used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 'Well,' said Jim, smiling, 'a couple who disagree as pleasantly as you do can't go far wrong in marrying.'
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading 'Jonathan Prator married his wife a week 'r two back, an' he's skitin' about it,' grumbled Ben.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading 'The customers at a decent family hotel would expect it, I think,' Mary added soberly.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading 'Jonathan Prator married his wife a week 'r two back, an' he's skitin' about it,' grumbled Ben.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So Jim remained for the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Kyley, which was quite a public ceremony.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading 'Well,' said Jim, smiling, 'a couple who disagree as pleasantly as you do can't go far wrong in marrying.'
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading 'The customers at a decent family hotel would expect it, I think,' Mary added soberly.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading 'Jonathan Prator married his wife a week 'r two back, an' he's skitin' about it,' grumbled Ben.
Ballarat
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From this reading He was Ben's best man, and he gave the rosy bride the prettiest brooches, rings, and bangles he could buy in Ballarat, and left, the blushless couple to the enjoyment of their honeymoon with his warmest blessing.
banglesnounUS /ˈbæŋɡəlz/
plural of “bangle” — jewelry worn around the wrist for decoration
From this reading He was Ben's best man, and he gave the rosy bride the prettiest brooches, rings, and bangles he could buy in Ballarat, and left, the blushless couple to the enjoyment of their honeymoon with his warmest blessing.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading 'Jonathan Prator married his wife a week 'r two back, an' he's skitin' about it,' grumbled Ben.
Ben'snounUS /benz/
possessive form of “ben” — a mountain or tall hill
From this reading He was Ben's best man, and he gave the rosy bride the prettiest brooches, rings, and bangles he could buy in Ballarat, and left, the blushless couple to the enjoyment of their honeymoon with his warmest blessing.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He was Ben's best man, and he gave the rosy bride the prettiest brooches, rings, and bangles he could buy in Ballarat, and left, the blushless couple to the enjoyment of their honeymoon with his warmest blessing.
the formal act of approving
From this reading He was Ben's best man, and he gave the rosy bride the prettiest brooches, rings, and bangles he could buy in Ballarat, and left, the blushless couple to the enjoyment of their honeymoon with his warmest blessing.
blushless
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From this reading He was Ben's best man, and he gave the rosy bride the prettiest brooches, rings, and bangles he could buy in Ballarat, and left, the blushless couple to the enjoyment of their honeymoon with his warmest blessing.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading He was Ben's best man, and he gave the rosy bride the prettiest brooches, rings, and bangles he could buy in Ballarat, and left, the blushless couple to the enjoyment of their honeymoon with his warmest blessing.
brooches
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From this reading He was Ben's best man, and he gave the rosy bride the prettiest brooches, rings, and bangles he could buy in Ballarat, and left, the blushless couple to the enjoyment of their honeymoon with his warmest blessing.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading He was Ben's best man, and he gave the rosy bride the prettiest brooches, rings, and bangles he could buy in Ballarat, and left, the blushless couple to the enjoyment of their honeymoon with his warmest blessing.
can't
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From this reading 'Well,' said Jim, smiling, 'a couple who disagree as pleasantly as you do can't go far wrong in marrying.'
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading So Jim remained for the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Kyley, which was quite a public ceremony.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was Ben's best man, and he gave the rosy bride the prettiest brooches, rings, and bangles he could buy in Ballarat, and left, the blushless couple to the enjoyment of their honeymoon with his warmest blessing.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading 'Well,' said Jim, smiling, 'a couple who disagree as pleasantly as you do can't go far wrong in marrying.'
customersnounUS /ˈkʌstəmərz/
plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading 'The customers at a decent family hotel would expect it, I think,' Mary added soberly.
decentadjectiveUS /ˈdiːsənt/
socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous
From this reading 'The customers at a decent family hotel would expect it, I think,' Mary added soberly.
disagreeverbUS /dɪsəˈɡriː/
be of different opinions
From this reading 'Well,' said Jim, smiling, 'a couple who disagree as pleasantly as you do can't go far wrong in marrying.'
