used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The small congregation of the pretty little country chapel where Jaquelina was to be married was in a flutter of excitement equal to that of a fashionable city church.
aislesnounUS /aɪlz/
plural of “aisle” — a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
From this reading High and low, rich and poor, had gathered in the aisles to witness the wedding of the farmer's pretty, simple niece to the wealthy and aristocratic Ronald Valchester.
(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 All were glad that she had made what is termed a good match.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Jaquelina Meredith had always been an object of pity and sympathy to the neighbors for the hard life she had lived at her uncle's.
a quantity of money
From this reading There was the usual amount of gossip and small talk while they waited for the bridal party to appear, but the chat was mostly good-natured.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Jaquelina Meredith had always been an object of pity and sympathy to the neighbors for the hard life she had lived at her uncle's.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading High and low, rich and poor, had gathered in the aisles to witness the wedding of the farmer's pretty, simple niece to the wealthy and aristocratic Ronald Valchester.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There was the usual amount of gossip and small talk while they waited for the bridal party to appear, but the chat was mostly good-natured.
aristocraticadjectiveUS /ərˌɪstəˈkrætɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
From this reading High and low, rich and poor, had gathered in the aisles to witness the wedding of the farmer's pretty, simple niece to the wealthy and aristocratic Ronald Valchester.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jaquelina Meredith had always been an object of pity and sympathy to the neighbors for the hard life she had lived at her uncle's.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The small congregation of the pretty little country chapel where Jaquelina was to be married was in a flutter of excitement equal to that of a fashionable city church.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Jaquelina Meredith had always been an object of pity and sympathy to the neighbors for the hard life she had lived at her uncle's.
bridaladjectiveUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
of or relating to a wedding
From this reading There was the usual amount of gossip and small talk while they waited for the bridal party to appear, but the chat was mostly good-natured.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was the usual amount of gossip and small talk while they waited for the bridal party to appear, but the chat was mostly good-natured.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading The small congregation of the pretty little country chapel where Jaquelina was to be married was in a flutter of excitement equal to that of a fashionable city church.
chatverbUS /tʃæt/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading There was the usual amount of gossip and small talk while they waited for the bridal party to appear, but the chat was mostly good-natured.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The small congregation of the pretty little country chapel where Jaquelina was to be married was in a flutter of excitement equal to that of a fashionable city church.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The small congregation of the pretty little country chapel where Jaquelina was to be married was in a flutter of excitement equal to that of a fashionable city church.
congregationnounUS /ˌkɑːŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/
a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
From this reading The small congregation of the pretty little country chapel where Jaquelina was to be married was in a flutter of excitement equal to that of a fashionable city church.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The small congregation of the pretty little country chapel where Jaquelina was to be married was in a flutter of excitement equal to that of a fashionable city church.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading The small congregation of the pretty little country chapel where Jaquelina was to be married was in a flutter of excitement equal to that of a fashionable city church.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The small congregation of the pretty little country chapel where Jaquelina was to be married was in a flutter of excitement equal to that of a fashionable city church.
farmer'snounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
possessive form of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading High and low, rich and poor, had gathered in the aisles to witness the wedding of the farmer's pretty, simple niece to the wealthy and aristocratic Ronald Valchester.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading The small congregation of the pretty little country chapel where Jaquelina was to be married was in a flutter of excitement equal to that of a fashionable city church.
flutterverbUS /ˈflʌtər/
move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading The small congregation of the pretty little country chapel where Jaquelina was to be married was in a flutter of excitement equal to that of a fashionable city church.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was the usual amount of gossip and small talk while they waited for the bridal party to appear, but the chat was mostly good-natured.
brought together in one place
From this reading High and low, rich and poor, had gathered in the aisles to witness the wedding of the farmer's pretty, simple niece to the wealthy and aristocratic Ronald Valchester.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading All were glad that she had made what is termed a good match.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading All were glad that she had made what is termed a good match.
good-naturedadjective
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
From this reading There was the usual amount of gossip and small talk while they waited for the bridal party to appear, but the chat was mostly good-natured.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading There was the usual amount of gossip and small talk while they waited for the bridal party to appear, but the chat was mostly good-natured.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading High and low, rich and poor, had gathered in the aisles to witness the wedding of the farmer's pretty, simple niece to the wealthy and aristocratic Ronald Valchester.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Jaquelina Meredith had always been an object of pity and sympathy to the neighbors for the hard life she had lived at her uncle's.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Jaquelina Meredith had always been an object of pity and sympathy to the neighbors for the hard life she had lived at her uncle's.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading High and low, rich and poor, had gathered in the aisles to witness the wedding of the farmer's pretty, simple niece to the wealthy and aristocratic Ronald Valchester.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The small congregation of the pretty little country chapel where Jaquelina was to be married was in a flutter of excitement equal to that of a fashionable city church.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All were glad that she had made what is termed a good match.
