used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "These weddings are mighty merry things, Auchernach," observed Knockando with seeming coolness, as they accidentally stepped aside together at the same moment to take a cup of refreshment.
accidentallyadverbUS /ˌæksəˈdentəli/
without advance planning
From this reading "These weddings are mighty merry things, Auchernach," observed Knockando with seeming coolness, as they accidentally stepped aside together at the same moment to take a cup of refreshment.
adversitynounUS /ədˈvɝː.sə.t̬i/
Difficulties; misfortune and hardship faced with courage.
From this reading "The happy union of two devoted young hearts, as yet unscathed by the blasts of adversity, smiling hope dancing before them, gilding with sunshine all the brighter prospects of life, whilst her friendly hand throws a roseate veil over all its drearier and darker changes."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "When or where can we expect mirth, Knockando, if we find it not on a wedding-night?" said Auchernach, after courteously pledging to his health.
(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 happy union of two devoted young hearts, as yet unscathed by the blasts of adversity, smiling hope dancing before them, gilding with sunshine all the brighter prospects of life, whilst her friendly hand throws a roseate veil over all its drearier and darker changes."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "The happy union of two devoted young hearts, as yet unscathed by the blasts of adversity, smiling hope dancing before them, gilding with sunshine all the brighter prospects of life, whilst her friendly hand throws a roseate veil over all its drearier and darker changes."
animationnounUS /ˌænəˈmeɪʃən/
the condition of living or the state of being alive
From this reading "So very fain would I so be, Knockando, that I care not if this were my wedding-night," replied Auchernach with great animation.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "These weddings are mighty merry things, Auchernach," observed Knockando with seeming coolness, as they accidentally stepped aside together at the same moment to take a cup of refreshment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "These weddings are mighty merry things, Auchernach," observed Knockando with seeming coolness, as they accidentally stepped aside together at the same moment to take a cup of refreshment.
on or to one side
From this reading "These weddings are mighty merry things, Auchernach," observed Knockando with seeming coolness, as they accidentally stepped aside together at the same moment to take a cup of refreshment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "These weddings are mighty merry things, Auchernach," observed Knockando with seeming coolness, as they accidentally stepped aside together at the same moment to take a cup of refreshment.
Auchernach
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From this reading "These weddings are mighty merry things, Auchernach," observed Knockando with seeming coolness, as they accidentally stepped aside together at the same moment to take a cup of refreshment.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Thou speakest so warmly that methinks thou wouldst fain be a bridegroom thyself, Auchernach," said Knockando.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "The happy union of two devoted young hearts, as yet unscathed by the blasts of adversity, smiling hope dancing before them, gilding with sunshine all the brighter prospects of life, whilst her friendly hand throws a roseate veil over all its drearier and darker changes."
blastsnounUS /blæsts/
plural of “blast” — a very long fly ball
From this reading "The happy union of two devoted young hearts, as yet unscathed by the blasts of adversity, smiling hope dancing before them, gilding with sunshine all the brighter prospects of life, whilst her friendly hand throws a roseate veil over all its drearier and darker changes."
bridegroomnounUS /ˈbraɪdɡruːm/
a man who has recently been married
From this reading "Thou speakest so warmly that methinks thou wouldst fain be a bridegroom thyself, Auchernach," said Knockando.
brighteradjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading "The happy union of two devoted young hearts, as yet unscathed by the blasts of adversity, smiling hope dancing before them, gilding with sunshine all the brighter prospects of life, whilst her friendly hand throws a roseate veil over all its drearier and darker changes."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "The happy union of two devoted young hearts, as yet unscathed by the blasts of adversity, smiling hope dancing before them, gilding with sunshine all the brighter prospects of life, whilst her friendly hand throws a roseate veil over all its drearier and darker changes."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "When or where can we expect mirth, Knockando, if we find it not on a wedding-night?" said Auchernach, after courteously pledging to his health.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "So very fain would I so be, Knockando, that I care not if this were my wedding-night," replied Auchernach with great animation.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading "The happy union of two devoted young hearts, as yet unscathed by the blasts of adversity, smiling hope dancing before them, gilding with sunshine all the brighter prospects of life, whilst her friendly hand throws a roseate veil over all its drearier and darker changes."
coolnessnounUS /ˈkuːlnəs/
calm and unruffled self-assurance
From this reading "These weddings are mighty merry things, Auchernach," observed Knockando with seeming coolness, as they accidentally stepped aside together at the same moment to take a cup of refreshment.
courteouslyadverb
in a polite manner
From this reading "When or where can we expect mirth, Knockando, if we find it not on a wedding-night?" said Auchernach, after courteously pledging to his health.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading "These weddings are mighty merry things, Auchernach," observed Knockando with seeming coolness, as they accidentally stepped aside together at the same moment to take a cup of refreshment.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading "The happy union of two devoted young hearts, as yet unscathed by the blasts of adversity, smiling hope dancing before them, gilding with sunshine all the brighter prospects of life, whilst her friendly hand throws a roseate veil over all its drearier and darker changes."
darkeradjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkər/
comparative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
From this reading "The happy union of two devoted young hearts, as yet unscathed by the blasts of adversity, smiling hope dancing before them, gilding with sunshine all the brighter prospects of life, whilst her friendly hand throws a roseate veil over all its drearier and darker changes."
