used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Came a subdued murmur from the friendly assemblage and a great craning of necks as the bridal cortége passed through the ribboned lane on its way to the altar.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Despite the stellar role which had been assigned to Jerry in the drama of Romance she managed to turn her head toward the orchestra, sending a fleeting, affectionate glance toward the slender golden-haired young woman smiling radiantly at her from a seat among the musicians.
aislenounUS /aɪl/
a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
From this reading THE HIGH TRYST The space on each side of the ribboned aisle from its beginning at the foot of the staircase to its terminus in front of the rose bank was thronged with guests.
altarnounUS /ˈɔːltər/
the table in Christian churches where communion is given
From this reading Came a subdued murmur from the friendly assemblage and a great craning of necks as the bridal cortége passed through the ribboned lane on its way to the altar.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Despite the stellar role which had been assigned to Jerry in the drama of Romance she managed to turn her head toward the orchestra, sending a fleeting, affectionate glance toward the slender golden-haired young woman smiling radiantly at her from a seat among the musicians.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Came a subdued murmur from the friendly assemblage and a great craning of necks as the bridal cortége passed through the ribboned lane on its way to the altar.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Came a subdued murmur from the friendly assemblage and a great craning of necks as the bridal cortége passed through the ribboned lane on its way to the altar.
assemblagenounUS /əˈsemblədʒ/
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading Came a subdued murmur from the friendly assemblage and a great craning of necks as the bridal cortége passed through the ribboned lane on its way to the altar.
assignedadjectiveUS /əˈsaɪnd/
appointed to a post or duty
From this reading Despite the stellar role which had been assigned to Jerry in the drama of Romance she managed to turn her head toward the orchestra, sending a fleeting, affectionate glance toward the slender golden-haired young woman smiling radiantly at her from a seat among the musicians.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE HIGH TRYST The space on each side of the ribboned aisle from its beginning at the foot of the staircase to its terminus in front of the rose bank was thronged with guests.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading THE HIGH TRYST The space on each side of the ribboned aisle from its beginning at the foot of the staircase to its terminus in front of the rose bank was thronged with guests.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The musicians had been stationed just inside the wide double doorway between the hall and the salon.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading THE HIGH TRYST The space on each side of the ribboned aisle from its beginning at the foot of the staircase to its terminus in front of the rose bank was thronged with guests.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The musicians had been stationed just inside the wide double doorway between the hall and the salon.
bridaladjectiveUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
of or relating to a wedding
From this reading Came a subdued murmur from the friendly assemblage and a great craning of necks as the bridal cortége passed through the ribboned lane on its way to the altar.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Came a subdued murmur from the friendly assemblage and a great craning of necks as the bridal cortége passed through the ribboned lane on its way to the altar.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Immediately the procession had passed the orchestra, Constance and Laurie rose and followed in order to join a certain small group of persons who were standing a little at the right of the altar.
ConstancenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading Immediately the procession had passed the orchestra, Constance and Laurie rose and followed in order to join a certain small group of persons who were standing a little at the right of the altar.
cortége
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From this reading Came a subdued murmur from the friendly assemblage and a great craning of necks as the bridal cortége passed through the ribboned lane on its way to the altar.
craning
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From this reading Came a subdued murmur from the friendly assemblage and a great craning of necks as the bridal cortége passed through the ribboned lane on its way to the altar.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Despite the stellar role which had been assigned to Jerry in the drama of Romance she managed to turn her head toward the orchestra, sending a fleeting, affectionate glance toward the slender golden-haired young woman smiling radiantly at her from a seat among the musicians.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading The musicians had been stationed just inside the wide double doorway between the hall and the salon.
increase twofold
From this reading The musicians had been stationed just inside the wide double doorway between the hall and the salon.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading Despite the stellar role which had been assigned to Jerry in the drama of Romance she managed to turn her head toward the orchestra, sending a fleeting, affectionate glance toward the slender golden-haired young woman smiling radiantly at her from a seat among the musicians.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading THE HIGH TRYST The space on each side of the ribboned aisle from its beginning at the foot of the staircase to its terminus in front of the rose bank was thronged with guests.