Jaquelina
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From this reading The small congregation of the pretty little country chapel where Jaquelina was to be married was in a flutter of excitement equal to that of a fashionable city church.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Jaquelina Meredith had always been an object of pity and sympathy to the neighbors for the hard life she had lived at her uncle's.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The small congregation of the pretty little country chapel where Jaquelina was to be married was in a flutter of excitement equal to that of a fashionable city church.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Jaquelina Meredith had always been an object of pity and sympathy to the neighbors for the hard life she had lived at her uncle's.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading High and low, rich and poor, had gathered in the aisles to witness the wedding of the farmer's pretty, simple niece to the wealthy and aristocratic Ronald Valchester.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading All were glad that she had made what is termed a good match.
joined in matrimony
From this reading The small congregation of the pretty little country chapel where Jaquelina was to be married was in a flutter of excitement equal to that of a fashionable city church.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading All were glad that she had made what is termed a good match.
MeredithnounUS /ˈmerɪdɪθ/
United States civil rights leader whose college registration caused riots in traditionally segregated Mississippi (born in 1933)
From this reading Jaquelina Meredith had always been an object of pity and sympathy to the neighbors for the hard life she had lived at her uncle's.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading There was the usual amount of gossip and small talk while they waited for the bridal party to appear, but the chat was mostly good-natured.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Jaquelina Meredith had always been an object of pity and sympathy to the neighbors for the hard life she had lived at her uncle's.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading High and low, rich and poor, had gathered in the aisles to witness the wedding of the farmer's pretty, simple niece to the wealthy and aristocratic Ronald Valchester.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Jaquelina Meredith had always been an object of pity and sympathy to the neighbors for the hard life she had lived at her uncle's.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The small congregation of the pretty little country chapel where Jaquelina was to be married was in a flutter of excitement equal to that of a fashionable city church.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading There was the usual amount of gossip and small talk while they waited for the bridal party to appear, but the chat was mostly good-natured.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading Jaquelina Meredith had always been an object of pity and sympathy to the neighbors for the hard life she had lived at her uncle's.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading High and low, rich and poor, had gathered in the aisles to witness the wedding of the farmer's pretty, simple niece to the wealthy and aristocratic Ronald Valchester.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The small congregation of the pretty little country chapel where Jaquelina was to be married was in a flutter of excitement equal to that of a fashionable city church.
possessing material wealth
From this reading High and low, rich and poor, had gathered in the aisles to witness the wedding of the farmer's pretty, simple niece to the wealthy and aristocratic Ronald Valchester.
Ronald
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading High and low, rich and poor, had gathered in the aisles to witness the wedding of the farmer's pretty, simple niece to the wealthy and aristocratic Ronald Valchester.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jaquelina Meredith had always been an object of pity and sympathy to the neighbors for the hard life she had lived at her uncle's.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading High and low, rich and poor, had gathered in the aisles to witness the wedding of the farmer's pretty, simple niece to the wealthy and aristocratic Ronald Valchester.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The small congregation of the pretty little country chapel where Jaquelina was to be married was in a flutter of excitement equal to that of a fashionable city church.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Jaquelina Meredith had always been an object of pity and sympathy to the neighbors for the hard life she had lived at her uncle's.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading There was the usual amount of gossip and small talk while they waited for the bridal party to appear, but the chat was mostly good-natured.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading All were glad that she had made what is termed a good match.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The small congregation of the pretty little country chapel where Jaquelina was to be married was in a flutter of excitement equal to that of a fashionable city church.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The small congregation of the pretty little country chapel where Jaquelina was to be married was in a flutter of excitement equal to that of a fashionable city church.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was the usual amount of gossip and small talk while they waited for the bridal party to appear, but the chat was mostly good-natured.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was the usual amount of gossip and small talk while they waited for the bridal party to appear, but the chat was mostly good-natured.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The small congregation of the pretty little country chapel where Jaquelina was to be married was in a flutter of excitement equal to that of a fashionable city church.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Jaquelina Meredith had always been an object of pity and sympathy to the neighbors for the hard life she had lived at her uncle's.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading There was the usual amount of gossip and small talk while they waited for the bridal party to appear, but the chat was mostly good-natured.
Valchester
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading High and low, rich and poor, had gathered in the aisles to witness the wedding of the farmer's pretty, simple niece to the wealthy and aristocratic Ronald Valchester.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading There was the usual amount of gossip and small talk while they waited for the bridal party to appear, but the chat was mostly good-natured.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The small congregation of the pretty little country chapel where Jaquelina was to be married was in a flutter of excitement equal to that of a fashionable city church.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading High and low, rich and poor, had gathered in the aisles to witness the wedding of the farmer's pretty, simple niece to the wealthy and aristocratic Ronald Valchester.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading High and low, rich and poor, had gathered in the aisles to witness the wedding of the farmer's pretty, simple niece to the wealthy and aristocratic Ronald Valchester.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All were glad that she had made what is termed a good match.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading All were glad that she had made what is termed a good match.
in or at the place that
From this reading The small congregation of the pretty little country chapel where Jaquelina was to be married was in a flutter of excitement equal to that of a fashionable city church.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading There was the usual amount of gossip and small talk while they waited for the bridal party to appear, but the chat was mostly good-natured.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading High and low, rich and poor, had gathered in the aisles to witness the wedding of the farmer's pretty, simple niece to the wealthy and aristocratic Ronald Valchester.