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading "The happy union of two devoted young hearts, as yet unscathed by the blasts of adversity, smiling hope dancing before them, gilding with sunshine all the brighter prospects of life, whilst her friendly hand throws a roseate veil over all its drearier and darker changes."
drearier
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From this reading "The happy union of two devoted young hearts, as yet unscathed by the blasts of adversity, smiling hope dancing before them, gilding with sunshine all the brighter prospects of life, whilst her friendly hand throws a roseate veil over all its drearier and darker changes."
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading "When or where can we expect mirth, Knockando, if we find it not on a wedding-night?" said Auchernach, after courteously pledging to his health.
fainadjectiveUS /feɪn/
having made preparations
From this reading "Thou speakest so warmly that methinks thou wouldst fain be a bridegroom thyself, Auchernach," said Knockando.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "When or where can we expect mirth, Knockando, if we find it not on a wedding-night?" said Auchernach, after courteously pledging to his health.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading "The happy union of two devoted young hearts, as yet unscathed by the blasts of adversity, smiling hope dancing before them, gilding with sunshine all the brighter prospects of life, whilst her friendly hand throws a roseate veil over all its drearier and darker changes."
gildingnounUS /ˈɡɪldɪŋ/
a coating of gold or of something that looks like gold
From this reading "The happy union of two devoted young hearts, as yet unscathed by the blasts of adversity, smiling hope dancing before them, gilding with sunshine all the brighter prospects of life, whilst her friendly hand throws a roseate veil over all its drearier and darker changes."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "So very fain would I so be, Knockando, that I care not if this were my wedding-night," replied Auchernach with great animation.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "The happy union of two devoted young hearts, as yet unscathed by the blasts of adversity, smiling hope dancing before them, gilding with sunshine all the brighter prospects of life, whilst her friendly hand throws a roseate veil over all its drearier and darker changes."
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading "The happy union of two devoted young hearts, as yet unscathed by the blasts of adversity, smiling hope dancing before them, gilding with sunshine all the brighter prospects of life, whilst her friendly hand throws a roseate veil over all its drearier and darker changes."
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading "When or where can we expect mirth, Knockando, if we find it not on a wedding-night?" said Auchernach, after courteously pledging to his health.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading "The happy union of two devoted young hearts, as yet unscathed by the blasts of adversity, smiling hope dancing before them, gilding with sunshine all the brighter prospects of life, whilst her friendly hand throws a roseate veil over all its drearier and darker changes."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "The happy union of two devoted young hearts, as yet unscathed by the blasts of adversity, smiling hope dancing before them, gilding with sunshine all the brighter prospects of life, whilst her friendly hand throws a roseate veil over all its drearier and darker changes."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "When or where can we expect mirth, Knockando, if we find it not on a wedding-night?" said Auchernach, after courteously pledging to his health.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "The happy union of two devoted young hearts, as yet unscathed by the blasts of adversity, smiling hope dancing before them, gilding with sunshine all the brighter prospects of life, whilst her friendly hand throws a roseate veil over all its drearier and darker changes."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "So very fain would I so be, Knockando, that I care not if this were my wedding-night," replied Auchernach with great animation.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "When or where can we expect mirth, Knockando, if we find it not on a wedding-night?" said Auchernach, after courteously pledging to his health.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "When or where can we expect mirth, Knockando, if we find it not on a wedding-night?" said Auchernach, after courteously pledging to his health.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "The happy union of two devoted young hearts, as yet unscathed by the blasts of adversity, smiling hope dancing before them, gilding with sunshine all the brighter prospects of life, whilst her friendly hand throws a roseate veil over all its drearier and darker changes."
Knockando
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From this reading "These weddings are mighty merry things, Auchernach," observed Knockando with seeming coolness, as they accidentally stepped aside together at the same moment to take a cup of refreshment.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "The happy union of two devoted young hearts, as yet unscathed by the blasts of adversity, smiling hope dancing before them, gilding with sunshine all the brighter prospects of life, whilst her friendly hand throws a roseate veil over all its drearier and darker changes."
