Chapter I · Chapter 1

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading No one in Zermatt dreamed that a wedding had been solemnised in the English church on that September afternoon of the early eighties.

have an effect upon

From this reading But his attitude was powerless to affect the exalted emotion of that strange half-hour, wherein, by the repetition of a few simple, forcible words, a man and woman take upon themselves the hardest task on earth with a valiant assurance which is at once pathetic and sublime.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading No one in Zermatt dreamed that a wedding had been solemnised in the English church on that September afternoon of the early eighties.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading In this Bohemian garb Michael Maurice,--as the bride's brother,--had led his sister up the aisle, and duly surrendered her to Captain Lenox, R.A., serenely unaware, the while, of censorious side-glances bestowed upon him by the ascetic-featured chaplain, who had an air of officiating under protest, of silently asserting his own aloofness from this hole-and-corner method of procedure.

a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)

From this reading In this Bohemian garb Michael Maurice,--as the bride's brother,--had led his sister up the aisle, and duly surrendered her to Captain Lenox, R.A., serenely unaware, the while, of censorious side-glances bestowed upon him by the ascetic-featured chaplain, who had an air of officiating under protest, of silently asserting his own aloofness from this hole-and-corner method of procedure.

equally

From this reading Tourists and townsfolk alike had been cheated of a legitimate thrill of interest and speculation.

indifference by personal withdrawal

From this reading In this Bohemian garb Michael Maurice,--as the bride's brother,--had led his sister up the aisle, and duly surrendered her to Captain Lenox, R.A., serenely unaware, the while, of censorious side-glances bestowed upon him by the ascetic-featured chaplain, who had an air of officiating under protest, of silently asserting his own aloofness from this hole-and-corner method of procedure.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Nor would even the most percipient have recognised as bride and bridegroom the tall dark Englishman, in a rough shooting suit, and the girl, in simple white travelling gear, who stood together, an hour later, on the outskirts of the little town, and took leave of their solitary wedding guest:--an artist _cap-a-pie_; velveteen coat, loosely knotted tie, and soft felt hat complete.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Tourists and townsfolk alike had been cheated of a legitimate thrill of interest and speculation.

a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading Nor would even the most percipient have recognised as bride and bridegroom the tall dark Englishman, in a rough shooting suit, and the girl, in simple white travelling gear, who stood together, an hour later, on the outskirts of the little town, and took leave of their solitary wedding guest:--an artist _cap-a-pie_; velveteen coat, loosely knotted tie, and soft felt hat complete.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Nor would even the most percipient have recognised as bride and bridegroom the tall dark Englishman, in a rough shooting suit, and the girl, in simple white travelling gear, who stood together, an hour later, on the outskirts of the little town, and took leave of their solitary wedding guest:--an artist _cap-a-pie_; velveteen coat, loosely knotted tie, and soft felt hat complete.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In this Bohemian garb Michael Maurice,--as the bride's brother,--had led his sister up the aisle, and duly surrendered her to Captain Lenox, R.A., serenely unaware, the while, of censorious side-glances bestowed upon him by the ascetic-featured chaplain, who had an air of officiating under protest, of silently asserting his own aloofness from this hole-and-corner method of procedure.

relating to the use of or having the nature of a declaration

From this reading In this Bohemian garb Michael Maurice,--as the bride's brother,--had led his sister up the aisle, and duly surrendered her to Captain Lenox, R.A., serenely unaware, the while, of censorious side-glances bestowed upon him by the ascetic-featured chaplain, who had an air of officiating under protest, of silently asserting his own aloofness from this hole-and-corner method of procedure.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading But his attitude was powerless to affect the exalted emotion of that strange half-hour, wherein, by the repetition of a few simple, forcible words, a man and woman take upon themselves the hardest task on earth with a valiant assurance which is at once pathetic and sublime.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But his attitude was powerless to affect the exalted emotion of that strange half-hour, wherein, by the repetition of a few simple, forcible words, a man and woman take upon themselves the hardest task on earth with a valiant assurance which is at once pathetic and sublime.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading But his attitude was powerless to affect the exalted emotion of that strange half-hour, wherein, by the repetition of a few simple, forcible words, a man and woman take upon themselves the hardest task on earth with a valiant assurance which is at once pathetic and sublime.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading No one in Zermatt dreamed that a wedding had been solemnised in the English church on that September afternoon of the early eighties.

past form of “bestow” — present

From this reading In this Bohemian garb Michael Maurice,--as the bride's brother,--had led his sister up the aisle, and duly surrendered her to Captain Lenox, R.A., serenely unaware, the while, of censorious side-glances bestowed upon him by the ascetic-featured chaplain, who had an air of officiating under protest, of silently asserting his own aloofness from this hole-and-corner method of procedure.

a member of a people with dark skin and hair who speak Romany and who traditionally live by seasonal work and fortunetelling

From this reading In this Bohemian garb Michael Maurice,--as the bride's brother,--had led his sister up the aisle, and duly surrendered her to Captain Lenox, R.A., serenely unaware, the while, of censorious side-glances bestowed upon him by the ascetic-featured chaplain, who had an air of officiating under protest, of silently asserting his own aloofness from this hole-and-corner method of procedure.

