adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He began by fastening a laurel branch adorned with ribbons to the mantel-piece; that is called the _exploit_, that is to say, the invitation; then he gave to each of the guests a little cross made of a bit of blue ribbon crossed by another bit of pink ribbon; the pink for the bride, the blue for the groom; and the guests were expected to keep that token to wear on the wedding-day, the women in their caps, the men in their button-holes.
admissionnounUS /ædˈmɪʃən/
the act of admitting someone to enter
From this reading It was the ticket of admission.
adornedadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrnd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading He began by fastening a laurel branch adorned with ribbons to the mantel-piece; that is called the _exploit_, that is to say, the invitation; then he gave to each of the guests a little cross made of a bit of blue ribbon crossed by another bit of pink ribbon; the pink for the bride, the blue for the groom; and the guests were expected to keep that token to wear on the wedding-day, the women in their caps, the men in their button-holes.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He invited the master of the house and all _his company_, that is to say, all his children, all his relations, all his friends, all his servants, to the marriage-ceremony, _to the feast, to the sports, to the dancing, and to everything that comes after_.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 He invited the master of the house and all _his company_, that is to say, all his children, all his relations, all his friends, all his servants, to the marriage-ceremony, _to the feast, to the sports, to the dancing, and to everything that comes after_.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Père Maurice was the spokesman; he had come to offer the customary compliments and invitations.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He began by fastening a laurel branch adorned with ribbons to the mantel-piece; that is called the _exploit_, that is to say, the invitation; then he gave to each of the guests a little cross made of a bit of blue ribbon crossed by another bit of pink ribbon; the pink for the bride, the blue for the groom; and the guests were expected to keep that token to wear on the wedding-day, the women in their caps, the men in their button-holes.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He began by fastening a laurel branch adorned with ribbons to the mantel-piece; that is called the _exploit_, that is to say, the invitation; then he gave to each of the guests a little cross made of a bit of blue ribbon crossed by another bit of pink ribbon; the pink for the bride, the blue for the groom; and the guests were expected to keep that token to wear on the wedding-day, the women in their caps, the men in their button-holes.
bitnounUS /bɪt/
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading He began by fastening a laurel branch adorned with ribbons to the mantel-piece; that is called the _exploit_, that is to say, the invitation; then he gave to each of the guests a little cross made of a bit of blue ribbon crossed by another bit of pink ribbon; the pink for the bride, the blue for the groom; and the guests were expected to keep that token to wear on the wedding-day, the women in their caps, the men in their button-holes.
blueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading He began by fastening a laurel branch adorned with ribbons to the mantel-piece; that is called the _exploit_, that is to say, the invitation; then he gave to each of the guests a little cross made of a bit of blue ribbon crossed by another bit of pink ribbon; the pink for the bride, the blue for the groom; and the guests were expected to keep that token to wear on the wedding-day, the women in their caps, the men in their button-holes.
branchnounUS /bræntʃ/
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading He began by fastening a laurel branch adorned with ribbons to the mantel-piece; that is called the _exploit_, that is to say, the invitation; then he gave to each of the guests a little cross made of a bit of blue ribbon crossed by another bit of pink ribbon; the pink for the bride, the blue for the groom; and the guests were expected to keep that token to wear on the wedding-day, the women in their caps, the men in their button-holes.
bridenounUS /braɪd/
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading He began by fastening a laurel branch adorned with ribbons to the mantel-piece; that is called the _exploit_, that is to say, the invitation; then he gave to each of the guests a little cross made of a bit of blue ribbon crossed by another bit of pink ribbon; the pink for the bride, the blue for the groom; and the guests were expected to keep that token to wear on the wedding-day, the women in their caps, the men in their button-holes.
