking room and there was much circumstance of decorating the scene with white satin ribbons, a trifle crumpled and dim of luster.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs. Whitcomb waved them at Mallory with a laugh:
bakedadjectiveUS /beɪkt/
dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight
From this reading His own funeral baked meats were coldly furnishing forth a wedding breakfast for Ira Lathrop.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading His own funeral baked meats were coldly furnishing forth a wedding breakfast for Ira Lathrop.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A WEDDING ON WHEELS The commotion of the matrimony-mad women brought the men trooping in from the smoking room and there was much circumstance of decorating the scene with white satin ribbons, a trifle crumpled and dim of luster.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading A WEDDING ON WHEELS The commotion of the matrimony-mad women brought the men trooping in from the smoking room and there was much circumstance of decorating the scene with white satin ribbons, a trifle crumpled and dim of luster.
coldlyadverbUS /ˈkoʊldli/
lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner
From this reading His own funeral baked meats were coldly furnishing forth a wedding breakfast for Ira Lathrop.
commotionnounUS /kəˈmoʊʃən/
a disorderly outburst or tumult
From this reading A WEDDING ON WHEELS The commotion of the matrimony-mad women brought the men trooping in from the smoking room and there was much circumstance of decorating the scene with white satin ribbons, a trifle crumpled and dim of luster.
crumpledadjectiveUS /ˈkrʌmpəld/
of metal e.g.
From this reading A WEDDING ON WHEELS The commotion of the matrimony-mad women brought the men trooping in from the smoking room and there was much circumstance of decorating the scene with white satin ribbons, a trifle crumpled and dim of luster.
decoratingverbUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “decorate” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading A WEDDING ON WHEELS The commotion of the matrimony-mad women brought the men trooping in from the smoking room and there was much circumstance of decorating the scene with white satin ribbons, a trifle crumpled and dim of luster.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading A WEDDING ON WHEELS The commotion of the matrimony-mad women brought the men trooping in from the smoking room and there was much circumstance of decorating the scene with white satin ribbons, a trifle crumpled and dim of luster.
dismallyadverbUS /ˈdɪzməli/
in a cheerless manner
From this reading He nodded dismally.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His own funeral baked meats were coldly furnishing forth a wedding breakfast for Ira Lathrop.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading His own funeral baked meats were coldly furnishing forth a wedding breakfast for Ira Lathrop.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A WEDDING ON WHEELS The commotion of the matrimony-mad women brought the men trooping in from the smoking room and there was much circumstance of decorating the scene with white satin ribbons, a trifle crumpled and dim of luster.
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading His own funeral baked meats were coldly furnishing forth a wedding breakfast for Ira Lathrop.
furnishingnounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃɪŋ/
(usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
From this reading His own funeral baked meats were coldly furnishing forth a wedding breakfast for Ira Lathrop.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He nodded dismally.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His own funeral baked meats were coldly furnishing forth a wedding breakfast for Ira Lathrop.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A WEDDING ON WHEELS The commotion of the matrimony-mad women brought the men trooping in from the smoking room and there was much circumstance of decorating the scene with white satin ribbons, a trifle crumpled and dim of luster.
IranounUS /ˈaɪrə/
a militant organization of Irish nationalists who used terrorism and guerilla warfare in an effort to drive British forces from Northern Ireland and achieve a united independent Ireland
From this reading His own funeral baked meats were coldly furnishing forth a wedding breakfast for Ira Lathrop.
Lathrop
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From this reading His own funeral baked meats were coldly furnishing forth a wedding breakfast for Ira Lathrop.
the sound of laughing
From this reading Mrs. Whitcomb waved them at Mallory with a laugh:
lusternounUS /ˈlʌstər/
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading A WEDDING ON WHEELS The commotion of the matrimony-mad women brought the men trooping in from the smoking room and there was much circumstance of decorating the scene with white satin ribbons, a trifle crumpled and dim of luster.
