used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE HALLOWED MOON They were to be married early in September--just a month from the day when Smiles so nearly gave her life to save another's.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the days which must pass before she became Donald's in the full trinity of body, mind and soul, his family kept her at Manchester-by-the-Sea and each hour bound her more closely to the heart of each.
another's
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From this reading THE HALLOWED MOON They were to be married early in September--just a month from the day when Smiles so nearly gave her life to save another's.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For her, Ethel planned and purchased, sewed and supervised, putting as much loving thought into the making of her simple outfit as though it was she herself who was to be wedded.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading During the days which must pass before she became Donald's in the full trinity of body, mind and soul, his family kept her at Manchester-by-the-Sea and each hour bound her more closely to the heart of each.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE HALLOWED MOON They were to be married early in September--just a month from the day when Smiles so nearly gave her life to save another's.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading During the days which must pass before she became Donald's in the full trinity of body, mind and soul, his family kept her at Manchester-by-the-Sea and each hour bound her more closely to the heart of each.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading During the days which must pass before she became Donald's in the full trinity of body, mind and soul, his family kept her at Manchester-by-the-Sea and each hour bound her more closely to the heart of each.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading During the days which must pass before she became Donald's in the full trinity of body, mind and soul, his family kept her at Manchester-by-the-Sea and each hour bound her more closely to the heart of each.
confined by bonds
From this reading During the days which must pass before she became Donald's in the full trinity of body, mind and soul, his family kept her at Manchester-by-the-Sea and each hour bound her more closely to the heart of each.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Early in the week which was to bring to a close the separate stories of the man and maid, and write the first chapter in the single history of man and wife, Donald left them to make a brief, but important, trip which, he said, could not be postponed; and oh, how empty life seemed to Smiles during those few days.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Early in the week which was to bring to a close the separate stories of the man and maid, and write the first chapter in the single history of man and wife, Donald left them to make a brief, but important, trip which, he said, could not be postponed; and oh, how empty life seemed to Smiles during those few days.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading The days were busy ones, the evening hours rich in love and contentment, for Donald came down from the city each night, and the two learned the way to many a secret chamber in each other's heart.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Early in the week which was to bring to a close the separate stories of the man and maid, and write the first chapter in the single history of man and wife, Donald left them to make a brief, but important, trip which, he said, could not be postponed; and oh, how empty life seemed to Smiles during those few days.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The days were busy ones, the evening hours rich in love and contentment, for Donald came down from the city each night, and the two learned the way to many a secret chamber in each other's heart.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading The days were busy ones, the evening hours rich in love and contentment, for Donald came down from the city each night, and the two learned the way to many a secret chamber in each other's heart.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Early in the week which was to bring to a close the separate stories of the man and maid, and write the first chapter in the single history of man and wife, Donald left them to make a brief, but important, trip which, he said, could not be postponed; and oh, how empty life seemed to Smiles during those few days.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The days were busy ones, the evening hours rich in love and contentment, for Donald came down from the city each night, and the two learned the way to many a secret chamber in each other's heart.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Early in the week which was to bring to a close the separate stories of the man and maid, and write the first chapter in the single history of man and wife, Donald left them to make a brief, but important, trip which, he said, could not be postponed; and oh, how empty life seemed to Smiles during those few days.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading During the days which must pass before she became Donald's in the full trinity of body, mind and soul, his family kept her at Manchester-by-the-Sea and each hour bound her more closely to the heart of each.
contentmentnounUS /kənˈtentmənt/
happiness with one's situation in life
From this reading The days were busy ones, the evening hours rich in love and contentment, for Donald came down from the city each night, and the two learned the way to many a secret chamber in each other's heart.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Early in the week which was to bring to a close the separate stories of the man and maid, and write the first chapter in the single history of man and wife, Donald left them to make a brief, but important, trip which, he said, could not be postponed; and oh, how empty life seemed to Smiles during those few days.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE HALLOWED MOON They were to be married early in September--just a month from the day when Smiles so nearly gave her life to save another's.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading During the days which must pass before she became Donald's in the full trinity of body, mind and soul, his family kept her at Manchester-by-the-Sea and each hour bound her more closely to the heart of each.
Donald
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From this reading The days were busy ones, the evening hours rich in love and contentment, for Donald came down from the city each night, and the two learned the way to many a secret chamber in each other's heart.
