adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was celebrated at the house of her father, in the presence of a large company, who were invited to witness the ceremony, and take part in the attendant festivities.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The marriage of Delia Floyd was an event in our quiet town.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was celebrated at the house of her father, in the presence of a large company, who were invited to witness the ceremony, and take part in the attendant festivities.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The match was regarded generally as a most desirable one for the young lady; and there was more than one mother present who envied the good fortune which had given such a son-in-law to Mrs. Floyd.
asideadverbUS /əˈsaɪd/
on or to one side
From this reading I heard many snatches of conversation, half aside, in which marvelous things were related, or suggested, touching the bridegroom's fortune and the splendid home he had prepared for his bride.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was celebrated at the house of her father, in the presence of a large company, who were invited to witness the ceremony, and take part in the attendant festivities.
attendantnounUS /əˈtendənt/
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading It was celebrated at the house of her father, in the presence of a large company, who were invited to witness the ceremony, and take part in the attendant festivities.
bridenounUS /braɪd/
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading I heard many snatches of conversation, half aside, in which marvelous things were related, or suggested, touching the bridegroom's fortune and the splendid home he had prepared for his bride.
bridegroom'snounUS /ˈbraɪdɡruːmz/
possessive form of “bridegroom” — a man who has recently been married
From this reading I heard many snatches of conversation, half aside, in which marvelous things were related, or suggested, touching the bridegroom's fortune and the splendid home he had prepared for his bride.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading It was celebrated at the house of her father, in the presence of a large company, who were invited to witness the ceremony, and take part in the attendant festivities.
ceremonynounUS /ˈserəmoʊni/
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading It was celebrated at the house of her father, in the presence of a large company, who were invited to witness the ceremony, and take part in the attendant festivities.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading It was celebrated at the house of her father, in the presence of a large company, who were invited to witness the ceremony, and take part in the attendant festivities.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading I heard many snatches of conversation, half aside, in which marvelous things were related, or suggested, touching the bridegroom's fortune and the splendid home he had prepared for his bride.
Delia
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From this reading The marriage of Delia Floyd was an event in our quiet town.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading The match was regarded generally as a most desirable one for the young lady; and there was more than one mother present who envied the good fortune which had given such a son-in-law to Mrs. Floyd.
enviedverbUS /ˈenvid/
inflected form of “envy” — feel envious towards; admire enviously
From this reading The match was regarded generally as a most desirable one for the young lady; and there was more than one mother present who envied the good fortune which had given such a son-in-law to Mrs. Floyd.
eventnounUS /ɪˈvent/
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The marriage of Delia Floyd was an event in our quiet town.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading It was celebrated at the house of her father, in the presence of a large company, who were invited to witness the ceremony, and take part in the attendant festivities.
festivitiesnounUS /feˈstɪvətiz/
plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion
From this reading It was celebrated at the house of her father, in the presence of a large company, who were invited to witness the ceremony, and take part in the attendant festivities.
Floyd
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From this reading The marriage of Delia Floyd was an event in our quiet town.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The match was regarded generally as a most desirable one for the young lady; and there was more than one mother present who envied the good fortune which had given such a son-in-law to Mrs. Floyd.
fortunenounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃən/
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading The match was regarded generally as a most desirable one for the young lady; and there was more than one mother present who envied the good fortune which had given such a son-in-law to Mrs. Floyd.
generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/
usually; as a rule
From this reading The match was regarded generally as a most desirable one for the young lady; and there was more than one mother present who envied the good fortune which had given such a son-in-law to Mrs. Floyd.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The match was regarded generally as a most desirable one for the young lady; and there was more than one mother present who envied the good fortune which had given such a son-in-law to Mrs. Floyd.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The match was regarded generally as a most desirable one for the young lady; and there was more than one mother present who envied the good fortune which had given such a son-in-law to Mrs. Floyd.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The match was regarded generally as a most desirable one for the young lady; and there was more than one mother present who envied the good fortune which had given such a son-in-law to Mrs. Floyd.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading I heard many snatches of conversation, half aside, in which marvelous things were related, or suggested, touching the bridegroom's fortune and the splendid home he had prepared for his bride.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I heard many snatches of conversation, half aside, in which marvelous things were related, or suggested, touching the bridegroom's fortune and the splendid home he had prepared for his bride.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I heard many snatches of conversation, half aside, in which marvelous things were related, or suggested, touching the bridegroom's fortune and the splendid home he had prepared for his bride.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was celebrated at the house of her father, in the presence of a large company, who were invited to witness the ceremony, and take part in the attendant festivities.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I heard many snatches of conversation, half aside, in which marvelous things were related, or suggested, touching the bridegroom's fortune and the splendid home he had prepared for his bride.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading I heard many snatches of conversation, half aside, in which marvelous things were related, or suggested, touching the bridegroom's fortune and the splendid home he had prepared for his bride.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was celebrated at the house of her father, in the presence of a large company, who were invited to witness the ceremony, and take part in the attendant festivities.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I heard many snatches of conversation, half aside, in which marvelous things were related, or suggested, touching the bridegroom's fortune and the splendid home he had prepared for his bride.