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading 'Well,' said Jim, smiling, 'a couple who disagree as pleasantly as you do can't go far wrong in marrying.'
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading He was Ben's best man, and he gave the rosy bride the prettiest brooches, rings, and bangles he could buy in Ballarat, and left, the blushless couple to the enjoyment of their honeymoon with his warmest blessing.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading 'The customers at a decent family hotel would expect it, I think,' Mary added soberly.
a social unit living together
From this reading 'The customers at a decent family hotel would expect it, I think,' Mary added soberly.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading 'Well,' said Jim, smiling, 'a couple who disagree as pleasantly as you do can't go far wrong in marrying.'
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So Jim remained for the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Kyley, which was quite a public ceremony.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He was Ben's best man, and he gave the rosy bride the prettiest brooches, rings, and bangles he could buy in Ballarat, and left, the blushless couple to the enjoyment of their honeymoon with his warmest blessing.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading 'Well,' said Jim, smiling, 'a couple who disagree as pleasantly as you do can't go far wrong in marrying.'
grumbledverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəld/
past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading 'Jonathan Prator married his wife a week 'r two back, an' he's skitin' about it,' grumbled Ben.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was Ben's best man, and he gave the rosy bride the prettiest brooches, rings, and bangles he could buy in Ballarat, and left, the blushless couple to the enjoyment of their honeymoon with his warmest blessing.
he's
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From this reading 'Jonathan Prator married his wife a week 'r two back, an' he's skitin' about it,' grumbled Ben.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading 'Jonathan Prator married his wife a week 'r two back, an' he's skitin' about it,' grumbled Ben.
honeymoonnounUS /ˈhʌnimuːn/
a holiday taken by a newly married couple
From this reading He was Ben's best man, and he gave the rosy bride the prettiest brooches, rings, and bangles he could buy in Ballarat, and left, the blushless couple to the enjoyment of their honeymoon with his warmest blessing.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading 'The customers at a decent family hotel would expect it, I think,' Mary added soberly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'The customers at a decent family hotel would expect it, I think,' Mary added soberly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 'Well,' said Jim, smiling, 'a couple who disagree as pleasantly as you do can't go far wrong in marrying.'
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 'The customers at a decent family hotel would expect it, I think,' Mary added soberly.
Jim
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From this reading 'Well,' said Jim, smiling, 'a couple who disagree as pleasantly as you do can't go far wrong in marrying.'
JonathannounUS /ˈdʒɑːnəθən/
red late-ripening apple; primarily eaten raw
From this reading 'Jonathan Prator married his wife a week 'r two back, an' he's skitin' about it,' grumbled Ben.
Kyley
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From this reading So Jim remained for the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Kyley, which was quite a public ceremony.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He was Ben's best man, and he gave the rosy bride the prettiest brooches, rings, and bangles he could buy in Ballarat, and left, the blushless couple to the enjoyment of their honeymoon with his warmest blessing.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was Ben's best man, and he gave the rosy bride the prettiest brooches, rings, and bangles he could buy in Ballarat, and left, the blushless couple to the enjoyment of their honeymoon with his warmest blessing.
joined in matrimony
From this reading 'Jonathan Prator married his wife a week 'r two back, an' he's skitin' about it,' grumbled Ben.
marryingverbUS /ˈmeriɪŋ/
-ing form of “marry” — take in marriage
From this reading 'Well,' said Jim, smiling, 'a couple who disagree as pleasantly as you do can't go far wrong in marrying.'
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading 'The customers at a decent family hotel would expect it, I think,' Mary added soberly.
a form of address for a man
From this reading So Jim remained for the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Kyley, which was quite a public ceremony.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading So Jim remained for the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Kyley, which was quite a public ceremony.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So Jim remained for the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Kyley, which was quite a public ceremony.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading 'Well,' said Jim, smiling, 'a couple who disagree as pleasantly as you do can't go far wrong in marrying.'
