Chapter V · Chapter 5

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading And "all went merry as a marriage bell."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading WHAT ALL HER FRIENDS SAID ABOUT IT.

not being in a specified place

From this reading And this was more strongly evinced by the presence of all the Hippesleys;--for all were there to grace the ceremony except Maude, who was still absent with her young squire, and who wrote a letter full of the warmest affection and congratulations, which Cecilia received on that very morning.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading And this was more strongly evinced by the presence of all the Hippesleys;--for all were there to grace the ceremony except Maude, who was still absent with her young squire, and who wrote a letter full of the warmest affection and congratulations, which Cecilia received on that very morning.

(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 WHAT ALL HER FRIENDS SAID ABOUT IT.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Miss Altifiorla also came to the cathedral, with pink bows in her bonnet, determined to show that though she were left alone in her theory of life she did not resent the desertion.

in addition

From this reading Miss Altifiorla also came to the cathedral, with pink bows in her bonnet, determined to show that though she were left alone in her theory of life she did not resent the desertion.

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From this reading Miss Altifiorla also came to the cathedral, with pink bows in her bonnet, determined to show that though she were left alone in her theory of life she did not resent the desertion.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading And "all went merry as a marriage bell."

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

From this reading George Western and Cecilia Holt were married in the cathedral by the Dean, who was thus supposed to show his great anger at his brother-in-law's conduct.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading And "all went merry as a marriage bell."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading George Western and Cecilia Holt were married in the cathedral by the Dean, who was thus supposed to show his great anger at his brother-in-law's conduct.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading And "all went merry as a marriage bell."

a hat tied under the chin

From this reading Miss Altifiorla also came to the cathedral, with pink bows in her bonnet, determined to show that though she were left alone in her theory of life she did not resent the desertion.

plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading Miss Altifiorla also came to the cathedral, with pink bows in her bonnet, determined to show that though she were left alone in her theory of life she did not resent the desertion.

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From this reading George Western and Cecilia Holt were married in the cathedral by the Dean, who was thus supposed to show his great anger at his brother-in-law's conduct.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading George Western and Cecilia Holt were married in the cathedral by the Dean, who was thus supposed to show his great anger at his brother-in-law's conduct.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Miss Altifiorla also came to the cathedral, with pink bows in her bonnet, determined to show that though she were left alone in her theory of life she did not resent the desertion.

any large and important church

From this reading George Western and Cecilia Holt were married in the cathedral by the Dean, who was thus supposed to show his great anger at his brother-in-law's conduct.

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From this reading George Western and Cecilia Holt were married in the cathedral by the Dean, who was thus supposed to show his great anger at his brother-in-law's conduct.

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading And this was more strongly evinced by the presence of all the Hippesleys;--for all were there to grace the ceremony except Maude, who was still absent with her young squire, and who wrote a letter full of the warmest affection and congratulations, which Cecilia received on that very morning.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading George Western and Cecilia Holt were married in the cathedral by the Dean, who was thus supposed to show his great anger at his brother-in-law's conduct.

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading And this was more strongly evinced by the presence of all the Hippesleys;--for all were there to grace the ceremony except Maude, who was still absent with her young squire, and who wrote a letter full of the warmest affection and congratulations, which Cecilia received on that very morning.

an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college

From this reading George Western and Cecilia Holt were married in the cathedral by the Dean, who was thus supposed to show his great anger at his brother-in-law's conduct.

withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility

From this reading Miss Altifiorla also came to the cathedral, with pink bows in her bonnet, determined to show that though she were left alone in her theory of life she did not resent the desertion.

characterized by great determination

From this reading Miss Altifiorla also came to the cathedral, with pink bows in her bonnet, determined to show that though she were left alone in her theory of life she did not resent the desertion.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Miss Altifiorla also came to the cathedral, with pink bows in her bonnet, determined to show that though she were left alone in her theory of life she did not resent the desertion.

past form of “evince” — give expression to

From this reading And this was more strongly evinced by the presence of all the Hippesleys;--for all were there to grace the ceremony except Maude, who was still absent with her young squire, and who wrote a letter full of the warmest affection and congratulations, which Cecilia received on that very morning.