button-holes
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From this reading He began by fastening a laurel branch adorned with ribbons to the mantel-piece; that is called the _exploit_, that is to say, the invitation; then he gave to each of the guests a little cross made of a bit of blue ribbon crossed by another bit of pink ribbon; the pink for the bride, the blue for the groom; and the guests were expected to keep that token to wear on the wedding-day, the women in their caps, the men in their button-holes.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He began by fastening a laurel branch adorned with ribbons to the mantel-piece; that is called the _exploit_, that is to say, the invitation; then he gave to each of the guests a little cross made of a bit of blue ribbon crossed by another bit of pink ribbon; the pink for the bride, the blue for the groom; and the guests were expected to keep that token to wear on the wedding-day, the women in their caps, the men in their button-holes.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He began by fastening a laurel branch adorned with ribbons to the mantel-piece; that is called the _exploit_, that is to say, the invitation; then he gave to each of the guests a little cross made of a bit of blue ribbon crossed by another bit of pink ribbon; the pink for the bride, the blue for the groom; and the guests were expected to keep that token to wear on the wedding-day, the women in their caps, the men in their button-holes.
capsnounUS /kæps/
plural of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading He began by fastening a laurel branch adorned with ribbons to the mantel-piece; that is called the _exploit_, that is to say, the invitation; then he gave to each of the guests a little cross made of a bit of blue ribbon crossed by another bit of pink ribbon; the pink for the bride, the blue for the groom; and the guests were expected to keep that token to wear on the wedding-day, the women in their caps, the men in their button-holes.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading He invited the master of the house and all _his company_, that is to say, all his children, all his relations, all his friends, all his servants, to the marriage-ceremony, _to the feast, to the sports, to the dancing, and to everything that comes after_.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Père Maurice was the spokesman; he had come to offer the customary compliments and invitations.
comesnounUS /kʌmz/
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading He invited the master of the house and all _his company_, that is to say, all his children, all his relations, all his friends, all his servants, to the marriage-ceremony, _to the feast, to the sports, to the dancing, and to everything that comes after_.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading He invited the master of the house and all _his company_, that is to say, all his children, all his relations, all his friends, all his servants, to the marriage-ceremony, _to the feast, to the sports, to the dancing, and to everything that comes after_.
complimentsnounUS /ˈkɑːmpləments/
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
From this reading Père Maurice was the spokesman; he had come to offer the customary compliments and invitations.
crossverbUS /krɔːs/
travel across or pass over
From this reading He began by fastening a laurel branch adorned with ribbons to the mantel-piece; that is called the _exploit_, that is to say, the invitation; then he gave to each of the guests a little cross made of a bit of blue ribbon crossed by another bit of pink ribbon; the pink for the bride, the blue for the groom; and the guests were expected to keep that token to wear on the wedding-day, the women in their caps, the men in their button-holes.
crossedadjectiveUS /krɔːst/
placed crosswise
From this reading He began by fastening a laurel branch adorned with ribbons to the mantel-piece; that is called the _exploit_, that is to say, the invitation; then he gave to each of the guests a little cross made of a bit of blue ribbon crossed by another bit of pink ribbon; the pink for the bride, the blue for the groom; and the guests were expected to keep that token to wear on the wedding-day, the women in their caps, the men in their button-holes.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading Père Maurice was the spokesman; he had come to offer the customary compliments and invitations.
dancingnounUS /ˈdænsɪŋ/
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading He invited the master of the house and all _his company_, that is to say, all his children, all his relations, all his friends, all his servants, to the marriage-ceremony, _to the feast, to the sports, to the dancing, and to everything that comes after_.
deliveredverbUS /dɪˈlɪvərd/
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading Then Père Maurice delivered his speech.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading He began by fastening a laurel branch adorned with ribbons to the mantel-piece; that is called the _exploit_, that is to say, the invitation; then he gave to each of the guests a little cross made of a bit of blue ribbon crossed by another bit of pink ribbon; the pink for the bride, the blue for the groom; and the guests were expected to keep that token to wear on the wedding-day, the women in their caps, the men in their button-holes.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading He invited the master of the house and all _his company_, that is to say, all his children, all his relations, all his friends, all his servants, to the marriage-ceremony, _to the feast, to the sports, to the dancing, and to everything that comes after_.