Donald's
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From this reading During the days which must pass before she became Donald's in the full trinity of body, mind and soul, his family kept her at Manchester-by-the-Sea and each hour bound her more closely to the heart of each.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The days were busy ones, the evening hours rich in love and contentment, for Donald came down from the city each night, and the two learned the way to many a secret chamber in each other's heart.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the days which must pass before she became Donald's in the full trinity of body, mind and soul, his family kept her at Manchester-by-the-Sea and each hour bound her more closely to the heart of each.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading During the days which must pass before she became Donald's in the full trinity of body, mind and soul, his family kept her at Manchester-by-the-Sea and each hour bound her more closely to the heart of each.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading THE HALLOWED MOON They were to be married early in September--just a month from the day when Smiles so nearly gave her life to save another's.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading Early in the week which was to bring to a close the separate stories of the man and maid, and write the first chapter in the single history of man and wife, Donald left them to make a brief, but important, trip which, he said, could not be postponed; and oh, how empty life seemed to Smiles during those few days.
Ethel
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From this reading For her, Ethel planned and purchased, sewed and supervised, putting as much loving thought into the making of her simple outfit as though it was she herself who was to be wedded.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The days were busy ones, the evening hours rich in love and contentment, for Donald came down from the city each night, and the two learned the way to many a secret chamber in each other's heart.
a social unit living together
From this reading During the days which must pass before she became Donald's in the full trinity of body, mind and soul, his family kept her at Manchester-by-the-Sea and each hour bound her more closely to the heart of each.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Early in the week which was to bring to a close the separate stories of the man and maid, and write the first chapter in the single history of man and wife, Donald left them to make a brief, but important, trip which, he said, could not be postponed; and oh, how empty life seemed to Smiles during those few days.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Early in the week which was to bring to a close the separate stories of the man and maid, and write the first chapter in the single history of man and wife, Donald left them to make a brief, but important, trip which, he said, could not be postponed; and oh, how empty life seemed to Smiles during those few days.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For her, Ethel planned and purchased, sewed and supervised, putting as much loving thought into the making of her simple outfit as though it was she herself who was to be wedded.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE HALLOWED MOON They were to be married early in September--just a month from the day when Smiles so nearly gave her life to save another's.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading During the days which must pass before she became Donald's in the full trinity of body, mind and soul, his family kept her at Manchester-by-the-Sea and each hour bound her more closely to the heart of each.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading THE HALLOWED MOON They were to be married early in September--just a month from the day when Smiles so nearly gave her life to save another's.
HALLOWEDadjectiveUS /ˈhæloʊd/
worthy of religious veneration
From this reading THE HALLOWED MOON They were to be married early in September--just a month from the day when Smiles so nearly gave her life to save another's.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Early in the week which was to bring to a close the separate stories of the man and maid, and write the first chapter in the single history of man and wife, Donald left them to make a brief, but important, trip which, he said, could not be postponed; and oh, how empty life seemed to Smiles during those few days.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading During the days which must pass before she became Donald's in the full trinity of body, mind and soul, his family kept her at Manchester-by-the-Sea and each hour bound her more closely to the heart of each.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE HALLOWED MOON They were to be married early in September--just a month from the day when Smiles so nearly gave her life to save another's.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading For her, Ethel planned and purchased, sewed and supervised, putting as much loving thought into the making of her simple outfit as though it was she herself who was to be wedded.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During the days which must pass before she became Donald's in the full trinity of body, mind and soul, his family kept her at Manchester-by-the-Sea and each hour bound her more closely to the heart of each.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Early in the week which was to bring to a close the separate stories of the man and maid, and write the first chapter in the single history of man and wife, Donald left them to make a brief, but important, trip which, he said, could not be postponed; and oh, how empty life seemed to Smiles during those few days.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading During the days which must pass before she became Donald's in the full trinity of body, mind and soul, his family kept her at Manchester-by-the-Sea and each hour bound her more closely to the heart of each.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The days were busy ones, the evening hours rich in love and contentment, for Donald came down from the city each night, and the two learned the way to many a secret chamber in each other's heart.
