adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Perhaps she would not even bid the Senora good-by; she wondered how that would arrange itself, and how far Alessandro would have to take her, to find a priest to marry them.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After her first dismay at suddenly learning that Alessandro had gone, had passed, she had reflected that it was just as well.
Alessandro
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After her first dismay at suddenly learning that Alessandro had gone, had passed, she had reflected that it was just as well.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Perhaps she would not even bid the Senora good-by; she wondered how that would arrange itself, and how far Alessandro would have to take her, to find a priest to marry them.
arrangeverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading Perhaps she would not even bid the Senora good-by; she wondered how that would arrange itself, and how far Alessandro would have to take her, to find a priest to marry them.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After her first dismay at suddenly learning that Alessandro had gone, had passed, she had reflected that it was just as well.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After her first dismay at suddenly learning that Alessandro had gone, had passed, she had reflected that it was just as well.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He would come back prepared to take her with him.
bidverbUS /bɪd/
propose a payment
From this reading Perhaps she would not even bid the Senora good-by; she wondered how that would arrange itself, and how far Alessandro would have to take her, to find a priest to marry them.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading How, or where, she did not know; but she would go with no questions.
ceremonynounUS /ˈserəmoʊni/
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading It was a terrible thing to have to do, to go out of a home in such a way: no wedding--no wedding clothes--no friends--to go unmarried, and journey to a priest's house, to have the ceremony performed; “but it is not my fault,” said Ramona to herself; “it is hers.
clothesnounUS /kloʊðz/
clothing in general
From this reading It was a terrible thing to have to do, to go out of a home in such a way: no wedding--no wedding clothes--no friends--to go unmarried, and journey to a priest's house, to have the ceremony performed; “but it is not my fault,” said Ramona to herself; “it is hers.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He would come back prepared to take her with him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading How, or where, she did not know; but she would go with no questions.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading After her first dismay at suddenly learning that Alessandro had gone, had passed, she had reflected that it was just as well.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It was a terrible thing to have to do, to go out of a home in such a way: no wedding--no wedding clothes--no friends--to go unmarried, and journey to a priest's house, to have the ceremony performed; “but it is not my fault,” said Ramona to herself; “it is hers.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Perhaps she would not even bid the Senora good-by; she wondered how that would arrange itself, and how far Alessandro would have to take her, to find a priest to marry them.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Perhaps she would not even bid the Senora good-by; she wondered how that would arrange itself, and how far Alessandro would have to take her, to find a priest to marry them.
faultnounUS /fɔːlt/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading It was a terrible thing to have to do, to go out of a home in such a way: no wedding--no wedding clothes--no friends--to go unmarried, and journey to a priest's house, to have the ceremony performed; “but it is not my fault,” said Ramona to herself; “it is hers.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Perhaps she would not even bid the Senora good-by; she wondered how that would arrange itself, and how far Alessandro would have to take her, to find a priest to marry them.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading After her first dismay at suddenly learning that Alessandro had gone, had passed, she had reflected that it was just as well.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It was a terrible thing to have to do, to go out of a home in such a way: no wedding--no wedding clothes--no friends--to go unmarried, and journey to a priest's house, to have the ceremony performed; “but it is not my fault,” said Ramona to herself; “it is hers.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading How, or where, she did not know; but she would go with no questions.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading After her first dismay at suddenly learning that Alessandro had gone, had passed, she had reflected that it was just as well.
good-bynoun
a farewell remark
From this reading Perhaps she would not even bid the Senora good-by; she wondered how that would arrange itself, and how far Alessandro would have to take her, to find a priest to marry them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After her first dismay at suddenly learning that Alessandro had gone, had passed, she had reflected that it was just as well.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Perhaps she would not even bid the Senora good-by; she wondered how that would arrange itself, and how far Alessandro would have to take her, to find a priest to marry them.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He would come back prepared to take her with him.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After her first dismay at suddenly learning that Alessandro had gone, had passed, she had reflected that it was just as well.
