used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WEDDING Beatrix was married early in September, on a day of golden sunshine, which bathed the house, the church, the garden, and the park, in a glow of calm, soft beauty.
adnounUS /æd/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading When every corner of the house had been allocated, and still more people whose claims could not be ignored had to be got in somehow, three or four empty bedrooms at the Vicarage were commandeered, and furnished _ad hoc_.
(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 Beatrix's relations on both sides converged from all quarters of the United Kingdom, and even from Continental holiday resorts, and there was room for a few intimate friends of the family as well.
allocatedverbUS /ˈæləkeɪtɪd/
past form of “allocate” — distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose
From this reading When every corner of the house had been allocated, and still more people whose claims could not be ignored had to be got in somehow, three or four empty bedrooms at the Vicarage were commandeered, and furnished _ad hoc_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A WEDDING Beatrix was married early in September, on a day of golden sunshine, which bathed the house, the church, the garden, and the park, in a glow of calm, soft beauty.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Beatrix's relations on both sides converged from all quarters of the United Kingdom, and even from Continental holiday resorts, and there was room for a few intimate friends of the family as well.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When every corner of the house had been allocated, and still more people whose claims could not be ignored had to be got in somehow, three or four empty bedrooms at the Vicarage were commandeered, and furnished _ad hoc_.
atticnounUS /ˈætɪk/
floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
From this reading The house, of course, was full from attic to cellar.
bathedverbUS /beɪðd/
past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body
From this reading A WEDDING Beatrix was married early in September, on a day of golden sunshine, which bathed the house, the church, the garden, and the park, in a glow of calm, soft beauty.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was the prettiest country wedding that could be imagined, and one of the gayest.
Beatrix
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From this reading A WEDDING Beatrix was married early in September, on a day of golden sunshine, which bathed the house, the church, the garden, and the park, in a glow of calm, soft beauty.
Beatrix's
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From this reading Beatrix's relations on both sides converged from all quarters of the United Kingdom, and even from Continental holiday resorts, and there was room for a few intimate friends of the family as well.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading A WEDDING Beatrix was married early in September, on a day of golden sunshine, which bathed the house, the church, the garden, and the park, in a glow of calm, soft beauty.
bedroomsnounUS /ˈbedruːmz/
plural of “bedroom” — a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading When every corner of the house had been allocated, and still more people whose claims could not be ignored had to be got in somehow, three or four empty bedrooms at the Vicarage were commandeered, and furnished _ad hoc_.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When every corner of the house had been allocated, and still more people whose claims could not be ignored had to be got in somehow, three or four empty bedrooms at the Vicarage were commandeered, and furnished _ad hoc_.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Beatrix's relations on both sides converged from all quarters of the United Kingdom, and even from Continental holiday resorts, and there was room for a few intimate friends of the family as well.
make calm or still
From this reading A WEDDING Beatrix was married early in September, on a day of golden sunshine, which bathed the house, the church, the garden, and the park, in a glow of calm, soft beauty.
cellarnounUS /ˈselər/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading The house, of course, was full from attic to cellar.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading A WEDDING Beatrix was married early in September, on a day of golden sunshine, which bathed the house, the church, the garden, and the park, in a glow of calm, soft beauty.
claimsnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading When every corner of the house had been allocated, and still more people whose claims could not be ignored had to be got in somehow, three or four empty bedrooms at the Vicarage were commandeered, and furnished _ad hoc_.
commandeeredverbUS /ˌkɑːmənˈdɪrd/
past form of “commandeer” — take arbitrarily or by force
From this reading When every corner of the house had been allocated, and still more people whose claims could not be ignored had to be got in somehow, three or four empty bedrooms at the Vicarage were commandeered, and furnished _ad hoc_.
ContinentaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːntəˈnentəl/
of or pertaining to or typical of Europe
From this reading Beatrix's relations on both sides converged from all quarters of the United Kingdom, and even from Continental holiday resorts, and there was room for a few intimate friends of the family as well.
convergedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrdʒd/
past form of “converge” — be adjacent or come together
From this reading Beatrix's relations on both sides converged from all quarters of the United Kingdom, and even from Continental holiday resorts, and there was room for a few intimate friends of the family as well.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading When every corner of the house had been allocated, and still more people whose claims could not be ignored had to be got in somehow, three or four empty bedrooms at the Vicarage were commandeered, and furnished _ad hoc_.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was the prettiest country wedding that could be imagined, and one of the gayest.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It was the prettiest country wedding that could be imagined, and one of the gayest.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The house, of course, was full from attic to cellar.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A WEDDING Beatrix was married early in September, on a day of golden sunshine, which bathed the house, the church, the garden, and the park, in a glow of calm, soft beauty.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading A WEDDING Beatrix was married early in September, on a day of golden sunshine, which bathed the house, the church, the garden, and the park, in a glow of calm, soft beauty.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading When every corner of the house had been allocated, and still more people whose claims could not be ignored had to be got in somehow, three or four empty bedrooms at the Vicarage were commandeered, and furnished _ad hoc_.
