used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE WEDDING The twelfth of June was just such a day as it should have been for the wedding day of the lovely Mary Louise and her darling Danny Dexter.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The weather is always an important factor for a successful undertaking of any kind, but a stormy wedding day is something we cannot forgive the weather man.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The weather is always an important factor for a successful undertaking of any kind, but a stormy wedding day is something we cannot forgive the weather man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE WEDDING The twelfth of June was just such a day as it should have been for the wedding day of the lovely Mary Louise and her darling Danny Dexter.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The weather is always an important factor for a successful undertaking of any kind, but a stormy wedding day is something we cannot forgive the weather man.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE WEDDING The twelfth of June was just such a day as it should have been for the wedding day of the lovely Mary Louise and her darling Danny Dexter.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was especially important that the sun should shine, but not too hotly, and the breezes should be soft and gentle for this wedding, since it was to be staged out of doors.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE WEDDING The twelfth of June was just such a day as it should have been for the wedding day of the lovely Mary Louise and her darling Danny Dexter.
breezesnounUS /ˈbriːzɪz/
plural of “breeze” — a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading It was especially important that the sun should shine, but not too hotly, and the breezes should be soft and gentle for this wedding, since it was to be staged out of doors.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The weather is always an important factor for a successful undertaking of any kind, but a stormy wedding day is something we cannot forgive the weather man.
cannot
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From this reading The weather is always an important factor for a successful undertaking of any kind, but a stormy wedding day is something we cannot forgive the weather man.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then, if ever, come perfect days; Then Heaven tries earth if it be in tune, And over it softly her warm ear lays; Whether we look, or whether we listen, We hear life murmur, or see it glisten.”
Danny
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From this reading THE WEDDING The twelfth of June was just such a day as it should have been for the wedding day of the lovely Mary Louise and her darling Danny Dexter.
a special loved one
From this reading THE WEDDING The twelfth of June was just such a day as it should have been for the wedding day of the lovely Mary Louise and her darling Danny Dexter.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE WEDDING The twelfth of June was just such a day as it should have been for the wedding day of the lovely Mary Louise and her darling Danny Dexter.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Then, if ever, come perfect days; Then Heaven tries earth if it be in tune, And over it softly her warm ear lays; Whether we look, or whether we listen, We hear life murmur, or see it glisten.”
DexteradjectiveUS /ˈdekstər/
on or starting from the wearer's right
From this reading THE WEDDING The twelfth of June was just such a day as it should have been for the wedding day of the lovely Mary Louise and her darling Danny Dexter.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading It was especially important that the sun should shine, but not too hotly, and the breezes should be soft and gentle for this wedding, since it was to be staged out of doors.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Then, if ever, come perfect days; Then Heaven tries earth if it be in tune, And over it softly her warm ear lays; Whether we look, or whether we listen, We hear life murmur, or see it glisten.”
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Then, if ever, come perfect days; Then Heaven tries earth if it be in tune, And over it softly her warm ear lays; Whether we look, or whether we listen, We hear life murmur, or see it glisten.”
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading It was especially important that the sun should shine, but not too hotly, and the breezes should be soft and gentle for this wedding, since it was to be staged out of doors.
at any time
From this reading Then, if ever, come perfect days; Then Heaven tries earth if it be in tune, And over it softly her warm ear lays; Whether we look, or whether we listen, We hear life murmur, or see it glisten.”
factornounUS /ˈfæktər/
anything that contributes causally to a result
From this reading The weather is always an important factor for a successful undertaking of any kind, but a stormy wedding day is something we cannot forgive the weather man.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE WEDDING The twelfth of June was just such a day as it should have been for the wedding day of the lovely Mary Louise and her darling Danny Dexter.
stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading The weather is always an important factor for a successful undertaking of any kind, but a stormy wedding day is something we cannot forgive the weather man.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading It was especially important that the sun should shine, but not too hotly, and the breezes should be soft and gentle for this wedding, since it was to be staged out of doors.
glistenverbUS /ˈɡlɪsən/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading Then, if ever, come perfect days; Then Heaven tries earth if it be in tune, And over it softly her warm ear lays; Whether we look, or whether we listen, We hear life murmur, or see it glisten.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE WEDDING The twelfth of June was just such a day as it should have been for the wedding day of the lovely Mary Louise and her darling Danny Dexter.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Then, if ever, come perfect days; Then Heaven tries earth if it be in tune, And over it softly her warm ear lays; Whether we look, or whether we listen, We hear life murmur, or see it glisten.”