a woman who has recently been married

From this reading Nor would even the most percipient have recognised as bride and bridegroom the tall dark Englishman, in a rough shooting suit, and the girl, in simple white travelling gear, who stood together, an hour later, on the outskirts of the little town, and took leave of their solitary wedding guest:--an artist _cap-a-pie_; velveteen coat, loosely knotted tie, and soft felt hat complete.

possessive form of “bride” — a woman who has recently been married

From this reading In this Bohemian garb Michael Maurice,--as the bride's brother,--had led his sister up the aisle, and duly surrendered her to Captain Lenox, R.A., serenely unaware, the while, of censorious side-glances bestowed upon him by the ascetic-featured chaplain, who had an air of officiating under protest, of silently asserting his own aloofness from this hole-and-corner method of procedure.

a man who has recently been married

From this reading Nor would even the most percipient have recognised as bride and bridegroom the tall dark Englishman, in a rough shooting suit, and the girl, in simple white travelling gear, who stood together, an hour later, on the outskirts of the little town, and took leave of their solitary wedding guest:--an artist _cap-a-pie_; velveteen coat, loosely knotted tie, and soft felt hat complete.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading In this Bohemian garb Michael Maurice,--as the bride's brother,--had led his sister up the aisle, and duly surrendered her to Captain Lenox, R.A., serenely unaware, the while, of censorious side-glances bestowed upon him by the ascetic-featured chaplain, who had an air of officiating under protest, of silently asserting his own aloofness from this hole-and-corner method of procedure.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But his attitude was powerless to affect the exalted emotion of that strange half-hour, wherein, by the repetition of a few simple, forcible words, a man and woman take upon themselves the hardest task on earth with a valiant assurance which is at once pathetic and sublime.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In this Bohemian garb Michael Maurice,--as the bride's brother,--had led his sister up the aisle, and duly surrendered her to Captain Lenox, R.A., serenely unaware, the while, of censorious side-glances bestowed upon him by the ascetic-featured chaplain, who had an air of officiating under protest, of silently asserting his own aloofness from this hole-and-corner method of procedure.

at all points from head to foot

From this reading Nor would even the most percipient have recognised as bride and bridegroom the tall dark Englishman, in a rough shooting suit, and the girl, in simple white travelling gear, who stood together, an hour later, on the outskirts of the little town, and took leave of their solitary wedding guest:--an artist _cap-a-pie_; velveteen coat, loosely knotted tie, and soft felt hat complete.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading In this Bohemian garb Michael Maurice,--as the bride's brother,--had led his sister up the aisle, and duly surrendered her to Captain Lenox, R.A., serenely unaware, the while, of censorious side-glances bestowed upon him by the ascetic-featured chaplain, who had an air of officiating under protest, of silently asserting his own aloofness from this hole-and-corner method of procedure.

harshly critical or expressing censure

From this reading In this Bohemian garb Michael Maurice,--as the bride's brother,--had led his sister up the aisle, and duly surrendered her to Captain Lenox, R.A., serenely unaware, the while, of censorious side-glances bestowed upon him by the ascetic-featured chaplain, who had an air of officiating under protest, of silently asserting his own aloofness from this hole-and-corner method of procedure.

a clergyman ministering to some institution

From this reading In this Bohemian garb Michael Maurice,--as the bride's brother,--had led his sister up the aisle, and duly surrendered her to Captain Lenox, R.A., serenely unaware, the while, of censorious side-glances bestowed upon him by the ascetic-featured chaplain, who had an air of officiating under protest, of silently asserting his own aloofness from this hole-and-corner method of procedure.

past form of “cheat” — deprive somebody of something by deceit

From this reading Tourists and townsfolk alike had been cheated of a legitimate thrill of interest and speculation.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading No one in Zermatt dreamed that a wedding had been solemnised in the English church on that September afternoon of the early eighties.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading Nor would even the most percipient have recognised as bride and bridegroom the tall dark Englishman, in a rough shooting suit, and the girl, in simple white travelling gear, who stood together, an hour later, on the outskirts of the little town, and took leave of their solitary wedding guest:--an artist _cap-a-pie_; velveteen coat, loosely knotted tie, and soft felt hat complete.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading Nor would even the most percipient have recognised as bride and bridegroom the tall dark Englishman, in a rough shooting suit, and the girl, in simple white travelling gear, who stood together, an hour later, on the outskirts of the little town, and took leave of their solitary wedding guest:--an artist _cap-a-pie_; velveteen coat, loosely knotted tie, and soft felt hat complete.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Nor would even the most percipient have recognised as bride and bridegroom the tall dark Englishman, in a rough shooting suit, and the girl, in simple white travelling gear, who stood together, an hour later, on the outskirts of the little town, and took leave of their solitary wedding guest:--an artist _cap-a-pie_; velveteen coat, loosely knotted tie, and soft felt hat complete.

conceived of or imagined or hoped for

From this reading No one in Zermatt dreamed that a wedding had been solemnised in the English church on that September afternoon of the early eighties.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading In this Bohemian garb Michael Maurice,--as the bride's brother,--had led his sister up the aisle, and duly surrendered her to Captain Lenox, R.A., serenely unaware, the while, of censorious side-glances bestowed upon him by the ascetic-featured chaplain, who had an air of officiating under protest, of silently asserting his own aloofness from this hole-and-corner method of procedure.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading No one in Zermatt dreamed that a wedding had been solemnised in the English church on that September afternoon of the early eighties.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading But his attitude was powerless to affect the exalted emotion of that strange half-hour, wherein, by the repetition of a few simple, forcible words, a man and woman take upon themselves the hardest task on earth with a valiant assurance which is at once pathetic and sublime.

