used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The shades of evening fell upon the wedding day; the guests had gone, with one theme upon their lips; the village was all astir with excitement; the Grange was thronged with a hustling crowd, all talking of the tragic event which had fallen like a thunderbolt upon the marriage festivities.
in the past
From this reading A hush deep as that which waits on death prevailed throughout the great house, which a few hours ago had been brimming over with talk and laughter.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The shades of evening fell upon the wedding day; the guests had gone, with one theme upon their lips; the village was all astir with excitement; the Grange was thronged with a hustling crowd, all talking of the tragic event which had fallen like a thunderbolt upon the marriage festivities.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Wainford doctor was in close attendance, and had issued a strict command for profound quiet.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A hush deep as that which waits on death prevailed throughout the great house, which a few hours ago had been brimming over with talk and laughter.
astiradjective
out of bed
From this reading The shades of evening fell upon the wedding day; the guests had gone, with one theme upon their lips; the village was all astir with excitement; the Grange was thronged with a hustling crowd, all talking of the tragic event which had fallen like a thunderbolt upon the marriage festivities.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading The Wainford doctor was in close attendance, and had issued a strict command for profound quiet.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A hush deep as that which waits on death prevailed throughout the great house, which a few hours ago had been brimming over with talk and laughter.
brimmingadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪmɪŋ/
filled to capacity
From this reading A hush deep as that which waits on death prevailed throughout the great house, which a few hours ago had been brimming over with talk and laughter.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The Wainford doctor was in close attendance, and had issued a strict command for profound quiet.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading The Wainford doctor was in close attendance, and had issued a strict command for profound quiet.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading The shades of evening fell upon the wedding day; the guests had gone, with one theme upon their lips; the village was all astir with excitement; the Grange was thronged with a hustling crowd, all talking of the tragic event which had fallen like a thunderbolt upon the marriage festivities.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The shades of evening fell upon the wedding day; the guests had gone, with one theme upon their lips; the village was all astir with excitement; the Grange was thronged with a hustling crowd, all talking of the tragic event which had fallen like a thunderbolt upon the marriage festivities.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading A hush deep as that which waits on death prevailed throughout the great house, which a few hours ago had been brimming over with talk and laughter.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading A hush deep as that which waits on death prevailed throughout the great house, which a few hours ago had been brimming over with talk and laughter.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The Wainford doctor was in close attendance, and had issued a strict command for profound quiet.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The shades of evening fell upon the wedding day; the guests had gone, with one theme upon their lips; the village was all astir with excitement; the Grange was thronged with a hustling crowd, all talking of the tragic event which had fallen like a thunderbolt upon the marriage festivities.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The shades of evening fell upon the wedding day; the guests had gone, with one theme upon their lips; the village was all astir with excitement; the Grange was thronged with a hustling crowd, all talking of the tragic event which had fallen like a thunderbolt upon the marriage festivities.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The shades of evening fell upon the wedding day; the guests had gone, with one theme upon their lips; the village was all astir with excitement; the Grange was thronged with a hustling crowd, all talking of the tragic event which had fallen like a thunderbolt upon the marriage festivities.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading The shades of evening fell upon the wedding day; the guests had gone, with one theme upon their lips; the village was all astir with excitement; the Grange was thronged with a hustling crowd, all talking of the tragic event which had fallen like a thunderbolt upon the marriage festivities.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The shades of evening fell upon the wedding day; the guests had gone, with one theme upon their lips; the village was all astir with excitement; the Grange was thronged with a hustling crowd, all talking of the tragic event which had fallen like a thunderbolt upon the marriage festivities.
festivitiesnounUS /feˈstɪvətiz/
plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion
From this reading The shades of evening fell upon the wedding day; the guests had gone, with one theme upon their lips; the village was all astir with excitement; the Grange was thronged with a hustling crowd, all talking of the tragic event which had fallen like a thunderbolt upon the marriage festivities.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A hush deep as that which waits on death prevailed throughout the great house, which a few hours ago had been brimming over with talk and laughter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Wainford doctor was in close attendance, and had issued a strict command for profound quiet.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The shades of evening fell upon the wedding day; the guests had gone, with one theme upon their lips; the village was all astir with excitement; the Grange was thronged with a hustling crowd, all talking of the tragic event which had fallen like a thunderbolt upon the marriage festivities.