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Then, if ever, come perfect days; Then Heaven tries earth if it be in tune, And over it softly her warm ear lays; Whether we look, or whether we listen, We hear life murmur, or see it glisten.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE WEDDING The twelfth of June was just such a day as it should have been for the wedding day of the lovely Mary Louise and her darling Danny Dexter.
hotlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːtli/
in a heated manner
From this reading It was especially important that the sun should shine, but not too hotly, and the breezes should be soft and gentle for this wedding, since it was to be staged out of doors.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Then, if ever, come perfect days; Then Heaven tries earth if it be in tune, And over it softly her warm ear lays; Whether we look, or whether we listen, We hear life murmur, or see it glisten.”
of great significance or value
From this reading The weather is always an important factor for a successful undertaking of any kind, but a stormy wedding day is something we cannot forgive the weather man.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “And what is so rare as a day in June?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The weather is always an important factor for a successful undertaking of any kind, but a stormy wedding day is something we cannot forgive the weather man.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE WEDDING The twelfth of June was just such a day as it should have been for the wedding day of the lovely Mary Louise and her darling Danny Dexter.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading THE WEDDING The twelfth of June was just such a day as it should have been for the wedding day of the lovely Mary Louise and her darling Danny Dexter.
and nothing more
From this reading THE WEDDING The twelfth of June was just such a day as it should have been for the wedding day of the lovely Mary Louise and her darling Danny Dexter.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The weather is always an important factor for a successful undertaking of any kind, but a stormy wedding day is something we cannot forgive the weather man.
laysnounUS /leɪz/
plural of “lay” — a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
From this reading Then, if ever, come perfect days; Then Heaven tries earth if it be in tune, And over it softly her warm ear lays; Whether we look, or whether we listen, We hear life murmur, or see it glisten.”
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Then, if ever, come perfect days; Then Heaven tries earth if it be in tune, And over it softly her warm ear lays; Whether we look, or whether we listen, We hear life murmur, or see it glisten.”
hear with intention
From this reading Then, if ever, come perfect days; Then Heaven tries earth if it be in tune, And over it softly her warm ear lays; Whether we look, or whether we listen, We hear life murmur, or see it glisten.”
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Then, if ever, come perfect days; Then Heaven tries earth if it be in tune, And over it softly her warm ear lays; Whether we look, or whether we listen, We hear life murmur, or see it glisten.”
Louise
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE WEDDING The twelfth of June was just such a day as it should have been for the wedding day of the lovely Mary Louise and her darling Danny Dexter.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading THE WEDDING The twelfth of June was just such a day as it should have been for the wedding day of the lovely Mary Louise and her darling Danny Dexter.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The weather is always an important factor for a successful undertaking of any kind, but a stormy wedding day is something we cannot forgive the weather man.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading THE WEDDING The twelfth of June was just such a day as it should have been for the wedding day of the lovely Mary Louise and her darling Danny Dexter.
murmurnounUS /ˈmɜːrmər/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading Then, if ever, come perfect days; Then Heaven tries earth if it be in tune, And over it softly her warm ear lays; Whether we look, or whether we listen, We hear life murmur, or see it glisten.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was especially important that the sun should shine, but not too hotly, and the breezes should be soft and gentle for this wedding, since it was to be staged out of doors.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WEDDING The twelfth of June was just such a day as it should have been for the wedding day of the lovely Mary Louise and her darling Danny Dexter.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Then, if ever, come perfect days; Then Heaven tries earth if it be in tune, And over it softly her warm ear lays; Whether we look, or whether we listen, We hear life murmur, or see it glisten.”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was especially important that the sun should shine, but not too hotly, and the breezes should be soft and gentle for this wedding, since it was to be staged out of doors.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Then, if ever, come perfect days; Then Heaven tries earth if it be in tune, And over it softly her warm ear lays; Whether we look, or whether we listen, We hear life murmur, or see it glisten.”
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Then, if ever, come perfect days; Then Heaven tries earth if it be in tune, And over it softly her warm ear lays; Whether we look, or whether we listen, We hear life murmur, or see it glisten.”
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading “And what is so rare as a day in June?