the decade from 1880 to 1889

From this reading No one in Zermatt dreamed that a wedding had been solemnised in the English church on that September afternoon of the early eighties.

any strong feeling

From this reading But his attitude was powerless to affect the exalted emotion of that strange half-hour, wherein, by the repetition of a few simple, forcible words, a man and woman take upon themselves the hardest task on earth with a valiant assurance which is at once pathetic and sublime.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading No one in Zermatt dreamed that a wedding had been solemnised in the English church on that September afternoon of the early eighties.

a man who is a native or inhabitant of England

From this reading Nor would even the most percipient have recognised as bride and bridegroom the tall dark Englishman, in a rough shooting suit, and the girl, in simple white travelling gear, who stood together, an hour later, on the outskirts of the little town, and took leave of their solitary wedding guest:--an artist _cap-a-pie_; velveteen coat, loosely knotted tie, and soft felt hat complete.

divisible by two

From this reading Nor would even the most percipient have recognised as bride and bridegroom the tall dark Englishman, in a rough shooting suit, and the girl, in simple white travelling gear, who stood together, an hour later, on the outskirts of the little town, and took leave of their solitary wedding guest:--an artist _cap-a-pie_; velveteen coat, loosely knotted tie, and soft felt hat complete.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading But his attitude was powerless to affect the exalted emotion of that strange half-hour, wherein, by the repetition of a few simple, forcible words, a man and woman take upon themselves the hardest task on earth with a valiant assurance which is at once pathetic and sublime.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Nor would even the most percipient have recognised as bride and bridegroom the tall dark Englishman, in a rough shooting suit, and the girl, in simple white travelling gear, who stood together, an hour later, on the outskirts of the little town, and took leave of their solitary wedding guest:--an artist _cap-a-pie_; velveteen coat, loosely knotted tie, and soft felt hat complete.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading But his attitude was powerless to affect the exalted emotion of that strange half-hour, wherein, by the repetition of a few simple, forcible words, a man and woman take upon themselves the hardest task on earth with a valiant assurance which is at once pathetic and sublime.

impelled by physical force especially against resistance

From this reading But his attitude was powerless to affect the exalted emotion of that strange half-hour, wherein, by the repetition of a few simple, forcible words, a man and woman take upon themselves the hardest task on earth with a valiant assurance which is at once pathetic and sublime.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In this Bohemian garb Michael Maurice,--as the bride's brother,--had led his sister up the aisle, and duly surrendered her to Captain Lenox, R.A., serenely unaware, the while, of censorious side-glances bestowed upon him by the ascetic-featured chaplain, who had an air of officiating under protest, of silently asserting his own aloofness from this hole-and-corner method of procedure.

clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion

From this reading In this Bohemian garb Michael Maurice,--as the bride's brother,--had led his sister up the aisle, and duly surrendered her to Captain Lenox, R.A., serenely unaware, the while, of censorious side-glances bestowed upon him by the ascetic-featured chaplain, who had an air of officiating under protest, of silently asserting his own aloofness from this hole-and-corner method of procedure.

a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion

From this reading Nor would even the most percipient have recognised as bride and bridegroom the tall dark Englishman, in a rough shooting suit, and the girl, in simple white travelling gear, who stood together, an hour later, on the outskirts of the little town, and took leave of their solitary wedding guest:--an artist _cap-a-pie_; velveteen coat, loosely knotted tie, and soft felt hat complete.

a young female

From this reading Nor would even the most percipient have recognised as bride and bridegroom the tall dark Englishman, in a rough shooting suit, and the girl, in simple white travelling gear, who stood together, an hour later, on the outskirts of the little town, and took leave of their solitary wedding guest:--an artist _cap-a-pie_; velveteen coat, loosely knotted tie, and soft felt hat complete.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Nor would even the most percipient have recognised as bride and bridegroom the tall dark Englishman, in a rough shooting suit, and the girl, in simple white travelling gear, who stood together, an hour later, on the outskirts of the little town, and took leave of their solitary wedding guest:--an artist _cap-a-pie_; velveteen coat, loosely knotted tie, and soft felt hat complete.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading No one in Zermatt dreamed that a wedding had been solemnised in the English church on that September afternoon of the early eighties.

a half of an hour

From this reading But his attitude was powerless to affect the exalted emotion of that strange half-hour, wherein, by the repetition of a few simple, forcible words, a man and woman take upon themselves the hardest task on earth with a valiant assurance which is at once pathetic and sublime.

