used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As there was a broad canopy from the door to the curb, with a carpet laid down and motor-cars standing in line, it took no seer to proclaim that a wedding was in progress within.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Idlers halted to wait for the appearance of the wedding party, which was about to come forth.
aislenounUS /aɪl/
a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
From this reading One glance down the main aisle of the great edifice revealed a much more elaborate scheme of decoration than usually appears at a church wedding.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As there was a broad canopy from the door to the curb, with a carpet laid down and motor-cars standing in line, it took no seer to proclaim that a wedding was in progress within.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Idlers halted to wait for the appearance of the wedding party, which was about to come forth.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading One glance down the main aisle of the great edifice revealed a much more elaborate scheme of decoration than usually appears at a church wedding.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As there was a broad canopy from the door to the curb, with a carpet laid down and motor-cars standing in line, it took no seer to proclaim that a wedding was in progress within.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Some of the younger spectators ran up the steps and peered in at the door, for there was only a lame, old, purblind sexton on guard, and he, too, seemed vastly interested in what was going on inside.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "HERE COMES THE BRIDE" The sudden joyous pealing of the organ could be heard upon the sidewalk before the stately church.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "HERE COMES THE BRIDE" The sudden joyous pealing of the organ could be heard upon the sidewalk before the stately church.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading "HERE COMES THE BRIDE" The sudden joyous pealing of the organ could be heard upon the sidewalk before the stately church.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading As there was a broad canopy from the door to the curb, with a carpet laid down and motor-cars standing in line, it took no seer to proclaim that a wedding was in progress within.
canopynounUS /ˈkæn.ə.pi/
An overhead roof or structure, such as the high vaulted ceiling of an ancient library.
From this reading As there was a broad canopy from the door to the curb, with a carpet laid down and motor-cars standing in line, it took no seer to proclaim that a wedding was in progress within.
carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading As there was a broad canopy from the door to the curb, with a carpet laid down and motor-cars standing in line, it took no seer to proclaim that a wedding was in progress within.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading "HERE COMES THE BRIDE" The sudden joyous pealing of the organ could be heard upon the sidewalk before the stately church.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Idlers halted to wait for the appearance of the wedding party, which was about to come forth.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading "HERE COMES THE BRIDE" The sudden joyous pealing of the organ could be heard upon the sidewalk before the stately church.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "HERE COMES THE BRIDE" The sudden joyous pealing of the organ could be heard upon the sidewalk before the stately church.
curbnounUS /kɜːrb/
an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
From this reading As there was a broad canopy from the door to the curb, with a carpet laid down and motor-cars standing in line, it took no seer to proclaim that a wedding was in progress within.
decorationnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃən/
something used to beautify
From this reading One glance down the main aisle of the great edifice revealed a much more elaborate scheme of decoration than usually appears at a church wedding.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As there was a broad canopy from the door to the curb, with a carpet laid down and motor-cars standing in line, it took no seer to proclaim that a wedding was in progress within.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As there was a broad canopy from the door to the curb, with a carpet laid down and motor-cars standing in line, it took no seer to proclaim that a wedding was in progress within.
edificenounUS /ˈedəfəs/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading One glance down the main aisle of the great edifice revealed a much more elaborate scheme of decoration than usually appears at a church wedding.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading One glance down the main aisle of the great edifice revealed a much more elaborate scheme of decoration than usually appears at a church wedding.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Idlers halted to wait for the appearance of the wedding party, which was about to come forth.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Idlers halted to wait for the appearance of the wedding party, which was about to come forth.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As there was a broad canopy from the door to the curb, with a carpet laid down and motor-cars standing in line, it took no seer to proclaim that a wedding was in progress within.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading One glance down the main aisle of the great edifice revealed a much more elaborate scheme of decoration than usually appears at a church wedding.
the act of departing
From this reading Some of the younger spectators ran up the steps and peered in at the door, for there was only a lame, old, purblind sexton on guard, and he, too, seemed vastly interested in what was going on inside.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading One glance down the main aisle of the great edifice revealed a much more elaborate scheme of decoration than usually appears at a church wedding.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Some of the younger spectators ran up the steps and peered in at the door, for there was only a lame, old, purblind sexton on guard, and he, too, seemed vastly interested in what was going on inside.
haltedverbUS /ˈhɔːltəd/
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading Idlers halted to wait for the appearance of the wedding party, which was about to come forth.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Some of the younger spectators ran up the steps and peered in at the door, for there was only a lame, old, purblind sexton on guard, and he, too, seemed vastly interested in what was going on inside.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "HERE COMES THE BRIDE" The sudden joyous pealing of the organ could be heard upon the sidewalk before the stately church.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "HERE COMES THE BRIDE" The sudden joyous pealing of the organ could be heard upon the sidewalk before the stately church.
