used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The only wedding-guest was the parson's old friend Dr. Glebe, and he returned with them to the parsonage because he had a few serious words that he wished to say there.
quickly and without warning
From this reading He took Mr. Ives aside, and said abruptly, "Are you mad, Ives?
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the lapse of another three days, it was determined that there should be no further delay of the marriage, and one morning without pomp or parade of any kind, Mr. Ives took his bride into Wancote, and they returned home man and wife.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After the lapse of another three days, it was determined that there should be no further delay of the marriage, and one morning without pomp or parade of any kind, Mr. Ives took his bride into Wancote, and they returned home man and wife.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading After the lapse of another three days, it was determined that there should be no further delay of the marriage, and one morning without pomp or parade of any kind, Mr. Ives took his bride into Wancote, and they returned home man and wife.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading After the lapse of another three days, it was determined that there should be no further delay of the marriage, and one morning without pomp or parade of any kind, Mr. Ives took his bride into Wancote, and they returned home man and wife.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He took Mr. Ives aside, and said abruptly, "Are you mad, Ives?
on or to one side
From this reading He took Mr. Ives aside, and said abruptly, "Are you mad, Ives?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading After the lapse of another three days, it was determined that there should be no further delay of the marriage, and one morning without pomp or parade of any kind, Mr. Ives took his bride into Wancote, and they returned home man and wife.
for the reason that
From this reading The only wedding-guest was the parson's old friend Dr. Glebe, and he returned with them to the parsonage because he had a few serious words that he wished to say there.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading After the lapse of another three days, it was determined that there should be no further delay of the marriage, and one morning without pomp or parade of any kind, Mr. Ives took his bride into Wancote, and they returned home man and wife.
a female human offspring
From this reading Do you wish to lose that peerless daughter of yours?
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading After the lapse of another three days, it was determined that there should be no further delay of the marriage, and one morning without pomp or parade of any kind, Mr. Ives took his bride into Wancote, and they returned home man and wife.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading After the lapse of another three days, it was determined that there should be no further delay of the marriage, and one morning without pomp or parade of any kind, Mr. Ives took his bride into Wancote, and they returned home man and wife.
characterized by great determination
From this reading After the lapse of another three days, it was determined that there should be no further delay of the marriage, and one morning without pomp or parade of any kind, Mr. Ives took his bride into Wancote, and they returned home man and wife.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do you wish to lose that peerless daughter of yours?
Dr
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From this reading The only wedding-guest was the parson's old friend Dr. Glebe, and he returned with them to the parsonage because he had a few serious words that he wished to say there.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The only wedding-guest was the parson's old friend Dr. Glebe, and he returned with them to the parsonage because he had a few serious words that he wished to say there.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The only wedding-guest was the parson's old friend Dr. Glebe, and he returned with them to the parsonage because he had a few serious words that he wished to say there.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading After the lapse of another three days, it was determined that there should be no further delay of the marriage, and one morning without pomp or parade of any kind, Mr. Ives took his bride into Wancote, and they returned home man and wife.
Glebenoun
plot of land belonging to an English parish church or an ecclesiastical office
From this reading The only wedding-guest was the parson's old friend Dr. Glebe, and he returned with them to the parsonage because he had a few serious words that he wished to say there.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The only wedding-guest was the parson's old friend Dr. Glebe, and he returned with them to the parsonage because he had a few serious words that he wished to say there.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The only wedding-guest was the parson's old friend Dr. Glebe, and he returned with them to the parsonage because he had a few serious words that he wished to say there.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After the lapse of another three days, it was determined that there should be no further delay of the marriage, and one morning without pomp or parade of any kind, Mr. Ives took his bride into Wancote, and they returned home man and wife.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading After the lapse of another three days, it was determined that there should be no further delay of the marriage, and one morning without pomp or parade of any kind, Mr. Ives took his bride into Wancote, and they returned home man and wife.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I warn you that you will do so, if you are not more watchful."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I warn you that you will do so, if you are not more watchful."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading After the lapse of another three days, it was determined that there should be no further delay of the marriage, and one morning without pomp or parade of any kind, Mr. Ives took his bride into Wancote, and they returned home man and wife.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After the lapse of another three days, it was determined that there should be no further delay of the marriage, and one morning without pomp or parade of any kind, Mr. Ives took his bride into Wancote, and they returned home man and wife.