divisible by two
From this reading Beatrix's relations on both sides converged from all quarters of the United Kingdom, and even from Continental holiday resorts, and there was room for a few intimate friends of the family as well.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading When every corner of the house had been allocated, and still more people whose claims could not be ignored had to be got in somehow, three or four empty bedrooms at the Vicarage were commandeered, and furnished _ad hoc_.
a social unit living together
From this reading Beatrix's relations on both sides converged from all quarters of the United Kingdom, and even from Continental holiday resorts, and there was room for a few intimate friends of the family as well.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Beatrix's relations on both sides converged from all quarters of the United Kingdom, and even from Continental holiday resorts, and there was room for a few intimate friends of the family as well.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Beatrix's relations on both sides converged from all quarters of the United Kingdom, and even from Continental holiday resorts, and there was room for a few intimate friends of the family as well.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading When every corner of the house had been allocated, and still more people whose claims could not be ignored had to be got in somehow, three or four empty bedrooms at the Vicarage were commandeered, and furnished _ad hoc_.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Beatrix's relations on both sides converged from all quarters of the United Kingdom, and even from Continental holiday resorts, and there was room for a few intimate friends of the family as well.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The house, of course, was full from attic to cellar.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The house, of course, was full from attic to cellar.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading When every corner of the house had been allocated, and still more people whose claims could not be ignored had to be got in somehow, three or four empty bedrooms at the Vicarage were commandeered, and furnished _ad hoc_.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading A WEDDING Beatrix was married early in September, on a day of golden sunshine, which bathed the house, the church, the garden, and the park, in a glow of calm, soft beauty.
gayest
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From this reading It was the prettiest country wedding that could be imagined, and one of the gayest.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading A WEDDING Beatrix was married early in September, on a day of golden sunshine, which bathed the house, the church, the garden, and the park, in a glow of calm, soft beauty.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading A WEDDING Beatrix was married early in September, on a day of golden sunshine, which bathed the house, the church, the garden, and the park, in a glow of calm, soft beauty.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading When every corner of the house had been allocated, and still more people whose claims could not be ignored had to be got in somehow, three or four empty bedrooms at the Vicarage were commandeered, and furnished _ad hoc_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When every corner of the house had been allocated, and still more people whose claims could not be ignored had to be got in somehow, three or four empty bedrooms at the Vicarage were commandeered, and furnished _ad hoc_.
hoc
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From this reading When every corner of the house had been allocated, and still more people whose claims could not be ignored had to be got in somehow, three or four empty bedrooms at the Vicarage were commandeered, and furnished _ad hoc_.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Beatrix's relations on both sides converged from all quarters of the United Kingdom, and even from Continental holiday resorts, and there was room for a few intimate friends of the family as well.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A WEDDING Beatrix was married early in September, on a day of golden sunshine, which bathed the house, the church, the garden, and the park, in a glow of calm, soft beauty.
ignoredadjectiveUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːrd/
disregarded
From this reading When every corner of the house had been allocated, and still more people whose claims could not be ignored had to be got in somehow, three or four empty bedrooms at the Vicarage were commandeered, and furnished _ad hoc_.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading It was the prettiest country wedding that could be imagined, and one of the gayest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A WEDDING Beatrix was married early in September, on a day of golden sunshine, which bathed the house, the church, the garden, and the park, in a glow of calm, soft beauty.
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading Beatrix's relations on both sides converged from all quarters of the United Kingdom, and even from Continental holiday resorts, and there was room for a few intimate friends of the family as well.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the prettiest country wedding that could be imagined, and one of the gayest.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading Beatrix's relations on both sides converged from all quarters of the United Kingdom, and even from Continental holiday resorts, and there was room for a few intimate friends of the family as well.
