used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This was no small undertaking, and to any other than a bride it would have seemed decidedly unpleasant.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE WEDDING FEAST On the third day after the wedding, all preparations having been made, the newly wedded couple started upon their bridal tour to the home of the bride's parents.
(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 THE WEDDING FEAST On the third day after the wedding, all preparations having been made, the newly wedded couple started upon their bridal tour to the home of the bride's parents.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This was no small undertaking, and to any other than a bride it would have seemed decidedly unpleasant.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading This was no small undertaking, and to any other than a bride it would have seemed decidedly unpleasant.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading Maido had spared neither pains nor expense to laden Shibusawa's train with tokens of his appreciation, and as squad after squad of carriers passed out at the front gate the gathering onlookers cheered with something like frenzy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The only means of transit was by chair, and, as she had just been borne over the same route and had in prospect a speedy return, Takara might well have complained of the three long journeys, if not of custom.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Maido had spared neither pains nor expense to laden Shibusawa's train with tokens of his appreciation, and as squad after squad of carriers passed out at the front gate the gathering onlookers cheered with something like frenzy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Upon coming to the wedding ceremony the bride had brought with her a large number of useful and costly presents, and, as might be expected, the family of the bridegroom had been exceedingly liberal in bestowing a return compliment.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE WEDDING FEAST On the third day after the wedding, all preparations having been made, the newly wedded couple started upon their bridal tour to the home of the bride's parents.
bestowingverbUS /bɪˈstoʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “bestow” — present
From this reading Upon coming to the wedding ceremony the bride had brought with her a large number of useful and costly presents, and, as might be expected, the family of the bridegroom had been exceedingly liberal in bestowing a return compliment.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading The only means of transit was by chair, and, as she had just been borne over the same route and had in prospect a speedy return, Takara might well have complained of the three long journeys, if not of custom.
bridaladjectiveUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
of or relating to a wedding
From this reading THE WEDDING FEAST On the third day after the wedding, all preparations having been made, the newly wedded couple started upon their bridal tour to the home of the bride's parents.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading This was no small undertaking, and to any other than a bride it would have seemed decidedly unpleasant.
bride'snounUS /braɪdz/
possessive form of “bride” — a woman who has recently been married
From this reading THE WEDDING FEAST On the third day after the wedding, all preparations having been made, the newly wedded couple started upon their bridal tour to the home of the bride's parents.
bridegroomnounUS /ˈbraɪdɡruːm/
a man who has recently been married
From this reading Upon coming to the wedding ceremony the bride had brought with her a large number of useful and costly presents, and, as might be expected, the family of the bridegroom had been exceedingly liberal in bestowing a return compliment.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Upon coming to the wedding ceremony the bride had brought with her a large number of useful and costly presents, and, as might be expected, the family of the bridegroom had been exceedingly liberal in bestowing a return compliment.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The only means of transit was by chair, and, as she had just been borne over the same route and had in prospect a speedy return, Takara might well have complained of the three long journeys, if not of custom.
carriersnounUS /ˈkæriərz/
plural of “carrier” — someone whose employment involves carrying something
From this reading Maido had spared neither pains nor expense to laden Shibusawa's train with tokens of his appreciation, and as squad after squad of carriers passed out at the front gate the gathering onlookers cheered with something like frenzy.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading Upon coming to the wedding ceremony the bride had brought with her a large number of useful and costly presents, and, as might be expected, the family of the bridegroom had been exceedingly liberal in bestowing a return compliment.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading The only means of transit was by chair, and, as she had just been borne over the same route and had in prospect a speedy return, Takara might well have complained of the three long journeys, if not of custom.
cheeredverbUS /tʃɪrd/
past form of “cheer” — give encouragement to
From this reading Maido had spared neither pains nor expense to laden Shibusawa's train with tokens of his appreciation, and as squad after squad of carriers passed out at the front gate the gathering onlookers cheered with something like frenzy.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Upon coming to the wedding ceremony the bride had brought with her a large number of useful and costly presents, and, as might be expected, the family of the bridegroom had been exceedingly liberal in bestowing a return compliment.
