used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then I remember something about a banquet, with somebody passing out drinks, and I remember demanding to kiss the bride again.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Then I remember something about a banquet, with somebody passing out drinks, and I remember demanding to kiss the bride again.
anew
From this reading Then I remember something about a banquet, with somebody passing out drinks, and I remember demanding to kiss the bride again.
aislenounUS /aɪl/
a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
From this reading _Gigantic webs of doom--miles in extent, hundreds of feet deep._ I remember the preacher saying, "I now pronounce you man and wife--," and I remember the sweet smile on Lorraine Bowman's face and the dazed smirk on Johnny Larkin's, and the clank of sabers as we walked up the aisle through an arch of gleaming steel.
(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 Then I felt sorry for myself and started to cry, and Captain Bowman roared something about, "Take that boiled son-of-a-spacehawk home and pour him into bed," and I looked around, wondering who was tanked, and by golly, they all were but me!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Gigantic webs of doom--miles in extent, hundreds of feet deep._ I remember the preacher saying, "I now pronounce you man and wife--," and I remember the sweet smile on Lorraine Bowman's face and the dazed smirk on Johnny Larkin's, and the clank of sabers as we walked up the aisle through an arch of gleaming steel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Gigantic webs of doom--miles in extent, hundreds of feet deep._ I remember the preacher saying, "I now pronounce you man and wife--," and I remember the sweet smile on Lorraine Bowman's face and the dazed smirk on Johnny Larkin's, and the clank of sabers as we walked up the aisle through an arch of gleaming steel.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Then there was another bottle or three, and it must have been powerful juice because I remember Johnny Larkin frowning when I insisted on kissing the bride.
archnounUS /ɑːrtʃ/
a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening
From this reading _Gigantic webs of doom--miles in extent, hundreds of feet deep._ I remember the preacher saying, "I now pronounce you man and wife--," and I remember the sweet smile on Lorraine Bowman's face and the dazed smirk on Johnny Larkin's, and the clank of sabers as we walked up the aisle through an arch of gleaming steel.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Then I felt sorry for myself and started to cry, and Captain Bowman roared something about, "Take that boiled son-of-a-spacehawk home and pour him into bed," and I looked around, wondering who was tanked, and by golly, they all were but me!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Gigantic webs of doom--miles in extent, hundreds of feet deep._ I remember the preacher saying, "I now pronounce you man and wife--," and I remember the sweet smile on Lorraine Bowman's face and the dazed smirk on Johnny Larkin's, and the clank of sabers as we walked up the aisle through an arch of gleaming steel.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading I remember asking to kiss the bride.
banquetnounUS /ˈbæŋkwət/
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading Then I remember something about a banquet, with somebody passing out drinks, and I remember demanding to kiss the bride again.
for the reason that
From this reading Then there was another bottle or three, and it must have been powerful juice because I remember Johnny Larkin frowning when I insisted on kissing the bride.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Then I felt sorry for myself and started to cry, and Captain Bowman roared something about, "Take that boiled son-of-a-spacehawk home and pour him into bed," and I looked around, wondering who was tanked, and by golly, they all were but me!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Then there was another bottle or three, and it must have been powerful juice because I remember Johnny Larkin frowning when I insisted on kissing the bride.
boiledadjectiveUS /bɔɪld/
cooked in hot water
From this reading Then I felt sorry for myself and started to cry, and Captain Bowman roared something about, "Take that boiled son-of-a-spacehawk home and pour him into bed," and I looked around, wondering who was tanked, and by golly, they all were but me!
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading Then there was another bottle or three, and it must have been powerful juice because I remember Johnny Larkin frowning when I insisted on kissing the bride.
BowmannounUS /ˈboʊmən/
a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow
From this reading Then I felt sorry for myself and started to cry, and Captain Bowman roared something about, "Take that boiled son-of-a-spacehawk home and pour him into bed," and I looked around, wondering who was tanked, and by golly, they all were but me!