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading "These weddings are mighty merry things, Auchernach," observed Knockando with seeming coolness, as they accidentally stepped aside together at the same moment to take a cup of refreshment.
methinks
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From this reading "Thou speakest so warmly that methinks thou wouldst fain be a bridegroom thyself, Auchernach," said Knockando.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading "These weddings are mighty merry things, Auchernach," observed Knockando with seeming coolness, as they accidentally stepped aside together at the same moment to take a cup of refreshment.
mirthnounUS /mɜːrθ/
great merriment
From this reading "When or where can we expect mirth, Knockando, if we find it not on a wedding-night?" said Auchernach, after courteously pledging to his health.
a particular point in time
From this reading "These weddings are mighty merry things, Auchernach," observed Knockando with seeming coolness, as they accidentally stepped aside together at the same moment to take a cup of refreshment.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "So very fain would I so be, Knockando, that I care not if this were my wedding-night," replied Auchernach with great animation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "When or where can we expect mirth, Knockando, if we find it not on a wedding-night?" said Auchernach, after courteously pledging to his health.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "These weddings are mighty merry things, Auchernach," observed Knockando with seeming coolness, as they accidentally stepped aside together at the same moment to take a cup of refreshment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "These weddings are mighty merry things, Auchernach," observed Knockando with seeming coolness, as they accidentally stepped aside together at the same moment to take a cup of refreshment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "When or where can we expect mirth, Knockando, if we find it not on a wedding-night?" said Auchernach, after courteously pledging to his health.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "When or where can we expect mirth, Knockando, if we find it not on a wedding-night?" said Auchernach, after courteously pledging to his health.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "The happy union of two devoted young hearts, as yet unscathed by the blasts of adversity, smiling hope dancing before them, gilding with sunshine all the brighter prospects of life, whilst her friendly hand throws a roseate veil over all its drearier and darker changes."
pledgingverbUS /ˈpledʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “pledge” — promise solemnly and formally
From this reading "When or where can we expect mirth, Knockando, if we find it not on a wedding-night?" said Auchernach, after courteously pledging to his health.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading "The happy union of two devoted young hearts, as yet unscathed by the blasts of adversity, smiling hope dancing before them, gilding with sunshine all the brighter prospects of life, whilst her friendly hand throws a roseate veil over all its drearier and darker changes."
refreshmentnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənt/
snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading "These weddings are mighty merry things, Auchernach," observed Knockando with seeming coolness, as they accidentally stepped aside together at the same moment to take a cup of refreshment.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "So very fain would I so be, Knockando, that I care not if this were my wedding-night," replied Auchernach with great animation.
roseateadjectiveUS /ˈroʊziət/
of something having a dusty purplish pink color
From this reading "The happy union of two devoted young hearts, as yet unscathed by the blasts of adversity, smiling hope dancing before them, gilding with sunshine all the brighter prospects of life, whilst her friendly hand throws a roseate veil over all its drearier and darker changes."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "When or where can we expect mirth, Knockando, if we find it not on a wedding-night?" said Auchernach, after courteously pledging to his health.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "These weddings are mighty merry things, Auchernach," observed Knockando with seeming coolness, as they accidentally stepped aside together at the same moment to take a cup of refreshment.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading "These weddings are mighty merry things, Auchernach," observed Knockando with seeming coolness, as they accidentally stepped aside together at the same moment to take a cup of refreshment.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "The happy union of two devoted young hearts, as yet unscathed by the blasts of adversity, smiling hope dancing before them, gilding with sunshine all the brighter prospects of life, whilst her friendly hand throws a roseate veil over all its drearier and darker changes."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Thou speakest so warmly that methinks thou wouldst fain be a bridegroom thyself, Auchernach," said Knockando.
speakest
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From this reading "Thou speakest so warmly that methinks thou wouldst fain be a bridegroom thyself, Auchernach," said Knockando.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading "These weddings are mighty merry things, Auchernach," observed Knockando with seeming coolness, as they accidentally stepped aside together at the same moment to take a cup of refreshment.
the rays of the sun
From this reading "The happy union of two devoted young hearts, as yet unscathed by the blasts of adversity, smiling hope dancing before them, gilding with sunshine all the brighter prospects of life, whilst her friendly hand throws a roseate veil over all its drearier and darker changes."
carry out
From this reading "These weddings are mighty merry things, Auchernach," observed Knockando with seeming coolness, as they accidentally stepped aside together at the same moment to take a cup of refreshment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Thou speakest so warmly that methinks thou wouldst fain be a bridegroom thyself, Auchernach," said Knockando.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "These weddings are mighty merry things, Auchernach," observed Knockando with seeming coolness, as they accidentally stepped aside together at the same moment to take a cup of refreshment.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "The happy union of two devoted young hearts, as yet unscathed by the blasts of adversity, smiling hope dancing before them, gilding with sunshine all the brighter prospects of life, whilst her friendly hand throws a roseate veil over all its drearier and darker changes."