imaginationnounUS /ˌɪmædʒəˈneɪʃən/
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading He was looked upon as a prospective millionaire, and imagination pictured Delia as the jeweled mistress of a palace home.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The marriage of Delia Floyd was an event in our quiet town.
invitedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtəd/
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading It was celebrated at the house of her father, in the presence of a large company, who were invited to witness the ceremony, and take part in the attendant festivities.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was celebrated at the house of her father, in the presence of a large company, who were invited to witness the ceremony, and take part in the attendant festivities.
jeweledadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuː.əld/
Adorned or decorated with precious gems, diamonds, and emeralds.
From this reading He was looked upon as a prospective millionaire, and imagination pictured Delia as the jeweled mistress of a palace home.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The match was regarded generally as a most desirable one for the young lady; and there was more than one mother present who envied the good fortune which had given such a son-in-law to Mrs. Floyd.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was celebrated at the house of her father, in the presence of a large company, who were invited to witness the ceremony, and take part in the attendant festivities.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He was looked upon as a prospective millionaire, and imagination pictured Delia as the jeweled mistress of a palace home.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading I heard many snatches of conversation, half aside, in which marvelous things were related, or suggested, touching the bridegroom's fortune and the splendid home he had prepared for his bride.
marriagenounUS /ˈmerɪdʒ/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading The marriage of Delia Floyd was an event in our quiet town.
marvelousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading I heard many snatches of conversation, half aside, in which marvelous things were related, or suggested, touching the bridegroom's fortune and the splendid home he had prepared for his bride.
matchverbUS /mætʃ/
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading The match was regarded generally as a most desirable one for the young lady; and there was more than one mother present who envied the good fortune which had given such a son-in-law to Mrs. Floyd.
millionairenounUS /ˌmɪljəˈner/
a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
From this reading He was looked upon as a prospective millionaire, and imagination pictured Delia as the jeweled mistress of a palace home.
mistressnounUS /ˈmɪstrəs/
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading He was looked upon as a prospective millionaire, and imagination pictured Delia as the jeweled mistress of a palace home.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The match was regarded generally as a most desirable one for the young lady; and there was more than one mother present who envied the good fortune which had given such a son-in-law to Mrs. Floyd.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading The match was regarded generally as a most desirable one for the young lady; and there was more than one mother present who envied the good fortune which had given such a son-in-law to Mrs. Floyd.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The match was regarded generally as a most desirable one for the young lady; and there was more than one mother present who envied the good fortune which had given such a son-in-law to Mrs. Floyd.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The match was regarded generally as a most desirable one for the young lady; and there was more than one mother present who envied the good fortune which had given such a son-in-law to Mrs. Floyd.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The marriage of Delia Floyd was an event in our quiet town.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The match was regarded generally as a most desirable one for the young lady; and there was more than one mother present who envied the good fortune which had given such a son-in-law to Mrs. Floyd.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I heard many snatches of conversation, half aside, in which marvelous things were related, or suggested, touching the bridegroom's fortune and the splendid home he had prepared for his bride.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The marriage of Delia Floyd was an event in our quiet town.
palacenounUS /ˈpæləs/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading He was looked upon as a prospective millionaire, and imagination pictured Delia as the jeweled mistress of a palace home.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It was celebrated at the house of her father, in the presence of a large company, who were invited to witness the ceremony, and take part in the attendant festivities.
picturedadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərd/
seen in the mind as a mental image
From this reading He was looked upon as a prospective millionaire, and imagination pictured Delia as the jeweled mistress of a palace home.
preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading I heard many snatches of conversation, half aside, in which marvelous things were related, or suggested, touching the bridegroom's fortune and the splendid home he had prepared for his bride.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading It was celebrated at the house of her father, in the presence of a large company, who were invited to witness the ceremony, and take part in the attendant festivities.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The match was regarded generally as a most desirable one for the young lady; and there was more than one mother present who envied the good fortune which had given such a son-in-law to Mrs. Floyd.
prospectiveadjectiveUS /prəˈspektɪv/
of or concerned with or related to the future
From this reading He was looked upon as a prospective millionaire, and imagination pictured Delia as the jeweled mistress of a palace home.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The marriage of Delia Floyd was an event in our quiet town.
regardedverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪd/
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading The match was regarded generally as a most desirable one for the young lady; and there was more than one mother present who envied the good fortune which had given such a son-in-law to Mrs. Floyd.
relatedadjectiveUS /rɪˈleɪtɪd/
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading I heard many snatches of conversation, half aside, in which marvelous things were related, or suggested, touching the bridegroom's fortune and the splendid home he had prepared for his bride.
snatchesnounUS /ˈsnætʃɪz/
plural of “snatch” — a small fragment
From this reading I heard many snatches of conversation, half aside, in which marvelous things were related, or suggested, touching the bridegroom's fortune and the splendid home he had prepared for his bride.
son-in-lawnounUS /ˈsʌnɪnlɔː/
the husband of your daughter
From this reading The match was regarded generally as a most desirable one for the young lady; and there was more than one mother present who envied the good fortune which had given such a son-in-law to Mrs. Floyd.
splendidadjectiveUS /ˈsplendɪd/
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading I heard many snatches of conversation, half aside, in which marvelous things were related, or suggested, touching the bridegroom's fortune and the splendid home he had prepared for his bride.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The match was regarded generally as a most desirable one for the young lady; and there was more than one mother present who envied the good fortune which had given such a son-in-law to Mrs. Floyd.
suggestedverbUS /səˈdʒestɪd/
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading I heard many snatches of conversation, half aside, in which marvelous things were related, or suggested, touching the bridegroom's fortune and the splendid home he had prepared for his bride.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading It was celebrated at the house of her father, in the presence of a large company, who were invited to witness the ceremony, and take part in the attendant festivities.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The match was regarded generally as a most desirable one for the young lady; and there was more than one mother present who envied the good fortune which had given such a son-in-law to Mrs. Floyd.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The marriage of Delia Floyd was an event in our quiet town.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading The match was regarded generally as a most desirable one for the young lady; and there was more than one mother present who envied the good fortune which had given such a son-in-law to Mrs. Floyd.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I heard many snatches of conversation, half aside, in which marvelous things were related, or suggested, touching the bridegroom's fortune and the splendid home he had prepared for his bride.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was celebrated at the house of her father, in the presence of a large company, who were invited to witness the ceremony, and take part in the attendant festivities.
touchingadjectiveUS /ˈtʌtʃɪŋ/
arousing affect
From this reading I heard many snatches of conversation, half aside, in which marvelous things were related, or suggested, touching the bridegroom's fortune and the splendid home he had prepared for his bride.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The marriage of Delia Floyd was an event in our quiet town.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He was looked upon as a prospective millionaire, and imagination pictured Delia as the jeweled mistress of a palace home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The marriage of Delia Floyd was an event in our quiet town.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was celebrated at the house of her father, in the presence of a large company, who were invited to witness the ceremony, and take part in the attendant festivities.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The match was regarded generally as a most desirable one for the young lady; and there was more than one mother present who envied the good fortune which had given such a son-in-law to Mrs. Floyd.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading It was celebrated at the house of her father, in the presence of a large company, who were invited to witness the ceremony, and take part in the attendant festivities.
witnessnounUS /ˈwɪtnəs/
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading It was celebrated at the house of her father, in the presence of a large company, who were invited to witness the ceremony, and take part in the attendant festivities.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The match was regarded generally as a most desirable one for the young lady; and there was more than one mother present who envied the good fortune which had given such a son-in-law to Mrs. Floyd.
