used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A pleasant rustle ran through the little congregation—an amiable and friendly sound.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading A pleasant rustle ran through the little congregation—an amiable and friendly sound.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A pleasant rustle ran through the little congregation—an amiable and friendly sound.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I publish the banns of marriage between Jonas Lethbridge, bachelor, and Dinah Mary Hannaford, spinster, both of this parish.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If any of you know cause, or just impediment, why these two persons should not be joined together in holy matrimony, ye are to declare it.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If any of you know cause, or just impediment, why these two persons should not be joined together in holy matrimony, ye are to declare it.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading This is for the first time of asking.”
bachelornounUS /ˈbætʃələr/
a man who has never been married
From this reading “I publish the banns of marriage between Jonas Lethbridge, bachelor, and Dinah Mary Hannaford, spinster, both of this parish.
bannsnoun
a public announcement of a proposed marriage
From this reading “I publish the banns of marriage between Jonas Lethbridge, bachelor, and Dinah Mary Hannaford, spinster, both of this parish.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If any of you know cause, or just impediment, why these two persons should not be joined together in holy matrimony, ye are to declare it.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading “I publish the banns of marriage between Jonas Lethbridge, bachelor, and Dinah Mary Hannaford, spinster, both of this parish.
the two together, not just one
From this reading “I publish the banns of marriage between Jonas Lethbridge, bachelor, and Dinah Mary Hannaford, spinster, both of this parish.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading If any of you know cause, or just impediment, why these two persons should not be joined together in holy matrimony, ye are to declare it.
congregationnounUS /ˌkɑːŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/
a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
From this reading A pleasant rustle ran through the little congregation—an amiable and friendly sound.
declareverbUS /dɪˈkler/
state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading If any of you know cause, or just impediment, why these two persons should not be joined together in holy matrimony, ye are to declare it.
Dinah
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From this reading “I publish the banns of marriage between Jonas Lethbridge, bachelor, and Dinah Mary Hannaford, spinster, both of this parish.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading This is for the first time of asking.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This is for the first time of asking.”
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading A pleasant rustle ran through the little congregation—an amiable and friendly sound.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Jonas and Dinah sat together through the ordeal of the banns, and, out of sight, he squeezed her hand to support her.
Hannaford
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From this reading “I publish the banns of marriage between Jonas Lethbridge, bachelor, and Dinah Mary Hannaford, spinster, both of this parish.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jonas and Dinah sat together through the ordeal of the banns, and, out of sight, he squeezed her hand to support her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Jonas and Dinah sat together through the ordeal of the banns, and, out of sight, he squeezed her hand to support her.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading If any of you know cause, or just impediment, why these two persons should not be joined together in holy matrimony, ye are to declare it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I publish the banns of marriage between Jonas Lethbridge, bachelor, and Dinah Mary Hannaford, spinster, both of this parish.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If any of you know cause, or just impediment, why these two persons should not be joined together in holy matrimony, ye are to declare it.
impedimentnounUS /ˌɪmˈpedəmənt/
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
From this reading If any of you know cause, or just impediment, why these two persons should not be joined together in holy matrimony, ye are to declare it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If any of you know cause, or just impediment, why these two persons should not be joined together in holy matrimony, ye are to declare it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is for the first time of asking.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If any of you know cause, or just impediment, why these two persons should not be joined together in holy matrimony, ye are to declare it.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading If any of you know cause, or just impediment, why these two persons should not be joined together in holy matrimony, ye are to declare it.
Jonas
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From this reading “I publish the banns of marriage between Jonas Lethbridge, bachelor, and Dinah Mary Hannaford, spinster, both of this parish.
and nothing more
From this reading If any of you know cause, or just impediment, why these two persons should not be joined together in holy matrimony, ye are to declare it.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading If any of you know cause, or just impediment, why these two persons should not be joined together in holy matrimony, ye are to declare it.
