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From this reading The following paragraph[8] extracted from the newspapers of the day, will, doubtless, be acceptable to a large class of readers.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The following paragraph[8] extracted from the newspapers of the day, will, doubtless, be acceptable to a large class of readers.
acceptableadjectiveUS /ækˈseptəbəl/
worthy of acceptance or satisfactory
From this reading The following paragraph[8] extracted from the newspapers of the day, will, doubtless, be acceptable to a large class of readers.
accomplishedadjectiveUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃt/
highly skilled
From this reading “Yesterday, Sir John Hunter, of Hunter Hall, Devonshire, Bart., led to the hymeneal altar the accomplished Mrs. Beaumont, relict of the late Colonel Beaumont, of Beaumont Park.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading On the same day her son and daughter were also married--Mr. Beaumont to Miss Walsingham, daughter of E. Walsingham, Esq., of Walsingham House;--and Miss Beaumont to Captain Walsingham of the navy, a near relation of Edward Walsingham, Esq., of Walsingham House.
altarnounUS /ˈɔːltər/
the table in Christian churches where communion is given
From this reading “Yesterday, Sir John Hunter, of Hunter Hall, Devonshire, Bart., led to the hymeneal altar the accomplished Mrs. Beaumont, relict of the late Colonel Beaumont, of Beaumont Park.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the same day her son and daughter were also married--Mr. Beaumont to Miss Walsingham, daughter of E. Walsingham, Esq., of Walsingham House;--and Miss Beaumont to Captain Walsingham of the navy, a near relation of Edward Walsingham, Esq., of Walsingham House.
autre
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “On peut étre plus fin qu’un autre, mais pas plus fin que tous les autres.”--ROCHEFOUCAULT.
autres
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From this reading “On peut étre plus fin qu’un autre, mais pas plus fin que tous les autres.”--ROCHEFOUCAULT.
BartnounUS /bɑːrt/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading “Yesterday, Sir John Hunter, of Hunter Hall, Devonshire, Bart., led to the hymeneal altar the accomplished Mrs. Beaumont, relict of the late Colonel Beaumont, of Beaumont Park.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The following paragraph[8] extracted from the newspapers of the day, will, doubtless, be acceptable to a large class of readers.
BeaumontnounUS /ˈboʊmɔːnt/
United States surgeon remembered for his studies of digestion (1785-1853)
From this reading “Yesterday, Sir John Hunter, of Hunter Hall, Devonshire, Bart., led to the hymeneal altar the accomplished Mrs. Beaumont, relict of the late Colonel Beaumont, of Beaumont Park.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading On the same day her son and daughter were also married--Mr. Beaumont to Miss Walsingham, daughter of E. Walsingham, Esq., of Walsingham House;--and Miss Beaumont to Captain Walsingham of the navy, a near relation of Edward Walsingham, Esq., of Walsingham House.
classnounUS /klæs/
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading The following paragraph[8] extracted from the newspapers of the day, will, doubtless, be acceptable to a large class of readers.
ColonelnounUS /ˈkɜːrnəl/
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 “Yesterday, Sir John Hunter, of Hunter Hall, Devonshire, Bart., led to the hymeneal altar the accomplished Mrs. Beaumont, relict of the late Colonel Beaumont, of Beaumont Park.
daughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/
a female human offspring
From this reading On the same day her son and daughter were also married--Mr. Beaumont to Miss Walsingham, daughter of E. Walsingham, Esq., of Walsingham House;--and Miss Beaumont to Captain Walsingham of the navy, a near relation of Edward Walsingham, Esq., of Walsingham House.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The following paragraph[8] extracted from the newspapers of the day, will, doubtless, be acceptable to a large class of readers.
DevonshirenounUS /dɪˈvɑːnʃaɪr/
a county in southwestern England
From this reading “Yesterday, Sir John Hunter, of Hunter Hall, Devonshire, Bart., led to the hymeneal altar the accomplished Mrs. Beaumont, relict of the late Colonel Beaumont, of Beaumont Park.
doubtlessadverbUS /ˈdaʊtləs/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading The following paragraph[8] extracted from the newspapers of the day, will, doubtless, be acceptable to a large class of readers.
EnounUS /iː/
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading On the same day her son and daughter were also married--Mr. Beaumont to Miss Walsingham, daughter of E. Walsingham, Esq., of Walsingham House;--and Miss Beaumont to Captain Walsingham of the navy, a near relation of Edward Walsingham, Esq., of Walsingham House.
EdwardnounUS /ˈedwərd/
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading On the same day her son and daughter were also married--Mr. Beaumont to Miss Walsingham, daughter of E. Walsingham, Esq., of Walsingham House;--and Miss Beaumont to Captain Walsingham of the navy, a near relation of Edward Walsingham, Esq., of Walsingham House.