Bowman'snounUS /ˈboʊmənz/
possessive form of “bowman” — a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow
From this reading _Gigantic webs of doom--miles in extent, hundreds of feet deep._ I remember the preacher saying, "I now pronounce you man and wife--," and I remember the sweet smile on Lorraine Bowman's face and the dazed smirk on Johnny Larkin's, and the clank of sabers as we walked up the aisle through an arch of gleaming steel.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading I remember asking to kiss the bride.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Then I felt sorry for myself and started to cry, and Captain Bowman roared something about, "Take that boiled son-of-a-spacehawk home and pour him into bed," and I looked around, wondering who was tanked, and by golly, they all were but me!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Then I felt sorry for myself and started to cry, and Captain Bowman roared something about, "Take that boiled son-of-a-spacehawk home and pour him into bed," and I looked around, wondering who was tanked, and by golly, they all were but me!
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Then I felt sorry for myself and started to cry, and Captain Bowman roared something about, "Take that boiled son-of-a-spacehawk home and pour him into bed," and I looked around, wondering who was tanked, and by golly, they all were but me!
clankverbUS /klæŋk/
make a clank
From this reading _Gigantic webs of doom--miles in extent, hundreds of feet deep._ I remember the preacher saying, "I now pronounce you man and wife--," and I remember the sweet smile on Lorraine Bowman's face and the dazed smirk on Johnny Larkin's, and the clank of sabers as we walked up the aisle through an arch of gleaming steel.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Then I felt sorry for myself and started to cry, and Captain Bowman roared something about, "Take that boiled son-of-a-spacehawk home and pour him into bed," and I looked around, wondering who was tanked, and by golly, they all were but me!
dazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading _Gigantic webs of doom--miles in extent, hundreds of feet deep._ I remember the preacher saying, "I now pronounce you man and wife--," and I remember the sweet smile on Lorraine Bowman's face and the dazed smirk on Johnny Larkin's, and the clank of sabers as we walked up the aisle through an arch of gleaming steel.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading _Gigantic webs of doom--miles in extent, hundreds of feet deep._ I remember the preacher saying, "I now pronounce you man and wife--," and I remember the sweet smile on Lorraine Bowman's face and the dazed smirk on Johnny Larkin's, and the clank of sabers as we walked up the aisle through an arch of gleaming steel.
demandingadjectiveUS /dɪˈmændɪŋ/
requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill
From this reading Then I remember something about a banquet, with somebody passing out drinks, and I remember demanding to kiss the bride again.
doomverbUS /duːm/
decree or designate beforehand
From this reading _Gigantic webs of doom--miles in extent, hundreds of feet deep._ I remember the preacher saying, "I now pronounce you man and wife--," and I remember the sweet smile on Lorraine Bowman's face and the dazed smirk on Johnny Larkin's, and the clank of sabers as we walked up the aisle through an arch of gleaming steel.
drinksnounUS /drɪŋks/
plural of “drink” — a single serving of a beverage
From this reading Then I remember something about a banquet, with somebody passing out drinks, and I remember demanding to kiss the bride again.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading _Gigantic webs of doom--miles in extent, hundreds of feet deep._ I remember the preacher saying, "I now pronounce you man and wife--," and I remember the sweet smile on Lorraine Bowman's face and the dazed smirk on Johnny Larkin's, and the clank of sabers as we walked up the aisle through an arch of gleaming steel.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading _Gigantic webs of doom--miles in extent, hundreds of feet deep._ I remember the preacher saying, "I now pronounce you man and wife--," and I remember the sweet smile on Lorraine Bowman's face and the dazed smirk on Johnny Larkin's, and the clank of sabers as we walked up the aisle through an arch of gleaming steel.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading _Gigantic webs of doom--miles in extent, hundreds of feet deep._ I remember the preacher saying, "I now pronounce you man and wife--," and I remember the sweet smile on Lorraine Bowman's face and the dazed smirk on Johnny Larkin's, and the clank of sabers as we walked up the aisle through an arch of gleaming steel.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Then I felt sorry for myself and started to cry, and Captain Bowman roared something about, "Take that boiled son-of-a-spacehawk home and pour him into bed," and I looked around, wondering who was tanked, and by golly, they all were but me!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then I felt sorry for myself and started to cry, and Captain Bowman roared something about, "Take that boiled son-of-a-spacehawk home and pour him into bed," and I looked around, wondering who was tanked, and by golly, they all were but me!
frowningadjectiveUS /ˈfraʊnɪŋ/
showing displeasure or anger
From this reading Then there was another bottle or three, and it must have been powerful juice because I remember Johnny Larkin frowning when I insisted on kissing the bride.
GiganticadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading _Gigantic webs of doom--miles in extent, hundreds of feet deep._ I remember the preacher saying, "I now pronounce you man and wife--," and I remember the sweet smile on Lorraine Bowman's face and the dazed smirk on Johnny Larkin's, and the clank of sabers as we walked up the aisle through an arch of gleaming steel.
gleamingnounUS /ˈɡliːmɪŋ/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading _Gigantic webs of doom--miles in extent, hundreds of feet deep._ I remember the preacher saying, "I now pronounce you man and wife--," and I remember the sweet smile on Lorraine Bowman's face and the dazed smirk on Johnny Larkin's, and the clank of sabers as we walked up the aisle through an arch of gleaming steel.
golly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then I felt sorry for myself and started to cry, and Captain Bowman roared something about, "Take that boiled son-of-a-spacehawk home and pour him into bed," and I looked around, wondering who was tanked, and by golly, they all were but me!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Then there was another bottle or three, and it must have been powerful juice because I remember Johnny Larkin frowning when I insisted on kissing the bride.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then I felt sorry for myself and started to cry, and Captain Bowman roared something about, "Take that boiled son-of-a-spacehawk home and pour him into bed," and I looked around, wondering who was tanked, and by golly, they all were but me!
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Then I felt sorry for myself and started to cry, and Captain Bowman roared something about, "Take that boiled son-of-a-spacehawk home and pour him into bed," and I looked around, wondering who was tanked, and by golly, they all were but me!
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading _Gigantic webs of doom--miles in extent, hundreds of feet deep._ I remember the preacher saying, "I now pronounce you man and wife--," and I remember the sweet smile on Lorraine Bowman's face and the dazed smirk on Johnny Larkin's, and the clank of sabers as we walked up the aisle through an arch of gleaming steel.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Gigantic webs of doom--miles in extent, hundreds of feet deep._ I remember the preacher saying, "I now pronounce you man and wife--," and I remember the sweet smile on Lorraine Bowman's face and the dazed smirk on Johnny Larkin's, and the clank of sabers as we walked up the aisle through an arch of gleaming steel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Gigantic webs of doom--miles in extent, hundreds of feet deep._ I remember the preacher saying, "I now pronounce you man and wife--," and I remember the sweet smile on Lorraine Bowman's face and the dazed smirk on Johnny Larkin's, and the clank of sabers as we walked up the aisle through an arch of gleaming steel.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Then there was another bottle or three, and it must have been powerful juice because I remember Johnny Larkin frowning when I insisted on kissing the bride.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Then I felt sorry for myself and started to cry, and Captain Bowman roared something about, "Take that boiled son-of-a-spacehawk home and pour him into bed," and I looked around, wondering who was tanked, and by golly, they all were but me!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then there was another bottle or three, and it must have been powerful juice because I remember Johnny Larkin frowning when I insisted on kissing the bride.
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading _Gigantic webs of doom--miles in extent, hundreds of feet deep._ I remember the preacher saying, "I now pronounce you man and wife--," and I remember the sweet smile on Lorraine Bowman's face and the dazed smirk on Johnny Larkin's, and the clank of sabers as we walked up the aisle through an arch of gleaming steel.
juicenounUS /dʒuːs/
the liquid part that can be extracted from plant or animal tissue by squeezing or cooking
From this reading Then there was another bottle or three, and it must have been powerful juice because I remember Johnny Larkin frowning when I insisted on kissing the bride.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading I remember asking to kiss the bride.
kissingnounUS /ˈkɪsɪŋ/
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
From this reading Then there was another bottle or three, and it must have been powerful juice because I remember Johnny Larkin frowning when I insisted on kissing the bride.
Larkin
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From this reading Then there was another bottle or three, and it must have been powerful juice because I remember Johnny Larkin frowning when I insisted on kissing the bride.
Larkin's
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From this reading _Gigantic webs of doom--miles in extent, hundreds of feet deep._ I remember the preacher saying, "I now pronounce you man and wife--," and I remember the sweet smile on Lorraine Bowman's face and the dazed smirk on Johnny Larkin's, and the clank of sabers as we walked up the aisle through an arch of gleaming steel.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Then I felt sorry for myself and started to cry, and Captain Bowman roared something about, "Take that boiled son-of-a-spacehawk home and pour him into bed," and I looked around, wondering who was tanked, and by golly, they all were but me!