herspronounUS /hərz/
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading It was a terrible thing to have to do, to go out of a home in such a way: no wedding--no wedding clothes--no friends--to go unmarried, and journey to a priest's house, to have the ceremony performed; “but it is not my fault,” said Ramona to herself; “it is hers.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was a terrible thing to have to do, to go out of a home in such a way: no wedding--no wedding clothes--no friends--to go unmarried, and journey to a priest's house, to have the ceremony performed; “but it is not my fault,” said Ramona to herself; “it is hers.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He would come back prepared to take her with him.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It was a terrible thing to have to do, to go out of a home in such a way: no wedding--no wedding clothes--no friends--to go unmarried, and journey to a priest's house, to have the ceremony performed; “but it is not my fault,” said Ramona to herself; “it is hers.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was a terrible thing to have to do, to go out of a home in such a way: no wedding--no wedding clothes--no friends--to go unmarried, and journey to a priest's house, to have the ceremony performed; “but it is not my fault,” said Ramona to herself; “it is hers.
How
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading How, or where, she did not know; but she would go with no questions.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a terrible thing to have to do, to go out of a home in such a way: no wedding--no wedding clothes--no friends--to go unmarried, and journey to a priest's house, to have the ceremony performed; “but it is not my fault,” said Ramona to herself; “it is hers.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a terrible thing to have to do, to go out of a home in such a way: no wedding--no wedding clothes--no friends--to go unmarried, and journey to a priest's house, to have the ceremony performed; “but it is not my fault,” said Ramona to herself; “it is hers.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After her first dismay at suddenly learning that Alessandro had gone, had passed, she had reflected that it was just as well.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Perhaps she would not even bid the Senora good-by; she wondered how that would arrange itself, and how far Alessandro would have to take her, to find a priest to marry them.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading It was a terrible thing to have to do, to go out of a home in such a way: no wedding--no wedding clothes--no friends--to go unmarried, and journey to a priest's house, to have the ceremony performed; “but it is not my fault,” said Ramona to herself; “it is hers.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading After her first dismay at suddenly learning that Alessandro had gone, had passed, she had reflected that it was just as well.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading How, or where, she did not know; but she would go with no questions.
learningnounUS /ˈlɜːrnɪŋ/
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading After her first dismay at suddenly learning that Alessandro had gone, had passed, she had reflected that it was just as well.
marryverbUS /ˈmeri/
take in marriage
From this reading Perhaps she would not even bid the Senora good-by; she wondered how that would arrange itself, and how far Alessandro would have to take her, to find a priest to marry them.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It was a terrible thing to have to do, to go out of a home in such a way: no wedding--no wedding clothes--no friends--to go unmarried, and journey to a priest's house, to have the ceremony performed; “but it is not my fault,” said Ramona to herself; “it is hers.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading How, or where, she did not know; but she would go with no questions.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading How, or where, she did not know; but she would go with no questions.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a terrible thing to have to do, to go out of a home in such a way: no wedding--no wedding clothes--no friends--to go unmarried, and journey to a priest's house, to have the ceremony performed; “but it is not my fault,” said Ramona to herself; “it is hers.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading How, or where, she did not know; but she would go with no questions.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was a terrible thing to have to do, to go out of a home in such a way: no wedding--no wedding clothes--no friends--to go unmarried, and journey to a priest's house, to have the ceremony performed; “but it is not my fault,” said Ramona to herself; “it is hers.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading After her first dismay at suddenly learning that Alessandro had gone, had passed, she had reflected that it was just as well.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading It was a terrible thing to have to do, to go out of a home in such a way: no wedding--no wedding clothes--no friends--to go unmarried, and journey to a priest's house, to have the ceremony performed; “but it is not my fault,” said Ramona to herself; “it is hers.
PerhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading Perhaps she would not even bid the Senora good-by; she wondered how that would arrange itself, and how far Alessandro would have to take her, to find a priest to marry them.
preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading He would come back prepared to take her with him.
priestnounUS /priːst/
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading Perhaps she would not even bid the Senora good-by; she wondered how that would arrange itself, and how far Alessandro would have to take her, to find a priest to marry them.
priest'snounUS /priːsts/
possessive form of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading It was a terrible thing to have to do, to go out of a home in such a way: no wedding--no wedding clothes--no friends--to go unmarried, and journey to a priest's house, to have the ceremony performed; “but it is not my fault,” said Ramona to herself; “it is hers.
questionsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənz/
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading How, or where, she did not know; but she would go with no questions.