Esqnoun
a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name
From this reading On the same day her son and daughter were also married--Mr. Beaumont to Miss Walsingham, daughter of E. Walsingham, Esq., of Walsingham House;--and Miss Beaumont to Captain Walsingham of the navy, a near relation of Edward Walsingham, Esq., of Walsingham House.
extractedverbUS /ekˈstræktɪd/
past form of “extract” — remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
From this reading The following paragraph[8] extracted from the newspapers of the day, will, doubtless, be acceptable to a large class of readers.
FASHIONABLEadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading “FASHIONABLE HYMENEALS.
finnounUS /fɪn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading “On peut étre plus fin qu’un autre, mais pas plus fin que tous les autres.”--ROCHEFOUCAULT.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following paragraph[8] extracted from the newspapers of the day, will, doubtless, be acceptable to a large class of readers.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The following paragraph[8] extracted from the newspapers of the day, will, doubtless, be acceptable to a large class of readers.
HallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading “Yesterday, Sir John Hunter, of Hunter Hall, Devonshire, Bart., led to the hymeneal altar the accomplished Mrs. Beaumont, relict of the late Colonel Beaumont, of Beaumont Park.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On the same day her son and daughter were also married--Mr. Beaumont to Miss Walsingham, daughter of E. Walsingham, Esq., of Walsingham House;--and Miss Beaumont to Captain Walsingham of the navy, a near relation of Edward Walsingham, Esq., of Walsingham House.
HousenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading On the same day her son and daughter were also married--Mr. Beaumont to Miss Walsingham, daughter of E. Walsingham, Esq., of Walsingham House;--and Miss Beaumont to Captain Walsingham of the navy, a near relation of Edward Walsingham, Esq., of Walsingham House.
HunternounUS /ˈhʌntər/
someone who hunts game
From this reading “Yesterday, Sir John Hunter, of Hunter Hall, Devonshire, Bart., led to the hymeneal altar the accomplished Mrs. Beaumont, relict of the late Colonel Beaumont, of Beaumont Park.
hymenealnounUS /ˌhɪməˈniːəl/
a wedding hymn
From this reading “Yesterday, Sir John Hunter, of Hunter Hall, Devonshire, Bart., led to the hymeneal altar the accomplished Mrs. Beaumont, relict of the late Colonel Beaumont, of Beaumont Park.
HYMENEALSnoun
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading “FASHIONABLE HYMENEALS.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading “Yesterday, Sir John Hunter, of Hunter Hall, Devonshire, Bart., led to the hymeneal altar the accomplished Mrs. Beaumont, relict of the late Colonel Beaumont, of Beaumont Park.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The following paragraph[8] extracted from the newspapers of the day, will, doubtless, be acceptable to a large class of readers.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading “Yesterday, Sir John Hunter, of Hunter Hall, Devonshire, Bart., led to the hymeneal altar the accomplished Mrs. Beaumont, relict of the late Colonel Beaumont, of Beaumont Park.
lednounUS /led/
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading “Yesterday, Sir John Hunter, of Hunter Hall, Devonshire, Bart., led to the hymeneal altar the accomplished Mrs. Beaumont, relict of the late Colonel Beaumont, of Beaumont Park.
lesnounUS /les/
plural of “le” — a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading “On peut étre plus fin qu’un autre, mais pas plus fin que tous les autres.”--ROCHEFOUCAULT.
mais
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From this reading “On peut étre plus fin qu’un autre, mais pas plus fin que tous les autres.”--ROCHEFOUCAULT.
marriedadjectiveUS /ˈmerid/
joined in matrimony
From this reading On the same day her son and daughter were also married--Mr. Beaumont to Miss Walsingham, daughter of E. Walsingham, Esq., of Walsingham House;--and Miss Beaumont to Captain Walsingham of the navy, a near relation of Edward Walsingham, Esq., of Walsingham House.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading On the same day her son and daughter were also married--Mr. Beaumont to Miss Walsingham, daughter of E. Walsingham, Esq., of Walsingham House;--and Miss Beaumont to Captain Walsingham of the navy, a near relation of Edward Walsingham, Esq., of Walsingham House.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading On the same day her son and daughter were also married--Mr. Beaumont to Miss Walsingham, daughter of E. Walsingham, Esq., of Walsingham House;--and Miss Beaumont to Captain Walsingham of the navy, a near relation of Edward Walsingham, Esq., of Walsingham House.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “Yesterday, Sir John Hunter, of Hunter Hall, Devonshire, Bart., led to the hymeneal altar the accomplished Mrs. Beaumont, relict of the late Colonel Beaumont, of Beaumont Park.
navynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading On the same day her son and daughter were also married--Mr. Beaumont to Miss Walsingham, daughter of E. Walsingham, Esq., of Walsingham House;--and Miss Beaumont to Captain Walsingham of the navy, a near relation of Edward Walsingham, Esq., of Walsingham House.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading On the same day her son and daughter were also married--Mr. Beaumont to Miss Walsingham, daughter of E. Walsingham, Esq., of Walsingham House;--and Miss Beaumont to Captain Walsingham of the navy, a near relation of Edward Walsingham, Esq., of Walsingham House.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading The following paragraph[8] extracted from the newspapers of the day, will, doubtless, be acceptable to a large class of readers.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The following paragraph[8] extracted from the newspapers of the day, will, doubtless, be acceptable to a large class of readers.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “On peut étre plus fin qu’un autre, mais pas plus fin que tous les autres.”--ROCHEFOUCAULT.
paragraphnounUS /ˈpærəɡræf/
one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line
From this reading The following paragraph[8] extracted from the newspapers of the day, will, doubtless, be acceptable to a large class of readers.