superlative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor

From this reading But his attitude was powerless to affect the exalted emotion of that strange half-hour, wherein, by the repetition of a few simple, forcible words, a man and woman take upon themselves the hardest task on earth with a valiant assurance which is at once pathetic and sublime.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading Nor would even the most percipient have recognised as bride and bridegroom the tall dark Englishman, in a rough shooting suit, and the girl, in simple white travelling gear, who stood together, an hour later, on the outskirts of the little town, and took leave of their solitary wedding guest:--an artist _cap-a-pie_; velveteen coat, loosely knotted tie, and soft felt hat complete.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Nor would even the most percipient have recognised as bride and bridegroom the tall dark Englishman, in a rough shooting suit, and the girl, in simple white travelling gear, who stood together, an hour later, on the outskirts of the little town, and took leave of their solitary wedding guest:--an artist _cap-a-pie_; velveteen coat, loosely knotted tie, and soft felt hat complete.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading In this Bohemian garb Michael Maurice,--as the bride's brother,--had led his sister up the aisle, and duly surrendered her to Captain Lenox, R.A., serenely unaware, the while, of censorious side-glances bestowed upon him by the ascetic-featured chaplain, who had an air of officiating under protest, of silently asserting his own aloofness from this hole-and-corner method of procedure.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading In this Bohemian garb Michael Maurice,--as the bride's brother,--had led his sister up the aisle, and duly surrendered her to Captain Lenox, R.A., serenely unaware, the while, of censorious side-glances bestowed upon him by the ascetic-featured chaplain, who had an air of officiating under protest, of silently asserting his own aloofness from this hole-and-corner method of procedure.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading In this Bohemian garb Michael Maurice,--as the bride's brother,--had led his sister up the aisle, and duly surrendered her to Captain Lenox, R.A., serenely unaware, the while, of censorious side-glances bestowed upon him by the ascetic-featured chaplain, who had an air of officiating under protest, of silently asserting his own aloofness from this hole-and-corner method of procedure.

relating to the peripheral and unimportant aspects of life

From this reading In this Bohemian garb Michael Maurice,--as the bride's brother,--had led his sister up the aisle, and duly surrendered her to Captain Lenox, R.A., serenely unaware, the while, of censorious side-glances bestowed upon him by the ascetic-featured chaplain, who had an air of officiating under protest, of silently asserting his own aloofness from this hole-and-corner method of procedure.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Nor would even the most percipient have recognised as bride and bridegroom the tall dark Englishman, in a rough shooting suit, and the girl, in simple white travelling gear, who stood together, an hour later, on the outskirts of the little town, and took leave of their solitary wedding guest:--an artist _cap-a-pie_; velveteen coat, loosely knotted tie, and soft felt hat complete.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading No one in Zermatt dreamed that a wedding had been solemnised in the English church on that September afternoon of the early eighties.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Tourists and townsfolk alike had been cheated of a legitimate thrill of interest and speculation.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading But his attitude was powerless to affect the exalted emotion of that strange half-hour, wherein, by the repetition of a few simple, forcible words, a man and woman take upon themselves the hardest task on earth with a valiant assurance which is at once pathetic and sublime.

tied with a knot

From this reading Nor would even the most percipient have recognised as bride and bridegroom the tall dark Englishman, in a rough shooting suit, and the girl, in simple white travelling gear, who stood together, an hour later, on the outskirts of the little town, and took leave of their solitary wedding guest:--an artist _cap-a-pie_; velveteen coat, loosely knotted tie, and soft felt hat complete.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Nor would even the most percipient have recognised as bride and bridegroom the tall dark Englishman, in a rough shooting suit, and the girl, in simple white travelling gear, who stood together, an hour later, on the outskirts of the little town, and took leave of their solitary wedding guest:--an artist _cap-a-pie_; velveteen coat, loosely knotted tie, and soft felt hat complete.

go away from a place

From this reading Nor would even the most percipient have recognised as bride and bridegroom the tall dark Englishman, in a rough shooting suit, and the girl, in simple white travelling gear, who stood together, an hour later, on the outskirts of the little town, and took leave of their solitary wedding guest:--an artist _cap-a-pie_; velveteen coat, loosely knotted tie, and soft felt hat complete.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading In this Bohemian garb Michael Maurice,--as the bride's brother,--had led his sister up the aisle, and duly surrendered her to Captain Lenox, R.A., serenely unaware, the while, of censorious side-glances bestowed upon him by the ascetic-featured chaplain, who had an air of officiating under protest, of silently asserting his own aloofness from this hole-and-corner method of procedure.

of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful

From this reading Tourists and townsfolk alike had been cheated of a legitimate thrill of interest and speculation.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In this Bohemian garb Michael Maurice,--as the bride's brother,--had led his sister up the aisle, and duly surrendered her to Captain Lenox, R.A., serenely unaware, the while, of censorious side-glances bestowed upon him by the ascetic-featured chaplain, who had an air of officiating under protest, of silently asserting his own aloofness from this hole-and-corner method of procedure.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Nor would even the most percipient have recognised as bride and bridegroom the tall dark Englishman, in a rough shooting suit, and the girl, in simple white travelling gear, who stood together, an hour later, on the outskirts of the little town, and took leave of their solitary wedding guest:--an artist _cap-a-pie_; velveteen coat, loosely knotted tie, and soft felt hat complete.

in a relaxed manner; not rigid

From this reading Nor would even the most percipient have recognised as bride and bridegroom the tall dark Englishman, in a rough shooting suit, and the girl, in simple white travelling gear, who stood together, an hour later, on the outskirts of the little town, and took leave of their solitary wedding guest:--an artist _cap-a-pie_; velveteen coat, loosely knotted tie, and soft felt hat complete.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading But his attitude was powerless to affect the exalted emotion of that strange half-hour, wherein, by the repetition of a few simple, forcible words, a man and woman take upon themselves the hardest task on earth with a valiant assurance which is at once pathetic and sublime.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In this Bohemian garb Michael Maurice,--as the bride's brother,--had led his sister up the aisle, and duly surrendered her to Captain Lenox, R.A., serenely unaware, the while, of censorious side-glances bestowed upon him by the ascetic-featured chaplain, who had an air of officiating under protest, of silently asserting his own aloofness from this hole-and-corner method of procedure.