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He began by fastening a laurel branch adorned with ribbons to the mantel-piece; that is called the _exploit_, that is to say, the invitation; then he gave to each of the guests a little cross made of a bit of blue ribbon crossed by another bit of pink ribbon; the pink for the bride, the blue for the groom; and the guests were expected to keep that token to wear on the wedding-day, the women in their caps, the men in their button-holes.
exploitverbUS /ˈeksplɔɪt/
use or manipulate to one's advantage
From this reading He began by fastening a laurel branch adorned with ribbons to the mantel-piece; that is called the _exploit_, that is to say, the invitation; then he gave to each of the guests a little cross made of a bit of blue ribbon crossed by another bit of pink ribbon; the pink for the bride, the blue for the groom; and the guests were expected to keep that token to wear on the wedding-day, the women in their caps, the men in their button-holes.
fasteningnounUS /ˈfæsənɪŋ/
restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
From this reading He began by fastening a laurel branch adorned with ribbons to the mantel-piece; that is called the _exploit_, that is to say, the invitation; then he gave to each of the guests a little cross made of a bit of blue ribbon crossed by another bit of pink ribbon; the pink for the bride, the blue for the groom; and the guests were expected to keep that token to wear on the wedding-day, the women in their caps, the men in their button-holes.
feastnounUS /fiːst/
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading He invited the master of the house and all _his company_, that is to say, all his children, all his relations, all his friends, all his servants, to the marriage-ceremony, _to the feast, to the sports, to the dancing, and to everything that comes after_.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He began by fastening a laurel branch adorned with ribbons to the mantel-piece; that is called the _exploit_, that is to say, the invitation; then he gave to each of the guests a little cross made of a bit of blue ribbon crossed by another bit of pink ribbon; the pink for the bride, the blue for the groom; and the guests were expected to keep that token to wear on the wedding-day, the women in their caps, the men in their button-holes.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He invited the master of the house and all _his company_, that is to say, all his children, all his relations, all his friends, all his servants, to the marriage-ceremony, _to the feast, to the sports, to the dancing, and to everything that comes after_.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He began by fastening a laurel branch adorned with ribbons to the mantel-piece; that is called the _exploit_, that is to say, the invitation; then he gave to each of the guests a little cross made of a bit of blue ribbon crossed by another bit of pink ribbon; the pink for the bride, the blue for the groom; and the guests were expected to keep that token to wear on the wedding-day, the women in their caps, the men in their button-holes.
groomverbUS /ɡruːm/
educate for a future role or function
From this reading He began by fastening a laurel branch adorned with ribbons to the mantel-piece; that is called the _exploit_, that is to say, the invitation; then he gave to each of the guests a little cross made of a bit of blue ribbon crossed by another bit of pink ribbon; the pink for the bride, the blue for the groom; and the guests were expected to keep that token to wear on the wedding-day, the women in their caps, the men in their button-holes.
guestsnounUS /ɡests/
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading He began by fastening a laurel branch adorned with ribbons to the mantel-piece; that is called the _exploit_, that is to say, the invitation; then he gave to each of the guests a little cross made of a bit of blue ribbon crossed by another bit of pink ribbon; the pink for the bride, the blue for the groom; and the guests were expected to keep that token to wear on the wedding-day, the women in their caps, the men in their button-holes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Père Maurice was the spokesman; he had come to offer the customary compliments and invitations.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Père Maurice was the spokesman; he had come to offer the customary compliments and invitations.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then Père Maurice delivered his speech.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He invited the master of the house and all _his company_, that is to say, all his children, all his relations, all his friends, all his servants, to the marriage-ceremony, _to the feast, to the sports, to the dancing, and to everything that comes after_.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He began by fastening a laurel branch adorned with ribbons to the mantel-piece; that is called the _exploit_, that is to say, the invitation; then he gave to each of the guests a little cross made of a bit of blue ribbon crossed by another bit of pink ribbon; the pink for the bride, the blue for the groom; and the guests were expected to keep that token to wear on the wedding-day, the women in their caps, the men in their button-holes.
invitationnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading He began by fastening a laurel branch adorned with ribbons to the mantel-piece; that is called the _exploit_, that is to say, the invitation; then he gave to each of the guests a little cross made of a bit of blue ribbon crossed by another bit of pink ribbon; the pink for the bride, the blue for the groom; and the guests were expected to keep that token to wear on the wedding-day, the women in their caps, the men in their button-holes.
invitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Père Maurice was the spokesman; he had come to offer the customary compliments and invitations.
invitedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtəd/
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading He invited the master of the house and all _his company_, that is to say, all his children, all his relations, all his friends, all his servants, to the marriage-ceremony, _to the feast, to the sports, to the dancing, and to everything that comes after_.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He began by fastening a laurel branch adorned with ribbons to the mantel-piece; that is called the _exploit_, that is to say, the invitation; then he gave to each of the guests a little cross made of a bit of blue ribbon crossed by another bit of pink ribbon; the pink for the bride, the blue for the groom; and the guests were expected to keep that token to wear on the wedding-day, the women in their caps, the men in their button-holes.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the ticket of admission.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He began by fastening a laurel branch adorned with ribbons to the mantel-piece; that is called the _exploit_, that is to say, the invitation; then he gave to each of the guests a little cross made of a bit of blue ribbon crossed by another bit of pink ribbon; the pink for the bride, the blue for the groom; and the guests were expected to keep that token to wear on the wedding-day, the women in their caps, the men in their button-holes.
laurelnounUS /ˈlɔːrəl/
any of various aromatic trees of the laurel family
From this reading He began by fastening a laurel branch adorned with ribbons to the mantel-piece; that is called the _exploit_, that is to say, the invitation; then he gave to each of the guests a little cross made of a bit of blue ribbon crossed by another bit of pink ribbon; the pink for the bride, the blue for the groom; and the guests were expected to keep that token to wear on the wedding-day, the women in their caps, the men in their button-holes.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He began by fastening a laurel branch adorned with ribbons to the mantel-piece; that is called the _exploit_, that is to say, the invitation; then he gave to each of the guests a little cross made of a bit of blue ribbon crossed by another bit of pink ribbon; the pink for the bride, the blue for the groom; and the guests were expected to keep that token to wear on the wedding-day, the women in their caps, the men in their button-holes.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He began by fastening a laurel branch adorned with ribbons to the mantel-piece; that is called the _exploit_, that is to say, the invitation; then he gave to each of the guests a little cross made of a bit of blue ribbon crossed by another bit of pink ribbon; the pink for the bride, the blue for the groom; and the guests were expected to keep that token to wear on the wedding-day, the women in their caps, the men in their button-holes.
mantel-piece
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He began by fastening a laurel branch adorned with ribbons to the mantel-piece; that is called the _exploit_, that is to say, the invitation; then he gave to each of the guests a little cross made of a bit of blue ribbon crossed by another bit of pink ribbon; the pink for the bride, the blue for the groom; and the guests were expected to keep that token to wear on the wedding-day, the women in their caps, the men in their button-holes.
marriage-ceremony
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He invited the master of the house and all _his company_, that is to say, all his children, all his relations, all his friends, all his servants, to the marriage-ceremony, _to the feast, to the sports, to the dancing, and to everything that comes after_.
masternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading He invited the master of the house and all _his company_, that is to say, all his children, all his relations, all his friends, all his servants, to the marriage-ceremony, _to the feast, to the sports, to the dancing, and to everything that comes after_.