IvesnounUS /aɪvz/
United States composer noted for his innovative use of polytonality (1874-1954)
From this reading After the lapse of another three days, it was determined that there should be no further delay of the marriage, and one morning without pomp or parade of any kind, Mr. Ives took his bride into Wancote, and they returned home man and wife.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading After the lapse of another three days, it was determined that there should be no further delay of the marriage, and one morning without pomp or parade of any kind, Mr. Ives took his bride into Wancote, and they returned home man and wife.
lapseverbUS /læps/
pass into a specified state or condition
From this reading After the lapse of another three days, it was determined that there should be no further delay of the marriage, and one morning without pomp or parade of any kind, Mr. Ives took his bride into Wancote, and they returned home man and wife.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading Do you wish to lose that peerless daughter of yours?
roused to anger
From this reading He took Mr. Ives aside, and said abruptly, "Are you mad, Ives?
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading After the lapse of another three days, it was determined that there should be no further delay of the marriage, and one morning without pomp or parade of any kind, Mr. Ives took his bride into Wancote, and they returned home man and wife.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading After the lapse of another three days, it was determined that there should be no further delay of the marriage, and one morning without pomp or parade of any kind, Mr. Ives took his bride into Wancote, and they returned home man and wife.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I warn you that you will do so, if you are not more watchful."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading After the lapse of another three days, it was determined that there should be no further delay of the marriage, and one morning without pomp or parade of any kind, Mr. Ives took his bride into Wancote, and they returned home man and wife.
a form of address for a man
From this reading After the lapse of another three days, it was determined that there should be no further delay of the marriage, and one morning without pomp or parade of any kind, Mr. Ives took his bride into Wancote, and they returned home man and wife.
not any; not one
From this reading After the lapse of another three days, it was determined that there should be no further delay of the marriage, and one morning without pomp or parade of any kind, Mr. Ives took his bride into Wancote, and they returned home man and wife.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I warn you that you will do so, if you are not more watchful."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After the lapse of another three days, it was determined that there should be no further delay of the marriage, and one morning without pomp or parade of any kind, Mr. Ives took his bride into Wancote, and they returned home man and wife.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The only wedding-guest was the parson's old friend Dr. Glebe, and he returned with them to the parsonage because he had a few serious words that he wished to say there.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading After the lapse of another three days, it was determined that there should be no further delay of the marriage, and one morning without pomp or parade of any kind, Mr. Ives took his bride into Wancote, and they returned home man and wife.
and nothing more
From this reading The only wedding-guest was the parson's old friend Dr. Glebe, and he returned with them to the parsonage because he had a few serious words that he wished to say there.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading After the lapse of another three days, it was determined that there should be no further delay of the marriage, and one morning without pomp or parade of any kind, Mr. Ives took his bride into Wancote, and they returned home man and wife.
paradenounUS /pərˈeɪd/
a ceremonial procession including people marching
From this reading After the lapse of another three days, it was determined that there should be no further delay of the marriage, and one morning without pomp or parade of any kind, Mr. Ives took his bride into Wancote, and they returned home man and wife.
parson's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The only wedding-guest was the parson's old friend Dr. Glebe, and he returned with them to the parsonage because he had a few serious words that he wished to say there.
parsonagenounUS /ˈpɑːrsənɪdʒ/
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading The only wedding-guest was the parson's old friend Dr. Glebe, and he returned with them to the parsonage because he had a few serious words that he wished to say there.
peerlessadjectiveUS /ˈpɪrlɪs/
eminent beyond or above comparison
From this reading Do you wish to lose that peerless daughter of yours?