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Then, if ever, come perfect days; Then Heaven tries earth if it be in tune, And over it softly her warm ear lays; Whether we look, or whether we listen, We hear life murmur, or see it glisten.”
shineverbUS /ʃaɪn/
be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading It was especially important that the sun should shine, but not too hotly, and the breezes should be soft and gentle for this wedding, since it was to be staged out of doors.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading THE WEDDING The twelfth of June was just such a day as it should have been for the wedding day of the lovely Mary Louise and her darling Danny Dexter.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It was especially important that the sun should shine, but not too hotly, and the breezes should be soft and gentle for this wedding, since it was to be staged out of doors.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “And what is so rare as a day in June?
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading It was especially important that the sun should shine, but not too hotly, and the breezes should be soft and gentle for this wedding, since it was to be staged out of doors.
with low volume
From this reading Then, if ever, come perfect days; Then Heaven tries earth if it be in tune, And over it softly her warm ear lays; Whether we look, or whether we listen, We hear life murmur, or see it glisten.”
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The weather is always an important factor for a successful undertaking of any kind, but a stormy wedding day is something we cannot forgive the weather man.
stagedadjectiveUS /steɪdʒd/
written for or performed on the stage
From this reading It was especially important that the sun should shine, but not too hotly, and the breezes should be soft and gentle for this wedding, since it was to be staged out of doors.
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading The weather is always an important factor for a successful undertaking of any kind, but a stormy wedding day is something we cannot forgive the weather man.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading The weather is always an important factor for a successful undertaking of any kind, but a stormy wedding day is something we cannot forgive the weather man.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading THE WEDDING The twelfth of June was just such a day as it should have been for the wedding day of the lovely Mary Louise and her darling Danny Dexter.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading It was especially important that the sun should shine, but not too hotly, and the breezes should be soft and gentle for this wedding, since it was to be staged out of doors.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was especially important that the sun should shine, but not too hotly, and the breezes should be soft and gentle for this wedding, since it was to be staged out of doors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WEDDING The twelfth of June was just such a day as it should have been for the wedding day of the lovely Mary Louise and her darling Danny Dexter.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, if ever, come perfect days; Then Heaven tries earth if it be in tune, And over it softly her warm ear lays; Whether we look, or whether we listen, We hear life murmur, or see it glisten.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was especially important that the sun should shine, but not too hotly, and the breezes should be soft and gentle for this wedding, since it was to be staged out of doors.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was especially important that the sun should shine, but not too hotly, and the breezes should be soft and gentle for this wedding, since it was to be staged out of doors.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was especially important that the sun should shine, but not too hotly, and the breezes should be soft and gentle for this wedding, since it was to be staged out of doors.
triesnounUS /traɪz/
plural of “try” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Then, if ever, come perfect days; Then Heaven tries earth if it be in tune, And over it softly her warm ear lays; Whether we look, or whether we listen, We hear life murmur, or see it glisten.”
tunenounUS /tuːn/
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading Then, if ever, come perfect days; Then Heaven tries earth if it be in tune, And over it softly her warm ear lays; Whether we look, or whether we listen, We hear life murmur, or see it glisten.”
twelfthadjectiveUS /twelfθ/
coming next after the eleventh and just before the thirteenth in position
From this reading THE WEDDING The twelfth of June was just such a day as it should have been for the wedding day of the lovely Mary Louise and her darling Danny Dexter.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading The weather is always an important factor for a successful undertaking of any kind, but a stormy wedding day is something we cannot forgive the weather man.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Then, if ever, come perfect days; Then Heaven tries earth if it be in tune, And over it softly her warm ear lays; Whether we look, or whether we listen, We hear life murmur, or see it glisten.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE WEDDING The twelfth of June was just such a day as it should have been for the wedding day of the lovely Mary Louise and her darling Danny Dexter.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The weather is always an important factor for a successful undertaking of any kind, but a stormy wedding day is something we cannot forgive the weather man.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The weather is always an important factor for a successful undertaking of any kind, but a stormy wedding day is something we cannot forgive the weather man.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading THE WEDDING The twelfth of June was just such a day as it should have been for the wedding day of the lovely Mary Louise and her darling Danny Dexter.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “And what is so rare as a day in June?
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Then, if ever, come perfect days; Then Heaven tries earth if it be in tune, And over it softly her warm ear lays; Whether we look, or whether we listen, We hear life murmur, or see it glisten.”
