AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Crude Bridegroom _Not realizing his mistake, the Groom stands waiting for the Bridal Procession, apparently in high spirits and the best of health.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Such an attitude toward a wedding is in the worst possible taste._ PERFECT BEHAVIOR _tells all about the correct appearance and conduct of Bridegrooms_.
acknowledgmentnounUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒmənt/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading Instead of waiting for her to extend her hand and make the acknowledgment, he has turned on his heel and bolted from the room.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading This constitutes a social blunder, after the commission of which he could never again, in polite society, be considered quite a gentleman_.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading This constitutes a social blunder, after the commission of which he could never again, in polite society, be considered quite a gentleman_.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Such an attitude toward a wedding is in the worst possible taste._ PERFECT BEHAVIOR _tells all about the correct appearance and conduct of Bridegrooms_.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Such an attitude toward a wedding is in the worst possible taste._ PERFECT BEHAVIOR _tells all about the correct appearance and conduct of Bridegrooms_.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A Crude Bridegroom _Not realizing his mistake, the Groom stands waiting for the Bridal Procession, apparently in high spirits and the best of health.
apparentlyadverbUS /əˈperəntli/
from appearances alone
From this reading A Crude Bridegroom _Not realizing his mistake, the Groom stands waiting for the Bridal Procession, apparently in high spirits and the best of health.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Such an attitude toward a wedding is in the worst possible taste._ PERFECT BEHAVIOR _tells all about the correct appearance and conduct of Bridegrooms_.
attitudenounUS /ˈætətuːd/
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Such an attitude toward a wedding is in the worst possible taste._ PERFECT BEHAVIOR _tells all about the correct appearance and conduct of Bridegrooms_.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This constitutes a social blunder, after the commission of which he could never again, in polite society, be considered quite a gentleman_.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A Best Man’s Blunder _The Best Man has just been introduced to the Maid of Honor.
BEHAVIORnounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading Such an attitude toward a wedding is in the worst possible taste._ PERFECT BEHAVIOR _tells all about the correct appearance and conduct of Bridegrooms_.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading A Crude Bridegroom _Not realizing his mistake, the Groom stands waiting for the Bridal Procession, apparently in high spirits and the best of health.
BlunderverbUS /ˈblʌndər/
commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake
From this reading A Best Man’s Blunder _The Best Man has just been introduced to the Maid of Honor.
boltedverbUS /ˈboʊltəd/
past form of “bolt” — move or jump suddenly
From this reading Instead of waiting for her to extend her hand and make the acknowledgment, he has turned on his heel and bolted from the room.
BridaladjectiveUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
of or relating to a wedding
From this reading A Crude Bridegroom _Not realizing his mistake, the Groom stands waiting for the Bridal Procession, apparently in high spirits and the best of health.
BridegroomnounUS /ˈbraɪdɡruːm/
a man who has recently been married
From this reading A Crude Bridegroom _Not realizing his mistake, the Groom stands waiting for the Bridal Procession, apparently in high spirits and the best of health.
Bridegrooms
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From this reading Such an attitude toward a wedding is in the worst possible taste._ PERFECT BEHAVIOR _tells all about the correct appearance and conduct of Bridegrooms_.
commissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading This constitutes a social blunder, after the commission of which he could never again, in polite society, be considered quite a gentleman_.
conductverbUS /ˈkɑːndəkt/
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Such an attitude toward a wedding is in the worst possible taste._ PERFECT BEHAVIOR _tells all about the correct appearance and conduct of Bridegrooms_.
consideredadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərd/
carefully weighed
From this reading This constitutes a social blunder, after the commission of which he could never again, in polite society, be considered quite a gentleman_.
constitutesverbUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːts/
third-person singular of “constitute” — form or compose
From this reading This constitutes a social blunder, after the commission of which he could never again, in polite society, be considered quite a gentleman_.
correctverbUS /kərˈekt/
make right or correct
From this reading Such an attitude toward a wedding is in the worst possible taste._ PERFECT BEHAVIOR _tells all about the correct appearance and conduct of Bridegrooms_.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This constitutes a social blunder, after the commission of which he could never again, in polite society, be considered quite a gentleman_.
CrudeadjectiveUS /kruːd/
not carefully or expertly made
From this reading A Crude Bridegroom _Not realizing his mistake, the Groom stands waiting for the Bridal Procession, apparently in high spirits and the best of health.
extendverbUS /ɪkˈstend/
extend in scope or range or area
From this reading Instead of waiting for her to extend her hand and make the acknowledgment, he has turned on his heel and bolted from the room.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A Crude Bridegroom _Not realizing his mistake, the Groom stands waiting for the Bridal Procession, apparently in high spirits and the best of health.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Instead of waiting for her to extend her hand and make the acknowledgment, he has turned on his heel and bolted from the room.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading This constitutes a social blunder, after the commission of which he could never again, in polite society, be considered quite a gentleman_.
GroomverbUS /ɡruːm/
educate for a future role or function
From this reading A Crude Bridegroom _Not realizing his mistake, the Groom stands waiting for the Bridal Procession, apparently in high spirits and the best of health.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Instead of waiting for her to extend her hand and make the acknowledgment, he has turned on his heel and bolted from the room.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A Best Man’s Blunder _The Best Man has just been introduced to the Maid of Honor.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Instead of waiting for her to extend her hand and make the acknowledgment, he has turned on his heel and bolted from the room.
healthnounUS /helθ/
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading A Crude Bridegroom _Not realizing his mistake, the Groom stands waiting for the Bridal Procession, apparently in high spirits and the best of health.
heelnounUS /hiːl/
the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading Instead of waiting for her to extend her hand and make the acknowledgment, he has turned on his heel and bolted from the room.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Instead of waiting for her to extend her hand and make the acknowledgment, he has turned on his heel and bolted from the room.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A Crude Bridegroom _Not realizing his mistake, the Groom stands waiting for the Bridal Procession, apparently in high spirits and the best of health.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A Crude Bridegroom _Not realizing his mistake, the Groom stands waiting for the Bridal Procession, apparently in high spirits and the best of health.
