used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Christine had demurred, for she wanted a simple ceremony with no reception at all.
consider or hold as true
From this reading BRIDESMAID PATTY Early in February Christine was to be married, and the Fairfields had persuaded her to accept the use of their house for the occasion.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading So Christine agreed to the plan, and Patty was delighted at the thought of the festivities in her home.
(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 Christine had demurred, for she wanted a simple ceremony with no reception at all.
AllennounUS /ˈælən/
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading The elder Fairfields had returned from their Southern trip, but Mrs. Allen was still with them, and there were other house guests from Christine's Southern home.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But the Fairfields finally made her see that Mr. Hepworth's position as an artist of high repute made it desirable that his many friends should be invited to his wedding.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BRIDESMAID PATTY Early in February Christine was to be married, and the Fairfields had persuaded her to accept the use of their house for the occasion.
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading But the Fairfields finally made her see that Mr. Hepworth's position as an artist of high repute made it desirable that his many friends should be invited to his wedding.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But the Fairfields finally made her see that Mr. Hepworth's position as an artist of high repute made it desirable that his many friends should be invited to his wedding.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Christine had demurred, for she wanted a simple ceremony with no reception at all.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading BRIDESMAID PATTY Early in February Christine was to be married, and the Fairfields had persuaded her to accept the use of their house for the occasion.
BRIDESMAIDnounUS /ˈbraɪdzmeɪd/
an unmarried woman who attends the bride at a wedding
From this reading BRIDESMAID PATTY Early in February Christine was to be married, and the Fairfields had persuaded her to accept the use of their house for the occasion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the Fairfields finally made her see that Mr. Hepworth's position as an artist of high repute made it desirable that his many friends should be invited to his wedding.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading Christine had demurred, for she wanted a simple ceremony with no reception at all.
Christine
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From this reading BRIDESMAID PATTY Early in February Christine was to be married, and the Fairfields had persuaded her to accept the use of their house for the occasion.
Christine's
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From this reading The elder Fairfields had returned from their Southern trip, but Mrs. Allen was still with them, and there were other house guests from Christine's Southern home.
greatly pleased
From this reading So Christine agreed to the plan, and Patty was delighted at the thought of the festivities in her home.
demurredverbUS /dɪˈmɜːrd/
inflected form of “demur” — take exception to
From this reading Christine had demurred, for she wanted a simple ceremony with no reception at all.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading But the Fairfields finally made her see that Mr. Hepworth's position as an artist of high repute made it desirable that his many friends should be invited to his wedding.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading BRIDESMAID PATTY Early in February Christine was to be married, and the Fairfields had persuaded her to accept the use of their house for the occasion.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading The elder Fairfields had returned from their Southern trip, but Mrs. Allen was still with them, and there were other house guests from Christine's Southern home.
Fairfields
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From this reading BRIDESMAID PATTY Early in February Christine was to be married, and the Fairfields had persuaded her to accept the use of their house for the occasion.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading BRIDESMAID PATTY Early in February Christine was to be married, and the Fairfields had persuaded her to accept the use of their house for the occasion.
festivitiesnounUS /feˈstɪvətiz/
plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion
From this reading So Christine agreed to the plan, and Patty was delighted at the thought of the festivities in her home.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading But the Fairfields finally made her see that Mr. Hepworth's position as an artist of high repute made it desirable that his many friends should be invited to his wedding.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BRIDESMAID PATTY Early in February Christine was to be married, and the Fairfields had persuaded her to accept the use of their house for the occasion.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading But the Fairfields finally made her see that Mr. Hepworth's position as an artist of high repute made it desirable that his many friends should be invited to his wedding.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The elder Fairfields had returned from their Southern trip, but Mrs. Allen was still with them, and there were other house guests from Christine's Southern home.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The elder Fairfields had returned from their Southern trip, but Mrs. Allen was still with them, and there were other house guests from Christine's Southern home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BRIDESMAID PATTY Early in February Christine was to be married, and the Fairfields had persuaded her to accept the use of their house for the occasion.
Hepworth's
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From this reading But the Fairfields finally made her see that Mr. Hepworth's position as an artist of high repute made it desirable that his many friends should be invited to his wedding.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading BRIDESMAID PATTY Early in February Christine was to be married, and the Fairfields had persuaded her to accept the use of their house for the occasion.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading But the Fairfields finally made her see that Mr. Hepworth's position as an artist of high repute made it desirable that his many friends should be invited to his wedding.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But the Fairfields finally made her see that Mr. Hepworth's position as an artist of high repute made it desirable that his many friends should be invited to his wedding.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading So Christine agreed to the plan, and Patty was delighted at the thought of the festivities in her home.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading BRIDESMAID PATTY Early in February Christine was to be married, and the Fairfields had persuaded her to accept the use of their house for the occasion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BRIDESMAID PATTY Early in February Christine was to be married, and the Fairfields had persuaded her to accept the use of their house for the occasion.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading But the Fairfields finally made her see that Mr. Hepworth's position as an artist of high repute made it desirable that his many friends should be invited to his wedding.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But the Fairfields finally made her see that Mr. Hepworth's position as an artist of high repute made it desirable that his many friends should be invited to his wedding.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But the Fairfields finally made her see that Mr. Hepworth's position as an artist of high repute made it desirable that his many friends should be invited to his wedding.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading But the Fairfields finally made her see that Mr. Hepworth's position as an artist of high repute made it desirable that his many friends should be invited to his wedding.
