used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a pretty little Episcopal chapel in the village of Wellington, where at Vespers on Sunday afternoons the students were wont to congregate.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading "It's a good thing to go to Vespers," remarked Judy one Sabbath afternoon, pinning on her large velvet hat before the mirror over the mantel, notably the most becoming mirror in the house, "not only for the welfare of our souls, but also to attire ourselves in decent clothes."
afternoonsnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːnz/
plural of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading There was a pretty little Episcopal chapel in the village of Wellington, where at Vespers on Sunday afternoons the students were wont to congregate.
in addition
From this reading "It's a good thing to go to Vespers," remarked Judy one Sabbath afternoon, pinning on her large velvet hat before the mirror over the mantel, notably the most becoming mirror in the house, "not only for the welfare of our souls, but also to attire ourselves in decent clothes."
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Six Wellington girls always served as ushers and the college Glee Club formed the Chapel choir.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Six Wellington girls always served as ushers and the college Glee Club formed the Chapel choir.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Six Wellington girls always served as ushers and the college Glee Club formed the Chapel choir.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was a pretty little Episcopal chapel in the village of Wellington, where at Vespers on Sunday afternoons the students were wont to congregate.
attirenounUS /əˈtaɪər/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading "It's a good thing to go to Vespers," remarked Judy one Sabbath afternoon, pinning on her large velvet hat before the mirror over the mantel, notably the most becoming mirror in the house, "not only for the welfare of our souls, but also to attire ourselves in decent clothes."
according with custom or propriety
From this reading "It's a good thing to go to Vespers," remarked Judy one Sabbath afternoon, pinning on her large velvet hat before the mirror over the mantel, notably the most becoming mirror in the house, "not only for the welfare of our souls, but also to attire ourselves in decent clothes."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "It's a good thing to go to Vespers," remarked Judy one Sabbath afternoon, pinning on her large velvet hat before the mirror over the mantel, notably the most becoming mirror in the house, "not only for the welfare of our souls, but also to attire ourselves in decent clothes."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "It's a good thing to go to Vespers," remarked Judy one Sabbath afternoon, pinning on her large velvet hat before the mirror over the mantel, notably the most becoming mirror in the house, "not only for the welfare of our souls, but also to attire ourselves in decent clothes."
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading There was a pretty little Episcopal chapel in the village of Wellington, where at Vespers on Sunday afternoons the students were wont to congregate.
choirnounUS /ˈkwaɪər/
a chorus that sings as part of a religious ceremony
From this reading Six Wellington girls always served as ushers and the college Glee Club formed the Chapel choir.
clothing in general
From this reading "It's a good thing to go to Vespers," remarked Judy one Sabbath afternoon, pinning on her large velvet hat before the mirror over the mantel, notably the most becoming mirror in the house, "not only for the welfare of our souls, but also to attire ourselves in decent clothes."
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading Six Wellington girls always served as ushers and the college Glee Club formed the Chapel choir.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Six Wellington girls always served as ushers and the college Glee Club formed the Chapel choir.
congregateverbUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəɡeɪt/
come together, usually for a purpose
From this reading There was a pretty little Episcopal chapel in the village of Wellington, where at Vespers on Sunday afternoons the students were wont to congregate.
decentadjectiveUS /ˈdiːsənt/
socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous
From this reading "It's a good thing to go to Vespers," remarked Judy one Sabbath afternoon, pinning on her large velvet hat before the mirror over the mantel, notably the most becoming mirror in the house, "not only for the welfare of our souls, but also to attire ourselves in decent clothes."
EpiscopaladjectiveUS /ɪˈpɪskəpəl/
of or pertaining to or characteristic of the Episcopal church
From this reading There was a pretty little Episcopal chapel in the village of Wellington, where at Vespers on Sunday afternoons the students were wont to congregate.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "It's a good thing to go to Vespers," remarked Judy one Sabbath afternoon, pinning on her large velvet hat before the mirror over the mantel, notably the most becoming mirror in the house, "not only for the welfare of our souls, but also to attire ourselves in decent clothes."
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Six Wellington girls always served as ushers and the college Glee Club formed the Chapel choir.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Six Wellington girls always served as ushers and the college Glee Club formed the Chapel choir.
GleenounUS /ɡliː/
great merriment
From this reading Six Wellington girls always served as ushers and the college Glee Club formed the Chapel choir.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "It's a good thing to go to Vespers," remarked Judy one Sabbath afternoon, pinning on her large velvet hat before the mirror over the mantel, notably the most becoming mirror in the house, "not only for the welfare of our souls, but also to attire ourselves in decent clothes."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "It's a good thing to go to Vespers," remarked Judy one Sabbath afternoon, pinning on her large velvet hat before the mirror over the mantel, notably the most becoming mirror in the house, "not only for the welfare of our souls, but also to attire ourselves in decent clothes."