HonornounUS /ˈɑːnər/
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading A Best Man’s Blunder _The Best Man has just been introduced to the Maid of Honor.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A Crude Bridegroom _Not realizing his mistake, the Groom stands waiting for the Bridal Procession, apparently in high spirits and the best of health.
InsteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead of waiting for her to extend her hand and make the acknowledgment, he has turned on his heel and bolted from the room.
introducedverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːst/
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading A Best Man’s Blunder _The Best Man has just been introduced to the Maid of Honor.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Such an attitude toward a wedding is in the worst possible taste._ PERFECT BEHAVIOR _tells all about the correct appearance and conduct of Bridegrooms_.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading A Best Man’s Blunder _The Best Man has just been introduced to the Maid of Honor.
MaidnounUS /meɪd/
a female domestic
From this reading A Best Man’s Blunder _The Best Man has just been introduced to the Maid of Honor.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Instead of waiting for her to extend her hand and make the acknowledgment, he has turned on his heel and bolted from the room.
MannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A Best Man’s Blunder _The Best Man has just been introduced to the Maid of Honor.
Man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A Best Man’s Blunder _The Best Man has just been introduced to the Maid of Honor.
mistakenounUS /mɪˈsteɪk/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading A Crude Bridegroom _Not realizing his mistake, the Groom stands waiting for the Bridal Procession, apparently in high spirits and the best of health.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading This constitutes a social blunder, after the commission of which he could never again, in polite society, be considered quite a gentleman_.
NotadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A Crude Bridegroom _Not realizing his mistake, the Groom stands waiting for the Bridal Procession, apparently in high spirits and the best of health.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Crude Bridegroom _Not realizing his mistake, the Groom stands waiting for the Bridal Procession, apparently in high spirits and the best of health.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Instead of waiting for her to extend her hand and make the acknowledgment, he has turned on his heel and bolted from the room.
PERFECTadjectiveUS /pərˈfekt/
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Such an attitude toward a wedding is in the worst possible taste._ PERFECT BEHAVIOR _tells all about the correct appearance and conduct of Bridegrooms_.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading This constitutes a social blunder, after the commission of which he could never again, in polite society, be considered quite a gentleman_.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Such an attitude toward a wedding is in the worst possible taste._ PERFECT BEHAVIOR _tells all about the correct appearance and conduct of Bridegrooms_.
ProcessionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading A Crude Bridegroom _Not realizing his mistake, the Groom stands waiting for the Bridal Procession, apparently in high spirits and the best of health.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading This constitutes a social blunder, after the commission of which he could never again, in polite society, be considered quite a gentleman_.
realizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading A Crude Bridegroom _Not realizing his mistake, the Groom stands waiting for the Bridal Procession, apparently in high spirits and the best of health.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Instead of waiting for her to extend her hand and make the acknowledgment, he has turned on his heel and bolted from the room.
socialadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊʃəl/
relating to human society and its members
From this reading This constitutes a social blunder, after the commission of which he could never again, in polite society, be considered quite a gentleman_.
societynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading This constitutes a social blunder, after the commission of which he could never again, in polite society, be considered quite a gentleman_.
spiritsnounUS /ˈspɪrɪts/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading A Crude Bridegroom _Not realizing his mistake, the Groom stands waiting for the Bridal Procession, apparently in high spirits and the best of health.
standsnounUS /stændz/
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading A Crude Bridegroom _Not realizing his mistake, the Groom stands waiting for the Bridal Procession, apparently in high spirits and the best of health.
SuchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such an attitude toward a wedding is in the worst possible taste._ PERFECT BEHAVIOR _tells all about the correct appearance and conduct of Bridegrooms_.
tasteverbUS /teɪst/
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Such an attitude toward a wedding is in the worst possible taste._ PERFECT BEHAVIOR _tells all about the correct appearance and conduct of Bridegrooms_.
tellsnounUS /telz/
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading Such an attitude toward a wedding is in the worst possible taste._ PERFECT BEHAVIOR _tells all about the correct appearance and conduct of Bridegrooms_.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Crude Bridegroom _Not realizing his mistake, the Groom stands waiting for the Bridal Procession, apparently in high spirits and the best of health.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This constitutes a social blunder, after the commission of which he could never again, in polite society, be considered quite a gentleman_.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A Best Man’s Blunder _The Best Man has just been introduced to the Maid of Honor.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Such an attitude toward a wedding is in the worst possible taste._ PERFECT BEHAVIOR _tells all about the correct appearance and conduct of Bridegrooms_.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Instead of waiting for her to extend her hand and make the acknowledgment, he has turned on his heel and bolted from the room.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading A Crude Bridegroom _Not realizing his mistake, the Groom stands waiting for the Bridal Procession, apparently in high spirits and the best of health.
weddingnounUS /ˈwedɪŋ/
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading Such an attitude toward a wedding is in the worst possible taste._ PERFECT BEHAVIOR _tells all about the correct appearance and conduct of Bridegrooms_.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This constitutes a social blunder, after the commission of which he could never again, in polite society, be considered quite a gentleman_.
worstnounUS /wɜːrst/
the least favorable outcome
From this reading Such an attitude toward a wedding is in the worst possible taste._ PERFECT BEHAVIOR _tells all about the correct appearance and conduct of Bridegrooms_.
