used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A temporary altar had been erected at one end of the long room, and was banked with lilies and white hydrangeas against a background of tall palms.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading A temporary altar had been erected at one end of the long room, and was banked with lilies and white hydrangeas against a background of tall palms.
aislenounUS /aɪl/
a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
From this reading To the altar led a temporary aisle, formed by stanchions of old silver candelabra filled with ascension lilies, and joined by garlands of white blossoms.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The ballroom of the big hotel where Mona and her father lived was the scene of the ceremony, and this was already filled with guests.
altarnounUS /ˈɔːltər/
the table in Christian churches where communion is given
From this reading A temporary altar had been erected at one end of the long room, and was banked with lilies and white hydrangeas against a background of tall palms.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The ballroom of the big hotel where Mona and her father lived was the scene of the ceremony, and this was already filled with guests.
ascensionnounUS /əˈsenʃən/
(Christianity) celebration of the Ascension of Christ into heaven; observed on the 40th day after Easter
From this reading To the altar led a temporary aisle, formed by stanchions of old silver candelabra filled with ascension lilies, and joined by garlands of white blossoms.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A temporary altar had been erected at one end of the long room, and was banked with lilies and white hydrangeas against a background of tall palms.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading A temporary altar had been erected at one end of the long room, and was banked with lilies and white hydrangeas against a background of tall palms.
ballroomnounUS /ˈbɔːlruːm/
large room used mainly for dancing
From this reading The ballroom of the big hotel where Mona and her father lived was the scene of the ceremony, and this was already filled with guests.
bankedverbUS /bæŋkt/
past form of “bank” — tip laterally
From this reading A temporary altar had been erected at one end of the long room, and was banked with lilies and white hydrangeas against a background of tall palms.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A temporary altar had been erected at one end of the long room, and was banked with lilies and white hydrangeas against a background of tall palms.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The ballroom of the big hotel where Mona and her father lived was the scene of the ceremony, and this was already filled with guests.
blossomsnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/
plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
From this reading To the altar led a temporary aisle, formed by stanchions of old silver candelabra filled with ascension lilies, and joined by garlands of white blossoms.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To the altar led a temporary aisle, formed by stanchions of old silver candelabra filled with ascension lilies, and joined by garlands of white blossoms.
candelabranounUS /ˌkændəˈlɑːbrə/
branched candlestick; ornamental; has several lights
From this reading To the altar led a temporary aisle, formed by stanchions of old silver candelabra filled with ascension lilies, and joined by garlands of white blossoms.
candlesnounUS /ˈkændəlz/
plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading On either side were tall candles in cathedral candlesticks.
candlesticksnounUS /ˈkændəlstɪks/
plural of “candlestick” — a holder with sockets for candles
From this reading On either side were tall candles in cathedral candlesticks.
cathedralnounUS /kəˈθiːdrəl/
any large and important church
From this reading On either side were tall candles in cathedral candlesticks.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading The ballroom of the big hotel where Mona and her father lived was the scene of the ceremony, and this was already filled with guests.
one or the other of two
From this reading On either side were tall candles in cathedral candlesticks.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading A temporary altar had been erected at one end of the long room, and was banked with lilies and white hydrangeas against a background of tall palms.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading A temporary altar had been erected at one end of the long room, and was banked with lilies and white hydrangeas against a background of tall palms.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The ballroom of the big hotel where Mona and her father lived was the scene of the ceremony, and this was already filled with guests.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The ballroom of the big hotel where Mona and her father lived was the scene of the ceremony, and this was already filled with guests.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading To the altar led a temporary aisle, formed by stanchions of old silver candelabra filled with ascension lilies, and joined by garlands of white blossoms.