GrangenounUS /ɡreɪndʒ/
an outlying farm
From this reading The shades of evening fell upon the wedding day; the guests had gone, with one theme upon their lips; the village was all astir with excitement; the Grange was thronged with a hustling crowd, all talking of the tragic event which had fallen like a thunderbolt upon the marriage festivities.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A hush deep as that which waits on death prevailed throughout the great house, which a few hours ago had been brimming over with talk and laughter.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The shades of evening fell upon the wedding day; the guests had gone, with one theme upon their lips; the village was all astir with excitement; the Grange was thronged with a hustling crowd, all talking of the tragic event which had fallen like a thunderbolt upon the marriage festivities.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The shades of evening fell upon the wedding day; the guests had gone, with one theme upon their lips; the village was all astir with excitement; the Grange was thronged with a hustling crowd, all talking of the tragic event which had fallen like a thunderbolt upon the marriage festivities.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading A hush deep as that which waits on death prevailed throughout the great house, which a few hours ago had been brimming over with talk and laughter.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A hush deep as that which waits on death prevailed throughout the great house, which a few hours ago had been brimming over with talk and laughter.
become quiet or still; fall silent
From this reading A hush deep as that which waits on death prevailed throughout the great house, which a few hours ago had been brimming over with talk and laughter.
hustlingverbUS /ˈhʌsəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “hustle” — cause to move furtively and hurriedly
From this reading The shades of evening fell upon the wedding day; the guests had gone, with one theme upon their lips; the village was all astir with excitement; the Grange was thronged with a hustling crowd, all talking of the tragic event which had fallen like a thunderbolt upon the marriage festivities.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Wainford doctor was in close attendance, and had issued a strict command for profound quiet.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading The Wainford doctor was in close attendance, and had issued a strict command for profound quiet.
the sound of laughing
From this reading A hush deep as that which waits on death prevailed throughout the great house, which a few hours ago had been brimming over with talk and laughter.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Olivia lay still unconscious.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The shades of evening fell upon the wedding day; the guests had gone, with one theme upon their lips; the village was all astir with excitement; the Grange was thronged with a hustling crowd, all talking of the tragic event which had fallen like a thunderbolt upon the marriage festivities.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading The shades of evening fell upon the wedding day; the guests had gone, with one theme upon their lips; the village was all astir with excitement; the Grange was thronged with a hustling crowd, all talking of the tragic event which had fallen like a thunderbolt upon the marriage festivities.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading The shades of evening fell upon the wedding day; the guests had gone, with one theme upon their lips; the village was all astir with excitement; the Grange was thronged with a hustling crowd, all talking of the tragic event which had fallen like a thunderbolt upon the marriage festivities.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading “WILLFUL MURDER.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The shades of evening fell upon the wedding day; the guests had gone, with one theme upon their lips; the village was all astir with excitement; the Grange was thronged with a hustling crowd, all talking of the tragic event which had fallen like a thunderbolt upon the marriage festivities.
Olivia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Olivia lay still unconscious.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A hush deep as that which waits on death prevailed throughout the great house, which a few hours ago had been brimming over with talk and laughter.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The shades of evening fell upon the wedding day; the guests had gone, with one theme upon their lips; the village was all astir with excitement; the Grange was thronged with a hustling crowd, all talking of the tragic event which had fallen like a thunderbolt upon the marriage festivities.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A hush deep as that which waits on death prevailed throughout the great house, which a few hours ago had been brimming over with talk and laughter.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading A hush deep as that which waits on death prevailed throughout the great house, which a few hours ago had been brimming over with talk and laughter.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading The Wainford doctor was in close attendance, and had issued a strict command for profound quiet.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The Wainford doctor was in close attendance, and had issued a strict command for profound quiet.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading The shades of evening fell upon the wedding day; the guests had gone, with one theme upon their lips; the village was all astir with excitement; the Grange was thronged with a hustling crowd, all talking of the tragic event which had fallen like a thunderbolt upon the marriage festivities.
