used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Great was the excitement in Rice Corner when it was known that on the evening of the tenth of September a grand wedding would take place, at the house of Mrs. Mason.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading In this last capacity Ella had been requested to act, but the tears came quickly to her large mournful eyes, and turning away she wondered how Mary could thus mock her grief!
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Almost every day, whether pleasant or not, Jenny Lincoln came over to discuss the matter, and to ask if it were not time to send for William, who was to be one of the groomsmen, while she, together with Ida, were to officiate as bridesmaids.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mary was to be married to the "richest man in Boston," so the story ran, and what was better yet, many of the neighbors were to be invited.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Almost every day, whether pleasant or not, Jenny Lincoln came over to discuss the matter, and to ask if it were not time to send for William, who was to be one of the groomsmen, while she, together with Ida, were to officiate as bridesmaids.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Almost every day, whether pleasant or not, Jenny Lincoln came over to discuss the matter, and to ask if it were not time to send for William, who was to be one of the groomsmen, while she, together with Ida, were to officiate as bridesmaids.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Great was the excitement in Rice Corner when it was known that on the evening of the tenth of September a grand wedding would take place, at the house of Mrs. Mason.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In this last capacity Ella had been requested to act, but the tears came quickly to her large mournful eyes, and turning away she wondered how Mary could thus mock her grief!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mary was to be married to the "richest man in Boston," so the story ran, and what was better yet, many of the neighbors were to be invited.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In this last capacity Ella had been requested to act, but the tears came quickly to her large mournful eyes, and turning away she wondered how Mary could thus mock her grief!
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Mary was to be married to the "richest man in Boston," so the story ran, and what was better yet, many of the neighbors were to be invited.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading Mary was to be married to the "richest man in Boston," so the story ran, and what was better yet, many of the neighbors were to be invited.
bridesmaidsnounUS /ˈbraɪdzmeɪdz/
plural of “bridesmaid” — an unmarried woman who attends the bride at a wedding
From this reading Almost every day, whether pleasant or not, Jenny Lincoln came over to discuss the matter, and to ask if it were not time to send for William, who was to be one of the groomsmen, while she, together with Ida, were to officiate as bridesmaids.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In this last capacity Ella had been requested to act, but the tears came quickly to her large mournful eyes, and turning away she wondered how Mary could thus mock her grief!
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Almost every day, whether pleasant or not, Jenny Lincoln came over to discuss the matter, and to ask if it were not time to send for William, who was to be one of the groomsmen, while she, together with Ida, were to officiate as bridesmaids.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading In this last capacity Ella had been requested to act, but the tears came quickly to her large mournful eyes, and turning away she wondered how Mary could thus mock her grief!
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading CONCLUSION.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Great was the excitement in Rice Corner when it was known that on the evening of the tenth of September a grand wedding would take place, at the house of Mrs. Mason.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In this last capacity Ella had been requested to act, but the tears came quickly to her large mournful eyes, and turning away she wondered how Mary could thus mock her grief!
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Almost every day, whether pleasant or not, Jenny Lincoln came over to discuss the matter, and to ask if it were not time to send for William, who was to be one of the groomsmen, while she, together with Ida, were to officiate as bridesmaids.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Almost every day, whether pleasant or not, Jenny Lincoln came over to discuss the matter, and to ask if it were not time to send for William, who was to be one of the groomsmen, while she, together with Ida, were to officiate as bridesmaids.
Ella
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From this reading In this last capacity Ella had been requested to act, but the tears came quickly to her large mournful eyes, and turning away she wondered how Mary could thus mock her grief!
