used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A QUIET WEDDING.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He was full of a serious joy, and, as Patty declared, began already to look older and more sedate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The marriage of Will and Ease was naturally a quiet one.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was full of a serious joy, and, as Patty declared, began already to look older and more sedate.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Regret as he might the loss to his bride of her old home, he secretly experienced a virile joy that their fortunes were to be of his own carving.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Wedding Ease with the certainty of hard work before him, and with the consciousness of taking up a man's burdens, Will was thoughtful and grave.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He was full of a serious joy, and, as Patty declared, began already to look older and more sedate.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading Regret as he might the loss to his bride of her old home, he secretly experienced a virile joy that their fortunes were to be of his own carving.
burdensnounUS /ˈbɜːrdənz/
plural of “burden” — an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading Wedding Ease with the certainty of hard work before him, and with the consciousness of taking up a man's burdens, Will was thoughtful and grave.
carvingnounUS /ˈkɑːrvɪŋ/
a sculpture created by removing material (as wood or ivory or stone) in order to create a desired shape
From this reading Regret as he might the loss to his bride of her old home, he secretly experienced a virile joy that their fortunes were to be of his own carving.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading Wedding Ease with the certainty of hard work before him, and with the consciousness of taking up a man's burdens, Will was thoughtful and grave.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading Wedding Ease with the certainty of hard work before him, and with the consciousness of taking up a man's burdens, Will was thoughtful and grave.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading He was full of a serious joy, and, as Patty declared, began already to look older and more sedate.
move gently or carefully
From this reading The marriage of Will and Ease was naturally a quiet one.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading Regret as he might the loss to his bride of her old home, he secretly experienced a virile joy that their fortunes were to be of his own carving.
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Regret as he might the loss to his bride of her old home, he secretly experienced a virile joy that their fortunes were to be of his own carving.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading He was full of a serious joy, and, as Patty declared, began already to look older and more sedate.
death of a person
From this reading Wedding Ease with the certainty of hard work before him, and with the consciousness of taking up a man's burdens, Will was thoughtful and grave.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Wedding Ease with the certainty of hard work before him, and with the consciousness of taking up a man's burdens, Will was thoughtful and grave.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was full of a serious joy, and, as Patty declared, began already to look older and more sedate.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Regret as he might the loss to his bride of her old home, he secretly experienced a virile joy that their fortunes were to be of his own carving.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Wedding Ease with the certainty of hard work before him, and with the consciousness of taking up a man's burdens, Will was thoughtful and grave.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Regret as he might the loss to his bride of her old home, he secretly experienced a virile joy that their fortunes were to be of his own carving.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Regret as he might the loss to his bride of her old home, he secretly experienced a virile joy that their fortunes were to be of his own carving.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading He was full of a serious joy, and, as Patty declared, began already to look older and more sedate.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He was full of a serious joy, and, as Patty declared, began already to look older and more sedate.
something that is lost
From this reading Regret as he might the loss to his bride of her old home, he secretly experienced a virile joy that their fortunes were to be of his own carving.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Wedding Ease with the certainty of hard work before him, and with the consciousness of taking up a man's burdens, Will was thoughtful and grave.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading The marriage of Will and Ease was naturally a quiet one.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Regret as he might the loss to his bride of her old home, he secretly experienced a virile joy that their fortunes were to be of his own carving.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was full of a serious joy, and, as Patty declared, began already to look older and more sedate.
as might be expected
From this reading The marriage of Will and Ease was naturally a quiet one.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The marriage of Will and Ease was naturally a quiet one.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Regret as he might the loss to his bride of her old home, he secretly experienced a virile joy that their fortunes were to be of his own carving.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading He was full of a serious joy, and, as Patty declared, began already to look older and more sedate.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The marriage of Will and Ease was naturally a quiet one.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Regret as he might the loss to his bride of her old home, he secretly experienced a virile joy that their fortunes were to be of his own carving.
PattynounUS /ˈpæti/
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading He was full of a serious joy, and, as Patty declared, began already to look older and more sedate.
QUIETadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading A QUIET WEDDING.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Regret as he might the loss to his bride of her old home, he secretly experienced a virile joy that their fortunes were to be of his own carving.
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading Regret as he might the loss to his bride of her old home, he secretly experienced a virile joy that their fortunes were to be of his own carving.
sedateadjectiveUS /sɪˈdeɪt/
characterized by dignity and propriety
From this reading He was full of a serious joy, and, as Patty declared, began already to look older and more sedate.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading He was full of a serious joy, and, as Patty declared, began already to look older and more sedate.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Wedding Ease with the certainty of hard work before him, and with the consciousness of taking up a man's burdens, Will was thoughtful and grave.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Regret as he might the loss to his bride of her old home, he secretly experienced a virile joy that their fortunes were to be of his own carving.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The marriage of Will and Ease was naturally a quiet one.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Regret as he might the loss to his bride of her old home, he secretly experienced a virile joy that their fortunes were to be of his own carving.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading Wedding Ease with the certainty of hard work before him, and with the consciousness of taking up a man's burdens, Will was thoughtful and grave.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was full of a serious joy, and, as Patty declared, began already to look older and more sedate.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Wedding Ease with the certainty of hard work before him, and with the consciousness of taking up a man's burdens, Will was thoughtful and grave.
virileadjectiveUS /ˈvɪrəl/
characterized by energy and vigor
From this reading Regret as he might the loss to his bride of her old home, he secretly experienced a virile joy that their fortunes were to be of his own carving.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The marriage of Will and Ease was naturally a quiet one.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading A QUIET WEDDING.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Regret as he might the loss to his bride of her old home, he secretly experienced a virile joy that their fortunes were to be of his own carving.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The marriage of Will and Ease was naturally a quiet one.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Wedding Ease with the certainty of hard work before him, and with the consciousness of taking up a man's burdens, Will was thoughtful and grave.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Wedding Ease with the certainty of hard work before him, and with the consciousness of taking up a man's burdens, Will was thoughtful and grave.