LorrainenounUS /lərˈeɪn/
an eastern French region rich in iron-ore deposits
From this reading _Gigantic webs of doom--miles in extent, hundreds of feet deep._ I remember the preacher saying, "I now pronounce you man and wife--," and I remember the sweet smile on Lorraine Bowman's face and the dazed smirk on Johnny Larkin's, and the clank of sabers as we walked up the aisle through an arch of gleaming steel.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _Gigantic webs of doom--miles in extent, hundreds of feet deep._ I remember the preacher saying, "I now pronounce you man and wife--," and I remember the sweet smile on Lorraine Bowman's face and the dazed smirk on Johnny Larkin's, and the clank of sabers as we walked up the aisle through an arch of gleaming steel.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then I felt sorry for myself and started to cry, and Captain Bowman roared something about, "Take that boiled son-of-a-spacehawk home and pour him into bed," and I looked around, wondering who was tanked, and by golly, they all were but me!
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading _Gigantic webs of doom--miles in extent, hundreds of feet deep._ I remember the preacher saying, "I now pronounce you man and wife--," and I remember the sweet smile on Lorraine Bowman's face and the dazed smirk on Johnny Larkin's, and the clank of sabers as we walked up the aisle through an arch of gleaming steel.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Then there was another bottle or three, and it must have been powerful juice because I remember Johnny Larkin frowning when I insisted on kissing the bride.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Then I felt sorry for myself and started to cry, and Captain Bowman roared something about, "Take that boiled son-of-a-spacehawk home and pour him into bed," and I looked around, wondering who was tanked, and by golly, they all were but me!
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading _Gigantic webs of doom--miles in extent, hundreds of feet deep._ I remember the preacher saying, "I now pronounce you man and wife--," and I remember the sweet smile on Lorraine Bowman's face and the dazed smirk on Johnny Larkin's, and the clank of sabers as we walked up the aisle through an arch of gleaming steel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Gigantic webs of doom--miles in extent, hundreds of feet deep._ I remember the preacher saying, "I now pronounce you man and wife--," and I remember the sweet smile on Lorraine Bowman's face and the dazed smirk on Johnny Larkin's, and the clank of sabers as we walked up the aisle through an arch of gleaming steel.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Gigantic webs of doom--miles in extent, hundreds of feet deep._ I remember the preacher saying, "I now pronounce you man and wife--," and I remember the sweet smile on Lorraine Bowman's face and the dazed smirk on Johnny Larkin's, and the clank of sabers as we walked up the aisle through an arch of gleaming steel.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Then there was another bottle or three, and it must have been powerful juice because I remember Johnny Larkin frowning when I insisted on kissing the bride.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Then I remember something about a banquet, with somebody passing out drinks, and I remember demanding to kiss the bride again.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Then I remember something about a banquet, with somebody passing out drinks, and I remember demanding to kiss the bride again.
pourverbUS /pɔːr/
cause to run
From this reading Then I felt sorry for myself and started to cry, and Captain Bowman roared something about, "Take that boiled son-of-a-spacehawk home and pour him into bed," and I looked around, wondering who was tanked, and by golly, they all were but me!
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading Then there was another bottle or three, and it must have been powerful juice because I remember Johnny Larkin frowning when I insisted on kissing the bride.
preachernounUS /ˈpriːtʃər/
someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel
From this reading _Gigantic webs of doom--miles in extent, hundreds of feet deep._ I remember the preacher saying, "I now pronounce you man and wife--," and I remember the sweet smile on Lorraine Bowman's face and the dazed smirk on Johnny Larkin's, and the clank of sabers as we walked up the aisle through an arch of gleaming steel.
pronounceverbUS /prəˈnaʊns/
speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
From this reading _Gigantic webs of doom--miles in extent, hundreds of feet deep._ I remember the preacher saying, "I now pronounce you man and wife--," and I remember the sweet smile on Lorraine Bowman's face and the dazed smirk on Johnny Larkin's, and the clank of sabers as we walked up the aisle through an arch of gleaming steel.
To recall to mind.