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Great was the excitement in Rice Corner when it was known that on the evening of the tenth of September a grand wedding would take place, at the house of Mrs. Mason.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Almost every day, whether pleasant or not, Jenny Lincoln came over to discuss the matter, and to ask if it were not time to send for William, who was to be one of the groomsmen, while she, together with Ida, were to officiate as bridesmaids.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Great was the excitement in Rice Corner when it was known that on the evening of the tenth of September a grand wedding would take place, at the house of Mrs. Mason.
opinion or judgment
From this reading In this last capacity Ella had been requested to act, but the tears came quickly to her large mournful eyes, and turning away she wondered how Mary could thus mock her grief!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Almost every day, whether pleasant or not, Jenny Lincoln came over to discuss the matter, and to ask if it were not time to send for William, who was to be one of the groomsmen, while she, together with Ida, were to officiate as bridesmaids.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Great was the excitement in Rice Corner when it was known that on the evening of the tenth of September a grand wedding would take place, at the house of Mrs. Mason.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Great was the excitement in Rice Corner when it was known that on the evening of the tenth of September a grand wedding would take place, at the house of Mrs. Mason.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading In this last capacity Ella had been requested to act, but the tears came quickly to her large mournful eyes, and turning away she wondered how Mary could thus mock her grief!
groomsmen
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From this reading Almost every day, whether pleasant or not, Jenny Lincoln came over to discuss the matter, and to ask if it were not time to send for William, who was to be one of the groomsmen, while she, together with Ida, were to officiate as bridesmaids.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In this last capacity Ella had been requested to act, but the tears came quickly to her large mournful eyes, and turning away she wondered how Mary could thus mock her grief!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In this last capacity Ella had been requested to act, but the tears came quickly to her large mournful eyes, and turning away she wondered how Mary could thus mock her grief!
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Great was the excitement in Rice Corner when it was known that on the evening of the tenth of September a grand wedding would take place, at the house of Mrs. Mason.
how
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From this reading In this last capacity Ella had been requested to act, but the tears came quickly to her large mournful eyes, and turning away she wondered how Mary could thus mock her grief!
IdanounUS /ˈaɪdə/
an agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank
From this reading Almost every day, whether pleasant or not, Jenny Lincoln came over to discuss the matter, and to ask if it were not time to send for William, who was to be one of the groomsmen, while she, together with Ida, were to officiate as bridesmaids.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Almost every day, whether pleasant or not, Jenny Lincoln came over to discuss the matter, and to ask if it were not time to send for William, who was to be one of the groomsmen, while she, together with Ida, were to officiate as bridesmaids.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Great was the excitement in Rice Corner when it was known that on the evening of the tenth of September a grand wedding would take place, at the house of Mrs. Mason.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Mary was to be married to the "richest man in Boston," so the story ran, and what was better yet, many of the neighbors were to be invited.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Great was the excitement in Rice Corner when it was known that on the evening of the tenth of September a grand wedding would take place, at the house of Mrs. Mason.
JennynounUS /ˈdʒeni/
United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)
From this reading Almost every day, whether pleasant or not, Jenny Lincoln came over to discuss the matter, and to ask if it were not time to send for William, who was to be one of the groomsmen, while she, together with Ida, were to officiate as bridesmaids.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Great was the excitement in Rice Corner when it was known that on the evening of the tenth of September a grand wedding would take place, at the house of Mrs. Mason.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In this last capacity Ella had been requested to act, but the tears came quickly to her large mournful eyes, and turning away she wondered how Mary could thus mock her grief!
immediately past
From this reading In this last capacity Ella had been requested to act, but the tears came quickly to her large mournful eyes, and turning away she wondered how Mary could thus mock her grief!
LincolnnounUS /ˈlɪŋkən/
16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)
From this reading Almost every day, whether pleasant or not, Jenny Lincoln came over to discuss the matter, and to ask if it were not time to send for William, who was to be one of the groomsmen, while she, together with Ida, were to officiate as bridesmaids.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mary was to be married to the "richest man in Boston," so the story ran, and what was better yet, many of the neighbors were to be invited.
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 Mary was to be married to the "richest man in Boston," so the story ran, and what was better yet, many of the neighbors were to be invited.
joined in matrimony
From this reading Mary was to be married to the "richest man in Boston," so the story ran, and what was better yet, many of the neighbors were to be invited.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mary was to be married to the "richest man in Boston," so the story ran, and what was better yet, many of the neighbors were to be invited.
