used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Little girls dressed in white, their fair hair braided and tied with white ribbons, scattered violets and May flowers upon the broad carpet stretched, as a protection for satin-slippered feet, from the hall door to the gateway of the neighbouring church, and immediately behind them came the bridal pair.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The larks were soaring high in air above the tender green of the fields, and the blossoming cherry-trees looked like white bridal bouquets in the midst of the sunny landscape, as the villagers of Schoenthal, in their gayest holiday dresses, streamed towards their little church.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The larks were soaring high in air above the tender green of the fields, and the blossoming cherry-trees looked like white bridal bouquets in the midst of the sunny landscape, as the villagers of Schoenthal, in their gayest holiday dresses, streamed towards their little church.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The larks were soaring high in air above the tender green of the fields, and the blossoming cherry-trees looked like white bridal bouquets in the midst of the sunny landscape, as the villagers of Schoenthal, in their gayest holiday dresses, streamed towards their little church.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading No equipage of any kind hid either bridal pair or guests from the delighted gaze of the peasants who lined the wayside.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The larks were soaring high in air above the tender green of the fields, and the blossoming cherry-trees looked like white bridal bouquets in the midst of the sunny landscape, as the villagers of Schoenthal, in their gayest holiday dresses, streamed towards their little church.
a line of approach
From this reading While the bells rang out their merriest peal, the brilliant marriage-train left the lordly mansion-house and walked down the broad avenue of chestnut-trees, the drooping buds of which had not yet begun to 'spread into the perfect fan.'
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading While the bells rang out their merriest peal, the brilliant marriage-train left the lordly mansion-house and walked down the broad avenue of chestnut-trees, the drooping buds of which had not yet begun to 'spread into the perfect fan.'
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Little girls dressed in white, their fair hair braided and tied with white ribbons, scattered violets and May flowers upon the broad carpet stretched, as a protection for satin-slippered feet, from the hall door to the gateway of the neighbouring church, and immediately behind them came the bridal pair.
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading While the bells rang out their merriest peal, the brilliant marriage-train left the lordly mansion-house and walked down the broad avenue of chestnut-trees, the drooping buds of which had not yet begun to 'spread into the perfect fan.'
blossomingnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmɪŋ/
the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms
From this reading The larks were soaring high in air above the tender green of the fields, and the blossoming cherry-trees looked like white bridal bouquets in the midst of the sunny landscape, as the villagers of Schoenthal, in their gayest holiday dresses, streamed towards their little church.
bouquetsnounUS /boʊˈkeɪz/
plural of “bouquet” — an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
From this reading The larks were soaring high in air above the tender green of the fields, and the blossoming cherry-trees looked like white bridal bouquets in the midst of the sunny landscape, as the villagers of Schoenthal, in their gayest holiday dresses, streamed towards their little church.
braidedadjectiveUS /ˈbreɪdɪd/
woven by (or as if by) braiding
From this reading Little girls dressed in white, their fair hair braided and tied with white ribbons, scattered violets and May flowers upon the broad carpet stretched, as a protection for satin-slippered feet, from the hall door to the gateway of the neighbouring church, and immediately behind them came the bridal pair.
bridaladjectiveUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
of or relating to a wedding
From this reading The larks were soaring high in air above the tender green of the fields, and the blossoming cherry-trees looked like white bridal bouquets in the midst of the sunny landscape, as the villagers of Schoenthal, in their gayest holiday dresses, streamed towards their little church.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading While the bells rang out their merriest peal, the brilliant marriage-train left the lordly mansion-house and walked down the broad avenue of chestnut-trees, the drooping buds of which had not yet begun to 'spread into the perfect fan.'
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading While the bells rang out their merriest peal, the brilliant marriage-train left the lordly mansion-house and walked down the broad avenue of chestnut-trees, the drooping buds of which had not yet begun to 'spread into the perfect fan.'
budsnounUS /bʌdz/
plural of “bud” — a partially opened flower
From this reading While the bells rang out their merriest peal, the brilliant marriage-train left the lordly mansion-house and walked down the broad avenue of chestnut-trees, the drooping buds of which had not yet begun to 'spread into the perfect fan.'