garlands
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From this reading To the altar led a temporary aisle, formed by stanchions of old silver candelabra filled with ascension lilies, and joined by garlands of white blossoms.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The ballroom of the big hotel where Mona and her father lived was the scene of the ceremony, and this was already filled with guests.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A temporary altar had been erected at one end of the long room, and was banked with lilies and white hydrangeas against a background of tall palms.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The ballroom of the big hotel where Mona and her father lived was the scene of the ceremony, and this was already filled with guests.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The ballroom of the big hotel where Mona and her father lived was the scene of the ceremony, and this was already filled with guests.
hydrangeas
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From this reading A temporary altar had been erected at one end of the long room, and was banked with lilies and white hydrangeas against a background of tall palms.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On either side were tall candles in cathedral candlesticks.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MONA'S WEDDING It was the night of Mona's wedding.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading To the altar led a temporary aisle, formed by stanchions of old silver candelabra filled with ascension lilies, and joined by garlands of white blossoms.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading To the altar led a temporary aisle, formed by stanchions of old silver candelabra filled with ascension lilies, and joined by garlands of white blossoms.
liliesnounUS /ˈlɪliz/
plural of “lily” — any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading A temporary altar had been erected at one end of the long room, and was banked with lilies and white hydrangeas against a background of tall palms.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The ballroom of the big hotel where Mona and her father lived was the scene of the ceremony, and this was already filled with guests.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading A temporary altar had been erected at one end of the long room, and was banked with lilies and white hydrangeas against a background of tall palms.
MonanounUS /ˈmoʊnə/
an island to the northwest of Wales
From this reading The ballroom of the big hotel where Mona and her father lived was the scene of the ceremony, and this was already filled with guests.
MONA'SnounUS /ˈmoʊnəz/
possessive form of “mona” — an island to the northwest of Wales
From this reading MONA'S WEDDING It was the night of Mona's wedding.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading MONA'S WEDDING It was the night of Mona's wedding.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MONA'S WEDDING It was the night of Mona's wedding.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading To the altar led a temporary aisle, formed by stanchions of old silver candelabra filled with ascension lilies, and joined by garlands of white blossoms.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On either side were tall candles in cathedral candlesticks.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A temporary altar had been erected at one end of the long room, and was banked with lilies and white hydrangeas against a background of tall palms.
palmsnounUS /pɑːmz/
plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading A temporary altar had been erected at one end of the long room, and was banked with lilies and white hydrangeas against a background of tall palms.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A temporary altar had been erected at one end of the long room, and was banked with lilies and white hydrangeas against a background of tall palms.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The ballroom of the big hotel where Mona and her father lived was the scene of the ceremony, and this was already filled with guests.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On either side were tall candles in cathedral candlesticks.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading To the altar led a temporary aisle, formed by stanchions of old silver candelabra filled with ascension lilies, and joined by garlands of white blossoms.
stanchions
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From this reading To the altar led a temporary aisle, formed by stanchions of old silver candelabra filled with ascension lilies, and joined by garlands of white blossoms.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading A temporary altar had been erected at one end of the long room, and was banked with lilies and white hydrangeas against a background of tall palms.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading A temporary altar had been erected at one end of the long room, and was banked with lilies and white hydrangeas against a background of tall palms.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MONA'S WEDDING It was the night of Mona's wedding.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The ballroom of the big hotel where Mona and her father lived was the scene of the ceremony, and this was already filled with guests.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To the altar led a temporary aisle, formed by stanchions of old silver candelabra filled with ascension lilies, and joined by garlands of white blossoms.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MONA'S WEDDING It was the night of Mona's wedding.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading MONA'S WEDDING It was the night of Mona's wedding.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On either side were tall candles in cathedral candlesticks.
in or at the place that
From this reading The ballroom of the big hotel where Mona and her father lived was the scene of the ceremony, and this was already filled with guests.
a Caucasian
From this reading A temporary altar had been erected at one end of the long room, and was banked with lilies and white hydrangeas against a background of tall palms.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The ballroom of the big hotel where Mona and her father lived was the scene of the ceremony, and this was already filled with guests.