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading In this Bohemian garb Michael Maurice,--as the bride's brother,--had led his sister up the aisle, and duly surrendered her to Captain Lenox, R.A., serenely unaware, the while, of censorious side-glances bestowed upon him by the ascetic-featured chaplain, who had an air of officiating under protest, of silently asserting his own aloofness from this hole-and-corner method of procedure.

(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews

From this reading In this Bohemian garb Michael Maurice,--as the bride's brother,--had led his sister up the aisle, and duly surrendered her to Captain Lenox, R.A., serenely unaware, the while, of censorious side-glances bestowed upon him by the ascetic-featured chaplain, who had an air of officiating under protest, of silently asserting his own aloofness from this hole-and-corner method of procedure.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Nor would even the most percipient have recognised as bride and bridegroom the tall dark Englishman, in a rough shooting suit, and the girl, in simple white travelling gear, who stood together, an hour later, on the outskirts of the little town, and took leave of their solitary wedding guest:--an artist _cap-a-pie_; velveteen coat, loosely knotted tie, and soft felt hat complete.

not any; not one

From this reading No one in Zermatt dreamed that a wedding had been solemnised in the English church on that September afternoon of the early eighties.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Nor would even the most percipient have recognised as bride and bridegroom the tall dark Englishman, in a rough shooting suit, and the girl, in simple white travelling gear, who stood together, an hour later, on the outskirts of the little town, and took leave of their solitary wedding guest:--an artist _cap-a-pie_; velveteen coat, loosely knotted tie, and soft felt hat complete.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading No one in Zermatt dreamed that a wedding had been solemnised in the English church on that September afternoon of the early eighties.

the act of umpiring

From this reading In this Bohemian garb Michael Maurice,--as the bride's brother,--had led his sister up the aisle, and duly surrendered her to Captain Lenox, R.A., serenely unaware, the while, of censorious side-glances bestowed upon him by the ascetic-featured chaplain, who had an air of officiating under protest, of silently asserting his own aloofness from this hole-and-corner method of procedure.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading No one in Zermatt dreamed that a wedding had been solemnised in the English church on that September afternoon of the early eighties.

on one occasion

From this reading But his attitude was powerless to affect the exalted emotion of that strange half-hour, wherein, by the repetition of a few simple, forcible words, a man and woman take upon themselves the hardest task on earth with a valiant assurance which is at once pathetic and sublime.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading No one in Zermatt dreamed that a wedding had been solemnised in the English church on that September afternoon of the early eighties.

outlying areas (as of a city or town)

From this reading Nor would even the most percipient have recognised as bride and bridegroom the tall dark Englishman, in a rough shooting suit, and the girl, in simple white travelling gear, who stood together, an hour later, on the outskirts of the little town, and took leave of their solitary wedding guest:--an artist _cap-a-pie_; velveteen coat, loosely knotted tie, and soft felt hat complete.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading In this Bohemian garb Michael Maurice,--as the bride's brother,--had led his sister up the aisle, and duly surrendered her to Captain Lenox, R.A., serenely unaware, the while, of censorious side-glances bestowed upon him by the ascetic-featured chaplain, who had an air of officiating under protest, of silently asserting his own aloofness from this hole-and-corner method of procedure.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading But his attitude was powerless to affect the exalted emotion of that strange half-hour, wherein, by the repetition of a few simple, forcible words, a man and woman take upon themselves the hardest task on earth with a valiant assurance which is at once pathetic and sublime.

a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses

From this reading Nor would even the most percipient have recognised as bride and bridegroom the tall dark Englishman, in a rough shooting suit, and the girl, in simple white travelling gear, who stood together, an hour later, on the outskirts of the little town, and took leave of their solitary wedding guest:--an artist _cap-a-pie_; velveteen coat, loosely knotted tie, and soft felt hat complete.

lacking power

From this reading But his attitude was powerless to affect the exalted emotion of that strange half-hour, wherein, by the repetition of a few simple, forcible words, a man and woman take upon themselves the hardest task on earth with a valiant assurance which is at once pathetic and sublime.

a particular course of action intended to achieve a result

From this reading In this Bohemian garb Michael Maurice,--as the bride's brother,--had led his sister up the aisle, and duly surrendered her to Captain Lenox, R.A., serenely unaware, the while, of censorious side-glances bestowed upon him by the ascetic-featured chaplain, who had an air of officiating under protest, of silently asserting his own aloofness from this hole-and-corner method of procedure.

a formal and solemn declaration of objection

From this reading In this Bohemian garb Michael Maurice,--as the bride's brother,--had led his sister up the aisle, and duly surrendered her to Captain Lenox, R.A., serenely unaware, the while, of censorious side-glances bestowed upon him by the ascetic-featured chaplain, who had an air of officiating under protest, of silently asserting his own aloofness from this hole-and-corner method of procedure.

