used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Never had such a brilliant company been assembled within the walls of Moorbye Church.
aislenounUS /aɪl/
a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
From this reading Belle looked superb in her pearl-embroidered satin gown as she walked up the aisle with my father, and her bearing must have struck the onlookers as unusually calm and dignified.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Only a few family friends had been invited down, but the little church was filled to overflowing by the gentlefolks of the neighborhood, who did not think it _infra dig._ to undergo a lot of crowding and elbowing for the privilege of witnessing an earl’s wedding.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Life and thought have gone away.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Belle looked superb in her pearl-embroidered satin gown as she walked up the aisle with my father, and her bearing must have struck the onlookers as unusually calm and dignified.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading Never had such a brilliant company been assembled within the walls of Moorbye Church.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “Life and thought have gone away.”
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Belle looked superb in her pearl-embroidered satin gown as she walked up the aisle with my father, and her bearing must have struck the onlookers as unusually calm and dignified.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Never had such a brilliant company been assembled within the walls of Moorbye Church.
BellenounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading Belle looked superb in her pearl-embroidered satin gown as she walked up the aisle with my father, and her bearing must have struck the onlookers as unusually calm and dignified.
Belle's
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From this reading It was Belle’s wedding-day, and the sun shone kindly upon the face of nature.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Never had such a brilliant company been assembled within the walls of Moorbye Church.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Only a few family friends had been invited down, but the little church was filled to overflowing by the gentlefolks of the neighborhood, who did not think it _infra dig._ to undergo a lot of crowding and elbowing for the privilege of witnessing an earl’s wedding.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Only a few family friends had been invited down, but the little church was filled to overflowing by the gentlefolks of the neighborhood, who did not think it _infra dig._ to undergo a lot of crowding and elbowing for the privilege of witnessing an earl’s wedding.
make calm or still
From this reading Belle looked superb in her pearl-embroidered satin gown as she walked up the aisle with my father, and her bearing must have struck the onlookers as unusually calm and dignified.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Never had such a brilliant company been assembled within the walls of Moorbye Church.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Never had such a brilliant company been assembled within the walls of Moorbye Church.
crowdingnounUS /ˈkraʊdɪŋ/
a situation in which people or things are crowded together
From this reading Only a few family friends had been invited down, but the little church was filled to overflowing by the gentlefolks of the neighborhood, who did not think it _infra dig._ to undergo a lot of crowding and elbowing for the privilege of witnessing an earl’s wedding.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Only a few family friends had been invited down, but the little church was filled to overflowing by the gentlefolks of the neighborhood, who did not think it _infra dig._ to undergo a lot of crowding and elbowing for the privilege of witnessing an earl’s wedding.
digverbUS /dɪɡ/
turn up, loosen, or remove earth
From this reading Only a few family friends had been invited down, but the little church was filled to overflowing by the gentlefolks of the neighborhood, who did not think it _infra dig._ to undergo a lot of crowding and elbowing for the privilege of witnessing an earl’s wedding.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading Belle looked superb in her pearl-embroidered satin gown as she walked up the aisle with my father, and her bearing must have struck the onlookers as unusually calm and dignified.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Only a few family friends had been invited down, but the little church was filled to overflowing by the gentlefolks of the neighborhood, who did not think it _infra dig._ to undergo a lot of crowding and elbowing for the privilege of witnessing an earl’s wedding.
earl'snounUS /ɜːrlz/
possessive form of “earl” — a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading Only a few family friends had been invited down, but the little church was filled to overflowing by the gentlefolks of the neighborhood, who did not think it _infra dig._ to undergo a lot of crowding and elbowing for the privilege of witnessing an earl’s wedding.
elbowingnounUS /ˈelboʊɪŋ/
jostling with the elbows
From this reading Only a few family friends had been invited down, but the little church was filled to overflowing by the gentlefolks of the neighborhood, who did not think it _infra dig._ to undergo a lot of crowding and elbowing for the privilege of witnessing an earl’s wedding.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading It was Belle’s wedding-day, and the sun shone kindly upon the face of nature.
