used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But the bride walked proudly and firmly, her head held high with even the suspicion of an upward, disdainful curve to her beautiful mouth, the ghost of a defiant smile.
aislenounUS /aɪl/
a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
From this reading As he walked up the aisle with his sister's hand on his arm, his face was crimson and reluctant, and he stared straight before him as if unwilling to meet all the watching eyes that followed their progress.
(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 THE BRIDE It was remarked by Tommy's brother-officers on the following day that it was he rather than the bride who displayed all the shyness that befitted the occasion.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But the bride walked proudly and firmly, her head held high with even the suspicion of an upward, disdainful curve to her beautiful mouth, the ghost of a defiant smile.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As he walked up the aisle with his sister's hand on his arm, his face was crimson and reluctant, and he stared straight before him as if unwilling to meet all the watching eyes that followed their progress.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading As he walked up the aisle with his sister's hand on his arm, his face was crimson and reluctant, and he stared straight before him as if unwilling to meet all the watching eyes that followed their progress.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he walked up the aisle with his sister's hand on his arm, his face was crimson and reluctant, and he stared straight before him as if unwilling to meet all the watching eyes that followed their progress.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading But the bride walked proudly and firmly, her head held high with even the suspicion of an upward, disdainful curve to her beautiful mouth, the ghost of a defiant smile.
befitted
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From this reading THE BRIDE It was remarked by Tommy's brother-officers on the following day that it was he rather than the bride who displayed all the shyness that befitted the occasion.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As he walked up the aisle with his sister's hand on his arm, his face was crimson and reluctant, and he stared straight before him as if unwilling to meet all the watching eyes that followed their progress.
bridaladjectiveUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
of or relating to a wedding
From this reading To all who saw her she was a splendid spectacle of bridal content.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading THE BRIDE It was remarked by Tommy's brother-officers on the following day that it was he rather than the bride who displayed all the shyness that befitted the occasion.
brother-officers
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From this reading THE BRIDE It was remarked by Tommy's brother-officers on the following day that it was he rather than the bride who displayed all the shyness that befitted the occasion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the bride walked proudly and firmly, her head held high with even the suspicion of an upward, disdainful curve to her beautiful mouth, the ghost of a defiant smile.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE BRIDE It was remarked by Tommy's brother-officers on the following day that it was he rather than the bride who displayed all the shyness that befitted the occasion.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading To all who saw her she was a splendid spectacle of bridal content.
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading As he walked up the aisle with his sister's hand on his arm, his face was crimson and reluctant, and he stared straight before him as if unwilling to meet all the watching eyes that followed their progress.
curvenounUS /kɜːrv/
the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
From this reading But the bride walked proudly and firmly, her head held high with even the suspicion of an upward, disdainful curve to her beautiful mouth, the ghost of a defiant smile.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE BRIDE It was remarked by Tommy's brother-officers on the following day that it was he rather than the bride who displayed all the shyness that befitted the occasion.
defiantadjectiveUS /dɪˈfaɪənt/
boldly resisting authority or an opposing force
From this reading But the bride walked proudly and firmly, her head held high with even the suspicion of an upward, disdainful curve to her beautiful mouth, the ghost of a defiant smile.
disdainfuladjectiveUS /dɪsˈdeɪnfəl/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading But the bride walked proudly and firmly, her head held high with even the suspicion of an upward, disdainful curve to her beautiful mouth, the ghost of a defiant smile.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading THE BRIDE It was remarked by Tommy's brother-officers on the following day that it was he rather than the bride who displayed all the shyness that befitted the occasion.
effronterynounUS /ɪˈfrʌntəri/
audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to
From this reading "Unparalleled effrontery!" whispered Lady Harriet, surveying the proud young face through her lorgnettes.
divisible by two
From this reading But the bride walked proudly and firmly, her head held high with even the suspicion of an upward, disdainful curve to her beautiful mouth, the ghost of a defiant smile.
opinion or judgment
From this reading As he walked up the aisle with his sister's hand on his arm, his face was crimson and reluctant, and he stared straight before him as if unwilling to meet all the watching eyes that followed their progress.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading As he walked up the aisle with his sister's hand on his arm, his face was crimson and reluctant, and he stared straight before him as if unwilling to meet all the watching eyes that followed their progress.
