AbbeynounUS /ˈæbi/
a church associated with a monastery or convent
From this reading Westminster Abbey was to be the scene, and, as it was understood that the service was to be choral, great expectations of ecclesiastical splendor and effect were much anticipated by the fair sex.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading They were, however, doomed to disappointment, for, although the day was fine, the attendance numerous and brilliant beyond precedent, Lord Culloden would have “no popery.”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They were to be married on the same day, at the same time, and in the same place.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Westminster Abbey was to be the scene, and, as it was understood that the service was to be choral, great expectations of ecclesiastical splendor and effect were much anticipated by the fair sex.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Westminster Abbey was to be the scene, and, as it was understood that the service was to be choral, great expectations of ecclesiastical splendor and effect were much anticipated by the fair sex.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading lingered, but only for technical purposes; the political struggle of the session having terminated at the end of July.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading They were, however, doomed to disappointment, for, although the day was fine, the attendance numerous and brilliant beyond precedent, Lord Culloden would have “no popery.”
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading One social event was yet to be consummated—the marriages of Lothair’s cousins.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading They were, however, doomed to disappointment, for, although the day was fine, the attendance numerous and brilliant beyond precedent, Lord Culloden would have “no popery.”
brilliantadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪljənt/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading They were, however, doomed to disappointment, for, although the day was fine, the attendance numerous and brilliant beyond precedent, Lord Culloden would have “no popery.”
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading lingered, but only for technical purposes; the political struggle of the session having terminated at the end of July.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Westminster Abbey was to be the scene, and, as it was understood that the service was to be choral, great expectations of ecclesiastical splendor and effect were much anticipated by the fair sex.
choralnounUS /ˈkɔːrəl/
a stately Protestant (especially Lutheran) hymn tune
From this reading Westminster Abbey was to be the scene, and, as it was understood that the service was to be choral, great expectations of ecclesiastical splendor and effect were much anticipated by the fair sex.
consummatedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəmeɪtəd/
brought to completion
From this reading One social event was yet to be consummated—the marriages of Lothair’s cousins.
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading One social event was yet to be consummated—the marriages of Lothair’s cousins.
Culloden
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were, however, doomed to disappointment, for, although the day was fine, the attendance numerous and brilliant beyond precedent, Lord Culloden would have “no popery.”
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading They were to be married on the same day, at the same time, and in the same place.
disappointmentnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading They were, however, doomed to disappointment, for, although the day was fine, the attendance numerous and brilliant beyond precedent, Lord Culloden would have “no popery.”
doomedadjectiveUS /duːmd/
marked for certain death
From this reading They were, however, doomed to disappointment, for, although the day was fine, the attendance numerous and brilliant beyond precedent, Lord Culloden would have “no popery.”
ecclesiasticaladjectiveUS /ɪˌkliːziˈæstɪkəl/
of or associated with a church (especially a Christian Church)
From this reading Westminster Abbey was to be the scene, and, as it was understood that the service was to be choral, great expectations of ecclesiastical splendor and effect were much anticipated by the fair sex.
effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Westminster Abbey was to be the scene, and, as it was understood that the service was to be choral, great expectations of ecclesiastical splendor and effect were much anticipated by the fair sex.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading lingered, but only for technical purposes; the political struggle of the session having terminated at the end of July.
eventnounUS /ɪˈvent/
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading One social event was yet to be consummated—the marriages of Lothair’s cousins.
expectationsnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading Westminster Abbey was to be the scene, and, as it was understood that the service was to be choral, great expectations of ecclesiastical splendor and effect were much anticipated by the fair sex.
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Westminster Abbey was to be the scene, and, as it was understood that the service was to be choral, great expectations of ecclesiastical splendor and effect were much anticipated by the fair sex.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading They were, however, doomed to disappointment, for, although the day was fine, the attendance numerous and brilliant beyond precedent, Lord Culloden would have “no popery.”
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading lingered, but only for technical purposes; the political struggle of the session having terminated at the end of July.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Westminster Abbey was to be the scene, and, as it was understood that the service was to be choral, great expectations of ecclesiastical splendor and effect were much anticipated by the fair sex.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They were, however, doomed to disappointment, for, although the day was fine, the attendance numerous and brilliant beyond precedent, Lord Culloden would have “no popery.”
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading lingered, but only for technical purposes; the political struggle of the session having terminated at the end of July.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading They were, however, doomed to disappointment, for, although the day was fine, the attendance numerous and brilliant beyond precedent, Lord Culloden would have “no popery.”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were to be married on the same day, at the same time, and in the same place.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Westminster Abbey was to be the scene, and, as it was understood that the service was to be choral, great expectations of ecclesiastical splendor and effect were much anticipated by the fair sex.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading lingered, but only for technical purposes; the political struggle of the session having terminated at the end of July.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading lingered, but only for technical purposes; the political struggle of the session having terminated at the end of July.