a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air

From this reading In this Bohemian garb Michael Maurice,--as the bride's brother,--had led his sister up the aisle, and duly surrendered her to Captain Lenox, R.A., serenely unaware, the while, of censorious side-glances bestowed upon him by the ascetic-featured chaplain, who had an air of officiating under protest, of silently asserting his own aloofness from this hole-and-corner method of procedure.

provided with a secure reputation

From this reading Nor would even the most percipient have recognised as bride and bridegroom the tall dark Englishman, in a rough shooting suit, and the girl, in simple white travelling gear, who stood together, an hour later, on the outskirts of the little town, and took leave of their solitary wedding guest:--an artist _cap-a-pie_; velveteen coat, loosely knotted tie, and soft felt hat complete.

an event that repeats

From this reading But his attitude was powerless to affect the exalted emotion of that strange half-hour, wherein, by the repetition of a few simple, forcible words, a man and woman take upon themselves the hardest task on earth with a valiant assurance which is at once pathetic and sublime.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading Nor would even the most percipient have recognised as bride and bridegroom the tall dark Englishman, in a rough shooting suit, and the girl, in simple white travelling gear, who stood together, an hour later, on the outskirts of the little town, and took leave of their solitary wedding guest:--an artist _cap-a-pie_; velveteen coat, loosely knotted tie, and soft felt hat complete.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading No one in Zermatt dreamed that a wedding had been solemnised in the English church on that September afternoon of the early eighties.

in a peacefully serene manner

From this reading In this Bohemian garb Michael Maurice,--as the bride's brother,--had led his sister up the aisle, and duly surrendered her to Captain Lenox, R.A., serenely unaware, the while, of censorious side-glances bestowed upon him by the ascetic-featured chaplain, who had an air of officiating under protest, of silently asserting his own aloofness from this hole-and-corner method of procedure.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading Nor would even the most percipient have recognised as bride and bridegroom the tall dark Englishman, in a rough shooting suit, and the girl, in simple white travelling gear, who stood together, an hour later, on the outskirts of the little town, and took leave of their solitary wedding guest:--an artist _cap-a-pie_; velveteen coat, loosely knotted tie, and soft felt hat complete.

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From this reading In this Bohemian garb Michael Maurice,--as the bride's brother,--had led his sister up the aisle, and duly surrendered her to Captain Lenox, R.A., serenely unaware, the while, of censorious side-glances bestowed upon him by the ascetic-featured chaplain, who had an air of officiating under protest, of silently asserting his own aloofness from this hole-and-corner method of procedure.

without speaking

From this reading In this Bohemian garb Michael Maurice,--as the bride's brother,--had led his sister up the aisle, and duly surrendered her to Captain Lenox, R.A., serenely unaware, the while, of censorious side-glances bestowed upon him by the ascetic-featured chaplain, who had an air of officiating under protest, of silently asserting his own aloofness from this hole-and-corner method of procedure.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading Nor would even the most percipient have recognised as bride and bridegroom the tall dark Englishman, in a rough shooting suit, and the girl, in simple white travelling gear, who stood together, an hour later, on the outskirts of the little town, and took leave of their solitary wedding guest:--an artist _cap-a-pie_; velveteen coat, loosely knotted tie, and soft felt hat complete.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading In this Bohemian garb Michael Maurice,--as the bride's brother,--had led his sister up the aisle, and duly surrendered her to Captain Lenox, R.A., serenely unaware, the while, of censorious side-glances bestowed upon him by the ascetic-featured chaplain, who had an air of officiating under protest, of silently asserting his own aloofness from this hole-and-corner method of procedure.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading Nor would even the most percipient have recognised as bride and bridegroom the tall dark Englishman, in a rough shooting suit, and the girl, in simple white travelling gear, who stood together, an hour later, on the outskirts of the little town, and took leave of their solitary wedding guest:--an artist _cap-a-pie_; velveteen coat, loosely knotted tie, and soft felt hat complete.

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From this reading No one in Zermatt dreamed that a wedding had been solemnised in the English church on that September afternoon of the early eighties.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading Nor would even the most percipient have recognised as bride and bridegroom the tall dark Englishman, in a rough shooting suit, and the girl, in simple white travelling gear, who stood together, an hour later, on the outskirts of the little town, and took leave of their solitary wedding guest:--an artist _cap-a-pie_; velveteen coat, loosely knotted tie, and soft felt hat complete.

a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading Tourists and townsfolk alike had been cheated of a legitimate thrill of interest and speculation.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Nor would even the most percipient have recognised as bride and bridegroom the tall dark Englishman, in a rough shooting suit, and the girl, in simple white travelling gear, who stood together, an hour later, on the outskirts of the little town, and took leave of their solitary wedding guest:--an artist _cap-a-pie_; velveteen coat, loosely knotted tie, and soft felt hat complete.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading But his attitude was powerless to affect the exalted emotion of that strange half-hour, wherein, by the repetition of a few simple, forcible words, a man and woman take upon themselves the hardest task on earth with a valiant assurance which is at once pathetic and sublime.