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading The only means of transit was by chair, and, as she had just been borne over the same route and had in prospect a speedy return, Takara might well have complained of the three long journeys, if not of custom.
complimentverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləment/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading Upon coming to the wedding ceremony the bride had brought with her a large number of useful and costly presents, and, as might be expected, the family of the bridegroom had been exceedingly liberal in bestowing a return compliment.
costlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːstli/
entailing great loss or sacrifice
From this reading Upon coming to the wedding ceremony the bride had brought with her a large number of useful and costly presents, and, as might be expected, the family of the bridegroom had been exceedingly liberal in bestowing a return compliment.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading THE WEDDING FEAST On the third day after the wedding, all preparations having been made, the newly wedded couple started upon their bridal tour to the home of the bride's parents.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading The only means of transit was by chair, and, as she had just been borne over the same route and had in prospect a speedy return, Takara might well have complained of the three long journeys, if not of custom.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE WEDDING FEAST On the third day after the wedding, all preparations having been made, the newly wedded couple started upon their bridal tour to the home of the bride's parents.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading This was no small undertaking, and to any other than a bride it would have seemed decidedly unpleasant.
to an extreme degree
From this reading Upon coming to the wedding ceremony the bride had brought with her a large number of useful and costly presents, and, as might be expected, the family of the bridegroom had been exceedingly liberal in bestowing a return compliment.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Upon coming to the wedding ceremony the bride had brought with her a large number of useful and costly presents, and, as might be expected, the family of the bridegroom had been exceedingly liberal in bestowing a return compliment.
expensenounUS /ɪkˈspens/
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading Maido had spared neither pains nor expense to laden Shibusawa's train with tokens of his appreciation, and as squad after squad of carriers passed out at the front gate the gathering onlookers cheered with something like frenzy.
a social unit living together
From this reading Upon coming to the wedding ceremony the bride had brought with her a large number of useful and costly presents, and, as might be expected, the family of the bridegroom had been exceedingly liberal in bestowing a return compliment.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading THE WEDDING FEAST On the third day after the wedding, all preparations having been made, the newly wedded couple started upon their bridal tour to the home of the bride's parents.
frenzynounUS /ˈfrenzi/
state of violent mental agitation
From this reading Maido had spared neither pains nor expense to laden Shibusawa's train with tokens of his appreciation, and as squad after squad of carriers passed out at the front gate the gathering onlookers cheered with something like frenzy.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Maido had spared neither pains nor expense to laden Shibusawa's train with tokens of his appreciation, and as squad after squad of carriers passed out at the front gate the gathering onlookers cheered with something like frenzy.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Maido had spared neither pains nor expense to laden Shibusawa's train with tokens of his appreciation, and as squad after squad of carriers passed out at the front gate the gathering onlookers cheered with something like frenzy.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading Maido had spared neither pains nor expense to laden Shibusawa's train with tokens of his appreciation, and as squad after squad of carriers passed out at the front gate the gathering onlookers cheered with something like frenzy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The only means of transit was by chair, and, as she had just been borne over the same route and had in prospect a speedy return, Takara might well have complained of the three long journeys, if not of custom.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This was no small undertaking, and to any other than a bride it would have seemed decidedly unpleasant.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading THE WEDDING FEAST On the third day after the wedding, all preparations having been made, the newly wedded couple started upon their bridal tour to the home of the bride's parents.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Upon coming to the wedding ceremony the bride had brought with her a large number of useful and costly presents, and, as might be expected, the family of the bridegroom had been exceedingly liberal in bestowing a return compliment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Maido had spared neither pains nor expense to laden Shibusawa's train with tokens of his appreciation, and as squad after squad of carriers passed out at the front gate the gathering onlookers cheered with something like frenzy.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE WEDDING FEAST On the third day after the wedding, all preparations having been made, the newly wedded couple started upon their bridal tour to the home of the bride's parents.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The only means of transit was by chair, and, as she had just been borne over the same route and had in prospect a speedy return, Takara might well have complained of the three long journeys, if not of custom.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The only means of transit was by chair, and, as she had just been borne over the same route and had in prospect a speedy return, Takara might well have complained of the three long journeys, if not of custom.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This was no small undertaking, and to any other than a bride it would have seemed decidedly unpleasant.
journeysnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrniz/
plural of “journey” — the act of traveling from one place to another
From this reading The only means of transit was by chair, and, as she had just been borne over the same route and had in prospect a speedy return, Takara might well have complained of the three long journeys, if not of custom.
and nothing more
From this reading The only means of transit was by chair, and, as she had just been borne over the same route and had in prospect a speedy return, Takara might well have complained of the three long journeys, if not of custom.
ladenadjectiveUS /ˈleɪdən/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading Maido had spared neither pains nor expense to laden Shibusawa's train with tokens of his appreciation, and as squad after squad of carriers passed out at the front gate the gathering onlookers cheered with something like frenzy.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Upon coming to the wedding ceremony the bride had brought with her a large number of useful and costly presents, and, as might be expected, the family of the bridegroom had been exceedingly liberal in bestowing a return compliment.
liberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading Upon coming to the wedding ceremony the bride had brought with her a large number of useful and costly presents, and, as might be expected, the family of the bridegroom had been exceedingly liberal in bestowing a return compliment.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Maido had spared neither pains nor expense to laden Shibusawa's train with tokens of his appreciation, and as squad after squad of carriers passed out at the front gate the gathering onlookers cheered with something like frenzy.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The only means of transit was by chair, and, as she had just been borne over the same route and had in prospect a speedy return, Takara might well have complained of the three long journeys, if not of custom.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THE WEDDING FEAST On the third day after the wedding, all preparations having been made, the newly wedded couple started upon their bridal tour to the home of the bride's parents.
