used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It seems to me a wedding ought to come before a school festivity."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They are not, however, in this day and generation, which is about to be the last, I'm thinking."
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading THE PAGEANT "We were just saying, Charlotte dear, that this absurd school affair has completely overshadowed your wedding day," said Mrs. Cockrell, as she rocked back and forth in tune with her Irish point rose she was constructing.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading THE PAGEANT "We were just saying, Charlotte dear, that this absurd school affair has completely overshadowed your wedding day," said Mrs. Cockrell, as she rocked back and forth in tune with her Irish point rose she was constructing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PAGEANT "We were just saying, Charlotte dear, that this absurd school affair has completely overshadowed your wedding day," said Mrs. Cockrell, as she rocked back and forth in tune with her Irish point rose she was constructing.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They are not, however, in this day and generation, which is about to be the last, I'm thinking."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE PAGEANT "We were just saying, Charlotte dear, that this absurd school affair has completely overshadowed your wedding day," said Mrs. Cockrell, as she rocked back and forth in tune with her Irish point rose she was constructing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Social law requires that marriage take precedence of schooling," said Mrs. Sproul, as her mischievous old eyes snapped at Mrs. Cockrell's placid conventionality.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE PAGEANT "We were just saying, Charlotte dear, that this absurd school affair has completely overshadowed your wedding day," said Mrs. Cockrell, as she rocked back and forth in tune with her Irish point rose she was constructing.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "The correct order is for women to take husbands and then school children should be the inevitable outcome.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "It seems to me a wedding ought to come before a school festivity."
CharlottenounUS /ˈʃɑːrlət/
the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina
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plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading "The correct order is for women to take husbands and then school children should be the inevitable outcome.
Cockrell
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Cockrell's
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From this reading "Social law requires that marriage take precedence of schooling," said Mrs. Sproul, as her mischievous old eyes snapped at Mrs. Cockrell's placid conventionality.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "It seems to me a wedding ought to come before a school festivity."
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading THE PAGEANT "We were just saying, Charlotte dear, that this absurd school affair has completely overshadowed your wedding day," said Mrs. Cockrell, as she rocked back and forth in tune with her Irish point rose she was constructing.
constructingverbUS /kənˈstrʌktɪŋ/
-ing form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
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conventionalitynoun
conformity with conventional thought and behavior
From this reading "Social law requires that marriage take precedence of schooling," said Mrs. Sproul, as her mischievous old eyes snapped at Mrs. Cockrell's placid conventionality.
make right or correct
From this reading "The correct order is for women to take husbands and then school children should be the inevitable outcome.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
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dearly loved
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opinion or judgment
From this reading "Social law requires that marriage take precedence of schooling," said Mrs. Sproul, as her mischievous old eyes snapped at Mrs. Cockrell's placid conventionality.
festivitynounUS /feˈstɪvəti/
any joyous diversion
From this reading "It seems to me a wedding ought to come before a school festivity."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "The correct order is for women to take husbands and then school children should be the inevitable outcome.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE PAGEANT "We were just saying, Charlotte dear, that this absurd school affair has completely overshadowed your wedding day," said Mrs. Cockrell, as she rocked back and forth in tune with her Irish point rose she was constructing.
generationnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃən/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading They are not, however, in this day and generation, which is about to be the last, I'm thinking."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE PAGEANT "We were just saying, Charlotte dear, that this absurd school affair has completely overshadowed your wedding day," said Mrs. Cockrell, as she rocked back and forth in tune with her Irish point rose she was constructing.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading They are not, however, in this day and generation, which is about to be the last, I'm thinking."
husbandsnounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
plural of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading "The correct order is for women to take husbands and then school children should be the inevitable outcome.
I'm
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From this reading They are not, however, in this day and generation, which is about to be the last, I'm thinking."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PAGEANT "We were just saying, Charlotte dear, that this absurd school affair has completely overshadowed your wedding day," said Mrs. Cockrell, as she rocked back and forth in tune with her Irish point rose she was constructing.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading "The correct order is for women to take husbands and then school children should be the inevitable outcome.
IrishnounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃ/
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading THE PAGEANT "We were just saying, Charlotte dear, that this absurd school affair has completely overshadowed your wedding day," said Mrs. Cockrell, as she rocked back and forth in tune with her Irish point rose she was constructing.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The correct order is for women to take husbands and then school children should be the inevitable outcome.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It seems to me a wedding ought to come before a school festivity."
and nothing more
From this reading THE PAGEANT "We were just saying, Charlotte dear, that this absurd school affair has completely overshadowed your wedding day," said Mrs. Cockrell, as she rocked back and forth in tune with her Irish point rose she was constructing.
immediately past
From this reading They are not, however, in this day and generation, which is about to be the last, I'm thinking."
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading "Social law requires that marriage take precedence of schooling," said Mrs. Sproul, as her mischievous old eyes snapped at Mrs. Cockrell's placid conventionality.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading "Social law requires that marriage take precedence of schooling," said Mrs. Sproul, as her mischievous old eyes snapped at Mrs. Cockrell's placid conventionality.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It seems to me a wedding ought to come before a school festivity."
mischievousadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstʃəvəs/
naughtily or annoyingly playful
From this reading "Social law requires that marriage take precedence of schooling," said Mrs. Sproul, as her mischievous old eyes snapped at Mrs. Cockrell's placid conventionality.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE PAGEANT "We were just saying, Charlotte dear, that this absurd school affair has completely overshadowed your wedding day," said Mrs. Cockrell, as she rocked back and forth in tune with her Irish point rose she was constructing.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They are not, however, in this day and generation, which is about to be the last, I'm thinking."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Social law requires that marriage take precedence of schooling," said Mrs. Sproul, as her mischievous old eyes snapped at Mrs. Cockrell's placid conventionality.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Social law requires that marriage take precedence of schooling," said Mrs. Sproul, as her mischievous old eyes snapped at Mrs. Cockrell's placid conventionality.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "The correct order is for women to take husbands and then school children should be the inevitable outcome.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "It seems to me a wedding ought to come before a school festivity."
