used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Anderson, although it was a very pleasant and warm evening, did not come outside, but sat by the parlor window, well-screened by the folds of the old damask curtain.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It seemed as if all Banbridge was gathering.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Mrs. Anderson, although it was a very pleasant and warm evening, did not come outside, but sat by the parlor window, well-screened by the folds of the old damask curtain.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading A church wedding was quite an unusual festivity in the town, and, besides, there had always been so much curiosity with regard to the Carrolls that interest was doubled in this case.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A church wedding was quite an unusual festivity in the town, and, besides, there had always been so much curiosity with regard to the Carrolls that interest was doubled in this case.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Anderson on Wednesday evening sat on the porch and saw the people stream by to the wedding.
AndersonnounUS /ˈændərsən/
United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical (1876-1941)
From this reading Anderson on Wednesday evening sat on the porch and saw the people stream by to the wedding.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It seemed as if all Banbridge was gathering.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The wedding was at eight, and by quarter-past seven the people began to pass; by half-past seven the street was quite full of them.
Banbridge
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From this reading It seemed as if all Banbridge was gathering.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A church wedding was quite an unusual festivity in the town, and, besides, there had always been so much curiosity with regard to the Carrolls that interest was doubled in this case.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The wedding was at eight, and by quarter-past seven the people began to pass; by half-past seven the street was quite full of them.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading A church wedding was quite an unusual festivity in the town, and, besides, there had always been so much curiosity with regard to the Carrolls that interest was doubled in this case.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mrs. Anderson, although it was a very pleasant and warm evening, did not come outside, but sat by the parlor window, well-screened by the folds of the old damask curtain.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Anderson on Wednesday evening sat on the porch and saw the people stream by to the wedding.
Carrolls
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From this reading A church wedding was quite an unusual festivity in the town, and, besides, there had always been so much curiosity with regard to the Carrolls that interest was doubled in this case.
an occurrence of something
From this reading A church wedding was quite an unusual festivity in the town, and, besides, there had always been so much curiosity with regard to the Carrolls that interest was doubled in this case.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading A church wedding was quite an unusual festivity in the town, and, besides, there had always been so much curiosity with regard to the Carrolls that interest was doubled in this case.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mrs. Anderson, although it was a very pleasant and warm evening, did not come outside, but sat by the parlor window, well-screened by the folds of the old damask curtain.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading A church wedding was quite an unusual festivity in the town, and, besides, there had always been so much curiosity with regard to the Carrolls that interest was doubled in this case.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading Mrs. Anderson, although it was a very pleasant and warm evening, did not come outside, but sat by the parlor window, well-screened by the folds of the old damask curtain.
damasknounUS /ˈdæməsk/
a table linen made from linen with a damask pattern
From this reading Mrs. Anderson, although it was a very pleasant and warm evening, did not come outside, but sat by the parlor window, well-screened by the folds of the old damask curtain.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mrs. Anderson, although it was a very pleasant and warm evening, did not come outside, but sat by the parlor window, well-screened by the folds of the old damask curtain.
doubledadjectiveUS /ˈdʌbəld/
twice as great or many
From this reading A church wedding was quite an unusual festivity in the town, and, besides, there had always been so much curiosity with regard to the Carrolls that interest was doubled in this case.
being one more than seven
From this reading The wedding was at eight, and by quarter-past seven the people began to pass; by half-past seven the street was quite full of them.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Anderson on Wednesday evening sat on the porch and saw the people stream by to the wedding.
festivitynounUS /feˈstɪvəti/
any joyous diversion
From this reading A church wedding was quite an unusual festivity in the town, and, besides, there had always been so much curiosity with regard to the Carrolls that interest was doubled in this case.
foldsnounUS /foʊldz/
plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading Mrs. Anderson, although it was a very pleasant and warm evening, did not come outside, but sat by the parlor window, well-screened by the folds of the old damask curtain.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The wedding was at eight, and by quarter-past seven the people began to pass; by half-past seven the street was quite full of them.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading It seemed as if all Banbridge was gathering.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A church wedding was quite an unusual festivity in the town, and, besides, there had always been so much curiosity with regard to the Carrolls that interest was doubled in this case.