ParknounUS /pɑːrk/
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading “Yesterday, Sir John Hunter, of Hunter Hall, Devonshire, Bart., led to the hymeneal altar the accomplished Mrs. Beaumont, relict of the late Colonel Beaumont, of Beaumont Park.
pasnounUS /pɑːz/
(ballet) a step in dancing (especially in classical ballet)
From this reading “On peut étre plus fin qu’un autre, mais pas plus fin que tous les autres.”--ROCHEFOUCAULT.
peut
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “On peut étre plus fin qu’un autre, mais pas plus fin que tous les autres.”--ROCHEFOUCAULT.
plusnounUS /plʌs/
a useful or valuable quality
From this reading “On peut étre plus fin qu’un autre, mais pas plus fin que tous les autres.”--ROCHEFOUCAULT.
qu'un
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “On peut étre plus fin qu’un autre, mais pas plus fin que tous les autres.”--ROCHEFOUCAULT.
que
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “On peut étre plus fin qu’un autre, mais pas plus fin que tous les autres.”--ROCHEFOUCAULT.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The following paragraph[8] extracted from the newspapers of the day, will, doubtless, be acceptable to a large class of readers.
relationnounUS /riˈleɪʃən/
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading On the same day her son and daughter were also married--Mr. Beaumont to Miss Walsingham, daughter of E. Walsingham, Esq., of Walsingham House;--and Miss Beaumont to Captain Walsingham of the navy, a near relation of Edward Walsingham, Esq., of Walsingham House.
relictnoun
an organism or species surviving as a remnant of an otherwise extinct flora or fauna in an environment much changed from that in which it originated
From this reading “Yesterday, Sir John Hunter, of Hunter Hall, Devonshire, Bart., led to the hymeneal altar the accomplished Mrs. Beaumont, relict of the late Colonel Beaumont, of Beaumont Park.
ROCHEFOUCAULT
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “On peut étre plus fin qu’un autre, mais pas plus fin que tous les autres.”--ROCHEFOUCAULT.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading On the same day her son and daughter were also married--Mr. Beaumont to Miss Walsingham, daughter of E. Walsingham, Esq., of Walsingham House;--and Miss Beaumont to Captain Walsingham of the navy, a near relation of Edward Walsingham, Esq., of Walsingham House.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading “Yesterday, Sir John Hunter, of Hunter Hall, Devonshire, Bart., led to the hymeneal altar the accomplished Mrs. Beaumont, relict of the late Colonel Beaumont, of Beaumont Park.
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading On the same day her son and daughter were also married--Mr. Beaumont to Miss Walsingham, daughter of E. Walsingham, Esq., of Walsingham House;--and Miss Beaumont to Captain Walsingham of the navy, a near relation of Edward Walsingham, Esq., of Walsingham House.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The following paragraph[8] extracted from the newspapers of the day, will, doubtless, be acceptable to a large class of readers.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The following paragraph[8] extracted from the newspapers of the day, will, doubtless, be acceptable to a large class of readers.
tous
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “On peut étre plus fin qu’un autre, mais pas plus fin que tous les autres.”--ROCHEFOUCAULT.
Walsingham
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the same day her son and daughter were also married--Mr. Beaumont to Miss Walsingham, daughter of E. Walsingham, Esq., of Walsingham House;--and Miss Beaumont to Captain Walsingham of the navy, a near relation of Edward Walsingham, Esq., of Walsingham House.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the same day her son and daughter were also married--Mr. Beaumont to Miss Walsingham, daughter of E. Walsingham, Esq., of Walsingham House;--and Miss Beaumont to Captain Walsingham of the navy, a near relation of Edward Walsingham, Esq., of Walsingham House.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The following paragraph[8] extracted from the newspapers of the day, will, doubtless, be acceptable to a large class of readers.
YesterdaynounUS /ˈjestərdeɪ/
the day immediately before today
From this reading “Yesterday, Sir John Hunter, of Hunter Hall, Devonshire, Bart., led to the hymeneal altar the accomplished Mrs. Beaumont, relict of the late Colonel Beaumont, of Beaumont Park.
étre
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From this reading “On peut étre plus fin qu’un autre, mais pas plus fin que tous les autres.”--ROCHEFOUCAULT.