From this reading _Gigantic webs of doom--miles in extent, hundreds of feet deep._ I remember the preacher saying, "I now pronounce you man and wife--," and I remember the sweet smile on Lorraine Bowman's face and the dazed smirk on Johnny Larkin's, and the clank of sabers as we walked up the aisle through an arch of gleaming steel.
roaredverbUS /rɔːrd/
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading Then I felt sorry for myself and started to cry, and Captain Bowman roared something about, "Take that boiled son-of-a-spacehawk home and pour him into bed," and I looked around, wondering who was tanked, and by golly, they all were but me!
sabersnounUS /ˈseɪbərz/
plural of “saber” — a fencing sword with a v-shaped blade and a slightly curved handle
From this reading _Gigantic webs of doom--miles in extent, hundreds of feet deep._ I remember the preacher saying, "I now pronounce you man and wife--," and I remember the sweet smile on Lorraine Bowman's face and the dazed smirk on Johnny Larkin's, and the clank of sabers as we walked up the aisle through an arch of gleaming steel.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading _Gigantic webs of doom--miles in extent, hundreds of feet deep._ I remember the preacher saying, "I now pronounce you man and wife--," and I remember the sweet smile on Lorraine Bowman's face and the dazed smirk on Johnny Larkin's, and the clank of sabers as we walked up the aisle through an arch of gleaming steel.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading _Gigantic webs of doom--miles in extent, hundreds of feet deep._ I remember the preacher saying, "I now pronounce you man and wife--," and I remember the sweet smile on Lorraine Bowman's face and the dazed smirk on Johnny Larkin's, and the clank of sabers as we walked up the aisle through an arch of gleaming steel.
smirkverbUS /smɜːrk/
smile affectedly or derisively
From this reading _Gigantic webs of doom--miles in extent, hundreds of feet deep._ I remember the preacher saying, "I now pronounce you man and wife--," and I remember the sweet smile on Lorraine Bowman's face and the dazed smirk on Johnny Larkin's, and the clank of sabers as we walked up the aisle through an arch of gleaming steel.
a person, without saying who
From this reading Then I remember something about a banquet, with somebody passing out drinks, and I remember demanding to kiss the bride again.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Then I remember something about a banquet, with somebody passing out drinks, and I remember demanding to kiss the bride again.
son-of-a-spacehawk
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then I felt sorry for myself and started to cry, and Captain Bowman roared something about, "Take that boiled son-of-a-spacehawk home and pour him into bed," and I looked around, wondering who was tanked, and by golly, they all were but me!
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading Then I felt sorry for myself and started to cry, and Captain Bowman roared something about, "Take that boiled son-of-a-spacehawk home and pour him into bed," and I looked around, wondering who was tanked, and by golly, they all were but me!
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Then I felt sorry for myself and started to cry, and Captain Bowman roared something about, "Take that boiled son-of-a-spacehawk home and pour him into bed," and I looked around, wondering who was tanked, and by golly, they all were but me!
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading _Gigantic webs of doom--miles in extent, hundreds of feet deep._ I remember the preacher saying, "I now pronounce you man and wife--," and I remember the sweet smile on Lorraine Bowman's face and the dazed smirk on Johnny Larkin's, and the clank of sabers as we walked up the aisle through an arch of gleaming steel.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading _Gigantic webs of doom--miles in extent, hundreds of feet deep._ I remember the preacher saying, "I now pronounce you man and wife--," and I remember the sweet smile on Lorraine Bowman's face and the dazed smirk on Johnny Larkin's, and the clank of sabers as we walked up the aisle through an arch of gleaming steel.
carry out
From this reading Then I felt sorry for myself and started to cry, and Captain Bowman roared something about, "Take that boiled son-of-a-spacehawk home and pour him into bed," and I looked around, wondering who was tanked, and by golly, they all were but me!