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading They were, however, doomed to disappointment, for, although the day was fine, the attendance numerous and brilliant beyond precedent, Lord Culloden would have “no popery.”
Lothair's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One social event was yet to be consummated—the marriages of Lothair’s cousins.
marriagesnounUS /ˈmerɪdʒɪz/
plural of “marriage” — the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading One social event was yet to be consummated—the marriages of Lothair’s cousins.
marriedadjectiveUS /ˈmerid/
joined in matrimony
From this reading They were to be married on the same day, at the same time, and in the same place.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Westminster Abbey was to be the scene, and, as it was understood that the service was to be choral, great expectations of ecclesiastical splendor and effect were much anticipated by the fair sex.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading They were, however, doomed to disappointment, for, although the day was fine, the attendance numerous and brilliant beyond precedent, Lord Culloden would have “no popery.”
numerousadjectiveUS /ˈnuːmərəs/
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading They were, however, doomed to disappointment, for, although the day was fine, the attendance numerous and brilliant beyond precedent, Lord Culloden would have “no popery.”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading lingered, but only for technical purposes; the political struggle of the session having terminated at the end of July.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They were to be married on the same day, at the same time, and in the same place.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One social event was yet to be consummated—the marriages of Lothair’s cousins.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading lingered, but only for technical purposes; the political struggle of the session having terminated at the end of July.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading They were to be married on the same day, at the same time, and in the same place.
politicaladjectiveUS /pəˈlɪtəkəl/
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading lingered, but only for technical purposes; the political struggle of the session having terminated at the end of July.
poperynoun
offensive terms for the practices and rituals of the Roman Catholic Church
From this reading They were, however, doomed to disappointment, for, although the day was fine, the attendance numerous and brilliant beyond precedent, Lord Culloden would have “no popery.”
precedentnounUS /ˈpresɪdənt/
an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time
From this reading They were, however, doomed to disappointment, for, although the day was fine, the attendance numerous and brilliant beyond precedent, Lord Culloden would have “no popery.”
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading lingered, but only for technical purposes; the political struggle of the session having terminated at the end of July.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading They were to be married on the same day, at the same time, and in the same place.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Westminster Abbey was to be the scene, and, as it was understood that the service was to be choral, great expectations of ecclesiastical splendor and effect were much anticipated by the fair sex.
servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Westminster Abbey was to be the scene, and, as it was understood that the service was to be choral, great expectations of ecclesiastical splendor and effect were much anticipated by the fair sex.
sessionnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading lingered, but only for technical purposes; the political struggle of the session having terminated at the end of July.
sexnounUS /seks/
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading Westminster Abbey was to be the scene, and, as it was understood that the service was to be choral, great expectations of ecclesiastical splendor and effect were much anticipated by the fair sex.
socialadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊʃəl/
relating to human society and its members
From this reading One social event was yet to be consummated—the marriages of Lothair’s cousins.
splendornounUS /ˈsplen.dər/
Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.
From this reading Westminster Abbey was to be the scene, and, as it was understood that the service was to be choral, great expectations of ecclesiastical splendor and effect were much anticipated by the fair sex.
struggleverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəl/
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading lingered, but only for technical purposes; the political struggle of the session having terminated at the end of July.
technicaladjectiveUS /ˈteknɪkəl/
of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill
From this reading lingered, but only for technical purposes; the political struggle of the session having terminated at the end of July.
terminatedadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrməneɪtɪd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading lingered, but only for technical purposes; the political struggle of the session having terminated at the end of July.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Westminster Abbey was to be the scene, and, as it was understood that the service was to be choral, great expectations of ecclesiastical splendor and effect were much anticipated by the fair sex.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading lingered, but only for technical purposes; the political struggle of the session having terminated at the end of July.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were to be married on the same day, at the same time, and in the same place.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They were to be married on the same day, at the same time, and in the same place.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One social event was yet to be consummated—the marriages of Lothair’s cousins.
understoodadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈstʊd/
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Westminster Abbey was to be the scene, and, as it was understood that the service was to be choral, great expectations of ecclesiastical splendor and effect were much anticipated by the fair sex.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One social event was yet to be consummated—the marriages of Lothair’s cousins.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were to be married on the same day, at the same time, and in the same place.
WestminsternounUS /ˌwestˈmɪnstər/
a borough of Greater London on the Thames; contains Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey
From this reading Westminster Abbey was to be the scene, and, as it was understood that the service was to be choral, great expectations of ecclesiastical splendor and effect were much anticipated by the fair sex.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They were, however, doomed to disappointment, for, although the day was fine, the attendance numerous and brilliant beyond precedent, Lord Culloden would have “no popery.”
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading One social event was yet to be consummated—the marriages of Lothair’s cousins.