RamonanounUS /rəˈmoʊnə/
shrubby plant with aromatic greyish-green leaves used as a cooking herb
From this reading It was a terrible thing to have to do, to go out of a home in such a way: no wedding--no wedding clothes--no friends--to go unmarried, and journey to a priest's house, to have the ceremony performed; “but it is not my fault,” said Ramona to herself; “it is hers.
reflectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪd/
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading After her first dismay at suddenly learning that Alessandro had gone, had passed, she had reflected that it was just as well.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It was a terrible thing to have to do, to go out of a home in such a way: no wedding--no wedding clothes--no friends--to go unmarried, and journey to a priest's house, to have the ceremony performed; “but it is not my fault,” said Ramona to herself; “it is hers.
SenoranounUS /ˌsiːˈnjɔːrə/
a Spanish title or form of address for a married woman; similar to the English “Mrs” or “madam”
From this reading Perhaps she would not even bid the Senora good-by; she wondered how that would arrange itself, and how far Alessandro would have to take her, to find a priest to marry them.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After her first dismay at suddenly learning that Alessandro had gone, had passed, she had reflected that it was just as well.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was a terrible thing to have to do, to go out of a home in such a way: no wedding--no wedding clothes--no friends--to go unmarried, and journey to a priest's house, to have the ceremony performed; “but it is not my fault,” said Ramona to herself; “it is hers.
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading After her first dismay at suddenly learning that Alessandro had gone, had passed, she had reflected that it was just as well.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading He would come back prepared to take her with him.
terribleadjectiveUS /ˈterəbəl/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading It was a terrible thing to have to do, to go out of a home in such a way: no wedding--no wedding clothes--no friends--to go unmarried, and journey to a priest's house, to have the ceremony performed; “but it is not my fault,” said Ramona to herself; “it is hers.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After her first dismay at suddenly learning that Alessandro had gone, had passed, she had reflected that it was just as well.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Perhaps she would not even bid the Senora good-by; she wondered how that would arrange itself, and how far Alessandro would have to take her, to find a priest to marry them.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Perhaps she would not even bid the Senora good-by; she wondered how that would arrange itself, and how far Alessandro would have to take her, to find a priest to marry them.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading It was a terrible thing to have to do, to go out of a home in such a way: no wedding--no wedding clothes--no friends--to go unmarried, and journey to a priest's house, to have the ceremony performed; “but it is not my fault,” said Ramona to herself; “it is hers.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He would come back prepared to take her with him.
unmarriedadjectiveUS /ənˈmerid/
not married or related to the unmarried state
From this reading It was a terrible thing to have to do, to go out of a home in such a way: no wedding--no wedding clothes--no friends--to go unmarried, and journey to a priest's house, to have the ceremony performed; “but it is not my fault,” said Ramona to herself; “it is hers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After her first dismay at suddenly learning that Alessandro had gone, had passed, she had reflected that it was just as well.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was a terrible thing to have to do, to go out of a home in such a way: no wedding--no wedding clothes--no friends--to go unmarried, and journey to a priest's house, to have the ceremony performed; “but it is not my fault,” said Ramona to herself; “it is hers.
weddingnounUS /ˈwedɪŋ/
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading It was a terrible thing to have to do, to go out of a home in such a way: no wedding--no wedding clothes--no friends--to go unmarried, and journey to a priest's house, to have the ceremony performed; “but it is not my fault,” said Ramona to herself; “it is hers.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading After her first dismay at suddenly learning that Alessandro had gone, had passed, she had reflected that it was just as well.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading How, or where, she did not know; but she would go with no questions.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He would come back prepared to take her with him.
wonderedverbUS /ˈwʌndərd/
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Perhaps she would not even bid the Senora good-by; she wondered how that would arrange itself, and how far Alessandro would have to take her, to find a priest to marry them.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would come back prepared to take her with him.