Mallory
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From this reading Mrs. Whitcomb waved them at Mallory with a laugh:
matrimony-mad
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From this reading A WEDDING ON WHEELS The commotion of the matrimony-mad women brought the men trooping in from the smoking room and there was much circumstance of decorating the scene with white satin ribbons, a trifle crumpled and dim of luster.
meatsnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meat” — the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading His own funeral baked meats were coldly furnishing forth a wedding breakfast for Ira Lathrop.
the force of workers available
From this reading A WEDDING ON WHEELS The commotion of the matrimony-mad women brought the men trooping in from the smoking room and there was much circumstance of decorating the scene with white satin ribbons, a trifle crumpled and dim of luster.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Whitcomb waved them at Mallory with a laugh:
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A WEDDING ON WHEELS The commotion of the matrimony-mad women brought the men trooping in from the smoking room and there was much circumstance of decorating the scene with white satin ribbons, a trifle crumpled and dim of luster.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading He nodded dismally.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A WEDDING ON WHEELS The commotion of the matrimony-mad women brought the men trooping in from the smoking room and there was much circumstance of decorating the scene with white satin ribbons, a trifle crumpled and dim of luster.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A WEDDING ON WHEELS The commotion of the matrimony-mad women brought the men trooping in from the smoking room and there was much circumstance of decorating the scene with white satin ribbons, a trifle crumpled and dim of luster.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading His own funeral baked meats were coldly furnishing forth a wedding breakfast for Ira Lathrop.
RecognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading "Recognize these?"
ribbonsnounUS /ˈrɪbənz/
plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading A WEDDING ON WHEELS The commotion of the matrimony-mad women brought the men trooping in from the smoking room and there was much circumstance of decorating the scene with white satin ribbons, a trifle crumpled and dim of luster.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A WEDDING ON WHEELS The commotion of the matrimony-mad women brought the men trooping in from the smoking room and there was much circumstance of decorating the scene with white satin ribbons, a trifle crumpled and dim of luster.
satinnounUS /ˈsætən/
a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back
From this reading A WEDDING ON WHEELS The commotion of the matrimony-mad women brought the men trooping in from the smoking room and there was much circumstance of decorating the scene with white satin ribbons, a trifle crumpled and dim of luster.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading A WEDDING ON WHEELS The commotion of the matrimony-mad women brought the men trooping in from the smoking room and there was much circumstance of decorating the scene with white satin ribbons, a trifle crumpled and dim of luster.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading A WEDDING ON WHEELS The commotion of the matrimony-mad women brought the men trooping in from the smoking room and there was much circumstance of decorating the scene with white satin ribbons, a trifle crumpled and dim of luster.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A WEDDING ON WHEELS The commotion of the matrimony-mad women brought the men trooping in from the smoking room and there was much circumstance of decorating the scene with white satin ribbons, a trifle crumpled and dim of luster.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mrs. Whitcomb waved them at Mallory with a laugh:
in or at that place or location
From this reading A WEDDING ON WHEELS The commotion of the matrimony-mad women brought the men trooping in from the smoking room and there was much circumstance of decorating the scene with white satin ribbons, a trifle crumpled and dim of luster.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "Recognize these?"
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading A WEDDING ON WHEELS The commotion of the matrimony-mad women brought the men trooping in from the smoking room and there was much circumstance of decorating the scene with white satin ribbons, a trifle crumpled and dim of luster.
troopingverbUS /ˈtruːpɪŋ/
-ing form of “troop” — march in a procession
From this reading A WEDDING ON WHEELS The commotion of the matrimony-mad women brought the men trooping in from the smoking room and there was much circumstance of decorating the scene with white satin ribbons, a trifle crumpled and dim of luster.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A WEDDING ON WHEELS The commotion of the matrimony-mad women brought the men trooping in from the smoking room and there was much circumstance of decorating the scene with white satin ribbons, a trifle crumpled and dim of luster.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading Mrs. Whitcomb waved them at Mallory with a laugh:
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading A WEDDING ON WHEELS The commotion of the matrimony-mad women brought the men trooping in from the smoking room and there was much circumstance of decorating the scene with white satin ribbons, a trifle crumpled and dim of luster.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His own funeral baked meats were coldly furnishing forth a wedding breakfast for Ira Lathrop.
WHEELSnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading A WEDDING ON WHEELS The commotion of the matrimony-mad women brought the men trooping in from the smoking room and there was much circumstance of decorating the scene with white satin ribbons, a trifle crumpled and dim of luster.
Whitcomb
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From this reading Mrs. Whitcomb waved them at Mallory with a laugh:
a Caucasian
From this reading A WEDDING ON WHEELS The commotion of the matrimony-mad women brought the men trooping in from the smoking room and there was much circumstance of decorating the scene with white satin ribbons, a trifle crumpled and dim of luster.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A WEDDING ON WHEELS The commotion of the matrimony-mad women brought the men trooping in from the smoking room and there was much circumstance of decorating the scene with white satin ribbons, a trifle crumpled and dim of luster.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A WEDDING ON WHEELS The commotion of the matrimony-mad women brought the men trooping in from the smoking room and there was much circumstance of decorating the scene with white satin ribbons, a trifle crumpled and dim of luster.