a social unit living together
From this reading Only a few family friends had been invited down, but the little church was filled to overflowing by the gentlefolks of the neighborhood, who did not think it _infra dig._ to undergo a lot of crowding and elbowing for the privilege of witnessing an earl’s wedding.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Belle looked superb in her pearl-embroidered satin gown as she walked up the aisle with my father, and her bearing must have struck the onlookers as unusually calm and dignified.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Only a few family friends had been invited down, but the little church was filled to overflowing by the gentlefolks of the neighborhood, who did not think it _infra dig._ to undergo a lot of crowding and elbowing for the privilege of witnessing an earl’s wedding.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Only a few family friends had been invited down, but the little church was filled to overflowing by the gentlefolks of the neighborhood, who did not think it _infra dig._ to undergo a lot of crowding and elbowing for the privilege of witnessing an earl’s wedding.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Only a few family friends had been invited down, but the little church was filled to overflowing by the gentlefolks of the neighborhood, who did not think it _infra dig._ to undergo a lot of crowding and elbowing for the privilege of witnessing an earl’s wedding.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Only a few family friends had been invited down, but the little church was filled to overflowing by the gentlefolks of the neighborhood, who did not think it _infra dig._ to undergo a lot of crowding and elbowing for the privilege of witnessing an earl’s wedding.
gentlefolks
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From this reading Only a few family friends had been invited down, but the little church was filled to overflowing by the gentlefolks of the neighborhood, who did not think it _infra dig._ to undergo a lot of crowding and elbowing for the privilege of witnessing an earl’s wedding.
destroyed or killed
From this reading “Life and thought have gone away.”
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading Belle looked superb in her pearl-embroidered satin gown as she walked up the aisle with my father, and her bearing must have struck the onlookers as unusually calm and dignified.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Never had such a brilliant company been assembled within the walls of Moorbye Church.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Life and thought have gone away.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Belle looked superb in her pearl-embroidered satin gown as she walked up the aisle with my father, and her bearing must have struck the onlookers as unusually calm and dignified.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Belle looked superb in her pearl-embroidered satin gown as she walked up the aisle with my father, and her bearing must have struck the onlookers as unusually calm and dignified.
infraadverbUS /ˈɪnfrə/
(in writing) at a later place
From this reading Only a few family friends had been invited down, but the little church was filled to overflowing by the gentlefolks of the neighborhood, who did not think it _infra dig._ to undergo a lot of crowding and elbowing for the privilege of witnessing an earl’s wedding.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Only a few family friends had been invited down, but the little church was filled to overflowing by the gentlefolks of the neighborhood, who did not think it _infra dig._ to undergo a lot of crowding and elbowing for the privilege of witnessing an earl’s wedding.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Belle’s wedding-day, and the sun shone kindly upon the face of nature.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading It was Belle’s wedding-day, and the sun shone kindly upon the face of nature.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “Life and thought have gone away.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Only a few family friends had been invited down, but the little church was filled to overflowing by the gentlefolks of the neighborhood, who did not think it _infra dig._ to undergo a lot of crowding and elbowing for the privilege of witnessing an earl’s wedding.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Belle looked superb in her pearl-embroidered satin gown as she walked up the aisle with my father, and her bearing must have struck the onlookers as unusually calm and dignified.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading Only a few family friends had been invited down, but the little church was filled to overflowing by the gentlefolks of the neighborhood, who did not think it _infra dig._ to undergo a lot of crowding and elbowing for the privilege of witnessing an earl’s wedding.
Moorbye
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From this reading Never had such a brilliant company been assembled within the walls of Moorbye Church.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Belle looked superb in her pearl-embroidered satin gown as she walked up the aisle with my father, and her bearing must have struck the onlookers as unusually calm and dignified.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Belle looked superb in her pearl-embroidered satin gown as she walked up the aisle with my father, and her bearing must have struck the onlookers as unusually calm and dignified.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading It was Belle’s wedding-day, and the sun shone kindly upon the face of nature.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Only a few family friends had been invited down, but the little church was filled to overflowing by the gentlefolks of the neighborhood, who did not think it _infra dig._ to undergo a lot of crowding and elbowing for the privilege of witnessing an earl’s wedding.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never had such a brilliant company been assembled within the walls of Moorbye Church.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Only a few family friends had been invited down, but the little church was filled to overflowing by the gentlefolks of the neighborhood, who did not think it _infra dig._ to undergo a lot of crowding and elbowing for the privilege of witnessing an earl’s wedding.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Never had such a brilliant company been assembled within the walls of Moorbye Church.
onlookersnounUS /ˈɔːnlʊkərz/
plural of “onlooker” — someone who looks on
From this reading Belle looked superb in her pearl-embroidered satin gown as she walked up the aisle with my father, and her bearing must have struck the onlookers as unusually calm and dignified.