MasonnounUS /ˈmeɪsən/
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading Great was the excitement in Rice Corner when it was known that on the evening of the tenth of September a grand wedding would take place, at the house of Mrs. Mason.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Almost every day, whether pleasant or not, Jenny Lincoln came over to discuss the matter, and to ask if it were not time to send for William, who was to be one of the groomsmen, while she, together with Ida, were to officiate as bridesmaids.
mockverbUS /mɑːk/
treat with contempt
From this reading In this last capacity Ella had been requested to act, but the tears came quickly to her large mournful eyes, and turning away she wondered how Mary could thus mock her grief!
mournfuladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrnfəl/
expressing sorrow
From this reading In this last capacity Ella had been requested to act, but the tears came quickly to her large mournful eyes, and turning away she wondered how Mary could thus mock her grief!
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Great was the excitement in Rice Corner when it was known that on the evening of the tenth of September a grand wedding would take place, at the house of Mrs. Mason.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Mary was to be married to the "richest man in Boston," so the story ran, and what was better yet, many of the neighbors were to be invited.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Almost every day, whether pleasant or not, Jenny Lincoln came over to discuss the matter, and to ask if it were not time to send for William, who was to be one of the groomsmen, while she, together with Ida, were to officiate as bridesmaids.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Great was the excitement in Rice Corner when it was known that on the evening of the tenth of September a grand wedding would take place, at the house of Mrs. Mason.
officiateverbUS /əˈfɪʃieɪt/
act in an official capacity in a ceremony or religious ritual, such as a wedding
From this reading Almost every day, whether pleasant or not, Jenny Lincoln came over to discuss the matter, and to ask if it were not time to send for William, who was to be one of the groomsmen, while she, together with Ida, were to officiate as bridesmaids.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Great was the excitement in Rice Corner when it was known that on the evening of the tenth of September a grand wedding would take place, at the house of Mrs. Mason.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Almost every day, whether pleasant or not, Jenny Lincoln came over to discuss the matter, and to ask if it were not time to send for William, who was to be one of the groomsmen, while she, together with Ida, were to officiate as bridesmaids.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Almost every day, whether pleasant or not, Jenny Lincoln came over to discuss the matter, and to ask if it were not time to send for William, who was to be one of the groomsmen, while she, together with Ida, were to officiate as bridesmaids.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Almost every day, whether pleasant or not, Jenny Lincoln came over to discuss the matter, and to ask if it were not time to send for William, who was to be one of the groomsmen, while she, together with Ida, were to officiate as bridesmaids.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Great was the excitement in Rice Corner when it was known that on the evening of the tenth of September a grand wedding would take place, at the house of Mrs. Mason.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Almost every day, whether pleasant or not, Jenny Lincoln came over to discuss the matter, and to ask if it were not time to send for William, who was to be one of the groomsmen, while she, together with Ida, were to officiate as bridesmaids.
with speed
From this reading In this last capacity Ella had been requested to act, but the tears came quickly to her large mournful eyes, and turning away she wondered how Mary could thus mock her grief!
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Mary was to be married to the "richest man in Boston," so the story ran, and what was better yet, many of the neighbors were to be invited.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading In this last capacity Ella had been requested to act, but the tears came quickly to her large mournful eyes, and turning away she wondered how Mary could thus mock her grief!
RicenounUS /raɪs/
grains used as food either unpolished or more often polished
From this reading Great was the excitement in Rice Corner when it was known that on the evening of the tenth of September a grand wedding would take place, at the house of Mrs. Mason.
richestadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtʃəst/
superlative of “rich” — possessing material wealth
From this reading Mary was to be married to the "richest man in Boston," so the story ran, and what was better yet, many of the neighbors were to be invited.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading Almost every day, whether pleasant or not, Jenny Lincoln came over to discuss the matter, and to ask if it were not time to send for William, who was to be one of the groomsmen, while she, together with Ida, were to officiate as bridesmaids.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading Great was the excitement in Rice Corner when it was known that on the evening of the tenth of September a grand wedding would take place, at the house of Mrs. Mason.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Almost every day, whether pleasant or not, Jenny Lincoln came over to discuss the matter, and to ask if it were not time to send for William, who was to be one of the groomsmen, while she, together with Ida, were to officiate as bridesmaids.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mary was to be married to the "richest man in Boston," so the story ran, and what was better yet, many of the neighbors were to be invited.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Mary was to be married to the "richest man in Boston," so the story ran, and what was better yet, many of the neighbors were to be invited.