tankedverbUS /tæŋkt/
past form of “tank” — store in a tank by causing (something) to flow into it
From this reading Then I felt sorry for myself and started to cry, and Captain Bowman roared something about, "Take that boiled son-of-a-spacehawk home and pour him into bed," and I looked around, wondering who was tanked, and by golly, they all were but me!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then I felt sorry for myself and started to cry, and Captain Bowman roared something about, "Take that boiled son-of-a-spacehawk home and pour him into bed," and I looked around, wondering who was tanked, and by golly, they all were but me!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Gigantic webs of doom--miles in extent, hundreds of feet deep._ I remember the preacher saying, "I now pronounce you man and wife--," and I remember the sweet smile on Lorraine Bowman's face and the dazed smirk on Johnny Larkin's, and the clank of sabers as we walked up the aisle through an arch of gleaming steel.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then I remember something about a banquet, with somebody passing out drinks, and I remember demanding to kiss the bride again.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Then there was another bottle or three, and it must have been powerful juice because I remember Johnny Larkin frowning when I insisted on kissing the bride.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then I felt sorry for myself and started to cry, and Captain Bowman roared something about, "Take that boiled son-of-a-spacehawk home and pour him into bed," and I looked around, wondering who was tanked, and by golly, they all were but me!
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Then there was another bottle or three, and it must have been powerful juice because I remember Johnny Larkin frowning when I insisted on kissing the bride.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading _Gigantic webs of doom--miles in extent, hundreds of feet deep._ I remember the preacher saying, "I now pronounce you man and wife--," and I remember the sweet smile on Lorraine Bowman's face and the dazed smirk on Johnny Larkin's, and the clank of sabers as we walked up the aisle through an arch of gleaming steel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I remember asking to kiss the bride.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading _Gigantic webs of doom--miles in extent, hundreds of feet deep._ I remember the preacher saying, "I now pronounce you man and wife--," and I remember the sweet smile on Lorraine Bowman's face and the dazed smirk on Johnny Larkin's, and the clank of sabers as we walked up the aisle through an arch of gleaming steel.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading _Gigantic webs of doom--miles in extent, hundreds of feet deep._ I remember the preacher saying, "I now pronounce you man and wife--," and I remember the sweet smile on Lorraine Bowman's face and the dazed smirk on Johnny Larkin's, and the clank of sabers as we walked up the aisle through an arch of gleaming steel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then there was another bottle or three, and it must have been powerful juice because I remember Johnny Larkin frowning when I insisted on kissing the bride.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _Gigantic webs of doom--miles in extent, hundreds of feet deep._ I remember the preacher saying, "I now pronounce you man and wife--," and I remember the sweet smile on Lorraine Bowman's face and the dazed smirk on Johnny Larkin's, and the clank of sabers as we walked up the aisle through an arch of gleaming steel.
websnounUS /webz/
plural of “web” — an intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving
From this reading _Gigantic webs of doom--miles in extent, hundreds of feet deep._ I remember the preacher saying, "I now pronounce you man and wife--," and I remember the sweet smile on Lorraine Bowman's face and the dazed smirk on Johnny Larkin's, and the clank of sabers as we walked up the aisle through an arch of gleaming steel.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then I felt sorry for myself and started to cry, and Captain Bowman roared something about, "Take that boiled son-of-a-spacehawk home and pour him into bed," and I looked around, wondering who was tanked, and by golly, they all were but me!
at the time that
From this reading Then there was another bottle or three, and it must have been powerful juice because I remember Johnny Larkin frowning when I insisted on kissing the bride.
which person or people
From this reading Then I felt sorry for myself and started to cry, and Captain Bowman roared something about, "Take that boiled son-of-a-spacehawk home and pour him into bed," and I looked around, wondering who was tanked, and by golly, they all were but me!
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading _Gigantic webs of doom--miles in extent, hundreds of feet deep._ I remember the preacher saying, "I now pronounce you man and wife--," and I remember the sweet smile on Lorraine Bowman's face and the dazed smirk on Johnny Larkin's, and the clank of sabers as we walked up the aisle through an arch of gleaming steel.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then I remember something about a banquet, with somebody passing out drinks, and I remember demanding to kiss the bride again.
showing curiosity
From this reading Then I felt sorry for myself and started to cry, and Captain Bowman roared something about, "Take that boiled son-of-a-spacehawk home and pour him into bed," and I looked around, wondering who was tanked, and by golly, they all were but me!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Gigantic webs of doom--miles in extent, hundreds of feet deep._ I remember the preacher saying, "I now pronounce you man and wife--," and I remember the sweet smile on Lorraine Bowman's face and the dazed smirk on Johnny Larkin's, and the clank of sabers as we walked up the aisle through an arch of gleaming steel.