how
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From this reading Early in the week which was to bring to a close the separate stories of the man and maid, and write the first chapter in the single history of man and wife, Donald left them to make a brief, but important, trip which, he said, could not be postponed; and oh, how empty life seemed to Smiles during those few days.
of great significance or value
From this reading Early in the week which was to bring to a close the separate stories of the man and maid, and write the first chapter in the single history of man and wife, Donald left them to make a brief, but important, trip which, he said, could not be postponed; and oh, how empty life seemed to Smiles during those few days.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE HALLOWED MOON They were to be married early in September--just a month from the day when Smiles so nearly gave her life to save another's.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading For her, Ethel planned and purchased, sewed and supervised, putting as much loving thought into the making of her simple outfit as though it was she herself who was to be wedded.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For her, Ethel planned and purchased, sewed and supervised, putting as much loving thought into the making of her simple outfit as though it was she herself who was to be wedded.
and nothing more
From this reading THE HALLOWED MOON They were to be married early in September--just a month from the day when Smiles so nearly gave her life to save another's.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading During the days which must pass before she became Donald's in the full trinity of body, mind and soul, his family kept her at Manchester-by-the-Sea and each hour bound her more closely to the heart of each.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading The days were busy ones, the evening hours rich in love and contentment, for Donald came down from the city each night, and the two learned the way to many a secret chamber in each other's heart.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Early in the week which was to bring to a close the separate stories of the man and maid, and write the first chapter in the single history of man and wife, Donald left them to make a brief, but important, trip which, he said, could not be postponed; and oh, how empty life seemed to Smiles during those few days.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE HALLOWED MOON They were to be married early in September--just a month from the day when Smiles so nearly gave her life to save another's.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The days were busy ones, the evening hours rich in love and contentment, for Donald came down from the city each night, and the two learned the way to many a secret chamber in each other's heart.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading For her, Ethel planned and purchased, sewed and supervised, putting as much loving thought into the making of her simple outfit as though it was she herself who was to be wedded.
a female domestic
From this reading Early in the week which was to bring to a close the separate stories of the man and maid, and write the first chapter in the single history of man and wife, Donald left them to make a brief, but important, trip which, he said, could not be postponed; and oh, how empty life seemed to Smiles during those few days.
engage in
From this reading Early in the week which was to bring to a close the separate stories of the man and maid, and write the first chapter in the single history of man and wife, Donald left them to make a brief, but important, trip which, he said, could not be postponed; and oh, how empty life seemed to Smiles during those few days.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading For her, Ethel planned and purchased, sewed and supervised, putting as much loving thought into the making of her simple outfit as though it was she herself who was to be wedded.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Early in the week which was to bring to a close the separate stories of the man and maid, and write the first chapter in the single history of man and wife, Donald left them to make a brief, but important, trip which, he said, could not be postponed; and oh, how empty life seemed to Smiles during those few days.
Manchester-by-the-Sea
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From this reading During the days which must pass before she became Donald's in the full trinity of body, mind and soul, his family kept her at Manchester-by-the-Sea and each hour bound her more closely to the heart of each.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The days were busy ones, the evening hours rich in love and contentment, for Donald came down from the city each night, and the two learned the way to many a secret chamber in each other's heart.
joined in matrimony
From this reading THE HALLOWED MOON They were to be married early in September--just a month from the day when Smiles so nearly gave her life to save another's.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading During the days which must pass before she became Donald's in the full trinity of body, mind and soul, his family kept her at Manchester-by-the-Sea and each hour bound her more closely to the heart of each.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading THE HALLOWED MOON They were to be married early in September--just a month from the day when Smiles so nearly gave her life to save another's.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading THE HALLOWED MOON They were to be married early in September--just a month from the day when Smiles so nearly gave her life to save another's.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading During the days which must pass before she became Donald's in the full trinity of body, mind and soul, his family kept her at Manchester-by-the-Sea and each hour bound her more closely to the heart of each.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading For her, Ethel planned and purchased, sewed and supervised, putting as much loving thought into the making of her simple outfit as though it was she herself who was to be wedded.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading During the days which must pass before she became Donald's in the full trinity of body, mind and soul, his family kept her at Manchester-by-the-Sea and each hour bound her more closely to the heart of each.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading THE HALLOWED MOON They were to be married early in September--just a month from the day when Smiles so nearly gave her life to save another's.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The days were busy ones, the evening hours rich in love and contentment, for Donald came down from the city each night, and the two learned the way to many a secret chamber in each other's heart.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Early in the week which was to bring to a close the separate stories of the man and maid, and write the first chapter in the single history of man and wife, Donald left them to make a brief, but important, trip which, he said, could not be postponed; and oh, how empty life seemed to Smiles during those few days.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the days which must pass before she became Donald's in the full trinity of body, mind and soul, his family kept her at Manchester-by-the-Sea and each hour bound her more closely to the heart of each.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Early in the week which was to bring to a close the separate stories of the man and maid, and write the first chapter in the single history of man and wife, Donald left them to make a brief, but important, trip which, he said, could not be postponed; and oh, how empty life seemed to Smiles during those few days.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The days were busy ones, the evening hours rich in love and contentment, for Donald came down from the city each night, and the two learned the way to many a secret chamber in each other's heart.