joined in matrimony
From this reading A WEDDING Beatrix was married early in September, on a day of golden sunshine, which bathed the house, the church, the garden, and the park, in a glow of calm, soft beauty.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When every corner of the house had been allocated, and still more people whose claims could not be ignored had to be got in somehow, three or four empty bedrooms at the Vicarage were commandeered, and furnished _ad hoc_.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When every corner of the house had been allocated, and still more people whose claims could not be ignored had to be got in somehow, three or four empty bedrooms at the Vicarage were commandeered, and furnished _ad hoc_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A WEDDING Beatrix was married early in September, on a day of golden sunshine, which bathed the house, the church, the garden, and the park, in a glow of calm, soft beauty.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A WEDDING Beatrix was married early in September, on a day of golden sunshine, which bathed the house, the church, the garden, and the park, in a glow of calm, soft beauty.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was the prettiest country wedding that could be imagined, and one of the gayest.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When every corner of the house had been allocated, and still more people whose claims could not be ignored had to be got in somehow, three or four empty bedrooms at the Vicarage were commandeered, and furnished _ad hoc_.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading A WEDDING Beatrix was married early in September, on a day of golden sunshine, which bathed the house, the church, the garden, and the park, in a glow of calm, soft beauty.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading When every corner of the house had been allocated, and still more people whose claims could not be ignored had to be got in somehow, three or four empty bedrooms at the Vicarage were commandeered, and furnished _ad hoc_.
prettiestadjectiveUS /ˈprɪtiəst/
superlative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading It was the prettiest country wedding that could be imagined, and one of the gayest.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Beatrix's relations on both sides converged from all quarters of the United Kingdom, and even from Continental holiday resorts, and there was room for a few intimate friends of the family as well.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading Beatrix's relations on both sides converged from all quarters of the United Kingdom, and even from Continental holiday resorts, and there was room for a few intimate friends of the family as well.
resortsnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrts/
plural of “resort” — a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading Beatrix's relations on both sides converged from all quarters of the United Kingdom, and even from Continental holiday resorts, and there was room for a few intimate friends of the family as well.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Beatrix's relations on both sides converged from all quarters of the United Kingdom, and even from Continental holiday resorts, and there was room for a few intimate friends of the family as well.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading A WEDDING Beatrix was married early in September, on a day of golden sunshine, which bathed the house, the church, the garden, and the park, in a glow of calm, soft beauty.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Beatrix's relations on both sides converged from all quarters of the United Kingdom, and even from Continental holiday resorts, and there was room for a few intimate friends of the family as well.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading A WEDDING Beatrix was married early in September, on a day of golden sunshine, which bathed the house, the church, the garden, and the park, in a glow of calm, soft beauty.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading When every corner of the house had been allocated, and still more people whose claims could not be ignored had to be got in somehow, three or four empty bedrooms at the Vicarage were commandeered, and furnished _ad hoc_.
not in physical motion
From this reading When every corner of the house had been allocated, and still more people whose claims could not be ignored had to be got in somehow, three or four empty bedrooms at the Vicarage were commandeered, and furnished _ad hoc_.
the rays of the sun
From this reading A WEDDING Beatrix was married early in September, on a day of golden sunshine, which bathed the house, the church, the garden, and the park, in a glow of calm, soft beauty.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was the prettiest country wedding that could be imagined, and one of the gayest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A WEDDING Beatrix was married early in September, on a day of golden sunshine, which bathed the house, the church, the garden, and the park, in a glow of calm, soft beauty.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Beatrix's relations on both sides converged from all quarters of the United Kingdom, and even from Continental holiday resorts, and there was room for a few intimate friends of the family as well.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading When every corner of the house had been allocated, and still more people whose claims could not be ignored had to be got in somehow, three or four empty bedrooms at the Vicarage were commandeered, and furnished _ad hoc_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The house, of course, was full from attic to cellar.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Beatrix's relations on both sides converged from all quarters of the United Kingdom, and even from Continental holiday resorts, and there was room for a few intimate friends of the family as well.
Vicaragenoun
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading When every corner of the house had been allocated, and still more people whose claims could not be ignored had to be got in somehow, three or four empty bedrooms at the Vicarage were commandeered, and furnished _ad hoc_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A WEDDING Beatrix was married early in September, on a day of golden sunshine, which bathed the house, the church, the garden, and the park, in a glow of calm, soft beauty.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading A WEDDING Beatrix was married early in September, on a day of golden sunshine, which bathed the house, the church, the garden, and the park, in a glow of calm, soft beauty.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Beatrix's relations on both sides converged from all quarters of the United Kingdom, and even from Continental holiday resorts, and there was room for a few intimate friends of the family as well.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When every corner of the house had been allocated, and still more people whose claims could not be ignored had to be got in somehow, three or four empty bedrooms at the Vicarage were commandeered, and furnished _ad hoc_.
at the time that
From this reading When every corner of the house had been allocated, and still more people whose claims could not be ignored had to be got in somehow, three or four empty bedrooms at the Vicarage were commandeered, and furnished _ad hoc_.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A WEDDING Beatrix was married early in September, on a day of golden sunshine, which bathed the house, the church, the garden, and the park, in a glow of calm, soft beauty.
belonging to which person
From this reading When every corner of the house had been allocated, and still more people whose claims could not be ignored had to be got in somehow, three or four empty bedrooms at the Vicarage were commandeered, and furnished _ad hoc_.