Maido
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From this reading Maido had spared neither pains nor expense to laden Shibusawa's train with tokens of his appreciation, and as squad after squad of carriers passed out at the front gate the gathering onlookers cheered with something like frenzy.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The only means of transit was by chair, and, as she had just been borne over the same route and had in prospect a speedy return, Takara might well have complained of the three long journeys, if not of custom.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The only means of transit was by chair, and, as she had just been borne over the same route and had in prospect a speedy return, Takara might well have complained of the three long journeys, if not of custom.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Maido had spared neither pains nor expense to laden Shibusawa's train with tokens of his appreciation, and as squad after squad of carriers passed out at the front gate the gathering onlookers cheered with something like frenzy.
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading THE WEDDING FEAST On the third day after the wedding, all preparations having been made, the newly wedded couple started upon their bridal tour to the home of the bride's parents.
not any; not one
From this reading This was no small undertaking, and to any other than a bride it would have seemed decidedly unpleasant.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Maido had spared neither pains nor expense to laden Shibusawa's train with tokens of his appreciation, and as squad after squad of carriers passed out at the front gate the gathering onlookers cheered with something like frenzy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The only means of transit was by chair, and, as she had just been borne over the same route and had in prospect a speedy return, Takara might well have complained of the three long journeys, if not of custom.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Upon coming to the wedding ceremony the bride had brought with her a large number of useful and costly presents, and, as might be expected, the family of the bridegroom had been exceedingly liberal in bestowing a return compliment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WEDDING FEAST On the third day after the wedding, all preparations having been made, the newly wedded couple started upon their bridal tour to the home of the bride's parents.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE WEDDING FEAST On the third day after the wedding, all preparations having been made, the newly wedded couple started upon their bridal tour to the home of the bride's parents.
onlookersnounUS /ˈɔːnlʊkərz/
plural of “onlooker” — someone who looks on
From this reading Maido had spared neither pains nor expense to laden Shibusawa's train with tokens of his appreciation, and as squad after squad of carriers passed out at the front gate the gathering onlookers cheered with something like frenzy.
and nothing more
From this reading The only means of transit was by chair, and, as she had just been borne over the same route and had in prospect a speedy return, Takara might well have complained of the three long journeys, if not of custom.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading This was no small undertaking, and to any other than a bride it would have seemed decidedly unpleasant.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Maido had spared neither pains nor expense to laden Shibusawa's train with tokens of his appreciation, and as squad after squad of carriers passed out at the front gate the gathering onlookers cheered with something like frenzy.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The only means of transit was by chair, and, as she had just been borne over the same route and had in prospect a speedy return, Takara might well have complained of the three long journeys, if not of custom.
painsnounUS /peɪnz/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading Maido had spared neither pains nor expense to laden Shibusawa's train with tokens of his appreciation, and as squad after squad of carriers passed out at the front gate the gathering onlookers cheered with something like frenzy.
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 THE WEDDING FEAST On the third day after the wedding, all preparations having been made, the newly wedded couple started upon their bridal tour to the home of the bride's parents.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Maido had spared neither pains nor expense to laden Shibusawa's train with tokens of his appreciation, and as squad after squad of carriers passed out at the front gate the gathering onlookers cheered with something like frenzy.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading THE WEDDING FEAST On the third day after the wedding, all preparations having been made, the newly wedded couple started upon their bridal tour to the home of the bride's parents.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading Upon coming to the wedding ceremony the bride had brought with her a large number of useful and costly presents, and, as might be expected, the family of the bridegroom had been exceedingly liberal in bestowing a return compliment.
the possibility of future success
From this reading The only means of transit was by chair, and, as she had just been borne over the same route and had in prospect a speedy return, Takara might well have complained of the three long journeys, if not of custom.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The only means of transit was by chair, and, as she had just been borne over the same route and had in prospect a speedy return, Takara might well have complained of the three long journeys, if not of custom.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading The only means of transit was by chair, and, as she had just been borne over the same route and had in prospect a speedy return, Takara might well have complained of the three long journeys, if not of custom.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The only means of transit was by chair, and, as she had just been borne over the same route and had in prospect a speedy return, Takara might well have complained of the three long journeys, if not of custom.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This was no small undertaking, and to any other than a bride it would have seemed decidedly unpleasant.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The only means of transit was by chair, and, as she had just been borne over the same route and had in prospect a speedy return, Takara might well have complained of the three long journeys, if not of custom.
