used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Abbey was full of guests, as for Beatrix's wedding, but there was no occasion to find other rooms elsewhere; there had not been such a demand for invitations.
AbbeynounUS /ˈæbi/
a church associated with a monastery or convent
From this reading The Abbey was full of guests, as for Beatrix's wedding, but there was no occasion to find other rooms elsewhere; there had not been such a demand for invitations.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AFTER THE WEDDING Caroline was married at the beginning of the year.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was not going to marry into a more or less exalted position, as Beatrix had done, and was going to begin, and continue, her married life in a very modest way.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Abbey was full of guests, as for Beatrix's wedding, but there was no occasion to find other rooms elsewhere; there had not been such a demand for invitations.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AFTER THE WEDDING Caroline was married at the beginning of the year.
Beatrix
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From this reading She was not going to marry into a more or less exalted position, as Beatrix had done, and was going to begin, and continue, her married life in a very modest way.
Beatrix's
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From this reading The Abbey was full of guests, as for Beatrix's wedding, but there was no occasion to find other rooms elsewhere; there had not been such a demand for invitations.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Abbey was full of guests, as for Beatrix's wedding, but there was no occasion to find other rooms elsewhere; there had not been such a demand for invitations.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading She was not going to marry into a more or less exalted position, as Beatrix had done, and was going to begin, and continue, her married life in a very modest way.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading AFTER THE WEDDING Caroline was married at the beginning of the year.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading But her father had wanted no difference made between her and Beatrix, and she had given way.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Abbey was full of guests, as for Beatrix's wedding, but there was no occasion to find other rooms elsewhere; there had not been such a demand for invitations.
CarolineadjectiveUS /ˈkerəlaɪn/
of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England
From this reading AFTER THE WEDDING Caroline was married at the beginning of the year.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading She was not going to marry into a more or less exalted position, as Beatrix had done, and was going to begin, and continue, her married life in a very modest way.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading The Abbey was full of guests, as for Beatrix's wedding, but there was no occasion to find other rooms elsewhere; there had not been such a demand for invitations.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading But her father had wanted no difference made between her and Beatrix, and she had given way.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading She was not going to marry into a more or less exalted position, as Beatrix had done, and was going to begin, and continue, her married life in a very modest way.
elsewhereadverbUS /ˈelswer/
in or to another place
From this reading The Abbey was full of guests, as for Beatrix's wedding, but there was no occasion to find other rooms elsewhere; there had not been such a demand for invitations.
exaltedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːltɪd/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading She was not going to marry into a more or less exalted position, as Beatrix had done, and was going to begin, and continue, her married life in a very modest way.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading But her father had wanted no difference made between her and Beatrix, and she had given way.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The Abbey was full of guests, as for Beatrix's wedding, but there was no occasion to find other rooms elsewhere; there had not been such a demand for invitations.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Abbey was full of guests, as for Beatrix's wedding, but there was no occasion to find other rooms elsewhere; there had not been such a demand for invitations.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The Abbey was full of guests, as for Beatrix's wedding, but there was no occasion to find other rooms elsewhere; there had not been such a demand for invitations.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading But her father had wanted no difference made between her and Beatrix, and she had given way.
the act of departing
From this reading She was not going to marry into a more or less exalted position, as Beatrix had done, and was going to begin, and continue, her married life in a very modest way.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The Abbey was full of guests, as for Beatrix's wedding, but there was no occasion to find other rooms elsewhere; there had not been such a demand for invitations.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Abbey was full of guests, as for Beatrix's wedding, but there was no occasion to find other rooms elsewhere; there had not been such a demand for invitations.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was not going to marry into a more or less exalted position, as Beatrix had done, and was going to begin, and continue, her married life in a very modest way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was not going to marry into a more or less exalted position, as Beatrix had done, and was going to begin, and continue, her married life in a very modest way.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She was not going to marry into a more or less exalted position, as Beatrix had done, and was going to begin, and continue, her married life in a very modest way.
invitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading The Abbey was full of guests, as for Beatrix's wedding, but there was no occasion to find other rooms elsewhere; there had not been such a demand for invitations.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading She was not going to marry into a more or less exalted position, as Beatrix had done, and was going to begin, and continue, her married life in a very modest way.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She was not going to marry into a more or less exalted position, as Beatrix had done, and was going to begin, and continue, her married life in a very modest way.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But her father had wanted no difference made between her and Beatrix, and she had given way.
joined in matrimony
From this reading AFTER THE WEDDING Caroline was married at the beginning of the year.
take in marriage
From this reading She was not going to marry into a more or less exalted position, as Beatrix had done, and was going to begin, and continue, her married life in a very modest way.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading She was not going to marry into a more or less exalted position, as Beatrix had done, and was going to begin, and continue, her married life in a very modest way.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She was not going to marry into a more or less exalted position, as Beatrix had done, and was going to begin, and continue, her married life in a very modest way.
not any; not one
From this reading The Abbey was full of guests, as for Beatrix's wedding, but there was no occasion to find other rooms elsewhere; there had not been such a demand for invitations.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Abbey was full of guests, as for Beatrix's wedding, but there was no occasion to find other rooms elsewhere; there had not been such a demand for invitations.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The Abbey was full of guests, as for Beatrix's wedding, but there was no occasion to find other rooms elsewhere; there had not been such a demand for invitations.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AFTER THE WEDDING Caroline was married at the beginning of the year.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She was not going to marry into a more or less exalted position, as Beatrix had done, and was going to begin, and continue, her married life in a very modest way.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The Abbey was full of guests, as for Beatrix's wedding, but there was no occasion to find other rooms elsewhere; there had not been such a demand for invitations.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading She was not going to marry into a more or less exalted position, as Beatrix had done, and was going to begin, and continue, her married life in a very modest way.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Caroline had wanted a very quiet wedding.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading The Abbey was full of guests, as for Beatrix's wedding, but there was no occasion to find other rooms elsewhere; there had not been such a demand for invitations.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was not going to marry into a more or less exalted position, as Beatrix had done, and was going to begin, and continue, her married life in a very modest way.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The Abbey was full of guests, as for Beatrix's wedding, but there was no occasion to find other rooms elsewhere; there had not been such a demand for invitations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AFTER THE WEDDING Caroline was married at the beginning of the year.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The Abbey was full of guests, as for Beatrix's wedding, but there was no occasion to find other rooms elsewhere; there had not been such a demand for invitations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Abbey was full of guests, as for Beatrix's wedding, but there was no occasion to find other rooms elsewhere; there had not been such a demand for invitations.
precisely as stated
From this reading Caroline had wanted a very quiet wedding.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Caroline had wanted a very quiet wedding.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AFTER THE WEDDING Caroline was married at the beginning of the year.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She was not going to marry into a more or less exalted position, as Beatrix had done, and was going to begin, and continue, her married life in a very modest way.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading AFTER THE WEDDING Caroline was married at the beginning of the year.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading AFTER THE WEDDING Caroline was married at the beginning of the year.