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Little girls dressed in white, their fair hair braided and tied with white ribbons, scattered violets and May flowers upon the broad carpet stretched, as a protection for satin-slippered feet, from the hall door to the gateway of the neighbouring church, and immediately behind them came the bridal pair.
carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading Little girls dressed in white, their fair hair braided and tied with white ribbons, scattered violets and May flowers upon the broad carpet stretched, as a protection for satin-slippered feet, from the hall door to the gateway of the neighbouring church, and immediately behind them came the bridal pair.
cherry-trees
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From this reading The larks were soaring high in air above the tender green of the fields, and the blossoming cherry-trees looked like white bridal bouquets in the midst of the sunny landscape, as the villagers of Schoenthal, in their gayest holiday dresses, streamed towards their little church.
chestnut-trees
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From this reading While the bells rang out their merriest peal, the brilliant marriage-train left the lordly mansion-house and walked down the broad avenue of chestnut-trees, the drooping buds of which had not yet begun to 'spread into the perfect fan.'
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The larks were soaring high in air above the tender green of the fields, and the blossoming cherry-trees looked like white bridal bouquets in the midst of the sunny landscape, as the villagers of Schoenthal, in their gayest holiday dresses, streamed towards their little church.
greatly pleased
From this reading No equipage of any kind hid either bridal pair or guests from the delighted gaze of the peasants who lined the wayside.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Little girls dressed in white, their fair hair braided and tied with white ribbons, scattered violets and May flowers upon the broad carpet stretched, as a protection for satin-slippered feet, from the hall door to the gateway of the neighbouring church, and immediately behind them came the bridal pair.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading While the bells rang out their merriest peal, the brilliant marriage-train left the lordly mansion-house and walked down the broad avenue of chestnut-trees, the drooping buds of which had not yet begun to 'spread into the perfect fan.'
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Little girls dressed in white, their fair hair braided and tied with white ribbons, scattered violets and May flowers upon the broad carpet stretched, as a protection for satin-slippered feet, from the hall door to the gateway of the neighbouring church, and immediately behind them came the bridal pair.
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading The larks were soaring high in air above the tender green of the fields, and the blossoming cherry-trees looked like white bridal bouquets in the midst of the sunny landscape, as the villagers of Schoenthal, in their gayest holiday dresses, streamed towards their little church.
droopingadjectiveUS /ˈdruːpɪŋ/
weak from exhaustion
From this reading While the bells rang out their merriest peal, the brilliant marriage-train left the lordly mansion-house and walked down the broad avenue of chestnut-trees, the drooping buds of which had not yet begun to 'spread into the perfect fan.'
one or the other of two
From this reading No equipage of any kind hid either bridal pair or guests from the delighted gaze of the peasants who lined the wayside.
equipagenoun
equipment and supplies of a military force
From this reading No equipage of any kind hid either bridal pair or guests from the delighted gaze of the peasants who lined the wayside.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Little girls dressed in white, their fair hair braided and tied with white ribbons, scattered violets and May flowers upon the broad carpet stretched, as a protection for satin-slippered feet, from the hall door to the gateway of the neighbouring church, and immediately behind them came the bridal pair.
fanverbUS /fæn/
strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)
From this reading While the bells rang out their merriest peal, the brilliant marriage-train left the lordly mansion-house and walked down the broad avenue of chestnut-trees, the drooping buds of which had not yet begun to 'spread into the perfect fan.'