Shibusawa's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Maido had spared neither pains nor expense to laden Shibusawa's train with tokens of his appreciation, and as squad after squad of carriers passed out at the front gate the gathering onlookers cheered with something like frenzy.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This was no small undertaking, and to any other than a bride it would have seemed decidedly unpleasant.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Maido had spared neither pains nor expense to laden Shibusawa's train with tokens of his appreciation, and as squad after squad of carriers passed out at the front gate the gathering onlookers cheered with something like frenzy.
sparedverbUS /sperd/
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading Maido had spared neither pains nor expense to laden Shibusawa's train with tokens of his appreciation, and as squad after squad of carriers passed out at the front gate the gathering onlookers cheered with something like frenzy.
speedyadjectiveUS /ˈspiːdiː/
characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
From this reading The only means of transit was by chair, and, as she had just been borne over the same route and had in prospect a speedy return, Takara might well have complained of the three long journeys, if not of custom.
squadnounUS /skwɑːd/
a smallest army unit
From this reading Maido had spared neither pains nor expense to laden Shibusawa's train with tokens of his appreciation, and as squad after squad of carriers passed out at the front gate the gathering onlookers cheered with something like frenzy.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE WEDDING FEAST On the third day after the wedding, all preparations having been made, the newly wedded couple started upon their bridal tour to the home of the bride's parents.
Takara
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The only means of transit was by chair, and, as she had just been borne over the same route and had in prospect a speedy return, Takara might well have complained of the three long journeys, if not of custom.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading This was no small undertaking, and to any other than a bride it would have seemed decidedly unpleasant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WEDDING FEAST On the third day after the wedding, all preparations having been made, the newly wedded couple started upon their bridal tour to the home of the bride's parents.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE WEDDING FEAST On the third day after the wedding, all preparations having been made, the newly wedded couple started upon their bridal tour to the home of the bride's parents.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading THE WEDDING FEAST On the third day after the wedding, all preparations having been made, the newly wedded couple started upon their bridal tour to the home of the bride's parents.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was no small undertaking, and to any other than a bride it would have seemed decidedly unpleasant.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The only means of transit was by chair, and, as she had just been borne over the same route and had in prospect a speedy return, Takara might well have complained of the three long journeys, if not of custom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE WEDDING FEAST On the third day after the wedding, all preparations having been made, the newly wedded couple started upon their bridal tour to the home of the bride's parents.
tokensnounUS /ˈtoʊkənz/
plural of “token” — an individual instance of a type of symbol
From this reading Maido had spared neither pains nor expense to laden Shibusawa's train with tokens of his appreciation, and as squad after squad of carriers passed out at the front gate the gathering onlookers cheered with something like frenzy.
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading THE WEDDING FEAST On the third day after the wedding, all preparations having been made, the newly wedded couple started upon their bridal tour to the home of the bride's parents.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Maido had spared neither pains nor expense to laden Shibusawa's train with tokens of his appreciation, and as squad after squad of carriers passed out at the front gate the gathering onlookers cheered with something like frenzy.
transitnounUS /ˈtrænzɪt/
a surveying instrument for measuring horizontal and vertical angles, consisting of a small telescope mounted on a tripod
From this reading The only means of transit was by chair, and, as she had just been borne over the same route and had in prospect a speedy return, Takara might well have complained of the three long journeys, if not of custom.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading This was no small undertaking, and to any other than a bride it would have seemed decidedly unpleasant.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading This was no small undertaking, and to any other than a bride it would have seemed decidedly unpleasant.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE WEDDING FEAST On the third day after the wedding, all preparations having been made, the newly wedded couple started upon their bridal tour to the home of the bride's parents.
being of use or service
From this reading Upon coming to the wedding ceremony the bride had brought with her a large number of useful and costly presents, and, as might be expected, the family of the bridegroom had been exceedingly liberal in bestowing a return compliment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was no small undertaking, and to any other than a bride it would have seemed decidedly unpleasant.
weddedadjectiveUS /ˈwedɪd/
having been taken in marriage
From this reading THE WEDDING FEAST On the third day after the wedding, all preparations having been made, the newly wedded couple started upon their bridal tour to the home of the bride's parents.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading THE WEDDING FEAST On the third day after the wedding, all preparations having been made, the newly wedded couple started upon their bridal tour to the home of the bride's parents.
(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 The only means of transit was by chair, and, as she had just been borne over the same route and had in prospect a speedy return, Takara might well have complained of the three long journeys, if not of custom.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Upon coming to the wedding ceremony the bride had brought with her a large number of useful and costly presents, and, as might be expected, the family of the bridegroom had been exceedingly liberal in bestowing a return compliment.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This was no small undertaking, and to any other than a bride it would have seemed decidedly unpleasant.
