used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SARA For Gwenda and Will, from this time forward, all went "merry as a marriage bell."
(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 SARA For Gwenda and Will, from this time forward, all went "merry as a marriage bell."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SARA For Gwenda and Will, from this time forward, all went "merry as a marriage bell."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SARA For Gwenda and Will, from this time forward, all went "merry as a marriage bell."
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading SARA For Gwenda and Will, from this time forward, all went "merry as a marriage bell."
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading On the box was written in Gwenda's pretty firm writing, "With love to Garthowen, from William and Gwenda Owen."
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Early in the spring their wedding took place in London, and when one morning Morva brought from Pont-y-fro post office a packet for Ebben Owens containing a wedge of wedding cake and cards, he evinced some show of interest.
cakenounUS /keɪk/
a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading Early in the spring their wedding took place in London, and when one morning Morva brought from Pont-y-fro post office a packet for Ebben Owens containing a wedge of wedding cake and cards, he evinced some show of interest.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading Early in the spring their wedding took place in London, and when one morning Morva brought from Pont-y-fro post office a packet for Ebben Owens containing a wedge of wedding cake and cards, he evinced some show of interest.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Early in the spring their wedding took place in London, and when one morning Morva brought from Pont-y-fro post office a packet for Ebben Owens containing a wedge of wedding cake and cards, he evinced some show of interest.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Early in the spring their wedding took place in London, and when one morning Morva brought from Pont-y-fro post office a packet for Ebben Owens containing a wedge of wedding cake and cards, he evinced some show of interest.
Ebben
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From this reading Early in the spring their wedding took place in London, and when one morning Morva brought from Pont-y-fro post office a packet for Ebben Owens containing a wedge of wedding cake and cards, he evinced some show of interest.
evincedverbUS /ɪˈvɪnst/
past form of “evince” — give expression to
From this reading Early in the spring their wedding took place in London, and when one morning Morva brought from Pont-y-fro post office a packet for Ebben Owens containing a wedge of wedding cake and cards, he evinced some show of interest.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading On the box was written in Gwenda's pretty firm writing, "With love to Garthowen, from William and Gwenda Owen."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SARA For Gwenda and Will, from this time forward, all went "merry as a marriage bell."
at or to or toward the front
From this reading SARA For Gwenda and Will, from this time forward, all went "merry as a marriage bell."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SARA For Gwenda and Will, from this time forward, all went "merry as a marriage bell."
Garthowen
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From this reading On the box was written in Gwenda's pretty firm writing, "With love to Garthowen, from William and Gwenda Owen."
Gwenda
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From this reading SARA For Gwenda and Will, from this time forward, all went "merry as a marriage bell."
Gwenda's
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From this reading On the box was written in Gwenda's pretty firm writing, "With love to Garthowen, from William and Gwenda Owen."
handwritingnounUS /ˈhændraɪtɪŋ/
something written by hand
From this reading "There now," he said, "in her own handwriting, too!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Early in the spring their wedding took place in London, and when one morning Morva brought from Pont-y-fro post office a packet for Ebben Owens containing a wedge of wedding cake and cards, he evinced some show of interest.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "There now," he said, "in her own handwriting, too!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ebben rubbed his knees with satisfaction.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Early in the spring their wedding took place in London, and when one morning Morva brought from Pont-y-fro post office a packet for Ebben Owens containing a wedge of wedding cake and cards, he evinced some show of interest.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Early in the spring their wedding took place in London, and when one morning Morva brought from Pont-y-fro post office a packet for Ebben Owens containing a wedge of wedding cake and cards, he evinced some show of interest.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading Ebben rubbed his knees with satisfaction.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Early in the spring their wedding took place in London, and when one morning Morva brought from Pont-y-fro post office a packet for Ebben Owens containing a wedge of wedding cake and cards, he evinced some show of interest.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading On the box was written in Gwenda's pretty firm writing, "With love to Garthowen, from William and Gwenda Owen."
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading SARA For Gwenda and Will, from this time forward, all went "merry as a marriage bell."
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading SARA For Gwenda and Will, from this time forward, all went "merry as a marriage bell."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Early in the spring their wedding took place in London, and when one morning Morva brought from Pont-y-fro post office a packet for Ebben Owens containing a wedge of wedding cake and cards, he evinced some show of interest.
Morva
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From this reading Early in the spring their wedding took place in London, and when one morning Morva brought from Pont-y-fro post office a packet for Ebben Owens containing a wedge of wedding cake and cards, he evinced some show of interest.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "There now," he said, "in her own handwriting, too!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Early in the spring their wedding took place in London, and when one morning Morva brought from Pont-y-fro post office a packet for Ebben Owens containing a wedge of wedding cake and cards, he evinced some show of interest.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Early in the spring their wedding took place in London, and when one morning Morva brought from Pont-y-fro post office a packet for Ebben Owens containing a wedge of wedding cake and cards, he evinced some show of interest.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the box was written in Gwenda's pretty firm writing, "With love to Garthowen, from William and Gwenda Owen."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Early in the spring their wedding took place in London, and when one morning Morva brought from Pont-y-fro post office a packet for Ebben Owens containing a wedge of wedding cake and cards, he evinced some show of interest.