Lethbridge
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From this reading “I publish the banns of marriage between Jonas Lethbridge, bachelor, and Dinah Mary Hannaford, spinster, both of this parish.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A pleasant rustle ran through the little congregation—an amiable and friendly sound.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading “I publish the banns of marriage between Jonas Lethbridge, bachelor, and Dinah Mary Hannaford, spinster, both of this parish.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading “I publish the banns of marriage between Jonas Lethbridge, bachelor, and Dinah Mary Hannaford, spinster, both of this parish.
matrimonynounUS /ˈmætrəmoʊni/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading If any of you know cause, or just impediment, why these two persons should not be joined together in holy matrimony, ye are to declare it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If any of you know cause, or just impediment, why these two persons should not be joined together in holy matrimony, ye are to declare it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I publish the banns of marriage between Jonas Lethbridge, bachelor, and Dinah Mary Hannaford, spinster, both of this parish.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If any of you know cause, or just impediment, why these two persons should not be joined together in holy matrimony, ye are to declare it.
ordealnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading Jonas and Dinah sat together through the ordeal of the banns, and, out of sight, he squeezed her hand to support her.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Jonas and Dinah sat together through the ordeal of the banns, and, out of sight, he squeezed her hand to support her.
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading “I publish the banns of marriage between Jonas Lethbridge, bachelor, and Dinah Mary Hannaford, spinster, both of this parish.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading If any of you know cause, or just impediment, why these two persons should not be joined together in holy matrimony, ye are to declare it.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading A pleasant rustle ran through the little congregation—an amiable and friendly sound.
publishverbUS /ˈpʌblɪʃ/
put into print
From this reading “I publish the banns of marriage between Jonas Lethbridge, bachelor, and Dinah Mary Hannaford, spinster, both of this parish.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading A pleasant rustle ran through the little congregation—an amiable and friendly sound.
rustleverbUS /ˈrʌsəl/
make a dry crackling sound
From this reading A pleasant rustle ran through the little congregation—an amiable and friendly sound.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Jonas and Dinah sat together through the ordeal of the banns, and, out of sight, he squeezed her hand to support her.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If any of you know cause, or just impediment, why these two persons should not be joined together in holy matrimony, ye are to declare it.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Jonas and Dinah sat together through the ordeal of the banns, and, out of sight, he squeezed her hand to support her.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading A pleasant rustle ran through the little congregation—an amiable and friendly sound.
spinsternounUS /ˈspɪnstər/
an elderly unmarried woman
From this reading “I publish the banns of marriage between Jonas Lethbridge, bachelor, and Dinah Mary Hannaford, spinster, both of this parish.
squeezedverbUS /skwiːzd/
past form of “squeeze” — to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
From this reading Jonas and Dinah sat together through the ordeal of the banns, and, out of sight, he squeezed her hand to support her.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading Jonas and Dinah sat together through the ordeal of the banns, and, out of sight, he squeezed her hand to support her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I publish the banns of marriage between Jonas Lethbridge, bachelor, and Dinah Mary Hannaford, spinster, both of this parish.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading If any of you know cause, or just impediment, why these two persons should not be joined together in holy matrimony, ye are to declare it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I publish the banns of marriage between Jonas Lethbridge, bachelor, and Dinah Mary Hannaford, spinster, both of this parish.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A pleasant rustle ran through the little congregation—an amiable and friendly sound.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This is for the first time of asking.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If any of you know cause, or just impediment, why these two persons should not be joined together in holy matrimony, ye are to declare it.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading If any of you know cause, or just impediment, why these two persons should not be joined together in holy matrimony, ye are to declare it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading If any of you know cause, or just impediment, why these two persons should not be joined together in holy matrimony, ye are to declare it.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading If any of you know cause, or just impediment, why these two persons should not be joined together in holy matrimony, ye are to declare it.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading If any of you know cause, or just impediment, why these two persons should not be joined together in holy matrimony, ye are to declare it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If any of you know cause, or just impediment, why these two persons should not be joined together in holy matrimony, ye are to declare it.