joined in matrimony
From this reading BRIDESMAID PATTY Early in February Christine was to be married, and the Fairfields had persuaded her to accept the use of their house for the occasion.
a form of address for a man
From this reading But the Fairfields finally made her see that Mr. Hepworth's position as an artist of high repute made it desirable that his many friends should be invited to his wedding.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The elder Fairfields had returned from their Southern trip, but Mrs. Allen was still with them, and there were other house guests from Christine's Southern home.
not any; not one
From this reading Christine had demurred, for she wanted a simple ceremony with no reception at all.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading BRIDESMAID PATTY Early in February Christine was to be married, and the Fairfields had persuaded her to accept the use of their house for the occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BRIDESMAID PATTY Early in February Christine was to be married, and the Fairfields had persuaded her to accept the use of their house for the occasion.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The elder Fairfields had returned from their Southern trip, but Mrs. Allen was still with them, and there were other house guests from Christine's Southern home.
PATTYnounUS /ˈpæti/
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading BRIDESMAID PATTY Early in February Christine was to be married, and the Fairfields had persuaded her to accept the use of their house for the occasion.
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading BRIDESMAID PATTY Early in February Christine was to be married, and the Fairfields had persuaded her to accept the use of their house for the occasion.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading So Christine agreed to the plan, and Patty was delighted at the thought of the festivities in her home.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading But the Fairfields finally made her see that Mr. Hepworth's position as an artist of high repute made it desirable that his many friends should be invited to his wedding.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading Christine had demurred, for she wanted a simple ceremony with no reception at all.
reputenounUS /riˈpjuːt/
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading But the Fairfields finally made her see that Mr. Hepworth's position as an artist of high repute made it desirable that his many friends should be invited to his wedding.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The elder Fairfields had returned from their Southern trip, but Mrs. Allen was still with them, and there were other house guests from Christine's Southern home.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But the Fairfields finally made her see that Mr. Hepworth's position as an artist of high repute made it desirable that his many friends should be invited to his wedding.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Christine had demurred, for she wanted a simple ceremony with no reception at all.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But the Fairfields finally made her see that Mr. Hepworth's position as an artist of high repute made it desirable that his many friends should be invited to his wedding.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Christine had demurred, for she wanted a simple ceremony with no reception at all.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So Christine agreed to the plan, and Patty was delighted at the thought of the festivities in her home.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The elder Fairfields had returned from their Southern trip, but Mrs. Allen was still with them, and there were other house guests from Christine's Southern home.
not in physical motion
From this reading The elder Fairfields had returned from their Southern trip, but Mrs. Allen was still with them, and there were other house guests from Christine's Southern home.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But the Fairfields finally made her see that Mr. Hepworth's position as an artist of high repute made it desirable that his many friends should be invited to his wedding.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BRIDESMAID PATTY Early in February Christine was to be married, and the Fairfields had persuaded her to accept the use of their house for the occasion.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading BRIDESMAID PATTY Early in February Christine was to be married, and the Fairfields had persuaded her to accept the use of their house for the occasion.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The elder Fairfields had returned from their Southern trip, but Mrs. Allen was still with them, and there were other house guests from Christine's Southern home.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The elder Fairfields had returned from their Southern trip, but Mrs. Allen was still with them, and there were other house guests from Christine's Southern home.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading So Christine agreed to the plan, and Patty was delighted at the thought of the festivities in her home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BRIDESMAID PATTY Early in February Christine was to be married, and the Fairfields had persuaded her to accept the use of their house for the occasion.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading The elder Fairfields had returned from their Southern trip, but Mrs. Allen was still with them, and there were other house guests from Christine's Southern home.
the act of using
From this reading BRIDESMAID PATTY Early in February Christine was to be married, and the Fairfields had persuaded her to accept the use of their house for the occasion.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Christine had demurred, for she wanted a simple ceremony with no reception at all.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BRIDESMAID PATTY Early in February Christine was to be married, and the Fairfields had persuaded her to accept the use of their house for the occasion.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading But the Fairfields finally made her see that Mr. Hepworth's position as an artist of high repute made it desirable that his many friends should be invited to his wedding.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The elder Fairfields had returned from their Southern trip, but Mrs. Allen was still with them, and there were other house guests from Christine's Southern home.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Christine had demurred, for she wanted a simple ceremony with no reception at all.