Idlers
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From this reading Idlers halted to wait for the appearance of the wedding party, which was about to come forth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As there was a broad canopy from the door to the curb, with a carpet laid down and motor-cars standing in line, it took no seer to proclaim that a wedding was in progress within.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Some of the younger spectators ran up the steps and peered in at the door, for there was only a lame, old, purblind sexton on guard, and he, too, seemed vastly interested in what was going on inside.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Some of the younger spectators ran up the steps and peered in at the door, for there was only a lame, old, purblind sexton on guard, and he, too, seemed vastly interested in what was going on inside.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As there was a broad canopy from the door to the curb, with a carpet laid down and motor-cars standing in line, it took no seer to proclaim that a wedding was in progress within.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading "HERE COMES THE BRIDE" The sudden joyous pealing of the organ could be heard upon the sidewalk before the stately church.
set down according to a plan
From this reading As there was a broad canopy from the door to the curb, with a carpet laid down and motor-cars standing in line, it took no seer to proclaim that a wedding was in progress within.
lamenounUS /leɪm/
someone who doesn't understand what is going on
From this reading Some of the younger spectators ran up the steps and peered in at the door, for there was only a lame, old, purblind sexton on guard, and he, too, seemed vastly interested in what was going on inside.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading As there was a broad canopy from the door to the curb, with a carpet laid down and motor-cars standing in line, it took no seer to proclaim that a wedding was in progress within.
most important element
From this reading One glance down the main aisle of the great edifice revealed a much more elaborate scheme of decoration than usually appears at a church wedding.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading One glance down the main aisle of the great edifice revealed a much more elaborate scheme of decoration than usually appears at a church wedding.
motor-cars
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From this reading As there was a broad canopy from the door to the curb, with a carpet laid down and motor-cars standing in line, it took no seer to proclaim that a wedding was in progress within.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading One glance down the main aisle of the great edifice revealed a much more elaborate scheme of decoration than usually appears at a church wedding.
not any; not one
From this reading As there was a broad canopy from the door to the curb, with a carpet laid down and motor-cars standing in line, it took no seer to proclaim that a wedding was in progress within.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "HERE COMES THE BRIDE" The sudden joyous pealing of the organ could be heard upon the sidewalk before the stately church.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Some of the younger spectators ran up the steps and peered in at the door, for there was only a lame, old, purblind sexton on guard, and he, too, seemed vastly interested in what was going on inside.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Some of the younger spectators ran up the steps and peered in at the door, for there was only a lame, old, purblind sexton on guard, and he, too, seemed vastly interested in what was going on inside.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One glance down the main aisle of the great edifice revealed a much more elaborate scheme of decoration than usually appears at a church wedding.
and nothing more
From this reading Some of the younger spectators ran up the steps and peered in at the door, for there was only a lame, old, purblind sexton on guard, and he, too, seemed vastly interested in what was going on inside.
organnounUS /ˈɔːrɡən/
a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function
From this reading "HERE COMES THE BRIDE" The sudden joyous pealing of the organ could be heard upon the sidewalk before the stately church.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Idlers halted to wait for the appearance of the wedding party, which was about to come forth.
pealingnoun
a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells)
From this reading "HERE COMES THE BRIDE" The sudden joyous pealing of the organ could be heard upon the sidewalk before the stately church.
peeredverbUS /pɪrd/
past form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading Some of the younger spectators ran up the steps and peered in at the door, for there was only a lame, old, purblind sexton on guard, and he, too, seemed vastly interested in what was going on inside.
proclaimverbUS /proʊˈkleɪm/
declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles
From this reading As there was a broad canopy from the door to the curb, with a carpet laid down and motor-cars standing in line, it took no seer to proclaim that a wedding was in progress within.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading As there was a broad canopy from the door to the curb, with a carpet laid down and motor-cars standing in line, it took no seer to proclaim that a wedding was in progress within.
purblindadjective
having greatly reduced vision
From this reading Some of the younger spectators ran up the steps and peered in at the door, for there was only a lame, old, purblind sexton on guard, and he, too, seemed vastly interested in what was going on inside.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Some of the younger spectators ran up the steps and peered in at the door, for there was only a lame, old, purblind sexton on guard, and he, too, seemed vastly interested in what was going on inside.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading One glance down the main aisle of the great edifice revealed a much more elaborate scheme of decoration than usually appears at a church wedding.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading One glance down the main aisle of the great edifice revealed a much more elaborate scheme of decoration than usually appears at a church wedding.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Some of the younger spectators ran up the steps and peered in at the door, for there was only a lame, old, purblind sexton on guard, and he, too, seemed vastly interested in what was going on inside.