with resolute determination
From this reading But the bride walked proudly and firmly, her head held high with even the suspicion of an upward, disdainful curve to her beautiful mouth, the ghost of a defiant smile.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading As he walked up the aisle with his sister's hand on his arm, his face was crimson and reluctant, and he stared straight before him as if unwilling to meet all the watching eyes that followed their progress.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE BRIDE It was remarked by Tommy's brother-officers on the following day that it was he rather than the bride who displayed all the shyness that befitted the occasion.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading But the bride walked proudly and firmly, her head held high with even the suspicion of an upward, disdainful curve to her beautiful mouth, the ghost of a defiant smile.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading As he walked up the aisle with his sister's hand on his arm, his face was crimson and reluctant, and he stared straight before him as if unwilling to meet all the watching eyes that followed their progress.
Harriet
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From this reading "Unparalleled effrontery!" whispered Lady Harriet, surveying the proud young face through her lorgnettes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE BRIDE It was remarked by Tommy's brother-officers on the following day that it was he rather than the bride who displayed all the shyness that befitted the occasion.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading But the bride walked proudly and firmly, her head held high with even the suspicion of an upward, disdainful curve to her beautiful mouth, the ghost of a defiant smile.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading But the bride walked proudly and firmly, her head held high with even the suspicion of an upward, disdainful curve to her beautiful mouth, the ghost of a defiant smile.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But the bride walked proudly and firmly, her head held high with even the suspicion of an upward, disdainful curve to her beautiful mouth, the ghost of a defiant smile.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading But the bride walked proudly and firmly, her head held high with even the suspicion of an upward, disdainful curve to her beautiful mouth, the ghost of a defiant smile.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As he walked up the aisle with his sister's hand on his arm, his face was crimson and reluctant, and he stared straight before him as if unwilling to meet all the watching eyes that followed their progress.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As he walked up the aisle with his sister's hand on his arm, his face was crimson and reluctant, and he stared straight before him as if unwilling to meet all the watching eyes that followed their progress.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As he walked up the aisle with his sister's hand on his arm, his face was crimson and reluctant, and he stared straight before him as if unwilling to meet all the watching eyes that followed their progress.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE BRIDE It was remarked by Tommy's brother-officers on the following day that it was he rather than the bride who displayed all the shyness that befitted the occasion.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "Unparalleled effrontery!" whispered Lady Harriet, surveying the proud young face through her lorgnettes.
lorgnettesnounUS /lɔːrˈnjets/
plural of “lorgnette” — eyeglasses that are held to the eyes with a long handle
From this reading "Unparalleled effrontery!" whispered Lady Harriet, surveying the proud young face through her lorgnettes.
come together
From this reading As he walked up the aisle with his sister's hand on his arm, his face was crimson and reluctant, and he stared straight before him as if unwilling to meet all the watching eyes that followed their progress.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading But the bride walked proudly and firmly, her head held high with even the suspicion of an upward, disdainful curve to her beautiful mouth, the ghost of a defiant smile.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading THE BRIDE It was remarked by Tommy's brother-officers on the following day that it was he rather than the bride who displayed all the shyness that befitted the occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But the bride walked proudly and firmly, her head held high with even the suspicion of an upward, disdainful curve to her beautiful mouth, the ghost of a defiant smile.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE BRIDE It was remarked by Tommy's brother-officers on the following day that it was he rather than the bride who displayed all the shyness that befitted the occasion.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading As he walked up the aisle with his sister's hand on his arm, his face was crimson and reluctant, and he stared straight before him as if unwilling to meet all the watching eyes that followed their progress.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading "Unparalleled effrontery!" whispered Lady Harriet, surveying the proud young face through her lorgnettes.
proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading But the bride walked proudly and firmly, her head held high with even the suspicion of an upward, disdainful curve to her beautiful mouth, the ghost of a defiant smile.
on the contrary
From this reading THE BRIDE It was remarked by Tommy's brother-officers on the following day that it was he rather than the bride who displayed all the shyness that befitted the occasion.
reluctantadjectiveUS /rɪˈlʌktənt/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading As he walked up the aisle with his sister's hand on his arm, his face was crimson and reluctant, and he stared straight before him as if unwilling to meet all the watching eyes that followed their progress.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading THE BRIDE It was remarked by Tommy's brother-officers on the following day that it was he rather than the bride who displayed all the shyness that befitted the occasion.
cut with a saw
From this reading To all who saw her she was a splendid spectacle of bridal content.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To all who saw her she was a splendid spectacle of bridal content.
shynessnounUS /ˈʃaɪnəs/
a feeling of fear of embarrassment
From this reading THE BRIDE It was remarked by Tommy's brother-officers on the following day that it was he rather than the bride who displayed all the shyness that befitted the occasion.