carry out
From this reading Great was the excitement in Rice Corner when it was known that on the evening of the tenth of September a grand wedding would take place, at the house of Mrs. Mason.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading In this last capacity Ella had been requested to act, but the tears came quickly to her large mournful eyes, and turning away she wondered how Mary could thus mock her grief!
tenthnounUS /tenθ/
a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts
From this reading Great was the excitement in Rice Corner when it was known that on the evening of the tenth of September a grand wedding would take place, at the house of Mrs. Mason.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Great was the excitement in Rice Corner when it was known that on the evening of the tenth of September a grand wedding would take place, at the house of Mrs. Mason.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Great was the excitement in Rice Corner when it was known that on the evening of the tenth of September a grand wedding would take place, at the house of Mrs. Mason.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this last capacity Ella had been requested to act, but the tears came quickly to her large mournful eyes, and turning away she wondered how Mary could thus mock her grief!
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading In this last capacity Ella had been requested to act, but the tears came quickly to her large mournful eyes, and turning away she wondered how Mary could thus mock her grief!
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Almost every day, whether pleasant or not, Jenny Lincoln came over to discuss the matter, and to ask if it were not time to send for William, who was to be one of the groomsmen, while she, together with Ida, were to officiate as bridesmaids.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mary was to be married to the "richest man in Boston," so the story ran, and what was better yet, many of the neighbors were to be invited.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Almost every day, whether pleasant or not, Jenny Lincoln came over to discuss the matter, and to ask if it were not time to send for William, who was to be one of the groomsmen, while she, together with Ida, were to officiate as bridesmaids.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading In this last capacity Ella had been requested to act, but the tears came quickly to her large mournful eyes, and turning away she wondered how Mary could thus mock her grief!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Great was the excitement in Rice Corner when it was known that on the evening of the tenth of September a grand wedding would take place, at the house of Mrs. Mason.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading Great was the excitement in Rice Corner when it was known that on the evening of the tenth of September a grand wedding would take place, at the house of Mrs. Mason.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mary was to be married to the "richest man in Boston," so the story ran, and what was better yet, many of the neighbors were to be invited.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Mary was to be married to the "richest man in Boston," so the story ran, and what was better yet, many of the neighbors were to be invited.
at the time that
From this reading Great was the excitement in Rice Corner when it was known that on the evening of the tenth of September a grand wedding would take place, at the house of Mrs. Mason.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Almost every day, whether pleasant or not, Jenny Lincoln came over to discuss the matter, and to ask if it were not time to send for William, who was to be one of the groomsmen, while she, together with Ida, were to officiate as bridesmaids.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Almost every day, whether pleasant or not, Jenny Lincoln came over to discuss the matter, and to ask if it were not time to send for William, who was to be one of the groomsmen, while she, together with Ida, were to officiate as bridesmaids.
which person or people
From this reading Almost every day, whether pleasant or not, Jenny Lincoln came over to discuss the matter, and to ask if it were not time to send for William, who was to be one of the groomsmen, while she, together with Ida, were to officiate as bridesmaids.
William
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Almost every day, whether pleasant or not, Jenny Lincoln came over to discuss the matter, and to ask if it were not time to send for William, who was to be one of the groomsmen, while she, together with Ida, were to officiate as bridesmaids.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Almost every day, whether pleasant or not, Jenny Lincoln came over to discuss the matter, and to ask if it were not time to send for William, who was to be one of the groomsmen, while she, together with Ida, were to officiate as bridesmaids.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading In this last capacity Ella had been requested to act, but the tears came quickly to her large mournful eyes, and turning away she wondered how Mary could thus mock her grief!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Great was the excitement in Rice Corner when it was known that on the evening of the tenth of September a grand wedding would take place, at the house of Mrs. Mason.
but in spite of that
From this reading Mary was to be married to the "richest man in Boston," so the story ran, and what was better yet, many of the neighbors were to be invited.