Maurice
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From this reading Père Maurice was the spokesman; he had come to offer the customary compliments and invitations.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading He began by fastening a laurel branch adorned with ribbons to the mantel-piece; that is called the _exploit_, that is to say, the invitation; then he gave to each of the guests a little cross made of a bit of blue ribbon crossed by another bit of pink ribbon; the pink for the bride, the blue for the groom; and the guests were expected to keep that token to wear on the wedding-day, the women in their caps, the men in their button-holes.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He began by fastening a laurel branch adorned with ribbons to the mantel-piece; that is called the _exploit_, that is to say, the invitation; then he gave to each of the guests a little cross made of a bit of blue ribbon crossed by another bit of pink ribbon; the pink for the bride, the blue for the groom; and the guests were expected to keep that token to wear on the wedding-day, the women in their caps, the men in their button-holes.
offerverbUS /ˈɔːfər/
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Père Maurice was the spokesman; he had come to offer the customary compliments and invitations.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He began by fastening a laurel branch adorned with ribbons to the mantel-piece; that is called the _exploit_, that is to say, the invitation; then he gave to each of the guests a little cross made of a bit of blue ribbon crossed by another bit of pink ribbon; the pink for the bride, the blue for the groom; and the guests were expected to keep that token to wear on the wedding-day, the women in their caps, the men in their button-holes.
pinknounUS /pɪŋk/
a light shade of red
From this reading He began by fastening a laurel branch adorned with ribbons to the mantel-piece; that is called the _exploit_, that is to say, the invitation; then he gave to each of the guests a little cross made of a bit of blue ribbon crossed by another bit of pink ribbon; the pink for the bride, the blue for the groom; and the guests were expected to keep that token to wear on the wedding-day, the women in their caps, the men in their button-holes.
Père
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Père Maurice was the spokesman; he had come to offer the customary compliments and invitations.
relationsnounUS /riˈleɪʃənz/
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading He invited the master of the house and all _his company_, that is to say, all his children, all his relations, all his friends, all his servants, to the marriage-ceremony, _to the feast, to the sports, to the dancing, and to everything that comes after_.
ribbonnounUS /ˈrɪbən/
any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading He began by fastening a laurel branch adorned with ribbons to the mantel-piece; that is called the _exploit_, that is to say, the invitation; then he gave to each of the guests a little cross made of a bit of blue ribbon crossed by another bit of pink ribbon; the pink for the bride, the blue for the groom; and the guests were expected to keep that token to wear on the wedding-day, the women in their caps, the men in their button-holes.
ribbonsnounUS /ˈrɪbənz/
plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading He began by fastening a laurel branch adorned with ribbons to the mantel-piece; that is called the _exploit_, that is to say, the invitation; then he gave to each of the guests a little cross made of a bit of blue ribbon crossed by another bit of pink ribbon; the pink for the bride, the blue for the groom; and the guests were expected to keep that token to wear on the wedding-day, the women in their caps, the men in their button-holes.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading He began by fastening a laurel branch adorned with ribbons to the mantel-piece; that is called the _exploit_, that is to say, the invitation; then he gave to each of the guests a little cross made of a bit of blue ribbon crossed by another bit of pink ribbon; the pink for the bride, the blue for the groom; and the guests were expected to keep that token to wear on the wedding-day, the women in their caps, the men in their button-holes.
servantsnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənts/
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading He invited the master of the house and all _his company_, that is to say, all his children, all his relations, all his friends, all his servants, to the marriage-ceremony, _to the feast, to the sports, to the dancing, and to everything that comes after_.
speechnounUS /spiːtʃ/
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Then Père Maurice delivered his speech.
spokesmannounUS /ˈspoʊksmən/
a male spokesperson
From this reading Père Maurice was the spokesman; he had come to offer the customary compliments and invitations.