not in physical motion
From this reading Olivia lay still unconscious.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading The Wainford doctor was in close attendance, and had issued a strict command for profound quiet.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading A hush deep as that which waits on death prevailed throughout the great house, which a few hours ago had been brimming over with talk and laughter.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading The shades of evening fell upon the wedding day; the guests had gone, with one theme upon their lips; the village was all astir with excitement; the Grange was thronged with a hustling crowd, all talking of the tragic event which had fallen like a thunderbolt upon the marriage festivities.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A hush deep as that which waits on death prevailed throughout the great house, which a few hours ago had been brimming over with talk and laughter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The shades of evening fell upon the wedding day; the guests had gone, with one theme upon their lips; the village was all astir with excitement; the Grange was thronged with a hustling crowd, all talking of the tragic event which had fallen like a thunderbolt upon the marriage festivities.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The shades of evening fell upon the wedding day; the guests had gone, with one theme upon their lips; the village was all astir with excitement; the Grange was thronged with a hustling crowd, all talking of the tragic event which had fallen like a thunderbolt upon the marriage festivities.
themenounUS /θiːm/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The shades of evening fell upon the wedding day; the guests had gone, with one theme upon their lips; the village was all astir with excitement; the Grange was thronged with a hustling crowd, all talking of the tragic event which had fallen like a thunderbolt upon the marriage festivities.
throngedadjectiveUS /θrɔːŋd/
filled with great numbers crowded together
From this reading The shades of evening fell upon the wedding day; the guests had gone, with one theme upon their lips; the village was all astir with excitement; the Grange was thronged with a hustling crowd, all talking of the tragic event which had fallen like a thunderbolt upon the marriage festivities.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading A hush deep as that which waits on death prevailed throughout the great house, which a few hours ago had been brimming over with talk and laughter.
thunderboltnounUS /ˈθʌndərbɔːlt/
a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading The shades of evening fell upon the wedding day; the guests had gone, with one theme upon their lips; the village was all astir with excitement; the Grange was thronged with a hustling crowd, all talking of the tragic event which had fallen like a thunderbolt upon the marriage festivities.
tragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading The shades of evening fell upon the wedding day; the guests had gone, with one theme upon their lips; the village was all astir with excitement; the Grange was thronged with a hustling crowd, all talking of the tragic event which had fallen like a thunderbolt upon the marriage festivities.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading Olivia lay still unconscious.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The shades of evening fell upon the wedding day; the guests had gone, with one theme upon their lips; the village was all astir with excitement; the Grange was thronged with a hustling crowd, all talking of the tragic event which had fallen like a thunderbolt upon the marriage festivities.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The shades of evening fell upon the wedding day; the guests had gone, with one theme upon their lips; the village was all astir with excitement; the Grange was thronged with a hustling crowd, all talking of the tragic event which had fallen like a thunderbolt upon the marriage festivities.
Wainford
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From this reading The Wainford doctor was in close attendance, and had issued a strict command for profound quiet.
waitsnounUS /weɪts/
plural of “wait” — time during which some action is awaited
From this reading A hush deep as that which waits on death prevailed throughout the great house, which a few hours ago had been brimming over with talk and laughter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The shades of evening fell upon the wedding day; the guests had gone, with one theme upon their lips; the village was all astir with excitement; the Grange was thronged with a hustling crowd, all talking of the tragic event which had fallen like a thunderbolt upon the marriage festivities.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading The shades of evening fell upon the wedding day; the guests had gone, with one theme upon their lips; the village was all astir with excitement; the Grange was thronged with a hustling crowd, all talking of the tragic event which had fallen like a thunderbolt upon the marriage festivities.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The shades of evening fell upon the wedding day; the guests had gone, with one theme upon their lips; the village was all astir with excitement; the Grange was thronged with a hustling crowd, all talking of the tragic event which had fallen like a thunderbolt upon the marriage festivities.
WILLFULadjectiveUS /ˈwɪlfəl/
done by design
From this reading “WILLFUL MURDER.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading The shades of evening fell upon the wedding day; the guests had gone, with one theme upon their lips; the village was all astir with excitement; the Grange was thronged with a hustling crowd, all talking of the tragic event which had fallen like a thunderbolt upon the marriage festivities.