other's
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From this reading The days were busy ones, the evening hours rich in love and contentment, for Donald came down from the city each night, and the two learned the way to many a secret chamber in each other's heart.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading For her, Ethel planned and purchased, sewed and supervised, putting as much loving thought into the making of her simple outfit as though it was she herself who was to be wedded.
go across or through
From this reading During the days which must pass before she became Donald's in the full trinity of body, mind and soul, his family kept her at Manchester-by-the-Sea and each hour bound her more closely to the heart of each.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading For her, Ethel planned and purchased, sewed and supervised, putting as much loving thought into the making of her simple outfit as though it was she herself who was to be wedded.
postponedverbUS /poʊstˈpoʊnd/
past form of “postpone” — hold back to a later time
From this reading Early in the week which was to bring to a close the separate stories of the man and maid, and write the first chapter in the single history of man and wife, Donald left them to make a brief, but important, trip which, he said, could not be postponed; and oh, how empty life seemed to Smiles during those few days.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading For her, Ethel planned and purchased, sewed and supervised, putting as much loving thought into the making of her simple outfit as though it was she herself who was to be wedded.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading For her, Ethel planned and purchased, sewed and supervised, putting as much loving thought into the making of her simple outfit as though it was she herself who was to be wedded.
possessing material wealth
From this reading The days were busy ones, the evening hours rich in love and contentment, for Donald came down from the city each night, and the two learned the way to many a secret chamber in each other's heart.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Early in the week which was to bring to a close the separate stories of the man and maid, and write the first chapter in the single history of man and wife, Donald left them to make a brief, but important, trip which, he said, could not be postponed; and oh, how empty life seemed to Smiles during those few days.
except for; apart from
From this reading THE HALLOWED MOON They were to be married early in September--just a month from the day when Smiles so nearly gave her life to save another's.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading The days were busy ones, the evening hours rich in love and contentment, for Donald came down from the city each night, and the two learned the way to many a secret chamber in each other's heart.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Early in the week which was to bring to a close the separate stories of the man and maid, and write the first chapter in the single history of man and wife, Donald left them to make a brief, but important, trip which, he said, could not be postponed; and oh, how empty life seemed to Smiles during those few days.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading Early in the week which was to bring to a close the separate stories of the man and maid, and write the first chapter in the single history of man and wife, Donald left them to make a brief, but important, trip which, he said, could not be postponed; and oh, how empty life seemed to Smiles during those few days.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading THE HALLOWED MOON They were to be married early in September--just a month from the day when Smiles so nearly gave her life to save another's.
sewedadjectiveUS /soʊd/
fastened with stitches
From this reading For her, Ethel planned and purchased, sewed and supervised, putting as much loving thought into the making of her simple outfit as though it was she herself who was to be wedded.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During the days which must pass before she became Donald's in the full trinity of body, mind and soul, his family kept her at Manchester-by-the-Sea and each hour bound her more closely to the heart of each.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading For her, Ethel planned and purchased, sewed and supervised, putting as much loving thought into the making of her simple outfit as though it was she herself who was to be wedded.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Early in the week which was to bring to a close the separate stories of the man and maid, and write the first chapter in the single history of man and wife, Donald left them to make a brief, but important, trip which, he said, could not be postponed; and oh, how empty life seemed to Smiles during those few days.
SmilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading THE HALLOWED MOON They were to be married early in September--just a month from the day when Smiles so nearly gave her life to save another's.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE HALLOWED MOON They were to be married early in September--just a month from the day when Smiles so nearly gave her life to save another's.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading During the days which must pass before she became Donald's in the full trinity of body, mind and soul, his family kept her at Manchester-by-the-Sea and each hour bound her more closely to the heart of each.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Early in the week which was to bring to a close the separate stories of the man and maid, and write the first chapter in the single history of man and wife, Donald left them to make a brief, but important, trip which, he said, could not be postponed; and oh, how empty life seemed to Smiles during those few days.
supervisedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːpərvaɪzd/
under observation or under the direction of a superintendent or overseer
From this reading For her, Ethel planned and purchased, sewed and supervised, putting as much loving thought into the making of her simple outfit as though it was she herself who was to be wedded.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HALLOWED MOON They were to be married early in September--just a month from the day when Smiles so nearly gave her life to save another's.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Early in the week which was to bring to a close the separate stories of the man and maid, and write the first chapter in the single history of man and wife, Donald left them to make a brief, but important, trip which, he said, could not be postponed; and oh, how empty life seemed to Smiles during those few days.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE HALLOWED MOON They were to be married early in September--just a month from the day when Smiles so nearly gave her life to save another's.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Early in the week which was to bring to a close the separate stories of the man and maid, and write the first chapter in the single history of man and wife, Donald left them to make a brief, but important, trip which, he said, could not be postponed; and oh, how empty life seemed to Smiles during those few days.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading For her, Ethel planned and purchased, sewed and supervised, putting as much loving thought into the making of her simple outfit as though it was she herself who was to be wedded.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading For her, Ethel planned and purchased, sewed and supervised, putting as much loving thought into the making of her simple outfit as though it was she herself who was to be wedded.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE HALLOWED MOON They were to be married early in September--just a month from the day when Smiles so nearly gave her life to save another's.
trinitynounUS /ˈtrɪnəti/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading During the days which must pass before she became Donald's in the full trinity of body, mind and soul, his family kept her at Manchester-by-the-Sea and each hour bound her more closely to the heart of each.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Early in the week which was to bring to a close the separate stories of the man and maid, and write the first chapter in the single history of man and wife, Donald left them to make a brief, but important, trip which, he said, could not be postponed; and oh, how empty life seemed to Smiles during those few days.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The days were busy ones, the evening hours rich in love and contentment, for Donald came down from the city each night, and the two learned the way to many a secret chamber in each other's heart.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For her, Ethel planned and purchased, sewed and supervised, putting as much loving thought into the making of her simple outfit as though it was she herself who was to be wedded.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The days were busy ones, the evening hours rich in love and contentment, for Donald came down from the city each night, and the two learned the way to many a secret chamber in each other's heart.
weddedadjectiveUS /ˈwedɪd/
having been taken in marriage
From this reading For her, Ethel planned and purchased, sewed and supervised, putting as much loving thought into the making of her simple outfit as though it was she herself who was to be wedded.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Early in the week which was to bring to a close the separate stories of the man and maid, and write the first chapter in the single history of man and wife, Donald left them to make a brief, but important, trip which, he said, could not be postponed; and oh, how empty life seemed to Smiles during those few days.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE HALLOWED MOON They were to be married early in September--just a month from the day when Smiles so nearly gave her life to save another's.
at the time that
From this reading THE HALLOWED MOON They were to be married early in September--just a month from the day when Smiles so nearly gave her life to save another's.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading During the days which must pass before she became Donald's in the full trinity of body, mind and soul, his family kept her at Manchester-by-the-Sea and each hour bound her more closely to the heart of each.
which person or people
From this reading For her, Ethel planned and purchased, sewed and supervised, putting as much loving thought into the making of her simple outfit as though it was she herself who was to be wedded.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Early in the week which was to bring to a close the separate stories of the man and maid, and write the first chapter in the single history of man and wife, Donald left them to make a brief, but important, trip which, he said, could not be postponed; and oh, how empty life seemed to Smiles during those few days.
produce a literary work
From this reading Early in the week which was to bring to a close the separate stories of the man and maid, and write the first chapter in the single history of man and wife, Donald left them to make a brief, but important, trip which, he said, could not be postponed; and oh, how empty life seemed to Smiles during those few days.
