used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Each had a significant flower in her hand, that she might join her partner, who held a corresponding flower on the opposite side of the street when the signal was given that the bride was coming.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Children clad in white for the occasion--children, whose parents, as well as themselves, had been partakers of the bounty of Edmund Daundy--were, with their cheerful happy faces formed into two long rows from the mansion as far almost as Wolsey's house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Children clad in white for the occasion--children, whose parents, as well as themselves, had been partakers of the bounty of Edmund Daundy--were, with their cheerful happy faces formed into two long rows from the mansion as far almost as Wolsey's house.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Come join our throng, Come sing our song, Be merry every one.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Children clad in white for the occasion--children, whose parents, as well as themselves, had been partakers of the bounty of Edmund Daundy--were, with their cheerful happy faces formed into two long rows from the mansion as far almost as Wolsey's house.
bountynounUS /ˈbaʊnti/
payment or reward (especially from a government) for acts such as catching criminals or killing predatory animals or enlisting in the military
From this reading Children clad in white for the occasion--children, whose parents, as well as themselves, had been partakers of the bounty of Edmund Daundy--were, with their cheerful happy faces formed into two long rows from the mansion as far almost as Wolsey's house.
bridaladjectiveUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
of or relating to a wedding
From this reading In this manner, the two nearest of the coming procession moved immediately forward, exclaiming, or chanting the short couplet-- 'Tis the bridal day, Prepare the way, Lead on! lead on! lead on!
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading Each had a significant flower in her hand, that she might join her partner, who held a corresponding flower on the opposite side of the street when the signal was given that the bride was coming.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading THE MARRIAGE CEREMONY.
chantingnounUS /ˈtʃæntɪŋ/
the act of singing in a monotonous tone
From this reading In this manner, the two nearest of the coming procession moved immediately forward, exclaiming, or chanting the short couplet-- 'Tis the bridal day, Prepare the way, Lead on! lead on! lead on!
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Children clad in white for the occasion--children, whose parents, as well as themselves, had been partakers of the bounty of Edmund Daundy--were, with their cheerful happy faces formed into two long rows from the mansion as far almost as Wolsey's house.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Children clad in white for the occasion--children, whose parents, as well as themselves, had been partakers of the bounty of Edmund Daundy--were, with their cheerful happy faces formed into two long rows from the mansion as far almost as Wolsey's house.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Children clad in white for the occasion--children, whose parents, as well as themselves, had been partakers of the bounty of Edmund Daundy--were, with their cheerful happy faces formed into two long rows from the mansion as far almost as Wolsey's house.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Come join our throng, Come sing our song, Be merry every one.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Each had a significant flower in her hand, that she might join her partner, who held a corresponding flower on the opposite side of the street when the signal was given that the bride was coming.
correspondingadjectiveUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndɪŋ/
accompanying
From this reading Each had a significant flower in her hand, that she might join her partner, who held a corresponding flower on the opposite side of the street when the signal was given that the bride was coming.
coupletnoun
two items of the same kind
From this reading In this manner, the two nearest of the coming procession moved immediately forward, exclaiming, or chanting the short couplet-- 'Tis the bridal day, Prepare the way, Lead on! lead on! lead on!
Daundy
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From this reading Children clad in white for the occasion--children, whose parents, as well as themselves, had been partakers of the bounty of Edmund Daundy--were, with their cheerful happy faces formed into two long rows from the mansion as far almost as Wolsey's house.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In this manner, the two nearest of the coming procession moved immediately forward, exclaiming, or chanting the short couplet-- 'Tis the bridal day, Prepare the way, Lead on! lead on! lead on!
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each had a significant flower in her hand, that she might join her partner, who held a corresponding flower on the opposite side of the street when the signal was given that the bride was coming.
Edmund
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From this reading Children clad in white for the occasion--children, whose parents, as well as themselves, had been partakers of the bounty of Edmund Daundy--were, with their cheerful happy faces formed into two long rows from the mansion as far almost as Wolsey's house.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Come join our throng, Come sing our song, Be merry every one.
exclaimingnounUS /ɪkˈskleɪmɪŋ/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading In this manner, the two nearest of the coming procession moved immediately forward, exclaiming, or chanting the short couplet-- 'Tis the bridal day, Prepare the way, Lead on! lead on! lead on!