inspiring awe

From this reading But his attitude was powerless to affect the exalted emotion of that strange half-hour, wherein, by the repetition of a few simple, forcible words, a man and woman take upon themselves the hardest task on earth with a valiant assurance which is at once pathetic and sublime.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading Nor would even the most percipient have recognised as bride and bridegroom the tall dark Englishman, in a rough shooting suit, and the girl, in simple white travelling gear, who stood together, an hour later, on the outskirts of the little town, and took leave of their solitary wedding guest:--an artist _cap-a-pie_; velveteen coat, loosely knotted tie, and soft felt hat complete.

past form of “surrender” — give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another

From this reading In this Bohemian garb Michael Maurice,--as the bride's brother,--had led his sister up the aisle, and duly surrendered her to Captain Lenox, R.A., serenely unaware, the while, of censorious side-glances bestowed upon him by the ascetic-featured chaplain, who had an air of officiating under protest, of silently asserting his own aloofness from this hole-and-corner method of procedure.

carry out

From this reading But his attitude was powerless to affect the exalted emotion of that strange half-hour, wherein, by the repetition of a few simple, forcible words, a man and woman take upon themselves the hardest task on earth with a valiant assurance which is at once pathetic and sublime.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading Nor would even the most percipient have recognised as bride and bridegroom the tall dark Englishman, in a rough shooting suit, and the girl, in simple white travelling gear, who stood together, an hour later, on the outskirts of the little town, and took leave of their solitary wedding guest:--an artist _cap-a-pie_; velveteen coat, loosely knotted tie, and soft felt hat complete.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading But his attitude was powerless to affect the exalted emotion of that strange half-hour, wherein, by the repetition of a few simple, forcible words, a man and woman take upon themselves the hardest task on earth with a valiant assurance which is at once pathetic and sublime.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading No one in Zermatt dreamed that a wedding had been solemnised in the English church on that September afternoon of the early eighties.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading No one in Zermatt dreamed that a wedding had been solemnised in the English church on that September afternoon of the early eighties.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Nor would even the most percipient have recognised as bride and bridegroom the tall dark Englishman, in a rough shooting suit, and the girl, in simple white travelling gear, who stood together, an hour later, on the outskirts of the little town, and took leave of their solitary wedding guest:--an artist _cap-a-pie_; velveteen coat, loosely knotted tie, and soft felt hat complete.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading But his attitude was powerless to affect the exalted emotion of that strange half-hour, wherein, by the repetition of a few simple, forcible words, a man and woman take upon themselves the hardest task on earth with a valiant assurance which is at once pathetic and sublime.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading In this Bohemian garb Michael Maurice,--as the bride's brother,--had led his sister up the aisle, and duly surrendered her to Captain Lenox, R.A., serenely unaware, the while, of censorious side-glances bestowed upon him by the ascetic-featured chaplain, who had an air of officiating under protest, of silently asserting his own aloofness from this hole-and-corner method of procedure.

the swift release of a store of affective force

From this reading Tourists and townsfolk alike had been cheated of a legitimate thrill of interest and speculation.

neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front

From this reading Nor would even the most percipient have recognised as bride and bridegroom the tall dark Englishman, in a rough shooting suit, and the girl, in simple white travelling gear, who stood together, an hour later, on the outskirts of the little town, and took leave of their solitary wedding guest:--an artist _cap-a-pie_; velveteen coat, loosely knotted tie, and soft felt hat complete.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading In this Bohemian garb Michael Maurice,--as the bride's brother,--had led his sister up the aisle, and duly surrendered her to Captain Lenox, R.A., serenely unaware, the while, of censorious side-glances bestowed upon him by the ascetic-featured chaplain, who had an air of officiating under protest, of silently asserting his own aloofness from this hole-and-corner method of procedure.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Nor would even the most percipient have recognised as bride and bridegroom the tall dark Englishman, in a rough shooting suit, and the girl, in simple white travelling gear, who stood together, an hour later, on the outskirts of the little town, and took leave of their solitary wedding guest:--an artist _cap-a-pie_; velveteen coat, loosely knotted tie, and soft felt hat complete.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Nor would even the most percipient have recognised as bride and bridegroom the tall dark Englishman, in a rough shooting suit, and the girl, in simple white travelling gear, who stood together, an hour later, on the outskirts of the little town, and took leave of their solitary wedding guest:--an artist _cap-a-pie_; velveteen coat, loosely knotted tie, and soft felt hat complete.

plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure

From this reading Tourists and townsfolk alike had been cheated of a legitimate thrill of interest and speculation.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Nor would even the most percipient have recognised as bride and bridegroom the tall dark Englishman, in a rough shooting suit, and the girl, in simple white travelling gear, who stood together, an hour later, on the outskirts of the little town, and took leave of their solitary wedding guest:--an artist _cap-a-pie_; velveteen coat, loosely knotted tie, and soft felt hat complete.

the people living in a municipality smaller than a city

From this reading Tourists and townsfolk alike had been cheated of a legitimate thrill of interest and speculation.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading Nor would even the most percipient have recognised as bride and bridegroom the tall dark Englishman, in a rough shooting suit, and the girl, in simple white travelling gear, who stood together, an hour later, on the outskirts of the little town, and took leave of their solitary wedding guest:--an artist _cap-a-pie_; velveteen coat, loosely knotted tie, and soft felt hat complete.

