used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Again there followed a rustle of many curious folk; but a different emotion animated it, a different sound infused it.
anew
From this reading Again there followed a rustle of many curious folk; but a different emotion animated it, a different sound infused it.
AmosnounUS /ˈeɪməs/
a Hebrew shepherd and minor prophet
From this reading “I publish the banns of marriage between Amos Thorn, bachelor, and Dinah Mary Hannaford, spinster, both of this parish.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I publish the banns of marriage between Amos Thorn, bachelor, and Dinah Mary Hannaford, spinster, both of this parish.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading Again there followed a rustle of many curious folk; but a different emotion animated it, a different sound infused it.
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 Amos Thorn, 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 Amos Thorn, 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 Amos Thorn, 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 Amos Thorn, bachelor, and Dinah Mary Hannaford, spinster, both of this parish.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Again there followed a rustle of many curious folk; but a different emotion animated it, a different sound infused it.
buzzedverbUS /bʌzd/
past form of “buzz” — make a buzzing sound
From this reading Human nature woke up and buzzed.
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.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Again there followed a rustle of many curious folk; but a different emotion animated it, a different sound infused it.
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.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Again there followed a rustle of many curious folk; but a different emotion animated it, a different sound infused it.
Dinah
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From this reading “I publish the banns of marriage between Amos Thorn, bachelor, and Dinah Mary Hannaford, spinster, both of this parish.
any strong feeling
From this reading Again there followed a rustle of many curious folk; but a different emotion animated it, a different sound infused it.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading This is for the first time of asking.”
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading Again there followed a rustle of many curious folk; but a different emotion animated it, a different sound infused it.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Again there followed a rustle of many curious folk; but a different emotion animated it, a different sound infused it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This is for the first time of asking.”
Hannaford
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From this reading “I publish the banns of marriage between Amos Thorn, bachelor, and Dinah Mary Hannaford, spinster, both of this parish.
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.
HumanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Human nature woke up and buzzed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I publish the banns of marriage between Amos Thorn, 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.
infusedverbUS /ˌɪnˈfjuːzd/
past form of “infuse” — teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
From this reading Again there followed a rustle of many curious folk; but a different emotion animated it, a different sound infused 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.
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.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Again there followed a rustle of many curious folk; but a different emotion animated it, a different sound infused it.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading “I publish the banns of marriage between Amos Thorn, 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 Amos Thorn, 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.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Human nature woke up and buzzed.
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 Amos Thorn, 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.
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading “I publish the banns of marriage between Amos Thorn, 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.
publishverbUS /ˈpʌblɪʃ/
put into print
From this reading “I publish the banns of marriage between Amos Thorn, bachelor, and Dinah Mary Hannaford, spinster, both of this parish.
rustleverbUS /ˈrʌsəl/
make a dry crackling sound
From this reading Again there followed a rustle of many curious folk; but a different emotion animated it, a different sound infused it.
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.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Again there followed a rustle of many curious folk; but a different emotion animated it, a different sound infused it.
spinsternounUS /ˈspɪnstər/
an elderly unmarried woman
From this reading “I publish the banns of marriage between Amos Thorn, bachelor, and Dinah Mary Hannaford, spinster, both of this parish.
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 Amos Thorn, bachelor, and Dinah Mary Hannaford, spinster, both of this parish.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Again there followed a rustle of many curious folk; but a different emotion animated it, a different sound infused it.
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 Amos Thorn, bachelor, and Dinah Mary Hannaford, spinster, both of this parish.
ThornnounUS /θɔːrn/
something that causes irritation and annoyance
From this reading “I publish the banns of marriage between Amos Thorn, bachelor, and Dinah Mary Hannaford, spinster, both of this parish.
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.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Human nature woke up and buzzed.
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.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading Human nature woke up and buzzed.
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.