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Little girls dressed in white, their fair hair braided and tied with white ribbons, scattered violets and May flowers upon the broad carpet stretched, as a protection for satin-slippered feet, from the hall door to the gateway of the neighbouring church, and immediately behind them came the bridal pair.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading The larks were soaring high in air above the tender green of the fields, and the blossoming cherry-trees looked like white bridal bouquets in the midst of the sunny landscape, as the villagers of Schoenthal, in their gayest holiday dresses, streamed towards their little church.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Little girls dressed in white, their fair hair braided and tied with white ribbons, scattered violets and May flowers upon the broad carpet stretched, as a protection for satin-slippered feet, from the hall door to the gateway of the neighbouring church, and immediately behind them came the bridal pair.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Little girls dressed in white, their fair hair braided and tied with white ribbons, scattered violets and May flowers upon the broad carpet stretched, as a protection for satin-slippered feet, from the hall door to the gateway of the neighbouring church, and immediately behind them came the bridal pair.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading No equipage of any kind hid either bridal pair or guests from the delighted gaze of the peasants who lined the wayside.
gatewaynounUS /ˈɡeɪtweɪ/
an entrance that can be closed by a gate
From this reading Little girls dressed in white, their fair hair braided and tied with white ribbons, scattered violets and May flowers upon the broad carpet stretched, as a protection for satin-slippered feet, from the hall door to the gateway of the neighbouring church, and immediately behind them came the bridal pair.
gayest
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From this reading The larks were soaring high in air above the tender green of the fields, and the blossoming cherry-trees looked like white bridal bouquets in the midst of the sunny landscape, as the villagers of Schoenthal, in their gayest holiday dresses, streamed towards their little church.
a long fixed look
From this reading No equipage of any kind hid either bridal pair or guests from the delighted gaze of the peasants who lined the wayside.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Little girls dressed in white, their fair hair braided and tied with white ribbons, scattered violets and May flowers upon the broad carpet stretched, as a protection for satin-slippered feet, from the hall door to the gateway of the neighbouring church, and immediately behind them came the bridal pair.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The larks were soaring high in air above the tender green of the fields, and the blossoming cherry-trees looked like white bridal bouquets in the midst of the sunny landscape, as the villagers of Schoenthal, in their gayest holiday dresses, streamed towards their little church.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading No equipage of any kind hid either bridal pair or guests from the delighted gaze of the peasants who lined the wayside.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading While the bells rang out their merriest peal, the brilliant marriage-train left the lordly mansion-house and walked down the broad avenue of chestnut-trees, the drooping buds of which had not yet begun to 'spread into the perfect fan.'
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Little girls dressed in white, their fair hair braided and tied with white ribbons, scattered violets and May flowers upon the broad carpet stretched, as a protection for satin-slippered feet, from the hall door to the gateway of the neighbouring church, and immediately behind them came the bridal pair.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Little girls dressed in white, their fair hair braided and tied with white ribbons, scattered violets and May flowers upon the broad carpet stretched, as a protection for satin-slippered feet, from the hall door to the gateway of the neighbouring church, and immediately behind them came the bridal pair.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading No equipage of any kind hid either bridal pair or guests from the delighted gaze of the peasants who lined the wayside.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The larks were soaring high in air above the tender green of the fields, and the blossoming cherry-trees looked like white bridal bouquets in the midst of the sunny landscape, as the villagers of Schoenthal, in their gayest holiday dresses, streamed towards their little church.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading The larks were soaring high in air above the tender green of the fields, and the blossoming cherry-trees looked like white bridal bouquets in the midst of the sunny landscape, as the villagers of Schoenthal, in their gayest holiday dresses, streamed towards their little church.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Little girls dressed in white, their fair hair braided and tied with white ribbons, scattered violets and May flowers upon the broad carpet stretched, as a protection for satin-slippered feet, from the hall door to the gateway of the neighbouring church, and immediately behind them came the bridal pair.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The larks were soaring high in air above the tender green of the fields, and the blossoming cherry-trees looked like white bridal bouquets in the midst of the sunny landscape, as the villagers of Schoenthal, in their gayest holiday dresses, streamed towards their little church.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading While the bells rang out their merriest peal, the brilliant marriage-train left the lordly mansion-house and walked down the broad avenue of chestnut-trees, the drooping buds of which had not yet begun to 'spread into the perfect fan.'