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading "The correct order is for women to take husbands and then school children should be the inevitable outcome.
overshadowedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈʃædoʊd/
past form of “overshadow” — be greater in significance than
From this reading THE PAGEANT "We were just saying, Charlotte dear, that this absurd school affair has completely overshadowed your wedding day," said Mrs. Cockrell, as she rocked back and forth in tune with her Irish point rose she was constructing.
PAGEANTnounUS /ˈpædʒənt/
an elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes
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placidadjectiveUS /ˈplæsəd/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading "Social law requires that marriage take precedence of schooling," said Mrs. Sproul, as her mischievous old eyes snapped at Mrs. Cockrell's placid conventionality.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading THE PAGEANT "We were just saying, Charlotte dear, that this absurd school affair has completely overshadowed your wedding day," said Mrs. Cockrell, as she rocked back and forth in tune with her Irish point rose she was constructing.
precedencenounUS /ˈpresədəns/
status established in order of importance or urgency
From this reading "Social law requires that marriage take precedence of schooling," said Mrs. Sproul, as her mischievous old eyes snapped at Mrs. Cockrell's placid conventionality.
requiresverbUS /riˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading "Social law requires that marriage take precedence of schooling," said Mrs. Sproul, as her mischievous old eyes snapped at Mrs. Cockrell's placid conventionality.
rockedverbUS /rɑːkt/
past form of “rock” — move back and forth or sideways
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any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
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being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE PAGEANT "We were just saying, Charlotte dear, that this absurd school affair has completely overshadowed your wedding day," said Mrs. Cockrell, as she rocked back and forth in tune with her Irish point rose she was constructing.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
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an educational institution
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schoolingnounUS /ˈskuːlɪŋ/
the act of teaching at school
From this reading "Social law requires that marriage take precedence of schooling," said Mrs. Sproul, as her mischievous old eyes snapped at Mrs. Cockrell's placid conventionality.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "It seems to me a wedding ought to come before a school festivity."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE PAGEANT "We were just saying, Charlotte dear, that this absurd school affair has completely overshadowed your wedding day," said Mrs. Cockrell, as she rocked back and forth in tune with her Irish point rose she was constructing.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "The correct order is for women to take husbands and then school children should be the inevitable outcome.
snappedverbUS /snæpt/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading "Social law requires that marriage take precedence of schooling," said Mrs. Sproul, as her mischievous old eyes snapped at Mrs. Cockrell's placid conventionality.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading "Social law requires that marriage take precedence of schooling," said Mrs. Sproul, as her mischievous old eyes snapped at Mrs. Cockrell's placid conventionality.
Sproul
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From this reading "Social law requires that marriage take precedence of schooling," said Mrs. Sproul, as her mischievous old eyes snapped at Mrs. Cockrell's placid conventionality.
carry out
From this reading "Social law requires that marriage take precedence of schooling," said Mrs. Sproul, as her mischievous old eyes snapped at Mrs. Cockrell's placid conventionality.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE PAGEANT "We were just saying, Charlotte dear, that this absurd school affair has completely overshadowed your wedding day," said Mrs. Cockrell, as she rocked back and forth in tune with her Irish point rose she was constructing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PAGEANT "We were just saying, Charlotte dear, that this absurd school affair has completely overshadowed your wedding day," said Mrs. Cockrell, as she rocked back and forth in tune with her Irish point rose she was constructing.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "The correct order is for women to take husbands and then school children should be the inevitable outcome.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are not, however, in this day and generation, which is about to be the last, I'm thinking."
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading They are not, however, in this day and generation, which is about to be the last, I'm thinking."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE PAGEANT "We were just saying, Charlotte dear, that this absurd school affair has completely overshadowed your wedding day," said Mrs. Cockrell, as she rocked back and forth in tune with her Irish point rose she was constructing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It seems to me a wedding ought to come before a school festivity."
tunenounUS /tuːn/
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading THE PAGEANT "We were just saying, Charlotte dear, that this absurd school affair has completely overshadowed your wedding day," said Mrs. Cockrell, as she rocked back and forth in tune with her Irish point rose she was constructing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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the speaker together with one or more other people
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the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading THE PAGEANT "We were just saying, Charlotte dear, that this absurd school affair has completely overshadowed your wedding day," said Mrs. Cockrell, as she rocked back and forth in tune with her Irish point rose she was constructing.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE PAGEANT "We were just saying, Charlotte dear, that this absurd school affair has completely overshadowed your wedding day," said Mrs. Cockrell, as she rocked back and forth in tune with her Irish point rose she was constructing.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They are not, however, in this day and generation, which is about to be the last, I'm thinking."
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE PAGEANT "We were just saying, Charlotte dear, that this absurd school affair has completely overshadowed your wedding day," said Mrs. Cockrell, as she rocked back and forth in tune with her Irish point rose she was constructing.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "The correct order is for women to take husbands and then school children should be the inevitable outcome.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE PAGEANT "We were just saying, Charlotte dear, that this absurd school affair has completely overshadowed your wedding day," said Mrs. Cockrell, as she rocked back and forth in tune with her Irish point rose she was constructing.
