Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading OF A WEDDING PARTY AND AN OLD MAN'S RETROSPECT.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading HOW SALLY TRIED TO PUMP THE COLONEL AND GOT HALF A BUCKETFUL And thus it came about that Rosalind Palliser (_nee_ Graythorpe) stood for the second time at the altar of matrimony with the same bridegroom under another name.

the state of being absent

From this reading The absence of bridesmaids pronounced and accented the fact that the bride was a widow, though, as there were very few of the congregation of St. Satisfax who did not know her as such, the announcement was hardly necessary.

(used of syllables) bearing the principle stress, usually accompanied by a change in pitch

From this reading The absence of bridesmaids pronounced and accented the fact that the bride was a widow, though, as there were very few of the congregation of St. Satisfax who did not know her as such, the announcement was hardly necessary.

the table in Christian churches where communion is given

From this reading HOW SALLY TRIED TO PUMP THE COLONEL AND GOT HALF A BUCKETFUL And thus it came about that Rosalind Palliser (_nee_ Graythorpe) stood for the second time at the altar of matrimony with the same bridegroom under another name.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading OF A WEDDING PARTY AND AN OLD MAN'S RETROSPECT.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading OF A WEDDING PARTY AND AN OLD MAN'S RETROSPECT.

a formal public statement

From this reading The absence of bridesmaids pronounced and accented the fact that the bride was a widow, though, as there were very few of the congregation of St. Satisfax who did not know her as such, the announcement was hardly necessary.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading HOW SALLY TRIED TO PUMP THE COLONEL AND GOT HALF A BUCKETFUL And thus it came about that Rosalind Palliser (_nee_ Graythorpe) stood for the second time at the altar of matrimony with the same bridegroom under another name.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The absence of bridesmaids pronounced and accented the fact that the bride was a widow, though, as there were very few of the congregation of St. Satisfax who did not know her as such, the announcement was hardly necessary.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading HOW SALLY TRIED TO PUMP THE COLONEL AND GOT HALF A BUCKETFUL And thus it came about that Rosalind Palliser (_nee_ Graythorpe) stood for the second time at the altar of matrimony with the same bridegroom under another name.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading CHARLEY'S AUNT, AND PYRAMUS AND THISBE.

a woman who has recently been married

From this reading The absence of bridesmaids pronounced and accented the fact that the bride was a widow, though, as there were very few of the congregation of St. Satisfax who did not know her as such, the announcement was hardly necessary.

a man who has recently been married

From this reading HOW SALLY TRIED TO PUMP THE COLONEL AND GOT HALF A BUCKETFUL And thus it came about that Rosalind Palliser (_nee_ Graythorpe) stood for the second time at the altar of matrimony with the same bridegroom under another name.

plural of “bridesmaid” — an unmarried woman who attends the bride at a wedding

From this reading The absence of bridesmaids pronounced and accented the fact that the bride was a widow, though, as there were very few of the congregation of St. Satisfax who did not know her as such, the announcement was hardly necessary.

the quantity contained in a bucket

From this reading HOW SALLY TRIED TO PUMP THE COLONEL AND GOT HALF A BUCKETFUL And thus it came about that Rosalind Palliser (_nee_ Graythorpe) stood for the second time at the altar of matrimony with the same bridegroom under another name.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading HOW SALLY TRIED TO PUMP THE COLONEL AND GOT HALF A BUCKETFUL And thus it came about that Rosalind Palliser (_nee_ Graythorpe) stood for the second time at the altar of matrimony with the same bridegroom under another name.

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From this reading CHARLEY'S AUNT, AND PYRAMUS AND THISBE.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading HOW SALLY TRIED TO PUMP THE COLONEL AND GOT HALF A BUCKETFUL And thus it came about that Rosalind Palliser (_nee_ Graythorpe) stood for the second time at the altar of matrimony with the same bridegroom under another name.

a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church

From this reading The absence of bridesmaids pronounced and accented the fact that the bride was a widow, though, as there were very few of the congregation of St. Satisfax who did not know her as such, the announcement was hardly necessary.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The absence of bridesmaids pronounced and accented the fact that the bride was a widow, though, as there were very few of the congregation of St. Satisfax who did not know her as such, the announcement was hardly necessary.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The absence of bridesmaids pronounced and accented the fact that the bride was a widow, though, as there were very few of the congregation of St. Satisfax who did not know her as such, the announcement was hardly necessary.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The absence of bridesmaids pronounced and accented the fact that the bride was a widow, though, as there were very few of the congregation of St. Satisfax who did not know her as such, the announcement was hardly necessary.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading HOW SALLY TRIED TO PUMP THE COLONEL AND GOT HALF A BUCKETFUL And thus it came about that Rosalind Palliser (_nee_ Graythorpe) stood for the second time at the altar of matrimony with the same bridegroom under another name.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading HOW SALLY TRIED TO PUMP THE COLONEL AND GOT HALF A BUCKETFUL And thus it came about that Rosalind Palliser (_nee_ Graythorpe) stood for the second time at the altar of matrimony with the same bridegroom under another name.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HOW SALLY TRIED TO PUMP THE COLONEL AND GOT HALF A BUCKETFUL And thus it came about that Rosalind Palliser (_nee_ Graythorpe) stood for the second time at the altar of matrimony with the same bridegroom under another name.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading HOW SALLY TRIED TO PUMP THE COLONEL AND GOT HALF A BUCKETFUL And thus it came about that Rosalind Palliser (_nee_ Graythorpe) stood for the second time at the altar of matrimony with the same bridegroom under another name.

