used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Estelle's wedding was a great success, but this was not surprising when one realized how many years had been spent in preparation for it.
altarnounUS /ˈɔːltər/
the table in Christian churches where communion is given
From this reading Estelle had visualized everything from the last pot of lilies--always Annunciation ones, not Arum, which look pagan--at the altar to the red cloth at the door.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Estelle had visualized everything from the last pot of lilies--always Annunciation ones, not Arum, which look pagan--at the altar to the red cloth at the door.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Estelle was only twenty-three, but for the last ten years she had known that she would marry, and she had thought out every detail of the ceremony except the bridegroom.
Annunciationnoun
a festival commemorating the announcement of the Incarnation by the angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary; a quarter day in England, Wales, and Ireland
From this reading Estelle had visualized everything from the last pot of lilies--always Annunciation ones, not Arum, which look pagan--at the altar to the red cloth at the door.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading You could have any kind of a bridegroom--men were essentially imperfect--but you need have only one kind of ceremony, and that could be ideal.
ArumnounUS /ˈerəm/
starch resembling sago that is obtained from cuckoopint root
From this reading Estelle had visualized everything from the last pot of lilies--always Annunciation ones, not Arum, which look pagan--at the altar to the red cloth at the door.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Estelle had visualized everything from the last pot of lilies--always Annunciation ones, not Arum, which look pagan--at the altar to the red cloth at the door.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You could have any kind of a bridegroom--men were essentially imperfect--but you need have only one kind of ceremony, and that could be ideal.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Estelle's wedding was a great success, but this was not surprising when one realized how many years had been spent in preparation for it.
bridegroomnounUS /ˈbraɪdɡruːm/
a man who has recently been married
From this reading Estelle was only twenty-three, but for the last ten years she had known that she would marry, and she had thought out every detail of the ceremony except the bridegroom.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Estelle's wedding was a great success, but this was not surprising when one realized how many years had been spent in preparation for it.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading Estelle was only twenty-three, but for the last ten years she had known that she would marry, and she had thought out every detail of the ceremony except the bridegroom.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading Estelle had visualized everything from the last pot of lilies--always Annunciation ones, not Arum, which look pagan--at the altar to the red cloth at the door.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading You could have any kind of a bridegroom--men were essentially imperfect--but you need have only one kind of ceremony, and that could be ideal.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading Estelle was only twenty-three, but for the last ten years she had known that she would marry, and she had thought out every detail of the ceremony except the bridegroom.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Estelle had visualized everything from the last pot of lilies--always Annunciation ones, not Arum, which look pagan--at the altar to the red cloth at the door.
essentiallyadverbUS /eˈsenʃəli/
in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature
From this reading You could have any kind of a bridegroom--men were essentially imperfect--but you need have only one kind of ceremony, and that could be ideal.
Estelle
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From this reading Estelle was only twenty-three, but for the last ten years she had known that she would marry, and she had thought out every detail of the ceremony except the bridegroom.
Estelle's
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From this reading Estelle's wedding was a great success, but this was not surprising when one realized how many years had been spent in preparation for it.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Estelle was only twenty-three, but for the last ten years she had known that she would marry, and she had thought out every detail of the ceremony except the bridegroom.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Estelle had visualized everything from the last pot of lilies--always Annunciation ones, not Arum, which look pagan--at the altar to the red cloth at the door.
apart from; not including
From this reading Estelle was only twenty-three, but for the last ten years she had known that she would marry, and she had thought out every detail of the ceremony except the bridegroom.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Estelle's wedding was a great success, but this was not surprising when one realized how many years had been spent in preparation for it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Estelle had visualized everything from the last pot of lilies--always Annunciation ones, not Arum, which look pagan--at the altar to the red cloth at the door.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading There were to be rose-leaves instead of rice; the wedding was to be in June, with a tent in the garden and strawberries.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Estelle's wedding was a great success, but this was not surprising when one realized how many years had been spent in preparation for it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Estelle's wedding was a great success, but this was not surprising when one realized how many years had been spent in preparation for it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You could have any kind of a bridegroom--men were essentially imperfect--but you need have only one kind of ceremony, and that could be ideal.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Estelle's wedding was a great success, but this was not surprising when one realized how many years had been spent in preparation for it.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading You could have any kind of a bridegroom--men were essentially imperfect--but you need have only one kind of ceremony, and that could be ideal.
imperfectadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrfɪkt/
not perfect; defective or inadequate
From this reading You could have any kind of a bridegroom--men were essentially imperfect--but you need have only one kind of ceremony, and that could be ideal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Estelle's wedding was a great success, but this was not surprising when one realized how many years had been spent in preparation for it.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading There were to be rose-leaves instead of rice; the wedding was to be in June, with a tent in the garden and strawberries.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Estelle's wedding was a great success, but this was not surprising when one realized how many years had been spent in preparation for it.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading There were to be rose-leaves instead of rice; the wedding was to be in June, with a tent in the garden and strawberries.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading You could have any kind of a bridegroom--men were essentially imperfect--but you need have only one kind of ceremony, and that could be ideal.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Estelle was only twenty-three, but for the last ten years she had known that she would marry, and she had thought out every detail of the ceremony except the bridegroom.
immediately past
From this reading Estelle was only twenty-three, but for the last ten years she had known that she would marry, and she had thought out every detail of the ceremony except the bridegroom.
liliesnounUS /ˈlɪliz/
plural of “lily” — any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading Estelle had visualized everything from the last pot of lilies--always Annunciation ones, not Arum, which look pagan--at the altar to the red cloth at the door.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Estelle had visualized everything from the last pot of lilies--always Annunciation ones, not Arum, which look pagan--at the altar to the red cloth at the door.