pompnounUS /pɑːmp/
cheap or pretentious or vain display
From this reading After the lapse of another three days, it was determined that there should be no further delay of the marriage, and one morning without pomp or parade of any kind, Mr. Ives took his bride into Wancote, and they returned home man and wife.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading After the lapse of another three days, it was determined that there should be no further delay of the marriage, and one morning without pomp or parade of any kind, Mr. Ives took his bride into Wancote, and they returned home man and wife.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He took Mr. Ives aside, and said abruptly, "Are you mad, Ives?
express in words
From this reading The only wedding-guest was the parson's old friend Dr. Glebe, and he returned with them to the parsonage because he had a few serious words that he wished to say there.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading The only wedding-guest was the parson's old friend Dr. Glebe, and he returned with them to the parsonage because he had a few serious words that he wished to say there.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading After the lapse of another three days, it was determined that there should be no further delay of the marriage, and one morning without pomp or parade of any kind, Mr. Ives took his bride into Wancote, and they returned home man and wife.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I warn you that you will do so, if you are not more watchful."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After the lapse of another three days, it was determined that there should be no further delay of the marriage, and one morning without pomp or parade of any kind, Mr. Ives took his bride into Wancote, and they returned home man and wife.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After the lapse of another three days, it was determined that there should be no further delay of the marriage, and one morning without pomp or parade of any kind, Mr. Ives took his bride into Wancote, and they returned home man and wife.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The only wedding-guest was the parson's old friend Dr. Glebe, and he returned with them to the parsonage because he had a few serious words that he wished to say there.
in or at that place or location
From this reading After the lapse of another three days, it was determined that there should be no further delay of the marriage, and one morning without pomp or parade of any kind, Mr. Ives took his bride into Wancote, and they returned home man and wife.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After the lapse of another three days, it was determined that there should be no further delay of the marriage, and one morning without pomp or parade of any kind, Mr. Ives took his bride into Wancote, and they returned home man and wife.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading After the lapse of another three days, it was determined that there should be no further delay of the marriage, and one morning without pomp or parade of any kind, Mr. Ives took his bride into Wancote, and they returned home man and wife.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The only wedding-guest was the parson's old friend Dr. Glebe, and he returned with them to the parsonage because he had a few serious words that he wished to say there.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading After the lapse of another three days, it was determined that there should be no further delay of the marriage, and one morning without pomp or parade of any kind, Mr. Ives took his bride into Wancote, and they returned home man and wife.
Wancote
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After the lapse of another three days, it was determined that there should be no further delay of the marriage, and one morning without pomp or parade of any kind, Mr. Ives took his bride into Wancote, and they returned home man and wife.
warnverbUS /wɔːrn/
notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading I warn you that you will do so, if you are not more watchful."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After the lapse of another three days, it was determined that there should be no further delay of the marriage, and one morning without pomp or parade of any kind, Mr. Ives took his bride into Wancote, and they returned home man and wife.
watchfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɑːtʃfəl/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading I warn you that you will do so, if you are not more watchful."
wedding-guest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The only wedding-guest was the parson's old friend Dr. Glebe, and he returned with them to the parsonage because he had a few serious words that he wished to say there.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading After the lapse of another three days, it was determined that there should be no further delay of the marriage, and one morning without pomp or parade of any kind, Mr. Ives took his bride into Wancote, and they returned home man and wife.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I warn you that you will do so, if you are not more watchful."
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Do you wish to lose that peerless daughter of yours?
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading The only wedding-guest was the parson's old friend Dr. Glebe, and he returned with them to the parsonage because he had a few serious words that he wished to say there.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The only wedding-guest was the parson's old friend Dr. Glebe, and he returned with them to the parsonage because he had a few serious words that he wished to say there.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading After the lapse of another three days, it was determined that there should be no further delay of the marriage, and one morning without pomp or parade of any kind, Mr. Ives took his bride into Wancote, and they returned home man and wife.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The only wedding-guest was the parson's old friend Dr. Glebe, and he returned with them to the parsonage because he had a few serious words that he wished to say there.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He took Mr. Ives aside, and said abruptly, "Are you mad, Ives?
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading Do you wish to lose that peerless daughter of yours?