and nothing more
From this reading Only a few family friends had been invited down, but the little church was filled to overflowing by the gentlefolks of the neighborhood, who did not think it _infra dig._ to undergo a lot of crowding and elbowing for the privilege of witnessing an earl’s wedding.
overflowingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərfloʊɪŋ/
covered with water
From this reading Only a few family friends had been invited down, but the little church was filled to overflowing by the gentlefolks of the neighborhood, who did not think it _infra dig._ to undergo a lot of crowding and elbowing for the privilege of witnessing an earl’s wedding.
pearl-embroidered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Belle looked superb in her pearl-embroidered satin gown as she walked up the aisle with my father, and her bearing must have struck the onlookers as unusually calm and dignified.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading Only a few family friends had been invited down, but the little church was filled to overflowing by the gentlefolks of the neighborhood, who did not think it _infra dig._ to undergo a lot of crowding and elbowing for the privilege of witnessing an earl’s wedding.
satinnounUS /ˈsætən/
a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back
From this reading Belle looked superb in her pearl-embroidered satin gown as she walked up the aisle with my father, and her bearing must have struck the onlookers as unusually calm and dignified.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Belle looked superb in her pearl-embroidered satin gown as she walked up the aisle with my father, and her bearing must have struck the onlookers as unusually calm and dignified.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading It was Belle’s wedding-day, and the sun shone kindly upon the face of nature.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Belle looked superb in her pearl-embroidered satin gown as she walked up the aisle with my father, and her bearing must have struck the onlookers as unusually calm and dignified.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Never had such a brilliant company been assembled within the walls of Moorbye Church.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading It was Belle’s wedding-day, and the sun shone kindly upon the face of nature.
superbadjectiveUS /sʊˈpɜːrb/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Belle looked superb in her pearl-embroidered satin gown as she walked up the aisle with my father, and her bearing must have struck the onlookers as unusually calm and dignified.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Never had such a brilliant company been assembled within the walls of Moorbye Church.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Only a few family friends had been invited down, but the little church was filled to overflowing by the gentlefolks of the neighborhood, who did not think it _infra dig._ to undergo a lot of crowding and elbowing for the privilege of witnessing an earl’s wedding.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “Life and thought have gone away.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Only a few family friends had been invited down, but the little church was filled to overflowing by the gentlefolks of the neighborhood, who did not think it _infra dig._ to undergo a lot of crowding and elbowing for the privilege of witnessing an earl’s wedding.
undergoverbUS /ˌʌndərˈɡoʊ/
pass through
From this reading Only a few family friends had been invited down, but the little church was filled to overflowing by the gentlefolks of the neighborhood, who did not think it _infra dig._ to undergo a lot of crowding and elbowing for the privilege of witnessing an earl’s wedding.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading Belle looked superb in her pearl-embroidered satin gown as she walked up the aisle with my father, and her bearing must have struck the onlookers as unusually calm and dignified.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Belle looked superb in her pearl-embroidered satin gown as she walked up the aisle with my father, and her bearing must have struck the onlookers as unusually calm and dignified.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was Belle’s wedding-day, and the sun shone kindly upon the face of nature.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Belle looked superb in her pearl-embroidered satin gown as she walked up the aisle with my father, and her bearing must have struck the onlookers as unusually calm and dignified.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Never had such a brilliant company been assembled within the walls of Moorbye Church.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Belle’s wedding-day, and the sun shone kindly upon the face of nature.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading Only a few family friends had been invited down, but the little church was filled to overflowing by the gentlefolks of the neighborhood, who did not think it _infra dig._ to undergo a lot of crowding and elbowing for the privilege of witnessing an earl’s wedding.
wedding-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was Belle’s wedding-day, and the sun shone kindly upon the face of nature.
which person or people
From this reading Only a few family friends had been invited down, but the little church was filled to overflowing by the gentlefolks of the neighborhood, who did not think it _infra dig._ to undergo a lot of crowding and elbowing for the privilege of witnessing an earl’s wedding.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Belle looked superb in her pearl-embroidered satin gown as she walked up the aisle with my father, and her bearing must have struck the onlookers as unusually calm and dignified.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Never had such a brilliant company been assembled within the walls of Moorbye Church.
witnessingverbUS /ˈwɪtnəsɪŋ/
-ing form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading Only a few family friends had been invited down, but the little church was filled to overflowing by the gentlefolks of the neighborhood, who did not think it _infra dig._ to undergo a lot of crowding and elbowing for the privilege of witnessing an earl’s wedding.