Prator
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From this reading 'Jonathan Prator married his wife a week 'r two back, an' he's skitin' about it,' grumbled Ben.
prettiestadjectiveUS /ˈprɪtiəst/
superlative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading He was Ben's best man, and he gave the rosy bride the prettiest brooches, rings, and bangles he could buy in Ballarat, and left, the blushless couple to the enjoyment of their honeymoon with his warmest blessing.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading So Jim remained for the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Kyley, which was quite a public ceremony.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading So Jim remained for the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Kyley, which was quite a public ceremony.
rnounUS /ɑːr/
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading 'Jonathan Prator married his wife a week 'r two back, an' he's skitin' about it,' grumbled Ben.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading So Jim remained for the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Kyley, which was quite a public ceremony.
ringsnounUS /rɪŋz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises
From this reading He was Ben's best man, and he gave the rosy bride the prettiest brooches, rings, and bangles he could buy in Ballarat, and left, the blushless couple to the enjoyment of their honeymoon with his warmest blessing.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading He was Ben's best man, and he gave the rosy bride the prettiest brooches, rings, and bangles he could buy in Ballarat, and left, the blushless couple to the enjoyment of their honeymoon with his warmest blessing.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'Well,' said Jim, smiling, 'a couple who disagree as pleasantly as you do can't go far wrong in marrying.'
skitin
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From this reading 'Jonathan Prator married his wife a week 'r two back, an' he's skitin' about it,' grumbled Ben.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading 'Well,' said Jim, smiling, 'a couple who disagree as pleasantly as you do can't go far wrong in marrying.'
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So Jim remained for the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Kyley, which was quite a public ceremony.
soberlyadverbUS /ˈsoʊbərli/
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading 'The customers at a decent family hotel would expect it, I think,' Mary added soberly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 'The customers at a decent family hotel would expect it, I think,' Mary added soberly.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He was Ben's best man, and he gave the rosy bride the prettiest brooches, rings, and bangles he could buy in Ballarat, and left, the blushless couple to the enjoyment of their honeymoon with his warmest blessing.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading 'The customers at a decent family hotel would expect it, I think,' Mary added soberly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was Ben's best man, and he gave the rosy bride the prettiest brooches, rings, and bangles he could buy in Ballarat, and left, the blushless couple to the enjoyment of their honeymoon with his warmest blessing.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading 'Jonathan Prator married his wife a week 'r two back, an' he's skitin' about it,' grumbled Ben.
warmestadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːrməst/
superlative of “warm” — having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading He was Ben's best man, and he gave the rosy bride the prettiest brooches, rings, and bangles he could buy in Ballarat, and left, the blushless couple to the enjoyment of their honeymoon with his warmest blessing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So Jim remained for the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Kyley, which was quite a public ceremony.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading So Jim remained for the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Kyley, which was quite a public ceremony.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading 'Jonathan Prator married his wife a week 'r two back, an' he's skitin' about it,' grumbled Ben.
(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 'Well,' said Jim, smiling, 'a couple who disagree as pleasantly as you do can't go far wrong in marrying.'
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading So Jim remained for the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Kyley, which was quite a public ceremony.
which person or people
From this reading 'Well,' said Jim, smiling, 'a couple who disagree as pleasantly as you do can't go far wrong in marrying.'
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading 'Jonathan Prator married his wife a week 'r two back, an' he's skitin' about it,' grumbled Ben.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was Ben's best man, and he gave the rosy bride the prettiest brooches, rings, and bangles he could buy in Ballarat, and left, the blushless couple to the enjoyment of their honeymoon with his warmest blessing.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading 'The customers at a decent family hotel would expect it, I think,' Mary added soberly.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading 'Well,' said Jim, smiling, 'a couple who disagree as pleasantly as you do can't go far wrong in marrying.'
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'Well,' said Jim, smiling, 'a couple who disagree as pleasantly as you do can't go far wrong in marrying.'