fleetingadjectiveUS /ˈfliːtɪŋ/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading Despite the stellar role which had been assigned to Jerry in the drama of Romance she managed to turn her head toward the orchestra, sending a fleeting, affectionate glance toward the slender golden-haired young woman smiling radiantly at her from a seat among the musicians.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Immediately the procession had passed the orchestra, Constance and Laurie rose and followed in order to join a certain small group of persons who were standing a little at the right of the altar.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading THE HIGH TRYST The space on each side of the ribboned aisle from its beginning at the foot of the staircase to its terminus in front of the rose bank was thronged with guests.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Came a subdued murmur from the friendly assemblage and a great craning of necks as the bridal cortége passed through the ribboned lane on its way to the altar.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE HIGH TRYST The space on each side of the ribboned aisle from its beginning at the foot of the staircase to its terminus in front of the rose bank was thronged with guests.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading THE HIGH TRYST The space on each side of the ribboned aisle from its beginning at the foot of the staircase to its terminus in front of the rose bank was thronged with guests.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Despite the stellar role which had been assigned to Jerry in the drama of Romance she managed to turn her head toward the orchestra, sending a fleeting, affectionate glance toward the slender golden-haired young woman smiling radiantly at her from a seat among the musicians.
golden-haired
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From this reading Despite the stellar role which had been assigned to Jerry in the drama of Romance she managed to turn her head toward the orchestra, sending a fleeting, affectionate glance toward the slender golden-haired young woman smiling radiantly at her from a seat among the musicians.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Came a subdued murmur from the friendly assemblage and a great craning of necks as the bridal cortége passed through the ribboned lane on its way to the altar.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Immediately the procession had passed the orchestra, Constance and Laurie rose and followed in order to join a certain small group of persons who were standing a little at the right of the altar.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading THE HIGH TRYST The space on each side of the ribboned aisle from its beginning at the foot of the staircase to its terminus in front of the rose bank was thronged with guests.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The musicians had been stationed just inside the wide double doorway between the hall and the salon.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The musicians had been stationed just inside the wide double doorway between the hall and the salon.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Despite the stellar role which had been assigned to Jerry in the drama of Romance she managed to turn her head toward the orchestra, sending a fleeting, affectionate glance toward the slender golden-haired young woman smiling radiantly at her from a seat among the musicians.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Despite the stellar role which had been assigned to Jerry in the drama of Romance she managed to turn her head toward the orchestra, sending a fleeting, affectionate glance toward the slender golden-haired young woman smiling radiantly at her from a seat among the musicians.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading THE HIGH TRYST The space on each side of the ribboned aisle from its beginning at the foot of the staircase to its terminus in front of the rose bank was thronged with guests.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Immediately the procession had passed the orchestra, Constance and Laurie rose and followed in order to join a certain small group of persons who were standing a little at the right of the altar.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE HIGH TRYST The space on each side of the ribboned aisle from its beginning at the foot of the staircase to its terminus in front of the rose bank was thronged with guests.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading The musicians had been stationed just inside the wide double doorway between the hall and the salon.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE HIGH TRYST The space on each side of the ribboned aisle from its beginning at the foot of the staircase to its terminus in front of the rose bank was thronged with guests.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading Despite the stellar role which had been assigned to Jerry in the drama of Romance she managed to turn her head toward the orchestra, sending a fleeting, affectionate glance toward the slender golden-haired young woman smiling radiantly at her from a seat among the musicians.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Immediately the procession had passed the orchestra, Constance and Laurie rose and followed in order to join a certain small group of persons who were standing a little at the right of the altar.
and nothing more
From this reading The musicians had been stationed just inside the wide double doorway between the hall and the salon.
a narrow way or road
From this reading Came a subdued murmur from the friendly assemblage and a great craning of necks as the bridal cortége passed through the ribboned lane on its way to the altar.
Laurie
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From this reading Immediately the procession had passed the orchestra, Constance and Laurie rose and followed in order to join a certain small group of persons who were standing a little at the right of the altar.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Immediately the procession had passed the orchestra, Constance and Laurie rose and followed in order to join a certain small group of persons who were standing a little at the right of the altar.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Despite the stellar role which had been assigned to Jerry in the drama of Romance she managed to turn her head toward the orchestra, sending a fleeting, affectionate glance toward the slender golden-haired young woman smiling radiantly at her from a seat among the musicians.
murmurnounUS /ˈmɜːrmər/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading Came a subdued murmur from the friendly assemblage and a great craning of necks as the bridal cortége passed through the ribboned lane on its way to the altar.