apart from; not including

From this reading And this was more strongly evinced by the presence of all the Hippesleys;--for all were there to grace the ceremony except Maude, who was still absent with her young squire, and who wrote a letter full of the warmest affection and congratulations, which Cecilia received on that very morning.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading And this was more strongly evinced by the presence of all the Hippesleys;--for all were there to grace the ceremony except Maude, who was still absent with her young squire, and who wrote a letter full of the warmest affection and congratulations, which Cecilia received on that very morning.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading WHAT ALL HER FRIENDS SAID ABOUT IT.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading And this was more strongly evinced by the presence of all the Hippesleys;--for all were there to grace the ceremony except Maude, who was still absent with her young squire, and who wrote a letter full of the warmest affection and congratulations, which Cecilia received on that very morning.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading George Western and Cecilia Holt were married in the cathedral by the Dean, who was thus supposed to show his great anger at his brother-in-law's conduct.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading And this was more strongly evinced by the presence of all the Hippesleys;--for all were there to grace the ceremony except Maude, who was still absent with her young squire, and who wrote a letter full of the warmest affection and congratulations, which Cecilia received on that very morning.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading George Western and Cecilia Holt were married in the cathedral by the Dean, who was thus supposed to show his great anger at his brother-in-law's conduct.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading WHAT ALL HER FRIENDS SAID ABOUT IT.

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From this reading And this was more strongly evinced by the presence of all the Hippesleys;--for all were there to grace the ceremony except Maude, who was still absent with her young squire, and who wrote a letter full of the warmest affection and congratulations, which Cecilia received on that very morning.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading George Western and Cecilia Holt were married in the cathedral by the Dean, who was thus supposed to show his great anger at his brother-in-law's conduct.

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From this reading George Western and Cecilia Holt were married in the cathedral by the Dean, who was thus supposed to show his great anger at his brother-in-law's conduct.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading George Western and Cecilia Holt were married in the cathedral by the Dean, who was thus supposed to show his great anger at his brother-in-law's conduct.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading WHAT ALL HER FRIENDS SAID ABOUT IT.

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 Miss Altifiorla also came to the cathedral, with pink bows in her bonnet, determined to show that though she were left alone in her theory of life she did not resent the desertion.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading And this was more strongly evinced by the presence of all the Hippesleys;--for all were there to grace the ceremony except Maude, who was still absent with her young squire, and who wrote a letter full of the warmest affection and congratulations, which Cecilia received on that very morning.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Miss Altifiorla also came to the cathedral, with pink bows in her bonnet, determined to show that though she were left alone in her theory of life she did not resent the desertion.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading And "all went merry as a marriage bell."

joined in matrimony

From this reading George Western and Cecilia Holt were married in the cathedral by the Dean, who was thus supposed to show his great anger at his brother-in-law's conduct.

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From this reading And this was more strongly evinced by the presence of all the Hippesleys;--for all were there to grace the ceremony except Maude, who was still absent with her young squire, and who wrote a letter full of the warmest affection and congratulations, which Cecilia received on that very morning.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading And "all went merry as a marriage bell."

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Miss Altifiorla also came to the cathedral, with pink bows in her bonnet, determined to show that though she were left alone in her theory of life she did not resent the desertion.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading And this was more strongly evinced by the presence of all the Hippesleys;--for all were there to grace the ceremony except Maude, who was still absent with her young squire, and who wrote a letter full of the warmest affection and congratulations, which Cecilia received on that very morning.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading And this was more strongly evinced by the presence of all the Hippesleys;--for all were there to grace the ceremony except Maude, who was still absent with her young squire, and who wrote a letter full of the warmest affection and congratulations, which Cecilia received on that very morning.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Miss Altifiorla also came to the cathedral, with pink bows in her bonnet, determined to show that though she were left alone in her theory of life she did not resent the desertion.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading And this was more strongly evinced by the presence of all the Hippesleys;--for all were there to grace the ceremony except Maude, who was still absent with her young squire, and who wrote a letter full of the warmest affection and congratulations, which Cecilia received on that very morning.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading And this was more strongly evinced by the presence of all the Hippesleys;--for all were there to grace the ceremony except Maude, who was still absent with her young squire, and who wrote a letter full of the warmest affection and congratulations, which Cecilia received on that very morning.

a light shade of red

From this reading Miss Altifiorla also came to the cathedral, with pink bows in her bonnet, determined to show that though she were left alone in her theory of life she did not resent the desertion.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading And this was more strongly evinced by the presence of all the Hippesleys;--for all were there to grace the ceremony except Maude, who was still absent with her young squire, and who wrote a letter full of the warmest affection and congratulations, which Cecilia received on that very morning.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading And this was more strongly evinced by the presence of all the Hippesleys;--for all were there to grace the ceremony except Maude, who was still absent with her young squire, and who wrote a letter full of the warmest affection and congratulations, which Cecilia received on that very morning.

