used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WEDDING BELLS The wedding dress was finished and a success.
abundantlyadverbUS /əˈbʌndəntli/
in an abundant manner
From this reading As for Diantha, her ecstasy implied that whatever the risks attached to the matrimonial venture, they were abundantly offset by the privilege of arraying one's self in habiliments of such transcendental charm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WEDDING BELLS The wedding dress was finished and a success.
arrayingverbUS /ərˈeɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “array” — lay out orderly or logically in a line or as if in a line
From this reading As for Diantha, her ecstasy implied that whatever the risks attached to the matrimonial venture, they were abundantly offset by the privilege of arraying one's self in habiliments of such transcendental charm.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for Diantha, her ecstasy implied that whatever the risks attached to the matrimonial venture, they were abundantly offset by the privilege of arraying one's self in habiliments of such transcendental charm.
being joined in close association
From this reading As for Diantha, her ecstasy implied that whatever the risks attached to the matrimonial venture, they were abundantly offset by the privilege of arraying one's self in habiliments of such transcendental charm.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I guess it'll have to be my valedictory," Persis said with ill-concealed elation.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading "I'm never going to beat that if I dressmake till I'm a hundred."
BELLSnounUS /belz/
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading WEDDING BELLS The wedding dress was finished and a success.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But of the two, the girl's happiness was the least overcast.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As for Diantha, her ecstasy implied that whatever the risks attached to the matrimonial venture, they were abundantly offset by the privilege of arraying one's self in habiliments of such transcendental charm.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading As for Diantha, her ecstasy implied that whatever the risks attached to the matrimonial venture, they were abundantly offset by the privilege of arraying one's self in habiliments of such transcendental charm.
Diantha
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From this reading As for Diantha, her ecstasy implied that whatever the risks attached to the matrimonial venture, they were abundantly offset by the privilege of arraying one's self in habiliments of such transcendental charm.
put on clothes
From this reading WEDDING BELLS The wedding dress was finished and a success.
dressmake
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From this reading "I'm never going to beat that if I dressmake till I'm a hundred."
ecstasynounUS /ˈekstəsi/
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading As for Diantha, her ecstasy implied that whatever the risks attached to the matrimonial venture, they were abundantly offset by the privilege of arraying one's self in habiliments of such transcendental charm.
elationnounUS /ɪˈleɪʃən/
an exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism; an absence of depression
From this reading "I guess it'll have to be my valedictory," Persis said with ill-concealed elation.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading WEDDING BELLS The wedding dress was finished and a success.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As for Diantha, her ecstasy implied that whatever the risks attached to the matrimonial venture, they were abundantly offset by the privilege of arraying one's self in habiliments of such transcendental charm.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading But of the two, the girl's happiness was the least overcast.
the act of departing
From this reading "I'm never going to beat that if I dressmake till I'm a hundred."
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "I guess it'll have to be my valedictory," Persis said with ill-concealed elation.
habiliments
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From this reading As for Diantha, her ecstasy implied that whatever the risks attached to the matrimonial venture, they were abundantly offset by the privilege of arraying one's self in habiliments of such transcendental charm.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading But of the two, the girl's happiness was the least overcast.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I guess it'll have to be my valedictory," Persis said with ill-concealed elation.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As for Diantha, her ecstasy implied that whatever the risks attached to the matrimonial venture, they were abundantly offset by the privilege of arraying one's self in habiliments of such transcendental charm.
ten 10s
From this reading "I'm never going to beat that if I dressmake till I'm a hundred."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I guess it'll have to be my valedictory," Persis said with ill-concealed elation.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm never going to beat that if I dressmake till I'm a hundred."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I'm never going to beat that if I dressmake till I'm a hundred."
ill-concealed
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From this reading "I guess it'll have to be my valedictory," Persis said with ill-concealed elation.
impliedverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “imply” — express or state indirectly
From this reading As for Diantha, her ecstasy implied that whatever the risks attached to the matrimonial venture, they were abundantly offset by the privilege of arraying one's self in habiliments of such transcendental charm.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As for Diantha, her ecstasy implied that whatever the risks attached to the matrimonial venture, they were abundantly offset by the privilege of arraying one's self in habiliments of such transcendental charm.