musiciansnounUS /mjuːˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “musician” — someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)
From this reading The musicians had been stationed just inside the wide double doorway between the hall and the salon.
necksnounUS /neks/
plural of “neck” — the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading Came a subdued murmur from the friendly assemblage and a great craning of necks as the bridal cortége passed through the ribboned lane on its way to the altar.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HIGH TRYST The space on each side of the ribboned aisle from its beginning at the foot of the staircase to its terminus in front of the rose bank was thronged with guests.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE HIGH TRYST The space on each side of the ribboned aisle from its beginning at the foot of the staircase to its terminus in front of the rose bank was thronged with guests.
orchestranounUS /ˈɔːrkəstrə/
a musical organization consisting of a group of instrumentalists including string players
From this reading Despite the stellar role which had been assigned to Jerry in the drama of Romance she managed to turn her head toward the orchestra, sending a fleeting, affectionate glance toward the slender golden-haired young woman smiling radiantly at her from a seat among the musicians.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Immediately the procession had passed the orchestra, Constance and Laurie rose and followed in order to join a certain small group of persons who were standing a little at the right of the altar.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Came a subdued murmur from the friendly assemblage and a great craning of necks as the bridal cortége passed through the ribboned lane on its way to the altar.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Immediately the procession had passed the orchestra, Constance and Laurie rose and followed in order to join a certain small group of persons who were standing a little at the right of the altar.
processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading Immediately the procession had passed the orchestra, Constance and Laurie rose and followed in order to join a certain small group of persons who were standing a little at the right of the altar.
radiantlyadverb
in a radiant manner
From this reading Despite the stellar role which had been assigned to Jerry in the drama of Romance she managed to turn her head toward the orchestra, sending a fleeting, affectionate glance toward the slender golden-haired young woman smiling radiantly at her from a seat among the musicians.
ribboned
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From this reading THE HIGH TRYST The space on each side of the ribboned aisle from its beginning at the foot of the staircase to its terminus in front of the rose bank was thronged with guests.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Immediately the procession had passed the orchestra, Constance and Laurie rose and followed in order to join a certain small group of persons who were standing a little at the right of the altar.
rolenounUS /roʊl/
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
From this reading Despite the stellar role which had been assigned to Jerry in the drama of Romance she managed to turn her head toward the orchestra, sending a fleeting, affectionate glance toward the slender golden-haired young woman smiling radiantly at her from a seat among the musicians.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading Despite the stellar role which had been assigned to Jerry in the drama of Romance she managed to turn her head toward the orchestra, sending a fleeting, affectionate glance toward the slender golden-haired young woman smiling radiantly at her from a seat among the musicians.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading THE HIGH TRYST The space on each side of the ribboned aisle from its beginning at the foot of the staircase to its terminus in front of the rose bank was thronged with guests.
salonnounUS /səˈlɑːn/
gallery where works of art can be displayed
From this reading The musicians had been stationed just inside the wide double doorway between the hall and the salon.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Despite the stellar role which had been assigned to Jerry in the drama of Romance she managed to turn her head toward the orchestra, sending a fleeting, affectionate glance toward the slender golden-haired young woman smiling radiantly at her from a seat among the musicians.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading Despite the stellar role which had been assigned to Jerry in the drama of Romance she managed to turn her head toward the orchestra, sending a fleeting, affectionate glance toward the slender golden-haired young woman smiling radiantly at her from a seat among the musicians.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Despite the stellar role which had been assigned to Jerry in the drama of Romance she managed to turn her head toward the orchestra, sending a fleeting, affectionate glance toward the slender golden-haired young woman smiling radiantly at her from a seat among the musicians.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading THE HIGH TRYST The space on each side of the ribboned aisle from its beginning at the foot of the staircase to its terminus in front of the rose bank was thronged with guests.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading Despite the stellar role which had been assigned to Jerry in the drama of Romance she managed to turn her head toward the orchestra, sending a fleeting, affectionate glance toward the slender golden-haired young woman smiling radiantly at her from a seat among the musicians.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Immediately the procession had passed the orchestra, Constance and Laurie rose and followed in order to join a certain small group of persons who were standing a little at the right of the altar.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Despite the stellar role which had been assigned to Jerry in the drama of Romance she managed to turn her head toward the orchestra, sending a fleeting, affectionate glance toward the slender golden-haired young woman smiling radiantly at her from a seat among the musicians.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading THE HIGH TRYST The space on each side of the ribboned aisle from its beginning at the foot of the staircase to its terminus in front of the rose bank was thronged with guests.