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading "It's a good thing to go to Vespers," remarked Judy one Sabbath afternoon, pinning on her large velvet hat before the mirror over the mantel, notably the most becoming mirror in the house, "not only for the welfare of our souls, but also to attire ourselves in decent clothes."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "It's a good thing to go to Vespers," remarked Judy one Sabbath afternoon, pinning on her large velvet hat before the mirror over the mantel, notably the most becoming mirror in the house, "not only for the welfare of our souls, but also to attire ourselves in decent clothes."
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "It's a good thing to go to Vespers," remarked Judy one Sabbath afternoon, pinning on her large velvet hat before the mirror over the mantel, notably the most becoming mirror in the house, "not only for the welfare of our souls, but also to attire ourselves in decent clothes."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I suspect you of thinking it's good for your soul to wear good clothes, Judy," observed Nance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was a pretty little Episcopal chapel in the village of Wellington, where at Vespers on Sunday afternoons the students were wont to congregate.
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From this reading "It's a good thing to go to Vespers," remarked Judy one Sabbath afternoon, pinning on her large velvet hat before the mirror over the mantel, notably the most becoming mirror in the house, "not only for the welfare of our souls, but also to attire ourselves in decent clothes."
Judy
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From this reading "It's a good thing to go to Vespers," remarked Judy one Sabbath afternoon, pinning on her large velvet hat before the mirror over the mantel, notably the most becoming mirror in the house, "not only for the welfare of our souls, but also to attire ourselves in decent clothes."
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "It's a good thing to go to Vespers," remarked Judy one Sabbath afternoon, pinning on her large velvet hat before the mirror over the mantel, notably the most becoming mirror in the house, "not only for the welfare of our souls, but also to attire ourselves in decent clothes."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was a pretty little Episcopal chapel in the village of Wellington, where at Vespers on Sunday afternoons the students were wont to congregate.
mantelnounUS /ˈmæntəl/
shelf that projects from wall above fireplace
From this reading "It's a good thing to go to Vespers," remarked Judy one Sabbath afternoon, pinning on her large velvet hat before the mirror over the mantel, notably the most becoming mirror in the house, "not only for the welfare of our souls, but also to attire ourselves in decent clothes."
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading "It's a good thing to go to Vespers," remarked Judy one Sabbath afternoon, pinning on her large velvet hat before the mirror over the mantel, notably the most becoming mirror in the house, "not only for the welfare of our souls, but also to attire ourselves in decent clothes."
used to form the superlative
From this reading "It's a good thing to go to Vespers," remarked Judy one Sabbath afternoon, pinning on her large velvet hat before the mirror over the mantel, notably the most becoming mirror in the house, "not only for the welfare of our souls, but also to attire ourselves in decent clothes."
NancenounUS /næns/
offensive term for a homosexual man
From this reading "I suspect you of thinking it's good for your soul to wear good clothes, Judy," observed Nance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "It's a good thing to go to Vespers," remarked Judy one Sabbath afternoon, pinning on her large velvet hat before the mirror over the mantel, notably the most becoming mirror in the house, "not only for the welfare of our souls, but also to attire ourselves in decent clothes."
notablyadverbUS /ˈnoʊtəbli/
especially; in particular
From this reading "It's a good thing to go to Vespers," remarked Judy one Sabbath afternoon, pinning on her large velvet hat before the mirror over the mantel, notably the most becoming mirror in the house, "not only for the welfare of our souls, but also to attire ourselves in decent clothes."
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "I suspect you of thinking it's good for your soul to wear good clothes, Judy," observed Nance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was a pretty little Episcopal chapel in the village of Wellington, where at Vespers on Sunday afternoons the students were wont to congregate.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was a pretty little Episcopal chapel in the village of Wellington, where at Vespers on Sunday afternoons the students were wont to congregate.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "It's a good thing to go to Vespers," remarked Judy one Sabbath afternoon, pinning on her large velvet hat before the mirror over the mantel, notably the most becoming mirror in the house, "not only for the welfare of our souls, but also to attire ourselves in decent clothes."
and nothing more
From this reading "It's a good thing to go to Vespers," remarked Judy one Sabbath afternoon, pinning on her large velvet hat before the mirror over the mantel, notably the most becoming mirror in the house, "not only for the welfare of our souls, but also to attire ourselves in decent clothes."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "It's a good thing to go to Vespers," remarked Judy one Sabbath afternoon, pinning on her large velvet hat before the mirror over the mantel, notably the most becoming mirror in the house, "not only for the welfare of our souls, but also to attire ourselves in decent clothes."