it'll
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From this reading "I guess it'll have to be my valedictory," Persis said with ill-concealed elation.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading But of the two, the girl's happiness was the least overcast.
matrimonialadjectiveUS /ˌmætrəˈmoʊniəl/
of or relating to the state of marriage
From this reading As for Diantha, her ecstasy implied that whatever the risks attached to the matrimonial venture, they were abundantly offset by the privilege of arraying one's self in habiliments of such transcendental charm.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I guess it'll have to be my valedictory," Persis said with ill-concealed elation.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I'm never going to beat that if I dressmake till I'm a hundred."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As for Diantha, her ecstasy implied that whatever the risks attached to the matrimonial venture, they were abundantly offset by the privilege of arraying one's self in habiliments of such transcendental charm.
offsetverbUS /ɔːfˈset/
compensate for or counterbalance
From this reading As for Diantha, her ecstasy implied that whatever the risks attached to the matrimonial venture, they were abundantly offset by the privilege of arraying one's self in habiliments of such transcendental charm.
one's
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From this reading As for Diantha, her ecstasy implied that whatever the risks attached to the matrimonial venture, they were abundantly offset by the privilege of arraying one's self in habiliments of such transcendental charm.
overcastnounUS /ˈoʊvərkæst/
the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds
From this reading But of the two, the girl's happiness was the least overcast.
Persis
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From this reading "I guess it'll have to be my valedictory," Persis said with ill-concealed elation.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading As for Diantha, her ecstasy implied that whatever the risks attached to the matrimonial venture, they were abundantly offset by the privilege of arraying one's self in habiliments of such transcendental charm.
risksnounUS /rɪsks/
plural of “risk” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading As for Diantha, her ecstasy implied that whatever the risks attached to the matrimonial venture, they were abundantly offset by the privilege of arraying one's self in habiliments of such transcendental charm.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I guess it'll have to be my valedictory," Persis said with ill-concealed elation.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading As for Diantha, her ecstasy implied that whatever the risks attached to the matrimonial venture, they were abundantly offset by the privilege of arraying one's self in habiliments of such transcendental charm.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading WEDDING BELLS The wedding dress was finished and a success.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading As for Diantha, her ecstasy implied that whatever the risks attached to the matrimonial venture, they were abundantly offset by the privilege of arraying one's self in habiliments of such transcendental charm.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I'm never going to beat that if I dressmake till I'm a hundred."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WEDDING BELLS The wedding dress was finished and a success.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As for Diantha, her ecstasy implied that whatever the risks attached to the matrimonial venture, they were abundantly offset by the privilege of arraying one's self in habiliments of such transcendental charm.
up to a particular time
From this reading "I'm never going to beat that if I dressmake till I'm a hundred."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I guess it'll have to be my valedictory," Persis said with ill-concealed elation.
transcendentaladjectiveUS /ˌtrænsənˈdentəl/
existing outside of or not in accordance with nature
From this reading As for Diantha, her ecstasy implied that whatever the risks attached to the matrimonial venture, they were abundantly offset by the privilege of arraying one's self in habiliments of such transcendental charm.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But of the two, the girl's happiness was the least overcast.
valedictoryadjectiveUS /ˌvæləˈdɪktəri/
of or relating to an occasion or expression of farewell
From this reading "I guess it'll have to be my valedictory," Persis said with ill-concealed elation.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading As for Diantha, her ecstasy implied that whatever the risks attached to the matrimonial venture, they were abundantly offset by the privilege of arraying one's self in habiliments of such transcendental charm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WEDDING BELLS The wedding dress was finished and a success.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading WEDDING BELLS The wedding dress was finished and a success.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As for Diantha, her ecstasy implied that whatever the risks attached to the matrimonial venture, they were abundantly offset by the privilege of arraying one's self in habiliments of such transcendental charm.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading As for Diantha, her ecstasy implied that whatever the risks attached to the matrimonial venture, they were abundantly offset by the privilege of arraying one's self in habiliments of such transcendental charm.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I guess it'll have to be my valedictory," Persis said with ill-concealed elation.