feel bitter or indignant about

From this reading Miss Altifiorla also came to the cathedral, with pink bows in her bonnet, determined to show that though she were left alone in her theory of life she did not resent the desertion.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading WHAT ALL HER FRIENDS SAID ABOUT IT.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Miss Altifiorla also came to the cathedral, with pink bows in her bonnet, determined to show that though she were left alone in her theory of life she did not resent the desertion.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading George Western and Cecilia Holt were married in the cathedral by the Dean, who was thus supposed to show his great anger at his brother-in-law's conduct.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading And this was more strongly evinced by the presence of all the Hippesleys;--for all were there to grace the ceremony except Maude, who was still absent with her young squire, and who wrote a letter full of the warmest affection and congratulations, which Cecilia received on that very morning.

not in physical motion

From this reading And this was more strongly evinced by the presence of all the Hippesleys;--for all were there to grace the ceremony except Maude, who was still absent with her young squire, and who wrote a letter full of the warmest affection and congratulations, which Cecilia received on that very morning.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading And this was more strongly evinced by the presence of all the Hippesleys;--for all were there to grace the ceremony except Maude, who was still absent with her young squire, and who wrote a letter full of the warmest affection and congratulations, which Cecilia received on that very morning.

required or under orders

From this reading George Western and Cecilia Holt were married in the cathedral by the Dean, who was thus supposed to show his great anger at his brother-in-law's conduct.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And this was more strongly evinced by the presence of all the Hippesleys;--for all were there to grace the ceremony except Maude, who was still absent with her young squire, and who wrote a letter full of the warmest affection and congratulations, which Cecilia received on that very morning.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading George Western and Cecilia Holt were married in the cathedral by the Dean, who was thus supposed to show his great anger at his brother-in-law's conduct.

a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading Miss Altifiorla also came to the cathedral, with pink bows in her bonnet, determined to show that though she were left alone in her theory of life she did not resent the desertion.

in or at that place or location

From this reading And this was more strongly evinced by the presence of all the Hippesleys;--for all were there to grace the ceremony except Maude, who was still absent with her young squire, and who wrote a letter full of the warmest affection and congratulations, which Cecilia received on that very morning.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading And this was more strongly evinced by the presence of all the Hippesleys;--for all were there to grace the ceremony except Maude, who was still absent with her young squire, and who wrote a letter full of the warmest affection and congratulations, which Cecilia received on that very morning.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Miss Altifiorla also came to the cathedral, with pink bows in her bonnet, determined to show that though she were left alone in her theory of life she did not resent the desertion.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading George Western and Cecilia Holt were married in the cathedral by the Dean, who was thus supposed to show his great anger at his brother-in-law's conduct.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading George Western and Cecilia Holt were married in the cathedral by the Dean, who was thus supposed to show his great anger at his brother-in-law's conduct.

precisely as stated

From this reading And this was more strongly evinced by the presence of all the Hippesleys;--for all were there to grace the ceremony except Maude, who was still absent with her young squire, and who wrote a letter full of the warmest affection and congratulations, which Cecilia received on that very morning.

superlative of “warm” — having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading And this was more strongly evinced by the presence of all the Hippesleys;--for all were there to grace the ceremony except Maude, who was still absent with her young squire, and who wrote a letter full of the warmest affection and congratulations, which Cecilia received on that very morning.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading George Western and Cecilia Holt were married in the cathedral by the Dean, who was thus supposed to show his great anger at his brother-in-law's conduct.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading And "all went merry as a marriage bell."

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading George Western and Cecilia Holt were married in the cathedral by the Dean, who was thus supposed to show his great anger at his brother-in-law's conduct.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading George Western and Cecilia Holt were married in the cathedral by the Dean, who was thus supposed to show his great anger at his brother-in-law's conduct.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading WHAT ALL HER FRIENDS SAID ABOUT IT.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading And this was more strongly evinced by the presence of all the Hippesleys;--for all were there to grace the ceremony except Maude, who was still absent with her young squire, and who wrote a letter full of the warmest affection and congratulations, which Cecilia received on that very morning.

which person or people

From this reading George Western and Cecilia Holt were married in the cathedral by the Dean, who was thus supposed to show his great anger at his brother-in-law's conduct.

in the company of; together with

From this reading And this was more strongly evinced by the presence of all the Hippesleys;--for all were there to grace the ceremony except Maude, who was still absent with her young squire, and who wrote a letter full of the warmest affection and congratulations, which Cecilia received on that very morning.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading And this was more strongly evinced by the presence of all the Hippesleys;--for all were there to grace the ceremony except Maude, who was still absent with her young squire, and who wrote a letter full of the warmest affection and congratulations, which Cecilia received on that very morning.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading And this was more strongly evinced by the presence of all the Hippesleys;--for all were there to grace the ceremony except Maude, who was still absent with her young squire, and who wrote a letter full of the warmest affection and congratulations, which Cecilia received on that very morning.