staircasenounUS /ˈsterkeɪs/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading THE HIGH TRYST The space on each side of the ribboned aisle from its beginning at the foot of the staircase to its terminus in front of the rose bank was thronged with guests.
having a supporting base
From this reading Immediately the procession had passed the orchestra, Constance and Laurie rose and followed in order to join a certain small group of persons who were standing a little at the right of the altar.
stationedverbUS /ˈsteɪʃənd/
past form of “station” — assign to a station
From this reading The musicians had been stationed just inside the wide double doorway between the hall and the salon.
stellaradjectiveUS /ˈstelər/
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Despite the stellar role which had been assigned to Jerry in the drama of Romance she managed to turn her head toward the orchestra, sending a fleeting, affectionate glance toward the slender golden-haired young woman smiling radiantly at her from a seat among the musicians.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading Came a subdued murmur from the friendly assemblage and a great craning of necks as the bridal cortége passed through the ribboned lane on its way to the altar.
terminusnounUS /ˈtɜːrmɪnəs/
a place where something ends or is complete
From this reading THE HIGH TRYST The space on each side of the ribboned aisle from its beginning at the foot of the staircase to its terminus in front of the rose bank was thronged with guests.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HIGH TRYST The space on each side of the ribboned aisle from its beginning at the foot of the staircase to its terminus in front of the rose bank was thronged with guests.
throngedadjectiveUS /θrɔːŋd/
filled with great numbers crowded together
From this reading THE HIGH TRYST The space on each side of the ribboned aisle from its beginning at the foot of the staircase to its terminus in front of the rose bank was thronged with guests.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Came a subdued murmur from the friendly assemblage and a great craning of necks as the bridal cortége passed through the ribboned lane on its way to the altar.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE HIGH TRYST The space on each side of the ribboned aisle from its beginning at the foot of the staircase to its terminus in front of the rose bank was thronged with guests.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Despite the stellar role which had been assigned to Jerry in the drama of Romance she managed to turn her head toward the orchestra, sending a fleeting, affectionate glance toward the slender golden-haired young woman smiling radiantly at her from a seat among the musicians.
TRYSTnounUS /trɪst/
a date; usually with a member of the opposite sex
From this reading THE HIGH TRYST The space on each side of the ribboned aisle from its beginning at the foot of the staircase to its terminus in front of the rose bank was thronged with guests.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Despite the stellar role which had been assigned to Jerry in the drama of Romance she managed to turn her head toward the orchestra, sending a fleeting, affectionate glance toward the slender golden-haired young woman smiling radiantly at her from a seat among the musicians.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE HIGH TRYST The space on each side of the ribboned aisle from its beginning at the foot of the staircase to its terminus in front of the rose bank was thronged with guests.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Came a subdued murmur from the friendly assemblage and a great craning of necks as the bridal cortége passed through the ribboned lane on its way to the altar.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Immediately the procession had passed the orchestra, Constance and Laurie rose and followed in order to join a certain small group of persons who were standing a little at the right of the altar.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Despite the stellar role which had been assigned to Jerry in the drama of Romance she managed to turn her head toward the orchestra, sending a fleeting, affectionate glance toward the slender golden-haired young woman smiling radiantly at her from a seat among the musicians.
which person or people
From this reading Immediately the procession had passed the orchestra, Constance and Laurie rose and followed in order to join a certain small group of persons who were standing a little at the right of the altar.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The musicians had been stationed just inside the wide double doorway between the hall and the salon.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE HIGH TRYST The space on each side of the ribboned aisle from its beginning at the foot of the staircase to its terminus in front of the rose bank was thronged with guests.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Despite the stellar role which had been assigned to Jerry in the drama of Romance she managed to turn her head toward the orchestra, sending a fleeting, affectionate glance toward the slender golden-haired young woman smiling radiantly at her from a seat among the musicians.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Despite the stellar role which had been assigned to Jerry in the drama of Romance she managed to turn her head toward the orchestra, sending a fleeting, affectionate glance toward the slender golden-haired young woman smiling radiantly at her from a seat among the musicians.