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading No equipage of any kind hid either bridal pair or guests from the delighted gaze of the peasants who lined the wayside.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading The larks were soaring high in air above the tender green of the fields, and the blossoming cherry-trees looked like white bridal bouquets in the midst of the sunny landscape, as the villagers of Schoenthal, in their gayest holiday dresses, streamed towards their little church.
larksnounUS /lɑːrks/
plural of “lark” — North American songbirds having a yellow breast
From this reading The larks were soaring high in air above the tender green of the fields, and the blossoming cherry-trees looked like white bridal bouquets in the midst of the sunny landscape, as the villagers of Schoenthal, in their gayest holiday dresses, streamed towards their little church.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading While the bells rang out their merriest peal, the brilliant marriage-train left the lordly mansion-house and walked down the broad avenue of chestnut-trees, the drooping buds of which had not yet begun to 'spread into the perfect fan.'
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The larks were soaring high in air above the tender green of the fields, and the blossoming cherry-trees looked like white bridal bouquets in the midst of the sunny landscape, as the villagers of Schoenthal, in their gayest holiday dresses, streamed towards their little church.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading No equipage of any kind hid either bridal pair or guests from the delighted gaze of the peasants who lined the wayside.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The larks were soaring high in air above the tender green of the fields, and the blossoming cherry-trees looked like white bridal bouquets in the midst of the sunny landscape, as the villagers of Schoenthal, in their gayest holiday dresses, streamed towards their little church.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The larks were soaring high in air above the tender green of the fields, and the blossoming cherry-trees looked like white bridal bouquets in the midst of the sunny landscape, as the villagers of Schoenthal, in their gayest holiday dresses, streamed towards their little church.
lordlyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːrdliː/
of or befitting a lord
From this reading While the bells rang out their merriest peal, the brilliant marriage-train left the lordly mansion-house and walked down the broad avenue of chestnut-trees, the drooping buds of which had not yet begun to 'spread into the perfect fan.'
mansion-house
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From this reading While the bells rang out their merriest peal, the brilliant marriage-train left the lordly mansion-house and walked down the broad avenue of chestnut-trees, the drooping buds of which had not yet begun to 'spread into the perfect fan.'
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading MARRIAGE.
marriage-train
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From this reading While the bells rang out their merriest peal, the brilliant marriage-train left the lordly mansion-house and walked down the broad avenue of chestnut-trees, the drooping buds of which had not yet begun to 'spread into the perfect fan.'
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Little girls dressed in white, their fair hair braided and tied with white ribbons, scattered violets and May flowers upon the broad carpet stretched, as a protection for satin-slippered feet, from the hall door to the gateway of the neighbouring church, and immediately behind them came the bridal pair.
merriest
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From this reading While the bells rang out their merriest peal, the brilliant marriage-train left the lordly mansion-house and walked down the broad avenue of chestnut-trees, the drooping buds of which had not yet begun to 'spread into the perfect fan.'
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading The larks were soaring high in air above the tender green of the fields, and the blossoming cherry-trees looked like white bridal bouquets in the midst of the sunny landscape, as the villagers of Schoenthal, in their gayest holiday dresses, streamed towards their little church.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading Little girls dressed in white, their fair hair braided and tied with white ribbons, scattered violets and May flowers upon the broad carpet stretched, as a protection for satin-slippered feet, from the hall door to the gateway of the neighbouring church, and immediately behind them came the bridal pair.
not any; not one
From this reading No equipage of any kind hid either bridal pair or guests from the delighted gaze of the peasants who lined the wayside.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading While the bells rang out their merriest peal, the brilliant marriage-train left the lordly mansion-house and walked down the broad avenue of chestnut-trees, the drooping buds of which had not yet begun to 'spread into the perfect fan.'
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The larks were soaring high in air above the tender green of the fields, and the blossoming cherry-trees looked like white bridal bouquets in the midst of the sunny landscape, as the villagers of Schoenthal, in their gayest holiday dresses, streamed towards their little church.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No equipage of any kind hid either bridal pair or guests from the delighted gaze of the peasants who lined the wayside.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading While the bells rang out their merriest peal, the brilliant marriage-train left the lordly mansion-house and walked down the broad avenue of chestnut-trees, the drooping buds of which had not yet begun to 'spread into the perfect fan.'