seernounUS /siːr/
a person with unusual powers of foresight
From this reading As there was a broad canopy from the door to the curb, with a carpet laid down and motor-cars standing in line, it took no seer to proclaim that a wedding was in progress within.
sextonnounUS /ˈsekstən/
United States poet (1928-1974)
From this reading Some of the younger spectators ran up the steps and peered in at the door, for there was only a lame, old, purblind sexton on guard, and he, too, seemed vastly interested in what was going on inside.
sidewalknounUS /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/
walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
From this reading "HERE COMES THE BRIDE" The sudden joyous pealing of the organ could be heard upon the sidewalk before the stately church.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some of the younger spectators ran up the steps and peered in at the door, for there was only a lame, old, purblind sexton on guard, and he, too, seemed vastly interested in what was going on inside.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading Some of the younger spectators ran up the steps and peered in at the door, for there was only a lame, old, purblind sexton on guard, and he, too, seemed vastly interested in what was going on inside.
having a supporting base
From this reading As there was a broad canopy from the door to the curb, with a carpet laid down and motor-cars standing in line, it took no seer to proclaim that a wedding was in progress within.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading "HERE COMES THE BRIDE" The sudden joyous pealing of the organ could be heard upon the sidewalk before the stately church.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Some of the younger spectators ran up the steps and peered in at the door, for there was only a lame, old, purblind sexton on guard, and he, too, seemed vastly interested in what was going on inside.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading "HERE COMES THE BRIDE" The sudden joyous pealing of the organ could be heard upon the sidewalk before the stately church.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading One glance down the main aisle of the great edifice revealed a much more elaborate scheme of decoration than usually appears at a church wedding.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As there was a broad canopy from the door to the curb, with a carpet laid down and motor-cars standing in line, it took no seer to proclaim that a wedding was in progress within.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "HERE COMES THE BRIDE" The sudden joyous pealing of the organ could be heard upon the sidewalk before the stately church.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As there was a broad canopy from the door to the curb, with a carpet laid down and motor-cars standing in line, it took no seer to proclaim that a wedding was in progress within.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As there was a broad canopy from the door to the curb, with a carpet laid down and motor-cars standing in line, it took no seer to proclaim that a wedding was in progress within.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Some of the younger spectators ran up the steps and peered in at the door, for there was only a lame, old, purblind sexton on guard, and he, too, seemed vastly interested in what was going on inside.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading As there was a broad canopy from the door to the curb, with a carpet laid down and motor-cars standing in line, it took no seer to proclaim that a wedding was in progress within.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Some of the younger spectators ran up the steps and peered in at the door, for there was only a lame, old, purblind sexton on guard, and he, too, seemed vastly interested in what was going on inside.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "HERE COMES THE BRIDE" The sudden joyous pealing of the organ could be heard upon the sidewalk before the stately church.
under normal conditions
From this reading One glance down the main aisle of the great edifice revealed a much more elaborate scheme of decoration than usually appears at a church wedding.
vastlyadverbUS /ˈvæstli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading Some of the younger spectators ran up the steps and peered in at the door, for there was only a lame, old, purblind sexton on guard, and he, too, seemed vastly interested in what was going on inside.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Idlers halted to wait for the appearance of the wedding party, which was about to come forth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As there was a broad canopy from the door to the curb, with a carpet laid down and motor-cars standing in line, it took no seer to proclaim that a wedding was in progress within.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading As there was a broad canopy from the door to the curb, with a carpet laid down and motor-cars standing in line, it took no seer to proclaim that a wedding was in progress within.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Some of the younger spectators ran up the steps and peered in at the door, for there was only a lame, old, purblind sexton on guard, and he, too, seemed vastly interested in what was going on inside.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Idlers halted to wait for the appearance of the wedding party, which was about to come forth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As there was a broad canopy from the door to the curb, with a carpet laid down and motor-cars standing in line, it took no seer to proclaim that a wedding was in progress within.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading As there was a broad canopy from the door to the curb, with a carpet laid down and motor-cars standing in line, it took no seer to proclaim that a wedding was in progress within.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading Some of the younger spectators ran up the steps and peered in at the door, for there was only a lame, old, purblind sexton on guard, and he, too, seemed vastly interested in what was going on inside.
