used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Only a few weeks more passed before the hearts of the patient lovers were blessed in a union, auspicious of the highest happiness the human mind is capable of enjoying.
having companions or an escort
From this reading On the next day, the bride, accompanied by her parents and sister, was taken to the new home which had been provided by her husband.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The marriage was celebrated by Mr. Carlton, in the presence of the family, and two or three particular friends, at the house of Mr. Townsend.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The marriage was celebrated by Mr. Carlton, in the presence of the family, and two or three particular friends, at the house of Mr. Townsend.
auspiciousadjectiveUS /ɑːˈspɪʃəs/
auguring favorable circumstances and good luck
From this reading Only a few weeks more passed before the hearts of the patient lovers were blessed in a union, auspicious of the highest happiness the human mind is capable of enjoying.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading In this new home, Eunice had been for only a few minutes, when her eyes rested upon the beautiful instrument, the present of her brother, which she had sold in order to relieve her father in a pressing difficulty.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading On the next day, the bride, accompanied by her parents and sister, was taken to the new home which had been provided by her husband.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Only a few weeks more passed before the hearts of the patient lovers were blessed in a union, auspicious of the highest happiness the human mind is capable of enjoying.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading Only a few weeks more passed before the hearts of the patient lovers were blessed in a union, auspicious of the highest happiness the human mind is capable of enjoying.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading On the next day, the bride, accompanied by her parents and sister, was taken to the new home which had been provided by her husband.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading In this new home, Eunice had been for only a few minutes, when her eyes rested upon the beautiful instrument, the present of her brother, which she had sold in order to relieve her father in a pressing difficulty.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The marriage was celebrated by Mr. Carlton, in the presence of the family, and two or three particular friends, at the house of Mr. Townsend.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading Only a few weeks more passed before the hearts of the patient lovers were blessed in a union, auspicious of the highest happiness the human mind is capable of enjoying.
Carlton
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From this reading The marriage was celebrated by Mr. Carlton, in the presence of the family, and two or three particular friends, at the house of Mr. Townsend.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The marriage was celebrated by Mr. Carlton, in the presence of the family, and two or three particular friends, at the house of Mr. Townsend.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading CONCLUSION.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the next day, the bride, accompanied by her parents and sister, was taken to the new home which had been provided by her husband.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading In this new home, Eunice had been for only a few minutes, when her eyes rested upon the beautiful instrument, the present of her brother, which she had sold in order to relieve her father in a pressing difficulty.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Only a few weeks more passed before the hearts of the patient lovers were blessed in a union, auspicious of the highest happiness the human mind is capable of enjoying.
Eunice
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From this reading In this new home, Eunice had been for only a few minutes, when her eyes rested upon the beautiful instrument, the present of her brother, which she had sold in order to relieve her father in a pressing difficulty.
opinion or judgment
From this reading In this new home, Eunice had been for only a few minutes, when her eyes rested upon the beautiful instrument, the present of her brother, which she had sold in order to relieve her father in a pressing difficulty.
a social unit living together
From this reading The marriage was celebrated by Mr. Carlton, in the presence of the family, and two or three particular friends, at the house of Mr. Townsend.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading In this new home, Eunice had been for only a few minutes, when her eyes rested upon the beautiful instrument, the present of her brother, which she had sold in order to relieve her father in a pressing difficulty.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Only a few weeks more passed before the hearts of the patient lovers were blessed in a union, auspicious of the highest happiness the human mind is capable of enjoying.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In this new home, Eunice had been for only a few minutes, when her eyes rested upon the beautiful instrument, the present of her brother, which she had sold in order to relieve her father in a pressing difficulty.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The marriage was celebrated by Mr. Carlton, in the presence of the family, and two or three particular friends, at the house of Mr. Townsend.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the next day, the bride, accompanied by her parents and sister, was taken to the new home which had been provided by her husband.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Only a few weeks more passed before the hearts of the patient lovers were blessed in a union, auspicious of the highest happiness the human mind is capable of enjoying.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Only a few weeks more passed before the hearts of the patient lovers were blessed in a union, auspicious of the highest happiness the human mind is capable of enjoying.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On the next day, the bride, accompanied by her parents and sister, was taken to the new home which had been provided by her husband.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Only a few weeks more passed before the hearts of the patient lovers were blessed in a union, auspicious of the highest happiness the human mind is capable of enjoying.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading On the next day, the bride, accompanied by her parents and sister, was taken to the new home which had been provided by her husband.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The marriage was celebrated by Mr. Carlton, in the presence of the family, and two or three particular friends, at the house of Mr. Townsend.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Only a few weeks more passed before the hearts of the patient lovers were blessed in a union, auspicious of the highest happiness the human mind is capable of enjoying.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading On the next day, the bride, accompanied by her parents and sister, was taken to the new home which had been provided by her husband.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Only a few weeks more passed before the hearts of the patient lovers were blessed in a union, auspicious of the highest happiness the human mind is capable of enjoying.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading In this new home, Eunice had been for only a few minutes, when her eyes rested upon the beautiful instrument, the present of her brother, which she had sold in order to relieve her father in a pressing difficulty.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Only a few weeks more passed before the hearts of the patient lovers were blessed in a union, auspicious of the highest happiness the human mind is capable of enjoying.
loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Only a few weeks more passed before the hearts of the patient lovers were blessed in a union, auspicious of the highest happiness the human mind is capable of enjoying.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading The marriage was celebrated by Mr. Carlton, in the presence of the family, and two or three particular friends, at the house of Mr. Townsend.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Only a few weeks more passed before the hearts of the patient lovers were blessed in a union, auspicious of the highest happiness the human mind is capable of enjoying.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading In this new home, Eunice had been for only a few minutes, when her eyes rested upon the beautiful instrument, the present of her brother, which she had sold in order to relieve her father in a pressing difficulty.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Only a few weeks more passed before the hearts of the patient lovers were blessed in a union, auspicious of the highest happiness the human mind is capable of enjoying.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The marriage was celebrated by Mr. Carlton, in the presence of the family, and two or three particular friends, at the house of Mr. Townsend.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading On the next day, the bride, accompanied by her parents and sister, was taken to the new home which had been provided by her husband.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading On the next day, the bride, accompanied by her parents and sister, was taken to the new home which had been provided by her husband.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Only a few weeks more passed before the hearts of the patient lovers were blessed in a union, auspicious of the highest happiness the human mind is capable of enjoying.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the next day, the bride, accompanied by her parents and sister, was taken to the new home which had been provided by her husband.
and nothing more
From this reading Only a few weeks more passed before the hearts of the patient lovers were blessed in a union, auspicious of the highest happiness the human mind is capable of enjoying.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The marriage was celebrated by Mr. Carlton, in the presence of the family, and two or three particular friends, at the house of Mr. Townsend.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In this new home, Eunice had been for only a few minutes, when her eyes rested upon the beautiful instrument, the present of her brother, which she had sold in order to relieve her father in a pressing difficulty.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading On the next day, the bride, accompanied by her parents and sister, was taken to the new home which had been provided by her husband.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The marriage was celebrated by Mr. Carlton, in the presence of the family, and two or three particular friends, at the house of Mr. Townsend.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Only a few weeks more passed before the hearts of the patient lovers were blessed in a union, auspicious of the highest happiness the human mind is capable of enjoying.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading Only a few weeks more passed before the hearts of the patient lovers were blessed in a union, auspicious of the highest happiness the human mind is capable of enjoying.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The marriage was celebrated by Mr. Carlton, in the presence of the family, and two or three particular friends, at the house of Mr. Townsend.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In this new home, Eunice had been for only a few minutes, when her eyes rested upon the beautiful instrument, the present of her brother, which she had sold in order to relieve her father in a pressing difficulty.
pressingnounUS /ˈpresɪŋ/
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading In this new home, Eunice had been for only a few minutes, when her eyes rested upon the beautiful instrument, the present of her brother, which she had sold in order to relieve her father in a pressing difficulty.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading On the next day, the bride, accompanied by her parents and sister, was taken to the new home which had been provided by her husband.
relieveverbUS /rɪˈliːv/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading In this new home, Eunice had been for only a few minutes, when her eyes rested upon the beautiful instrument, the present of her brother, which she had sold in order to relieve her father in a pressing difficulty.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading In this new home, Eunice had been for only a few minutes, when her eyes rested upon the beautiful instrument, the present of her brother, which she had sold in order to relieve her father in a pressing difficulty.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In this new home, Eunice had been for only a few minutes, when her eyes rested upon the beautiful instrument, the present of her brother, which she had sold in order to relieve her father in a pressing difficulty.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading On the next day, the bride, accompanied by her parents and sister, was taken to the new home which had been provided by her husband.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading In this new home, Eunice had been for only a few minutes, when her eyes rested upon the beautiful instrument, the present of her brother, which she had sold in order to relieve her father in a pressing difficulty.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading On the next day, the bride, accompanied by her parents and sister, was taken to the new home which had been provided by her husband.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Only a few weeks more passed before the hearts of the patient lovers were blessed in a union, auspicious of the highest happiness the human mind is capable of enjoying.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this new home, Eunice had been for only a few minutes, when her eyes rested upon the beautiful instrument, the present of her brother, which she had sold in order to relieve her father in a pressing difficulty.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The marriage was celebrated by Mr. Carlton, in the presence of the family, and two or three particular friends, at the house of Mr. Townsend.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the next day, the bride, accompanied by her parents and sister, was taken to the new home which had been provided by her husband.
TownsendnounUS /ˈtaʊnzənd/
United States social reformer who proposed an old-age pension sponsored by the federal government; his plan was a precursor to Social Security (1867-1960)
From this reading The marriage was celebrated by Mr. Carlton, in the presence of the family, and two or three particular friends, at the house of Mr. Townsend.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The marriage was celebrated by Mr. Carlton, in the presence of the family, and two or three particular friends, at the house of Mr. Townsend.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading Only a few weeks more passed before the hearts of the patient lovers were blessed in a union, auspicious of the highest happiness the human mind is capable of enjoying.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In this new home, Eunice had been for only a few minutes, when her eyes rested upon the beautiful instrument, the present of her brother, which she had sold in order to relieve her father in a pressing difficulty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The marriage was celebrated by Mr. Carlton, in the presence of the family, and two or three particular friends, at the house of Mr. Townsend.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Only a few weeks more passed before the hearts of the patient lovers were blessed in a union, auspicious of the highest happiness the human mind is capable of enjoying.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Only a few weeks more passed before the hearts of the patient lovers were blessed in a union, auspicious of the highest happiness the human mind is capable of enjoying.
at the time that
From this reading In this new home, Eunice had been for only a few minutes, when her eyes rested upon the beautiful instrument, the present of her brother, which she had sold in order to relieve her father in a pressing difficulty.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On the next day, the bride, accompanied by her parents and sister, was taken to the new home which had been provided by her husband.