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading No equipage of any kind hid either bridal pair or guests from the delighted gaze of the peasants who lined the wayside.
pealnounUS /piːl/
a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells)
From this reading While the bells rang out their merriest peal, the brilliant marriage-train left the lordly mansion-house and walked down the broad avenue of chestnut-trees, the drooping buds of which had not yet begun to 'spread into the perfect fan.'
peasantsnounUS /ˈpezənts/
plural of “peasant” — a country person
From this reading No equipage of any kind hid either bridal pair or guests from the delighted gaze of the peasants who lined the wayside.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading While the bells rang out their merriest peal, the brilliant marriage-train left the lordly mansion-house and walked down the broad avenue of chestnut-trees, the drooping buds of which had not yet begun to 'spread into the perfect fan.'
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading Little girls dressed in white, their fair hair braided and tied with white ribbons, scattered violets and May flowers upon the broad carpet stretched, as a protection for satin-slippered feet, from the hall door to the gateway of the neighbouring church, and immediately behind them came the bridal pair.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading While the bells rang out their merriest peal, the brilliant marriage-train left the lordly mansion-house and walked down the broad avenue of chestnut-trees, the drooping buds of which had not yet begun to 'spread into the perfect fan.'
ribbonsnounUS /ˈrɪbənz/
plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading Little girls dressed in white, their fair hair braided and tied with white ribbons, scattered violets and May flowers upon the broad carpet stretched, as a protection for satin-slippered feet, from the hall door to the gateway of the neighbouring church, and immediately behind them came the bridal pair.
satin-slippered
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From this reading Little girls dressed in white, their fair hair braided and tied with white ribbons, scattered violets and May flowers upon the broad carpet stretched, as a protection for satin-slippered feet, from the hall door to the gateway of the neighbouring church, and immediately behind them came the bridal pair.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading Little girls dressed in white, their fair hair braided and tied with white ribbons, scattered violets and May flowers upon the broad carpet stretched, as a protection for satin-slippered feet, from the hall door to the gateway of the neighbouring church, and immediately behind them came the bridal pair.
Schoenthal
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From this reading The larks were soaring high in air above the tender green of the fields, and the blossoming cherry-trees looked like white bridal bouquets in the midst of the sunny landscape, as the villagers of Schoenthal, in their gayest holiday dresses, streamed towards their little church.
soaringadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːrɪŋ/
ascending to a level markedly higher than the usual
From this reading The larks were soaring high in air above the tender green of the fields, and the blossoming cherry-trees looked like white bridal bouquets in the midst of the sunny landscape, as the villagers of Schoenthal, in their gayest holiday dresses, streamed towards their little church.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading While the bells rang out their merriest peal, the brilliant marriage-train left the lordly mansion-house and walked down the broad avenue of chestnut-trees, the drooping buds of which had not yet begun to 'spread into the perfect fan.'
streamedverbUS /striːmd/
past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind
From this reading The larks were soaring high in air above the tender green of the fields, and the blossoming cherry-trees looked like white bridal bouquets in the midst of the sunny landscape, as the villagers of Schoenthal, in their gayest holiday dresses, streamed towards their little church.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading Little girls dressed in white, their fair hair braided and tied with white ribbons, scattered violets and May flowers upon the broad carpet stretched, as a protection for satin-slippered feet, from the hall door to the gateway of the neighbouring church, and immediately behind them came the bridal pair.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The larks were soaring high in air above the tender green of the fields, and the blossoming cherry-trees looked like white bridal bouquets in the midst of the sunny landscape, as the villagers of Schoenthal, in their gayest holiday dresses, streamed towards their little church.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading The larks were soaring high in air above the tender green of the fields, and the blossoming cherry-trees looked like white bridal bouquets in the midst of the sunny landscape, as the villagers of Schoenthal, in their gayest holiday dresses, streamed towards their little church.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The larks were soaring high in air above the tender green of the fields, and the blossoming cherry-trees looked like white bridal bouquets in the midst of the sunny landscape, as the villagers of Schoenthal, in their gayest holiday dresses, streamed towards their little church.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The larks were soaring high in air above the tender green of the fields, and the blossoming cherry-trees looked like white bridal bouquets in the midst of the sunny landscape, as the villagers of Schoenthal, in their gayest holiday dresses, streamed towards their little church.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Little girls dressed in white, their fair hair braided and tied with white ribbons, scattered violets and May flowers upon the broad carpet stretched, as a protection for satin-slippered feet, from the hall door to the gateway of the neighbouring church, and immediately behind them came the bridal pair.