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading "It's a good thing to go to Vespers," remarked Judy one Sabbath afternoon, pinning on her large velvet hat before the mirror over the mantel, notably the most becoming mirror in the house, "not only for the welfare of our souls, but also to attire ourselves in decent clothes."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "It's a good thing to go to Vespers," remarked Judy one Sabbath afternoon, pinning on her large velvet hat before the mirror over the mantel, notably the most becoming mirror in the house, "not only for the welfare of our souls, but also to attire ourselves in decent clothes."
pinningnounUS /ˈpɪnɪŋ/
a mutual promise of a couple not to date anyone else; on college campuses it was once signaled by the giving of a fraternity pin
From this reading "It's a good thing to go to Vespers," remarked Judy one Sabbath afternoon, pinning on her large velvet hat before the mirror over the mantel, notably the most becoming mirror in the house, "not only for the welfare of our souls, but also to attire ourselves in decent clothes."
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading There was a pretty little Episcopal chapel in the village of Wellington, where at Vespers on Sunday afternoons the students were wont to congregate.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "It's a good thing to go to Vespers," remarked Judy one Sabbath afternoon, pinning on her large velvet hat before the mirror over the mantel, notably the most becoming mirror in the house, "not only for the welfare of our souls, but also to attire ourselves in decent clothes."
SabbathnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/
a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
From this reading "It's a good thing to go to Vespers," remarked Judy one Sabbath afternoon, pinning on her large velvet hat before the mirror over the mantel, notably the most becoming mirror in the house, "not only for the welfare of our souls, but also to attire ourselves in decent clothes."
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Six Wellington girls always served as ushers and the college Glee Club formed the Chapel choir.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Six Wellington girls always served as ushers and the college Glee Club formed the Chapel choir.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading "I suspect you of thinking it's good for your soul to wear good clothes, Judy," observed Nance.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading "It's a good thing to go to Vespers," remarked Judy one Sabbath afternoon, pinning on her large velvet hat before the mirror over the mantel, notably the most becoming mirror in the house, "not only for the welfare of our souls, but also to attire ourselves in decent clothes."
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading There was a pretty little Episcopal chapel in the village of Wellington, where at Vespers on Sunday afternoons the students were wont to congregate.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading There was a pretty little Episcopal chapel in the village of Wellington, where at Vespers on Sunday afternoons the students were wont to congregate.
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading "I suspect you of thinking it's good for your soul to wear good clothes, Judy," observed Nance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was a pretty little Episcopal chapel in the village of Wellington, where at Vespers on Sunday afternoons the students were wont to congregate.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a pretty little Episcopal chapel in the village of Wellington, where at Vespers on Sunday afternoons the students were wont to congregate.
a special situation
From this reading "It's a good thing to go to Vespers," remarked Judy one Sabbath afternoon, pinning on her large velvet hat before the mirror over the mantel, notably the most becoming mirror in the house, "not only for the welfare of our souls, but also to attire ourselves in decent clothes."
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading "I suspect you of thinking it's good for your soul to wear good clothes, Judy," observed Nance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was a pretty little Episcopal chapel in the village of Wellington, where at Vespers on Sunday afternoons the students were wont to congregate.
ushersnounUS /ˈʌʃərz/
plural of “usher” — Irish prelate who deduced from the Bible that Creation occurred in the year 4004 BC (1581-1656)
From this reading Six Wellington girls always served as ushers and the college Glee Club formed the Chapel choir.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading "It's a good thing to go to Vespers," remarked Judy one Sabbath afternoon, pinning on her large velvet hat before the mirror over the mantel, notably the most becoming mirror in the house, "not only for the welfare of our souls, but also to attire ourselves in decent clothes."
VESPERSnoun
the sixth of the seven canonical hours of the divine office; early evening; now often made a public service on Sundays
From this reading VESPERS.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading There was a pretty little Episcopal chapel in the village of Wellington, where at Vespers on Sunday afternoons the students were wont to congregate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a pretty little Episcopal chapel in the village of Wellington, where at Vespers on Sunday afternoons the students were wont to congregate.
be dressed in
From this reading "I suspect you of thinking it's good for your soul to wear good clothes, Judy," observed Nance.
welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading "It's a good thing to go to Vespers," remarked Judy one Sabbath afternoon, pinning on her large velvet hat before the mirror over the mantel, notably the most becoming mirror in the house, "not only for the welfare of our souls, but also to attire ourselves in decent clothes."
WellingtonnounUS /ˈwelɪŋtən/
British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852)
From this reading There was a pretty little Episcopal chapel in the village of Wellington, where at Vespers on Sunday afternoons the students were wont to congregate.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There was a pretty little Episcopal chapel in the village of Wellington, where at Vespers on Sunday afternoons the students were wont to congregate.
in or at the place that
From this reading There was a pretty little Episcopal chapel in the village of Wellington, where at Vespers on Sunday afternoons the students were wont to congregate.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading There was a pretty little Episcopal chapel in the village of Wellington, where at Vespers on Sunday afternoons the students were wont to congregate.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I suspect you of thinking it's good for your soul to wear good clothes, Judy," observed Nance.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I suspect you of thinking it's good for your soul to wear good clothes, Judy," observed Nance.