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 Estelle's wedding was a great success, but this was not surprising when one realized how many years had been spent in preparation for it.
take in marriage
From this reading Estelle was only twenty-three, but for the last ten years she had known that she would marry, and she had thought out every detail of the ceremony except the bridegroom.
the force of workers available
From this reading You could have any kind of a bridegroom--men were essentially imperfect--but you need have only one kind of ceremony, and that could be ideal.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading You could have any kind of a bridegroom--men were essentially imperfect--but you need have only one kind of ceremony, and that could be ideal.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Estelle's wedding was a great success, but this was not surprising when one realized how many years had been spent in preparation for it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Estelle was only twenty-three, but for the last ten years she had known that she would marry, and she had thought out every detail of the ceremony except the bridegroom.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Estelle's wedding was a great success, but this was not surprising when one realized how many years had been spent in preparation for it.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Estelle had visualized everything from the last pot of lilies--always Annunciation ones, not Arum, which look pagan--at the altar to the red cloth at the door.
and nothing more
From this reading Estelle was only twenty-three, but for the last ten years she had known that she would marry, and she had thought out every detail of the ceremony except the bridegroom.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Estelle was only twenty-three, but for the last ten years she had known that she would marry, and she had thought out every detail of the ceremony except the bridegroom.
pagannounUS /ˈpeɪɡən/
a person who does not acknowledge your god
From this reading Estelle had visualized everything from the last pot of lilies--always Annunciation ones, not Arum, which look pagan--at the altar to the red cloth at the door.
potnounUS /pɑːt/
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading Estelle had visualized everything from the last pot of lilies--always Annunciation ones, not Arum, which look pagan--at the altar to the red cloth at the door.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Estelle's wedding was a great success, but this was not surprising when one realized how many years had been spent in preparation for it.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Estelle's wedding was a great success, but this was not surprising when one realized how many years had been spent in preparation for it.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Estelle had visualized everything from the last pot of lilies--always Annunciation ones, not Arum, which look pagan--at the altar to the red cloth at the door.
ricenounUS /raɪs/
grains used as food either unpolished or more often polished
From this reading There were to be rose-leaves instead of rice; the wedding was to be in June, with a tent in the garden and strawberries.
rose-leaves
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There were to be rose-leaves instead of rice; the wedding was to be in June, with a tent in the garden and strawberries.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Estelle was only twenty-three, but for the last ten years she had known that she would marry, and she had thought out every detail of the ceremony except the bridegroom.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Estelle's wedding was a great success, but this was not surprising when one realized how many years had been spent in preparation for it.
strawberriesnounUS /ˈstrɔːberiz/
plural of “strawberry” — sweet fleshy red fruit
From this reading There were to be rose-leaves instead of rice; the wedding was to be in June, with a tent in the garden and strawberries.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Estelle's wedding was a great success, but this was not surprising when one realized how many years had been spent in preparation for it.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading Estelle's wedding was a great success, but this was not surprising when one realized how many years had been spent in preparation for it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Estelle was only twenty-three, but for the last ten years she had known that she would marry, and she had thought out every detail of the ceremony except the bridegroom.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading There were to be rose-leaves instead of rice; the wedding was to be in June, with a tent in the garden and strawberries.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Estelle was only twenty-three, but for the last ten years she had known that she would marry, and she had thought out every detail of the ceremony except the bridegroom.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Estelle was only twenty-three, but for the last ten years she had known that she would marry, and she had thought out every detail of the ceremony except the bridegroom.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were to be rose-leaves instead of rice; the wedding was to be in June, with a tent in the garden and strawberries.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Estelle's wedding was a great success, but this was not surprising when one realized how many years had been spent in preparation for it.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Estelle was only twenty-three, but for the last ten years she had known that she would marry, and she had thought out every detail of the ceremony except the bridegroom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Estelle had visualized everything from the last pot of lilies--always Annunciation ones, not Arum, which look pagan--at the altar to the red cloth at the door.
twenty-threenounUS /ˈtwentiθriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-two and one
From this reading Estelle was only twenty-three, but for the last ten years she had known that she would marry, and she had thought out every detail of the ceremony except the bridegroom.
visualizedadjectiveUS /ˈvɪʒwəlaɪzd/
seen in the mind as a mental image
From this reading Estelle had visualized everything from the last pot of lilies--always Annunciation ones, not Arum, which look pagan--at the altar to the red cloth at the door.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Estelle's wedding was a great success, but this was not surprising when one realized how many years had been spent in preparation for it.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading Estelle's wedding was a great success, but this was not surprising when one realized how many years had been spent in preparation for it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You could have any kind of a bridegroom--men were essentially imperfect--but you need have only one kind of ceremony, and that could be ideal.
at the time that
From this reading Estelle's wedding was a great success, but this was not surprising when one realized how many years had been spent in preparation for it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Estelle had visualized everything from the last pot of lilies--always Annunciation ones, not Arum, which look pagan--at the altar to the red cloth at the door.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There were to be rose-leaves instead of rice; the wedding was to be in June, with a tent in the garden and strawberries.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Estelle was only twenty-three, but for the last ten years she had known that she would marry, and she had thought out every detail of the ceremony except the bridegroom.
a late time of life
From this reading Estelle's wedding was a great success, but this was not surprising when one realized how many years had been spent in preparation for it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You could have any kind of a bridegroom--men were essentially imperfect--but you need have only one kind of ceremony, and that could be ideal.