bound or secured closely
From this reading Little girls dressed in white, their fair hair braided and tied with white ribbons, scattered violets and May flowers upon the broad carpet stretched, as a protection for satin-slippered feet, from the hall door to the gateway of the neighbouring church, and immediately behind them came the bridal pair.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While the bells rang out their merriest peal, the brilliant marriage-train left the lordly mansion-house and walked down the broad avenue of chestnut-trees, the drooping buds of which had not yet begun to 'spread into the perfect fan.'
in the direction of
From this reading The larks were soaring high in air above the tender green of the fields, and the blossoming cherry-trees looked like white bridal bouquets in the midst of the sunny landscape, as the villagers of Schoenthal, in their gayest holiday dresses, streamed towards their little church.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Little girls dressed in white, their fair hair braided and tied with white ribbons, scattered violets and May flowers upon the broad carpet stretched, as a protection for satin-slippered feet, from the hall door to the gateway of the neighbouring church, and immediately behind them came the bridal pair.
villagersnounUS /ˈvɪlɪdʒərz/
plural of “villager” — one who has lived in a village most of their life
From this reading The larks were soaring high in air above the tender green of the fields, and the blossoming cherry-trees looked like white bridal bouquets in the midst of the sunny landscape, as the villagers of Schoenthal, in their gayest holiday dresses, streamed towards their little church.
violetsnounUS /ˈvaɪələts/
plural of “violet” — any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading Little girls dressed in white, their fair hair braided and tied with white ribbons, scattered violets and May flowers upon the broad carpet stretched, as a protection for satin-slippered feet, from the hall door to the gateway of the neighbouring church, and immediately behind them came the bridal pair.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading While the bells rang out their merriest peal, the brilliant marriage-train left the lordly mansion-house and walked down the broad avenue of chestnut-trees, the drooping buds of which had not yet begun to 'spread into the perfect fan.'
waysidenounUS /ˈweɪsaɪd/
edge of a way or road or path
From this reading No equipage of any kind hid either bridal pair or guests from the delighted gaze of the peasants who lined the wayside.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The larks were soaring high in air above the tender green of the fields, and the blossoming cherry-trees looked like white bridal bouquets in the midst of the sunny landscape, as the villagers of Schoenthal, in their gayest holiday dresses, streamed towards their little church.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading While the bells rang out their merriest peal, the brilliant marriage-train left the lordly mansion-house and walked down the broad avenue of chestnut-trees, the drooping buds of which had not yet begun to 'spread into the perfect fan.'
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the bells rang out their merriest peal, the brilliant marriage-train left the lordly mansion-house and walked down the broad avenue of chestnut-trees, the drooping buds of which had not yet begun to 'spread into the perfect fan.'
a Caucasian
From this reading The larks were soaring high in air above the tender green of the fields, and the blossoming cherry-trees looked like white bridal bouquets in the midst of the sunny landscape, as the villagers of Schoenthal, in their gayest holiday dresses, streamed towards their little church.
which person or people
From this reading No equipage of any kind hid either bridal pair or guests from the delighted gaze of the peasants who lined the wayside.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Little girls dressed in white, their fair hair braided and tied with white ribbons, scattered violets and May flowers upon the broad carpet stretched, as a protection for satin-slippered feet, from the hall door to the gateway of the neighbouring church, and immediately behind them came the bridal pair.
but in spite of that
From this reading While the bells rang out their merriest peal, the brilliant marriage-train left the lordly mansion-house and walked down the broad avenue of chestnut-trees, the drooping buds of which had not yet begun to 'spread into the perfect fan.'
