used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a new kind of wedding, because so much about her and her way of looking at life was new to those about her, that even her marriage had to match it.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was a new kind of wedding, because so much about her and her way of looking at life was new to those about her, that even her marriage had to match it.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "My clothes are always in nice order," she said to Susan, slightly appalled over the non-existing preparations, "and I love to sew and will make what I need as I need it."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a new kind of wedding, because so much about her and her way of looking at life was new to those about her, that even her marriage had to match it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She didn't have any trousseau or any wedding presents or any bridal trip.
appalledadjectiveUS /əˈpɔːld/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading "My clothes are always in nice order," she said to Susan, slightly appalled over the non-existing preparations, "and I love to sew and will make what I need as I need it."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "My clothes are always in nice order," she said to Susan, slightly appalled over the non-existing preparations, "and I love to sew and will make what I need as I need it."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "My clothes are always in nice order," she said to Susan, slightly appalled over the non-existing preparations, "and I love to sew and will make what I need as I need it."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was a new kind of wedding, because so much about her and her way of looking at life was new to those about her, that even her marriage had to match it.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading THE RESULTS JANE was married in the early autumn.
for the reason that
From this reading It was a new kind of wedding, because so much about her and her way of looking at life was new to those about her, that even her marriage had to match it.
bridaladjectiveUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
of or relating to a wedding
From this reading She didn't have any trousseau or any wedding presents or any bridal trip.
clothing in general
From this reading "My clothes are always in nice order," she said to Susan, slightly appalled over the non-existing preparations, "and I love to sew and will make what I need as I need it."
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading "I don't want any presents," Lorenzo had said decidedly.
didn't
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From this reading She didn't have any trousseau or any wedding presents or any bridal trip.
don't
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From this reading "I don't want any presents," Lorenzo had said decidedly.
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 RESULTS JANE was married in the early autumn.
divisible by two
From this reading It was a new kind of wedding, because so much about her and her way of looking at life was new to those about her, that even her marriage had to match it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was a new kind of wedding, because so much about her and her way of looking at life was new to those about her, that even her marriage had to match it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She didn't have any trousseau or any wedding presents or any bridal trip.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a new kind of wedding, because so much about her and her way of looking at life was new to those about her, that even her marriage had to match it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "My clothes are always in nice order," she said to Susan, slightly appalled over the non-existing preparations, "and I love to sew and will make what I need as I need it."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE RESULTS JANE was married in the early autumn.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a new kind of wedding, because so much about her and her way of looking at life was new to those about her, that even her marriage had to match it.
JANE
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From this reading THE RESULTS JANE was married in the early autumn.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It was a new kind of wedding, because so much about her and her way of looking at life was new to those about her, that even her marriage had to match it.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was a new kind of wedding, because so much about her and her way of looking at life was new to those about her, that even her marriage had to match it.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading It was a new kind of wedding, because so much about her and her way of looking at life was new to those about her, that even her marriage had to match it.
Lorenzo
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From this reading "I don't want any presents," Lorenzo had said decidedly.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "My clothes are always in nice order," she said to Susan, slightly appalled over the non-existing preparations, "and I love to sew and will make what I need as I need it."
engage in
From this reading "My clothes are always in nice order," she said to Susan, slightly appalled over the non-existing preparations, "and I love to sew and will make what I need as I need it."
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading It was a new kind of wedding, because so much about her and her way of looking at life was new to those about her, that even her marriage had to match it.
joined in matrimony
From this reading THE RESULTS JANE was married in the early autumn.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading It was a new kind of wedding, because so much about her and her way of looking at life was new to those about her, that even her marriage had to match it.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was a new kind of wedding, because so much about her and her way of looking at life was new to those about her, that even her marriage had to match it.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My clothes are always in nice order," she said to Susan, slightly appalled over the non-existing preparations, "and I love to sew and will make what I need as I need it."
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "My clothes are always in nice order," she said to Susan, slightly appalled over the non-existing preparations, "and I love to sew and will make what I need as I need it."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was a new kind of wedding, because so much about her and her way of looking at life was new to those about her, that even her marriage had to match it.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading "My clothes are always in nice order," she said to Susan, slightly appalled over the non-existing preparations, "and I love to sew and will make what I need as I need it."
non-existing
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From this reading "My clothes are always in nice order," she said to Susan, slightly appalled over the non-existing preparations, "and I love to sew and will make what I need as I need it."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a new kind of wedding, because so much about her and her way of looking at life was new to those about her, that even her marriage had to match it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She didn't have any trousseau or any wedding presents or any bridal trip.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "My clothes are always in nice order," she said to Susan, slightly appalled over the non-existing preparations, "and I love to sew and will make what I need as I need it."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "My clothes are always in nice order," she said to Susan, slightly appalled over the non-existing preparations, "and I love to sew and will make what I need as I need it."
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading "My clothes are always in nice order," she said to Susan, slightly appalled over the non-existing preparations, "and I love to sew and will make what I need as I need it."
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 She didn't have any trousseau or any wedding presents or any bridal trip.
RESULTSnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading THE RESULTS JANE was married in the early autumn.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "My clothes are always in nice order," she said to Susan, slightly appalled over the non-existing preparations, "and I love to sew and will make what I need as I need it."
sewverbUS /soʊ/
fasten by sewing; do needlework
From this reading "My clothes are always in nice order," she said to Susan, slightly appalled over the non-existing preparations, "and I love to sew and will make what I need as I need it."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She didn't have any trousseau or any wedding presents or any bridal trip.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading "My clothes are always in nice order," she said to Susan, slightly appalled over the non-existing preparations, "and I love to sew and will make what I need as I need it."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was a new kind of wedding, because so much about her and her way of looking at life was new to those about her, that even her marriage had to match it.
Susan
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From this reading "My clothes are always in nice order," she said to Susan, slightly appalled over the non-existing preparations, "and I love to sew and will make what I need as I need it."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a new kind of wedding, because so much about her and her way of looking at life was new to those about her, that even her marriage had to match it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RESULTS JANE was married in the early autumn.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It was a new kind of wedding, because so much about her and her way of looking at life was new to those about her, that even her marriage had to match it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a new kind of wedding, because so much about her and her way of looking at life was new to those about her, that even her marriage had to match it.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading She didn't have any trousseau or any wedding presents or any bridal trip.
trousseaunoun
the personal outfit of a bride; clothes and accessories and linens
From this reading She didn't have any trousseau or any wedding presents or any bridal trip.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I don't want any presents," Lorenzo had said decidedly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE RESULTS JANE was married in the early autumn.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was a new kind of wedding, because so much about her and her way of looking at life was new to those about her, that even her marriage had to match it.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading She didn't have any trousseau or any wedding presents or any bridal trip.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "My clothes are always in nice order," she said to Susan, slightly appalled over the non-existing preparations, "and I love to sew and will make what I need as I need it."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "My clothes are always in nice order," she said to Susan, slightly appalled over the non-existing preparations, "and I love to sew and will make what I need as I need it."
