used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading New Year's Day dawned under the influence of a bright sun, and a clear, frosty atmosphere.
(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 The old year was dead and buried with all his griefs and joys; his son and heir came forward smiling, to begin his career of times and seasons, clouds and sunbeams.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An auspicious morning ushered in this, their bridal day, and the year's birthday.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading New Year's Day dawned under the influence of a bright sun, and a clear, frosty atmosphere.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading New Year's Day dawned under the influence of a bright sun, and a clear, frosty atmosphere.
auspiciousadjectiveUS /ɑːˈspɪʃəs/
auguring favorable circumstances and good luck
From this reading An auspicious morning ushered in this, their bridal day, and the year's birthday.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The old year was dead and buried with all his griefs and joys; his son and heir came forward smiling, to begin his career of times and seasons, clouds and sunbeams.
birthdaynounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading An auspicious morning ushered in this, their bridal day, and the year's birthday.
bridaladjectiveUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
of or relating to a wedding
From this reading An auspicious morning ushered in this, their bridal day, and the year's birthday.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading New Year's Day dawned under the influence of a bright sun, and a clear, frosty atmosphere.
placed in a grave
From this reading The old year was dead and buried with all his griefs and joys; his son and heir came forward smiling, to begin his career of times and seasons, clouds and sunbeams.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The old year was dead and buried with all his griefs and joys; his son and heir came forward smiling, to begin his career of times and seasons, clouds and sunbeams.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading The old year was dead and buried with all his griefs and joys; his son and heir came forward smiling, to begin his career of times and seasons, clouds and sunbeams.
rid of obstructions
From this reading New Year's Day dawned under the influence of a bright sun, and a clear, frosty atmosphere.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The old year was dead and buried with all his griefs and joys; his son and heir came forward smiling, to begin his career of times and seasons, clouds and sunbeams.
commenceverbUS /kəˈmens/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading With him, Owen and Gladys were to commence their united lives.
DAUGHTER-IN-LAWnounUS /ˈdɔːtərɪnlɔː/
the wife of your son
From this reading THE DAUGHTER-IN-LAW.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading New Year's Day dawned under the influence of a bright sun, and a clear, frosty atmosphere.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading New Year's Day dawned under the influence of a bright sun, and a clear, frosty atmosphere.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading The old year was dead and buried with all his griefs and joys; his son and heir came forward smiling, to begin his career of times and seasons, clouds and sunbeams.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The old year was dead and buried with all his griefs and joys; his son and heir came forward smiling, to begin his career of times and seasons, clouds and sunbeams.
frostyadjectiveUS /ˈfrɔːsti/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading New Year's Day dawned under the influence of a bright sun, and a clear, frosty atmosphere.
Gladys
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From this reading With him, Owen and Gladys were to commence their united lives.
griefs
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From this reading The old year was dead and buried with all his griefs and joys; his son and heir came forward smiling, to begin his career of times and seasons, clouds and sunbeams.
heirnounUS /er/
A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
From this reading The old year was dead and buried with all his griefs and joys; his son and heir came forward smiling, to begin his career of times and seasons, clouds and sunbeams.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With him, Owen and Gladys were to commence their united lives.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The old year was dead and buried with all his griefs and joys; his son and heir came forward smiling, to begin his career of times and seasons, clouds and sunbeams.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading An auspicious morning ushered in this, their bridal day, and the year's birthday.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading New Year's Day dawned under the influence of a bright sun, and a clear, frosty atmosphere.
joysnounUS /dʒɔɪz/
plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The old year was dead and buried with all his griefs and joys; his son and heir came forward smiling, to begin his career of times and seasons, clouds and sunbeams.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading With him, Owen and Gladys were to commence their united lives.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading An auspicious morning ushered in this, their bridal day, and the year's birthday.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading New Year's Day dawned under the influence of a bright sun, and a clear, frosty atmosphere.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading New Year's Day dawned under the influence of a bright sun, and a clear, frosty atmosphere.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old year was dead and buried with all his griefs and joys; his son and heir came forward smiling, to begin his career of times and seasons, clouds and sunbeams.
OwennounUS /ˈoʊən/
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading With him, Owen and Gladys were to commence their united lives.
seasonsnounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The old year was dead and buried with all his griefs and joys; his son and heir came forward smiling, to begin his career of times and seasons, clouds and sunbeams.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading The old year was dead and buried with all his griefs and joys; his son and heir came forward smiling, to begin his career of times and seasons, clouds and sunbeams.
a male human offspring
From this reading The old year was dead and buried with all his griefs and joys; his son and heir came forward smiling, to begin his career of times and seasons, clouds and sunbeams.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading New Year's Day dawned under the influence of a bright sun, and a clear, frosty atmosphere.
sunbeams
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From this reading The old year was dead and buried with all his griefs and joys; his son and heir came forward smiling, to begin his career of times and seasons, clouds and sunbeams.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DAUGHTER-IN-LAW.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading With him, Owen and Gladys were to commence their united lives.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading An auspicious morning ushered in this, their bridal day, and the year's birthday.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The old year was dead and buried with all his griefs and joys; his son and heir came forward smiling, to begin his career of times and seasons, clouds and sunbeams.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The old year was dead and buried with all his griefs and joys; his son and heir came forward smiling, to begin his career of times and seasons, clouds and sunbeams.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading New Year's Day dawned under the influence of a bright sun, and a clear, frosty atmosphere.
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading With him, Owen and Gladys were to commence their united lives.
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading An auspicious morning ushered in this, their bridal day, and the year's birthday.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The old year was dead and buried with all his griefs and joys; his son and heir came forward smiling, to begin his career of times and seasons, clouds and sunbeams.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading With him, Owen and Gladys were to commence their united lives.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The old year was dead and buried with all his griefs and joys; his son and heir came forward smiling, to begin his career of times and seasons, clouds and sunbeams.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The old year was dead and buried with all his griefs and joys; his son and heir came forward smiling, to begin his career of times and seasons, clouds and sunbeams.
Year'snounUS /jɪrz/
possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading New Year's Day dawned under the influence of a bright sun, and a clear, frosty atmosphere.