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "These weddings are mighty merry things, Auchernach," observed Knockando with seeming coolness, as they accidentally stepped aside together at the same moment to take a cup of refreshment.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "These weddings are mighty merry things, Auchernach," observed Knockando with seeming coolness, as they accidentally stepped aside together at the same moment to take a cup of refreshment.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "These weddings are mighty merry things, Auchernach," observed Knockando with seeming coolness, as they accidentally stepped aside together at the same moment to take a cup of refreshment.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "So very fain would I so be, Knockando, that I care not if this were my wedding-night," replied Auchernach with great animation.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading "Thou speakest so warmly that methinks thou wouldst fain be a bridegroom thyself, Auchernach," said Knockando.
throwsnounUS /θroʊz/
plural of “throw” — the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
From this reading "The happy union of two devoted young hearts, as yet unscathed by the blasts of adversity, smiling hope dancing before them, gilding with sunshine all the brighter prospects of life, whilst her friendly hand throws a roseate veil over all its drearier and darker changes."
thyself
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From this reading "Thou speakest so warmly that methinks thou wouldst fain be a bridegroom thyself, Auchernach," said Knockando.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "These weddings are mighty merry things, Auchernach," observed Knockando with seeming coolness, as they accidentally stepped aside together at the same moment to take a cup of refreshment.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "These weddings are mighty merry things, Auchernach," observed Knockando with seeming coolness, as they accidentally stepped aside together at the same moment to take a cup of refreshment.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "The happy union of two devoted young hearts, as yet unscathed by the blasts of adversity, smiling hope dancing before them, gilding with sunshine all the brighter prospects of life, whilst her friendly hand throws a roseate veil over all its drearier and darker changes."
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading "The happy union of two devoted young hearts, as yet unscathed by the blasts of adversity, smiling hope dancing before them, gilding with sunshine all the brighter prospects of life, whilst her friendly hand throws a roseate veil over all its drearier and darker changes."
unscathedadjectiveUS /ənˈskeɪðd/
not injured or harmed
From this reading "The happy union of two devoted young hearts, as yet unscathed by the blasts of adversity, smiling hope dancing before them, gilding with sunshine all the brighter prospects of life, whilst her friendly hand throws a roseate veil over all its drearier and darker changes."
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading "The happy union of two devoted young hearts, as yet unscathed by the blasts of adversity, smiling hope dancing before them, gilding with sunshine all the brighter prospects of life, whilst her friendly hand throws a roseate veil over all its drearier and darker changes."
precisely as stated
From this reading "So very fain would I so be, Knockando, that I care not if this were my wedding-night," replied Auchernach with great animation.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading "Thou speakest so warmly that methinks thou wouldst fain be a bridegroom thyself, Auchernach," said Knockando.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "When or where can we expect mirth, Knockando, if we find it not on a wedding-night?" said Auchernach, after courteously pledging to his health.
wedding-night
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From this reading "When or where can we expect mirth, Knockando, if we find it not on a wedding-night?" said Auchernach, after courteously pledging to his health.
weddingsnounUS /ˈwedɪŋz/
plural of “wedding” — the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading "These weddings are mighty merry things, Auchernach," observed Knockando with seeming coolness, as they accidentally stepped aside together at the same moment to take a cup of refreshment.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "So very fain would I so be, Knockando, that I care not if this were my wedding-night," replied Auchernach with great animation.
at the time that
From this reading "When or where can we expect mirth, Knockando, if we find it not on a wedding-night?" said Auchernach, after courteously pledging to his health.
in or at the place that
From this reading "When or where can we expect mirth, Knockando, if we find it not on a wedding-night?" said Auchernach, after courteously pledging to his health.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading "The happy union of two devoted young hearts, as yet unscathed by the blasts of adversity, smiling hope dancing before them, gilding with sunshine all the brighter prospects of life, whilst her friendly hand throws a roseate veil over all its drearier and darker changes."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "These weddings are mighty merry things, Auchernach," observed Knockando with seeming coolness, as they accidentally stepped aside together at the same moment to take a cup of refreshment.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "So very fain would I so be, Knockando, that I care not if this were my wedding-night," replied Auchernach with great animation.
wouldstmodal verbUS /wʊdst/
an old form of “would”, used with “thou”
From this reading "Thou speakest so warmly that methinks thou wouldst fain be a bridegroom thyself, Auchernach," said Knockando.
but in spite of that
From this reading "The happy union of two devoted young hearts, as yet unscathed by the blasts of adversity, smiling hope dancing before them, gilding with sunshine all the brighter prospects of life, whilst her friendly hand throws a roseate veil over all its drearier and darker changes."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "The happy union of two devoted young hearts, as yet unscathed by the blasts of adversity, smiling hope dancing before them, gilding with sunshine all the brighter prospects of life, whilst her friendly hand throws a roseate veil over all its drearier and darker changes."