only a very short time before

From this reading The absence of bridesmaids pronounced and accented the fact that the bride was a widow, though, as there were very few of the congregation of St. Satisfax who did not know her as such, the announcement was hardly necessary.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The absence of bridesmaids pronounced and accented the fact that the bride was a widow, though, as there were very few of the congregation of St. Satisfax who did not know her as such, the announcement was hardly necessary.

in a subsequent part of this document or statement or matter etc.

From this reading A HOPE OF RETRIBUTIVE JUSTICE HEREAFTER.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading A HOPE OF RETRIBUTIVE JUSTICE HEREAFTER.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HOW SALLY TRIED TO PUMP THE COLONEL AND GOT HALF A BUCKETFUL And thus it came about that Rosalind Palliser (_nee_ Graythorpe) stood for the second time at the altar of matrimony with the same bridegroom under another name.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading HOW SALLY TRIED TO PUMP THE COLONEL AND GOT HALF A BUCKETFUL And thus it came about that Rosalind Palliser (_nee_ Graythorpe) stood for the second time at the altar of matrimony with the same bridegroom under another name.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading A HOPE OF RETRIBUTIVE JUSTICE HEREAFTER.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The absence of bridesmaids pronounced and accented the fact that the bride was a widow, though, as there were very few of the congregation of St. Satisfax who did not know her as such, the announcement was hardly necessary.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading OF A WEDDING PARTY AND AN OLD MAN'S RETROSPECT.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading HOW SALLY TRIED TO PUMP THE COLONEL AND GOT HALF A BUCKETFUL And thus it came about that Rosalind Palliser (_nee_ Graythorpe) stood for the second time at the altar of matrimony with the same bridegroom under another name.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading HOW SALLY TRIED TO PUMP THE COLONEL AND GOT HALF A BUCKETFUL And thus it came about that Rosalind Palliser (_nee_ Graythorpe) stood for the second time at the altar of matrimony with the same bridegroom under another name.

absolutely essential

From this reading The absence of bridesmaids pronounced and accented the fact that the bride was a widow, though, as there were very few of the congregation of St. Satisfax who did not know her as such, the announcement was hardly necessary.

(meaning literally “born”) used to indicate the maiden or family name of a married woman

From this reading HOW SALLY TRIED TO PUMP THE COLONEL AND GOT HALF A BUCKETFUL And thus it came about that Rosalind Palliser (_nee_ Graythorpe) stood for the second time at the altar of matrimony with the same bridegroom under another name.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The absence of bridesmaids pronounced and accented the fact that the bride was a widow, though, as there were very few of the congregation of St. Satisfax who did not know her as such, the announcement was hardly necessary.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OF A WEDDING PARTY AND AN OLD MAN'S RETROSPECT.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading OF A WEDDING PARTY AND AN OLD MAN'S RETROSPECT.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HOW SALLY TRIED TO PUMP THE COLONEL AND GOT HALF A BUCKETFUL And thus it came about that Rosalind Palliser (_nee_ Graythorpe) stood for the second time at the altar of matrimony with the same bridegroom under another name.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading OF A WEDDING PARTY AND AN OLD MAN'S RETROSPECT.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading The absence of bridesmaids pronounced and accented the fact that the bride was a widow, though, as there were very few of the congregation of St. Satisfax who did not know her as such, the announcement was hardly necessary.

operate like a pump; move up and down, like a handle or a pedal

From this reading HOW SALLY TRIED TO PUMP THE COLONEL AND GOT HALF A BUCKETFUL And thus it came about that Rosalind Palliser (_nee_ Graythorpe) stood for the second time at the altar of matrimony with the same bridegroom under another name.

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From this reading CHARLEY'S AUNT, AND PYRAMUS AND THISBE.

of or relating to or having the nature of retribution

From this reading A HOPE OF RETRIBUTIVE JUSTICE HEREAFTER.

contemplation of things past

From this reading OF A WEDDING PARTY AND AN OLD MAN'S RETROSPECT.

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From this reading HOW SALLY TRIED TO PUMP THE COLONEL AND GOT HALF A BUCKETFUL And thus it came about that Rosalind Palliser (_nee_ Graythorpe) stood for the second time at the altar of matrimony with the same bridegroom under another name.

witty remark

From this reading HOW SALLY TRIED TO PUMP THE COLONEL AND GOT HALF A BUCKETFUL And thus it came about that Rosalind Palliser (_nee_ Graythorpe) stood for the second time at the altar of matrimony with the same bridegroom under another name.