sportsnounUS /spɔːrts/
plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading He invited the master of the house and all _his company_, that is to say, all his children, all his relations, all his friends, all his servants, to the marriage-ceremony, _to the feast, to the sports, to the dancing, and to everything that comes after_.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He began by fastening a laurel branch adorned with ribbons to the mantel-piece; that is called the _exploit_, that is to say, the invitation; then he gave to each of the guests a little cross made of a bit of blue ribbon crossed by another bit of pink ribbon; the pink for the bride, the blue for the groom; and the guests were expected to keep that token to wear on the wedding-day, the women in their caps, the men in their button-holes.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Père Maurice was the spokesman; he had come to offer the customary compliments and invitations.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He began by fastening a laurel branch adorned with ribbons to the mantel-piece; that is called the _exploit_, that is to say, the invitation; then he gave to each of the guests a little cross made of a bit of blue ribbon crossed by another bit of pink ribbon; the pink for the bride, the blue for the groom; and the guests were expected to keep that token to wear on the wedding-day, the women in their caps, the men in their button-holes.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He began by fastening a laurel branch adorned with ribbons to the mantel-piece; that is called the _exploit_, that is to say, the invitation; then he gave to each of the guests a little cross made of a bit of blue ribbon crossed by another bit of pink ribbon; the pink for the bride, the blue for the groom; and the guests were expected to keep that token to wear on the wedding-day, the women in their caps, the men in their button-holes.
ticketnounUS /ˈtɪkət/
a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading It was the ticket of admission.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Père Maurice was the spokesman; he had come to offer the customary compliments and invitations.
tokennounUS /ˈtoʊkən/
an individual instance of a type of symbol
From this reading He began by fastening a laurel branch adorned with ribbons to the mantel-piece; that is called the _exploit_, that is to say, the invitation; then he gave to each of the guests a little cross made of a bit of blue ribbon crossed by another bit of pink ribbon; the pink for the bride, the blue for the groom; and the guests were expected to keep that token to wear on the wedding-day, the women in their caps, the men in their button-holes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Père Maurice was the spokesman; he had come to offer the customary compliments and invitations.
wearverbUS /wer/
be dressed in
From this reading He began by fastening a laurel branch adorned with ribbons to the mantel-piece; that is called the _exploit_, that is to say, the invitation; then he gave to each of the guests a little cross made of a bit of blue ribbon crossed by another bit of pink ribbon; the pink for the bride, the blue for the groom; and the guests were expected to keep that token to wear on the wedding-day, the women in their caps, the men in their button-holes.
wedding-day
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From this reading He began by fastening a laurel branch adorned with ribbons to the mantel-piece; that is called the _exploit_, that is to say, the invitation; then he gave to each of the guests a little cross made of a bit of blue ribbon crossed by another bit of pink ribbon; the pink for the bride, the blue for the groom; and the guests were expected to keep that token to wear on the wedding-day, the women in their caps, the men in their button-holes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He began by fastening a laurel branch adorned with ribbons to the mantel-piece; that is called the _exploit_, that is to say, the invitation; then he gave to each of the guests a little cross made of a bit of blue ribbon crossed by another bit of pink ribbon; the pink for the bride, the blue for the groom; and the guests were expected to keep that token to wear on the wedding-day, the women in their caps, the men in their button-holes.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He began by fastening a laurel branch adorned with ribbons to the mantel-piece; that is called the _exploit_, that is to say, the invitation; then he gave to each of the guests a little cross made of a bit of blue ribbon crossed by another bit of pink ribbon; the pink for the bride, the blue for the groom; and the guests were expected to keep that token to wear on the wedding-day, the women in their caps, the men in their button-holes.
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He began by fastening a laurel branch adorned with ribbons to the mantel-piece; that is called the _exploit_, that is to say, the invitation; then he gave to each of the guests a little cross made of a bit of blue ribbon crossed by another bit of pink ribbon; the pink for the bride, the blue for the groom; and the guests were expected to keep that token to wear on the wedding-day, the women in their caps, the men in their button-holes.