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Children clad in white for the occasion--children, whose parents, as well as themselves, had been partakers of the bounty of Edmund Daundy--were, with their cheerful happy faces formed into two long rows from the mansion as far almost as Wolsey's house.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Children clad in white for the occasion--children, whose parents, as well as themselves, had been partakers of the bounty of Edmund Daundy--were, with their cheerful happy faces formed into two long rows from the mansion as far almost as Wolsey's house.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Each had a significant flower in her hand, that she might join her partner, who held a corresponding flower on the opposite side of the street when the signal was given that the bride was coming.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Children clad in white for the occasion--children, whose parents, as well as themselves, had been partakers of the bounty of Edmund Daundy--were, with their cheerful happy faces formed into two long rows from the mansion as far almost as Wolsey's house.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Children clad in white for the occasion--children, whose parents, as well as themselves, had been partakers of the bounty of Edmund Daundy--were, with their cheerful happy faces formed into two long rows from the mansion as far almost as Wolsey's house.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading In this manner, the two nearest of the coming procession moved immediately forward, exclaiming, or chanting the short couplet-- 'Tis the bridal day, Prepare the way, Lead on! lead on! lead on!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Children clad in white for the occasion--children, whose parents, as well as themselves, had been partakers of the bounty of Edmund Daundy--were, with their cheerful happy faces formed into two long rows from the mansion as far almost as Wolsey's house.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Each had a significant flower in her hand, that she might join her partner, who held a corresponding flower on the opposite side of the street when the signal was given that the bride was coming.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Children clad in white for the occasion--children, whose parents, as well as themselves, had been partakers of the bounty of Edmund Daundy--were, with their cheerful happy faces formed into two long rows from the mansion as far almost as Wolsey's house.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Each had a significant flower in her hand, that she might join her partner, who held a corresponding flower on the opposite side of the street when the signal was given that the bride was coming.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Children clad in white for the occasion--children, whose parents, as well as themselves, had been partakers of the bounty of Edmund Daundy--were, with their cheerful happy faces formed into two long rows from the mansion as far almost as Wolsey's house.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Each had a significant flower in her hand, that she might join her partner, who held a corresponding flower on the opposite side of the street when the signal was given that the bride was coming.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Each had a significant flower in her hand, that she might join her partner, who held a corresponding flower on the opposite side of the street when the signal was given that the bride was coming.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Children clad in white for the occasion--children, whose parents, as well as themselves, had been partakers of the bounty of Edmund Daundy--were, with their cheerful happy faces formed into two long rows from the mansion as far almost as Wolsey's house.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading In this manner, the two nearest of the coming procession moved immediately forward, exclaiming, or chanting the short couplet-- 'Tis the bridal day, Prepare the way, Lead on! lead on! lead on!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Children clad in white for the occasion--children, whose parents, as well as themselves, had been partakers of the bounty of Edmund Daundy--were, with their cheerful happy faces formed into two long rows from the mansion as far almost as Wolsey's house.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Children clad in white for the occasion--children, whose parents, as well as themselves, had been partakers of the bounty of Edmund Daundy--were, with their cheerful happy faces formed into two long rows from the mansion as far almost as Wolsey's house.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Each had a significant flower in her hand, that she might join her partner, who held a corresponding flower on the opposite side of the street when the signal was given that the bride was coming.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading In this manner, the two nearest of the coming procession moved immediately forward, exclaiming, or chanting the short couplet-- 'Tis the bridal day, Prepare the way, Lead on! lead on! lead on!
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Children clad in white for the occasion--children, whose parents, as well as themselves, had been partakers of the bounty of Edmund Daundy--were, with their cheerful happy faces formed into two long rows from the mansion as far almost as Wolsey's house.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In this manner, the two nearest of the coming procession moved immediately forward, exclaiming, or chanting the short couplet-- 'Tis the bridal day, Prepare the way, Lead on! lead on! lead on!
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading Children clad in white for the occasion--children, whose parents, as well as themselves, had been partakers of the bounty of Edmund Daundy--were, with their cheerful happy faces formed into two long rows from the mansion as far almost as Wolsey's house.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading THE MARRIAGE CEREMONY.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Come join our throng, Come sing our song, Be merry every one.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Each had a significant flower in her hand, that she might join her partner, who held a corresponding flower on the opposite side of the street when the signal was given that the bride was coming.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading In this manner, the two nearest of the coming procession moved immediately forward, exclaiming, or chanting the short couplet-- 'Tis the bridal day, Prepare the way, Lead on! lead on! lead on!
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading In this manner, the two nearest of the coming procession moved immediately forward, exclaiming, or chanting the short couplet-- 'Tis the bridal day, Prepare the way, Lead on! lead on! lead on!
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Children clad in white for the occasion--children, whose parents, as well as themselves, had been partakers of the bounty of Edmund Daundy--were, with their cheerful happy faces formed into two long rows from the mansion as far almost as Wolsey's house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Children clad in white for the occasion--children, whose parents, as well as themselves, had been partakers of the bounty of Edmund Daundy--were, with their cheerful happy faces formed into two long rows from the mansion as far almost as Wolsey's house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Each had a significant flower in her hand, that she might join her partner, who held a corresponding flower on the opposite side of the street when the signal was given that the bride was coming.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Come join our throng, Come sing our song, Be merry every one.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Each had a significant flower in her hand, that she might join her partner, who held a corresponding flower on the opposite side of the street when the signal was given that the bride was coming.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In this manner, the two nearest of the coming procession moved immediately forward, exclaiming, or chanting the short couplet-- 'Tis the bridal day, Prepare the way, Lead on! lead on! lead on!
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Come join our throng, Come sing our song, Be merry every one.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Children clad in white for the occasion--children, whose parents, as well as themselves, had been partakers of the bounty of Edmund Daundy--were, with their cheerful happy faces formed into two long rows from the mansion as far almost as Wolsey's house.
partakers
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From this reading Children clad in white for the occasion--children, whose parents, as well as themselves, had been partakers of the bounty of Edmund Daundy--were, with their cheerful happy faces formed into two long rows from the mansion as far almost as Wolsey's house.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading Each had a significant flower in her hand, that she might join her partner, who held a corresponding flower on the opposite side of the street when the signal was given that the bride was coming.
PrepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading In this manner, the two nearest of the coming procession moved immediately forward, exclaiming, or chanting the short couplet-- 'Tis the bridal day, Prepare the way, Lead on! lead on! lead on!
processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading In this manner, the two nearest of the coming procession moved immediately forward, exclaiming, or chanting the short couplet-- 'Tis the bridal day, Prepare the way, Lead on! lead on! lead on!
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading Children clad in white for the occasion--children, whose parents, as well as themselves, had been partakers of the bounty of Edmund Daundy--were, with their cheerful happy faces formed into two long rows from the mansion as far almost as Wolsey's house.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Each had a significant flower in her hand, that she might join her partner, who held a corresponding flower on the opposite side of the street when the signal was given that the bride was coming.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading In this manner, the two nearest of the coming procession moved immediately forward, exclaiming, or chanting the short couplet-- 'Tis the bridal day, Prepare the way, Lead on! lead on! lead on!
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Each had a significant flower in her hand, that she might join her partner, who held a corresponding flower on the opposite side of the street when the signal was given that the bride was coming.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading Each had a significant flower in her hand, that she might join her partner, who held a corresponding flower on the opposite side of the street when the signal was given that the bride was coming.
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading Each had a significant flower in her hand, that she might join her partner, who held a corresponding flower on the opposite side of the street when the signal was given that the bride was coming.
deliver by singing
From this reading Come join our throng, Come sing our song, Be merry every one.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading Come join our throng, Come sing our song, Be merry every one.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Each had a significant flower in her hand, that she might join her partner, who held a corresponding flower on the opposite side of the street when the signal was given that the bride was coming.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Each had a significant flower in her hand, that she might join her partner, who held a corresponding flower on the opposite side of the street when the signal was given that the bride was coming.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MARRIAGE CEREMONY.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Children clad in white for the occasion--children, whose parents, as well as themselves, had been partakers of the bounty of Edmund Daundy--were, with their cheerful happy faces formed into two long rows from the mansion as far almost as Wolsey's house.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Children clad in white for the occasion--children, whose parents, as well as themselves, had been partakers of the bounty of Edmund Daundy--were, with their cheerful happy faces formed into two long rows from the mansion as far almost as Wolsey's house.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this manner, the two nearest of the coming procession moved immediately forward, exclaiming, or chanting the short couplet-- 'Tis the bridal day, Prepare the way, Lead on! lead on! lead on!
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading Come join our throng, Come sing our song, Be merry every one.
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading In this manner, the two nearest of the coming procession moved immediately forward, exclaiming, or chanting the short couplet-- 'Tis the bridal day, Prepare the way, Lead on! lead on! lead on!
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Children clad in white for the occasion--children, whose parents, as well as themselves, had been partakers of the bounty of Edmund Daundy--were, with their cheerful happy faces formed into two long rows from the mansion as far almost as Wolsey's house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Each had a significant flower in her hand, that she might join her partner, who held a corresponding flower on the opposite side of the street when the signal was given that the bride was coming.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In this manner, the two nearest of the coming procession moved immediately forward, exclaiming, or chanting the short couplet-- 'Tis the bridal day, Prepare the way, Lead on! lead on! lead on!
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Children clad in white for the occasion--children, whose parents, as well as themselves, had been partakers of the bounty of Edmund Daundy--were, with their cheerful happy faces formed into two long rows from the mansion as far almost as Wolsey's house.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Children clad in white for the occasion--children, whose parents, as well as themselves, had been partakers of the bounty of Edmund Daundy--were, with their cheerful happy faces formed into two long rows from the mansion as far almost as Wolsey's house.
at the time that
From this reading Each had a significant flower in her hand, that she might join her partner, who held a corresponding flower on the opposite side of the street when the signal was given that the bride was coming.
a Caucasian
From this reading Children clad in white for the occasion--children, whose parents, as well as themselves, had been partakers of the bounty of Edmund Daundy--were, with their cheerful happy faces formed into two long rows from the mansion as far almost as Wolsey's house.
which person or people
From this reading Each had a significant flower in her hand, that she might join her partner, who held a corresponding flower on the opposite side of the street when the signal was given that the bride was coming.
belonging to which person
From this reading Children clad in white for the occasion--children, whose parents, as well as themselves, had been partakers of the bounty of Edmund Daundy--were, with their cheerful happy faces formed into two long rows from the mansion as far almost as Wolsey's house.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Children clad in white for the occasion--children, whose parents, as well as themselves, had been partakers of the bounty of Edmund Daundy--were, with their cheerful happy faces formed into two long rows from the mansion as far almost as Wolsey's house.
Wolsey's
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From this reading Children clad in white for the occasion--children, whose parents, as well as themselves, had been partakers of the bounty of Edmund Daundy--were, with their cheerful happy faces formed into two long rows from the mansion as far almost as Wolsey's house.