half-past
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From this reading The wedding was at eight, and by quarter-past seven the people began to pass; by half-past seven the street was quite full of them.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It seemed as if all Banbridge was gathering.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A church wedding was quite an unusual festivity in the town, and, besides, there had always been so much curiosity with regard to the Carrolls that interest was doubled in this case.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading A church wedding was quite an unusual festivity in the town, and, besides, there had always been so much curiosity with regard to the Carrolls that interest was doubled in this case.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Anderson, although it was a very pleasant and warm evening, did not come outside, but sat by the parlor window, well-screened by the folds of the old damask curtain.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Anderson, although it was a very pleasant and warm evening, did not come outside, but sat by the parlor window, well-screened by the folds of the old damask curtain.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A church wedding was quite an unusual festivity in the town, and, besides, there had always been so much curiosity with regard to the Carrolls that interest was doubled in this case.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mrs. Anderson, although it was a very pleasant and warm evening, did not come outside, but sat by the parlor window, well-screened by the folds of the old damask curtain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Anderson, although it was a very pleasant and warm evening, did not come outside, but sat by the parlor window, well-screened by the folds of the old damask curtain.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Mrs. Anderson, although it was a very pleasant and warm evening, did not come outside, but sat by the parlor window, well-screened by the folds of the old damask curtain.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Anderson on Wednesday evening sat on the porch and saw the people stream by to the wedding.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Mrs. Anderson, although it was a very pleasant and warm evening, did not come outside, but sat by the parlor window, well-screened by the folds of the old damask curtain.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading Mrs. Anderson, although it was a very pleasant and warm evening, did not come outside, but sat by the parlor window, well-screened by the folds of the old damask curtain.
go across or through
From this reading The wedding was at eight, and by quarter-past seven the people began to pass; by half-past seven the street was quite full of them.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Anderson on Wednesday evening sat on the porch and saw the people stream by to the wedding.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Mrs. Anderson, although it was a very pleasant and warm evening, did not come outside, but sat by the parlor window, well-screened by the folds of the old damask curtain.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading Anderson on Wednesday evening sat on the porch and saw the people stream by to the wedding.
quarter-past
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From this reading The wedding was at eight, and by quarter-past seven the people began to pass; by half-past seven the street was quite full of them.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The wedding was at eight, and by quarter-past seven the people began to pass; by half-past seven the street was quite full of them.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading A church wedding was quite an unusual festivity in the town, and, besides, there had always been so much curiosity with regard to the Carrolls that interest was doubled in this case.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Anderson on Wednesday evening sat on the porch and saw the people stream by to the wedding.
cut with a saw
From this reading Anderson on Wednesday evening sat on the porch and saw the people stream by to the wedding.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed as if all Banbridge was gathering.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading The wedding was at eight, and by quarter-past seven the people began to pass; by half-past seven the street was quite full of them.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A church wedding was quite an unusual festivity in the town, and, besides, there had always been so much curiosity with regard to the Carrolls that interest was doubled in this case.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Anderson on Wednesday evening sat on the porch and saw the people stream by to the wedding.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The wedding was at eight, and by quarter-past seven the people began to pass; by half-past seven the street was quite full of them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A church wedding was quite an unusual festivity in the town, and, besides, there had always been so much curiosity with regard to the Carrolls that interest was doubled in this case.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Anderson on Wednesday evening sat on the porch and saw the people stream by to the wedding.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The wedding was at eight, and by quarter-past seven the people began to pass; by half-past seven the street was quite full of them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A church wedding was quite an unusual festivity in the town, and, besides, there had always been so much curiosity with regard to the Carrolls that interest was doubled in this case.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A church wedding was quite an unusual festivity in the town, and, besides, there had always been so much curiosity with regard to the Carrolls that interest was doubled in this case.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Anderson on Wednesday evening sat on the porch and saw the people stream by to the wedding.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading A church wedding was quite an unusual festivity in the town, and, besides, there had always been so much curiosity with regard to the Carrolls that interest was doubled in this case.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading A church wedding was quite an unusual festivity in the town, and, besides, there had always been so much curiosity with regard to the Carrolls that interest was doubled in this case.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mrs. Anderson, although it was a very pleasant and warm evening, did not come outside, but sat by the parlor window, well-screened by the folds of the old damask curtain.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Mrs. Anderson, although it was a very pleasant and warm evening, did not come outside, but sat by the parlor window, well-screened by the folds of the old damask curtain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Anderson, although it was a very pleasant and warm evening, did not come outside, but sat by the parlor window, well-screened by the folds of the old damask curtain.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading Anderson on Wednesday evening sat on the porch and saw the people stream by to the wedding.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading Anderson on Wednesday evening sat on the porch and saw the people stream by to the wedding.
well-screened
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From this reading Mrs. Anderson, although it was a very pleasant and warm evening, did not come outside, but sat by the parlor window, well-screened by the folds of the old damask curtain.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Mrs. Anderson, although it was a very pleasant and warm evening, did not come outside, but sat by the parlor window, well-screened by the folds of the old damask curtain.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A church wedding was quite an unusual festivity in the town, and, besides, there had always been so much curiosity with regard to the Carrolls that interest was doubled in this case.