Identical; not different.

From this reading HOW SALLY TRIED TO PUMP THE COLONEL AND GOT HALF A BUCKETFUL And thus it came about that Rosalind Palliser (_nee_ Graythorpe) stood for the second time at the altar of matrimony with the same bridegroom under another name.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The absence of bridesmaids pronounced and accented the fact that the bride was a widow, though, as there were very few of the congregation of St. Satisfax who did not know her as such, the announcement was hardly necessary.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading HOW SALLY TRIED TO PUMP THE COLONEL AND GOT HALF A BUCKETFUL And thus it came about that Rosalind Palliser (_nee_ Graythorpe) stood for the second time at the altar of matrimony with the same bridegroom under another name.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The absence of bridesmaids pronounced and accented the fact that the bride was a widow, though, as there were very few of the congregation of St. Satisfax who did not know her as such, the announcement was hardly necessary.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading HOW SALLY TRIED TO PUMP THE COLONEL AND GOT HALF A BUCKETFUL And thus it came about that Rosalind Palliser (_nee_ Graythorpe) stood for the second time at the altar of matrimony with the same bridegroom under another name.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The absence of bridesmaids pronounced and accented the fact that the bride was a widow, though, as there were very few of the congregation of St. Satisfax who did not know her as such, the announcement was hardly necessary.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading HOW SALLY TRIED TO PUMP THE COLONEL AND GOT HALF A BUCKETFUL And thus it came about that Rosalind Palliser (_nee_ Graythorpe) stood for the second time at the altar of matrimony with the same bridegroom under another name.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading HOW SALLY TRIED TO PUMP THE COLONEL AND GOT HALF A BUCKETFUL And thus it came about that Rosalind Palliser (_nee_ Graythorpe) stood for the second time at the altar of matrimony with the same bridegroom under another name.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The absence of bridesmaids pronounced and accented the fact that the bride was a widow, though, as there were very few of the congregation of St. Satisfax who did not know her as such, the announcement was hardly necessary.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading CHARLEY'S AUNT, AND PYRAMUS AND THISBE.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The absence of bridesmaids pronounced and accented the fact that the bride was a widow, though, as there were very few of the congregation of St. Satisfax who did not know her as such, the announcement was hardly necessary.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading HOW SALLY TRIED TO PUMP THE COLONEL AND GOT HALF A BUCKETFUL And thus it came about that Rosalind Palliser (_nee_ Graythorpe) stood for the second time at the altar of matrimony with the same bridegroom under another name.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading HOW SALLY TRIED TO PUMP THE COLONEL AND GOT HALF A BUCKETFUL And thus it came about that Rosalind Palliser (_nee_ Graythorpe) stood for the second time at the altar of matrimony with the same bridegroom under another name.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading HOW SALLY TRIED TO PUMP THE COLONEL AND GOT HALF A BUCKETFUL And thus it came about that Rosalind Palliser (_nee_ Graythorpe) stood for the second time at the altar of matrimony with the same bridegroom under another name.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading HOW SALLY TRIED TO PUMP THE COLONEL AND GOT HALF A BUCKETFUL And thus it came about that Rosalind Palliser (_nee_ Graythorpe) stood for the second time at the altar of matrimony with the same bridegroom under another name.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading HOW SALLY TRIED TO PUMP THE COLONEL AND GOT HALF A BUCKETFUL And thus it came about that Rosalind Palliser (_nee_ Graythorpe) stood for the second time at the altar of matrimony with the same bridegroom under another name.

precisely as stated

From this reading The absence of bridesmaids pronounced and accented the fact that the bride was a widow, though, as there were very few of the congregation of St. Satisfax who did not know her as such, the announcement was hardly necessary.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The absence of bridesmaids pronounced and accented the fact that the bride was a widow, though, as there were very few of the congregation of St. Satisfax who did not know her as such, the announcement was hardly necessary.

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading OF A WEDDING PARTY AND AN OLD MAN'S RETROSPECT.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The absence of bridesmaids pronounced and accented the fact that the bride was a widow, though, as there were very few of the congregation of St. Satisfax who did not know her as such, the announcement was hardly necessary.

which person or people

From this reading The absence of bridesmaids pronounced and accented the fact that the bride was a widow, though, as there were very few of the congregation of St. Satisfax who did not know her as such, the announcement was hardly necessary.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading The absence of bridesmaids pronounced and accented the fact that the bride was a widow, though, as there were very few of the congregation of St. Satisfax who did not know her as such, the announcement was hardly necessary.

in the company of; together with

From this reading HOW SALLY TRIED TO PUMP THE COLONEL AND GOT HALF A BUCKETFUL And thus it came about that Rosalind Palliser (_nee_ Graythorpe) stood for the second time at the altar of matrimony with the same bridegroom under another name.