OwennounUS /ˈoʊən/
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading On the box was written in Gwenda's pretty firm writing, "With love to Garthowen, from William and Gwenda Owen."
OwensnounUS /ˈoʊənz/
United States athlete and Black American whose success in the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin outraged Hitler (1913-1980)
From this reading Early in the spring their wedding took place in London, and when one morning Morva brought from Pont-y-fro post office a packet for Ebben Owens containing a wedge of wedding cake and cards, he evinced some show of interest.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "There now," he said, "in her own handwriting, too!
packetnounUS /ˈpækət/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading Early in the spring their wedding took place in London, and when one morning Morva brought from Pont-y-fro post office a packet for Ebben Owens containing a wedge of wedding cake and cards, he evinced some show of interest.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Early in the spring their wedding took place in London, and when one morning Morva brought from Pont-y-fro post office a packet for Ebben Owens containing a wedge of wedding cake and cards, he evinced some show of interest.
Pont-y-fro
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From this reading Early in the spring their wedding took place in London, and when one morning Morva brought from Pont-y-fro post office a packet for Ebben Owens containing a wedge of wedding cake and cards, he evinced some show of interest.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Early in the spring their wedding took place in London, and when one morning Morva brought from Pont-y-fro post office a packet for Ebben Owens containing a wedge of wedding cake and cards, he evinced some show of interest.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading On the box was written in Gwenda's pretty firm writing, "With love to Garthowen, from William and Gwenda Owen."
rubbedverbUS /rʌbd/
inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure
From this reading Ebben rubbed his knees with satisfaction.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "There now," he said, "in her own handwriting, too!
SARA
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From this reading SARA For Gwenda and Will, from this time forward, all went "merry as a marriage bell."
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Ebben rubbed his knees with satisfaction.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Early in the spring their wedding took place in London, and when one morning Morva brought from Pont-y-fro post office a packet for Ebben Owens containing a wedge of wedding cake and cards, he evinced some show of interest.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Early in the spring their wedding took place in London, and when one morning Morva brought from Pont-y-fro post office a packet for Ebben Owens containing a wedge of wedding cake and cards, he evinced some show of interest.
the season of growth
From this reading Early in the spring their wedding took place in London, and when one morning Morva brought from Pont-y-fro post office a packet for Ebben Owens containing a wedge of wedding cake and cards, he evinced some show of interest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Early in the spring their wedding took place in London, and when one morning Morva brought from Pont-y-fro post office a packet for Ebben Owens containing a wedge of wedding cake and cards, he evinced some show of interest.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Early in the spring their wedding took place in London, and when one morning Morva brought from Pont-y-fro post office a packet for Ebben Owens containing a wedge of wedding cake and cards, he evinced some show of interest.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There now," he said, "in her own handwriting, too!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading SARA For Gwenda and Will, from this time forward, all went "merry as a marriage bell."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading SARA For Gwenda and Will, from this time forward, all went "merry as a marriage bell."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the box was written in Gwenda's pretty firm writing, "With love to Garthowen, from William and Gwenda Owen."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "There now," he said, "in her own handwriting, too!
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Early in the spring their wedding took place in London, and when one morning Morva brought from Pont-y-fro post office a packet for Ebben Owens containing a wedge of wedding cake and cards, he evinced some show of interest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the box was written in Gwenda's pretty firm writing, "With love to Garthowen, from William and Gwenda Owen."
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading Early in the spring their wedding took place in London, and when one morning Morva brought from Pont-y-fro post office a packet for Ebben Owens containing a wedge of wedding cake and cards, he evinced some show of interest.
wedgenounUS /wedʒ/
any shape that is triangular in cross section
From this reading Early in the spring their wedding took place in London, and when one morning Morva brought from Pont-y-fro post office a packet for Ebben Owens containing a wedge of wedding cake and cards, he evinced some show of interest.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading SARA For Gwenda and Will, from this time forward, all went "merry as a marriage bell."
at the time that
From this reading Early in the spring their wedding took place in London, and when one morning Morva brought from Pont-y-fro post office a packet for Ebben Owens containing a wedge of wedding cake and cards, he evinced some show of interest.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading SARA For Gwenda and Will, from this time forward, all went "merry as a marriage bell."
William
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From this reading On the box was written in Gwenda's pretty firm writing, "With love to Garthowen, from William and Gwenda Owen."
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the box was written in Gwenda's pretty firm writing, "With love to Garthowen, from William and Gwenda Owen."
the act of creating written works
From this reading On the box was written in Gwenda's pretty firm writing, "With love to Garthowen, from William and Gwenda Owen."
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading On the box was written in Gwenda's pretty firm writing, "With love to Garthowen, from William and Gwenda Owen."