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading As he walked up the aisle with his sister's hand on his arm, his face was crimson and reluctant, and he stared straight before him as if unwilling to meet all the watching eyes that followed their progress.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading But the bride walked proudly and firmly, her head held high with even the suspicion of an upward, disdainful curve to her beautiful mouth, the ghost of a defiant smile.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading To all who saw her she was a splendid spectacle of bridal content.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading To all who saw her she was a splendid spectacle of bridal content.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading As he walked up the aisle with his sister's hand on his arm, his face was crimson and reluctant, and he stared straight before him as if unwilling to meet all the watching eyes that followed their progress.
successive (without a break)
From this reading As he walked up the aisle with his sister's hand on his arm, his face was crimson and reluctant, and he stared straight before him as if unwilling to meet all the watching eyes that followed their progress.
surveyingnounUS /sərˈveɪɪŋ/
the practice of measuring angles and distances on the ground so that they can be accurately plotted on a map
From this reading "Unparalleled effrontery!" whispered Lady Harriet, surveying the proud young face through her lorgnettes.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading But the bride walked proudly and firmly, her head held high with even the suspicion of an upward, disdainful curve to her beautiful mouth, the ghost of a defiant smile.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE BRIDE It was remarked by Tommy's brother-officers on the following day that it was he rather than the bride who displayed all the shyness that befitted the occasion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE BRIDE It was remarked by Tommy's brother-officers on the following day that it was he rather than the bride who displayed all the shyness that befitted the occasion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BRIDE It was remarked by Tommy's brother-officers on the following day that it was he rather than the bride who displayed all the shyness that befitted the occasion.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As he walked up the aisle with his sister's hand on his arm, his face was crimson and reluctant, and he stared straight before him as if unwilling to meet all the watching eyes that followed their progress.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "Unparalleled effrontery!" whispered Lady Harriet, surveying the proud young face through her lorgnettes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As he walked up the aisle with his sister's hand on his arm, his face was crimson and reluctant, and he stared straight before him as if unwilling to meet all the watching eyes that followed their progress.
Tommy's
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From this reading THE BRIDE It was remarked by Tommy's brother-officers on the following day that it was he rather than the bride who displayed all the shyness that befitted the occasion.
UnparalleledadjectiveUS /ənˈperəleld/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading "Unparalleled effrontery!" whispered Lady Harriet, surveying the proud young face through her lorgnettes.
unwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading As he walked up the aisle with his sister's hand on his arm, his face was crimson and reluctant, and he stared straight before him as if unwilling to meet all the watching eyes that followed their progress.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As he walked up the aisle with his sister's hand on his arm, his face was crimson and reluctant, and he stared straight before him as if unwilling to meet all the watching eyes that followed their progress.
upwardadjectiveUS /ˈʌpwərd/
directed up
From this reading But the bride walked proudly and firmly, her head held high with even the suspicion of an upward, disdainful curve to her beautiful mouth, the ghost of a defiant smile.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading As he walked up the aisle with his sister's hand on his arm, his face was crimson and reluctant, and he stared straight before him as if unwilling to meet all the watching eyes that followed their progress.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BRIDE It was remarked by Tommy's brother-officers on the following day that it was he rather than the bride who displayed all the shyness that befitted the occasion.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading As he walked up the aisle with his sister's hand on his arm, his face was crimson and reluctant, and he stared straight before him as if unwilling to meet all the watching eyes that followed their progress.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "Unparalleled effrontery!" whispered Lady Harriet, surveying the proud young face through her lorgnettes.
which person or people
From this reading THE BRIDE It was remarked by Tommy's brother-officers on the following day that it was he rather than the bride who displayed all the shyness that befitted the occasion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As he walked up the aisle with his sister's hand on his arm, his face was crimson and reluctant, and he stared straight before him as if unwilling to meet all the watching eyes that followed their progress.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Unparalleled effrontery!" whispered Lady Harriet, surveying the proud young face through her lorgnettes.