(often followed by “of”) not aware

From this reading In this Bohemian garb Michael Maurice,--as the bride's brother,--had led his sister up the aisle, and duly surrendered her to Captain Lenox, R.A., serenely unaware, the while, of censorious side-glances bestowed upon him by the ascetic-featured chaplain, who had an air of officiating under protest, of silently asserting his own aloofness from this hole-and-corner method of procedure.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading In this Bohemian garb Michael Maurice,--as the bride's brother,--had led his sister up the aisle, and duly surrendered her to Captain Lenox, R.A., serenely unaware, the while, of censorious side-glances bestowed upon him by the ascetic-featured chaplain, who had an air of officiating under protest, of silently asserting his own aloofness from this hole-and-corner method of procedure.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading In this Bohemian garb Michael Maurice,--as the bride's brother,--had led his sister up the aisle, and duly surrendered her to Captain Lenox, R.A., serenely unaware, the while, of censorious side-glances bestowed upon him by the ascetic-featured chaplain, who had an air of officiating under protest, of silently asserting his own aloofness from this hole-and-corner method of procedure.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading In this Bohemian garb Michael Maurice,--as the bride's brother,--had led his sister up the aisle, and duly surrendered her to Captain Lenox, R.A., serenely unaware, the while, of censorious side-glances bestowed upon him by the ascetic-featured chaplain, who had an air of officiating under protest, of silently asserting his own aloofness from this hole-and-corner method of procedure.

Possessing or showing courage or determination; heroic. (Dũng cảm, quả cảm, anh hùng.)

From this reading But his attitude was powerless to affect the exalted emotion of that strange half-hour, wherein, by the repetition of a few simple, forcible words, a man and woman take upon themselves the hardest task on earth with a valiant assurance which is at once pathetic and sublime.

a usually cotton fabric with a short pile imitating velvet

From this reading Nor would even the most percipient have recognised as bride and bridegroom the tall dark Englishman, in a rough shooting suit, and the girl, in simple white travelling gear, who stood together, an hour later, on the outskirts of the little town, and took leave of their solitary wedding guest:--an artist _cap-a-pie_; velveteen coat, loosely knotted tie, and soft felt hat complete.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading But his attitude was powerless to affect the exalted emotion of that strange half-hour, wherein, by the repetition of a few simple, forcible words, a man and woman take upon themselves the hardest task on earth with a valiant assurance which is at once pathetic and sublime.

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading No one in Zermatt dreamed that a wedding had been solemnised in the English church on that September afternoon of the early eighties.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But his attitude was powerless to affect the exalted emotion of that strange half-hour, wherein, by the repetition of a few simple, forcible words, a man and woman take upon themselves the hardest task on earth with a valiant assurance which is at once pathetic and sublime.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading But his attitude was powerless to affect the exalted emotion of that strange half-hour, wherein, by the repetition of a few simple, forcible words, a man and woman take upon themselves the hardest task on earth with a valiant assurance which is at once pathetic and sublime.

during the time that

From this reading In this Bohemian garb Michael Maurice,--as the bride's brother,--had led his sister up the aisle, and duly surrendered her to Captain Lenox, R.A., serenely unaware, the while, of censorious side-glances bestowed upon him by the ascetic-featured chaplain, who had an air of officiating under protest, of silently asserting his own aloofness from this hole-and-corner method of procedure.

a Caucasian

From this reading Nor would even the most percipient have recognised as bride and bridegroom the tall dark Englishman, in a rough shooting suit, and the girl, in simple white travelling gear, who stood together, an hour later, on the outskirts of the little town, and took leave of their solitary wedding guest:--an artist _cap-a-pie_; velveteen coat, loosely knotted tie, and soft felt hat complete.

which person or people

From this reading Nor would even the most percipient have recognised as bride and bridegroom the tall dark Englishman, in a rough shooting suit, and the girl, in simple white travelling gear, who stood together, an hour later, on the outskirts of the little town, and took leave of their solitary wedding guest:--an artist _cap-a-pie_; velveteen coat, loosely knotted tie, and soft felt hat complete.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But his attitude was powerless to affect the exalted emotion of that strange half-hour, wherein, by the repetition of a few simple, forcible words, a man and woman take upon themselves the hardest task on earth with a valiant assurance which is at once pathetic and sublime.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading But his attitude was powerless to affect the exalted emotion of that strange half-hour, wherein, by the repetition of a few simple, forcible words, a man and woman take upon themselves the hardest task on earth with a valiant assurance which is at once pathetic and sublime.

the words that are spoken

From this reading But his attitude was powerless to affect the exalted emotion of that strange half-hour, wherein, by the repetition of a few simple, forcible words, a man and woman take upon themselves the hardest task on earth with a valiant assurance which is at once pathetic and sublime.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Nor would even the most percipient have recognised as bride and bridegroom the tall dark Englishman, in a rough shooting suit, and the girl, in simple white travelling gear, who stood together, an hour later, on the outskirts of the little town, and took leave of their solitary wedding guest:--an artist _cap-a-pie_; velveteen coat, loosely knotted tie, and soft felt hat complete.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading No one in Zermatt dreamed that a wedding had been solemnised in the English church on that September afternoon of the early eighties.