used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But this time I have tried to have everything so perfectly arranged that the wedding will come to pass as quietly and naturally as a flower opens.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading "I think we are really going to be able to avoid that last wild rush which usually accompanies home weddings," said Mrs. Sherman, as they sat leisurely talking over the dessert.
accompaniesverbUS /əˈkʌmpəniz/
third-person singular of “accompany” — be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading "I think we are really going to be able to avoid that last wild rush which usually accompanies home weddings," said Mrs. Sherman, as they sat leisurely talking over the dessert.
at or in the front
From this reading "Usually the bridesmaids' gloves are missing, or the bride's slippers have been packed into one of the trunks and sent on ahead to the depot.
Alec
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From this reading THE WEDDING Lunch was served on the porch, for the tables for the wedding supper were already spread in the dining-room, and Alec had locked the doors that nothing might disturb its perfect order.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading THE WEDDING Lunch was served on the porch, for the tables for the wedding supper were already spread in the dining-room, and Alec had locked the doors that nothing might disturb its perfect order.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE WEDDING Lunch was served on the porch, for the tables for the wedding supper were already spread in the dining-room, and Alec had locked the doors that nothing might disturb its perfect order.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I think we are really going to be able to avoid that last wild rush which usually accompanies home weddings," said Mrs. Sherman, as they sat leisurely talking over the dessert.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading But this time I have tried to have everything so perfectly arranged that the wedding will come to pass as quietly and naturally as a flower opens.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I think we are really going to be able to avoid that last wild rush which usually accompanies home weddings," said Mrs. Sherman, as they sat leisurely talking over the dessert.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading "I think we are really going to be able to avoid that last wild rush which usually accompanies home weddings," said Mrs. Sherman, as they sat leisurely talking over the dessert.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I think we are really going to be able to avoid that last wild rush which usually accompanies home weddings," said Mrs. Sherman, as they sat leisurely talking over the dessert.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Usually the bridesmaids' gloves are missing, or the bride's slippers have been packed into one of the trunks and sent on ahead to the depot.
bloomedverbUS /bluːmd/
past form of “bloom” — produce or yield flowers
From this reading I want to have everything give the impression of having _bloomed_ into place."
bride'snounUS /braɪdz/
possessive form of “bride” — a woman who has recently been married
From this reading "Usually the bridesmaids' gloves are missing, or the bride's slippers have been packed into one of the trunks and sent on ahead to the depot.
bridesmaidsnounUS /ˈbraɪdzmeɪdz/
plural of “bridesmaid” — an unmarried woman who attends the bride at a wedding
From this reading "Usually the bridesmaids' gloves are missing, or the bride's slippers have been packed into one of the trunks and sent on ahead to the depot.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this time I have tried to have everything so perfectly arranged that the wedding will come to pass as quietly and naturally as a flower opens.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But this time I have tried to have everything so perfectly arranged that the wedding will come to pass as quietly and naturally as a flower opens.
depotnounUS /ˈdiːpoʊ/
station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods
From this reading "Usually the bridesmaids' gloves are missing, or the bride's slippers have been packed into one of the trunks and sent on ahead to the depot.
dessertnounUS /dɪˈzɜːrt/
a dish served as the last course of a meal
From this reading "I think we are really going to be able to avoid that last wild rush which usually accompanies home weddings," said Mrs. Sherman, as they sat leisurely talking over the dessert.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading THE WEDDING Lunch was served on the porch, for the tables for the wedding supper were already spread in the dining-room, and Alec had locked the doors that nothing might disturb its perfect order.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading THE WEDDING Lunch was served on the porch, for the tables for the wedding supper were already spread in the dining-room, and Alec had locked the doors that nothing might disturb its perfect order.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading THE WEDDING Lunch was served on the porch, for the tables for the wedding supper were already spread in the dining-room, and Alec had locked the doors that nothing might disturb its perfect order.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading But this time I have tried to have everything so perfectly arranged that the wedding will come to pass as quietly and naturally as a flower opens.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading But this time I have tried to have everything so perfectly arranged that the wedding will come to pass as quietly and naturally as a flower opens.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE WEDDING Lunch was served on the porch, for the tables for the wedding supper were already spread in the dining-room, and Alec had locked the doors that nothing might disturb its perfect order.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I want to have everything give the impression of having _bloomed_ into place."
glovesnounUS /ɡlʌvz/
plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading "Usually the bridesmaids' gloves are missing, or the bride's slippers have been packed into one of the trunks and sent on ahead to the depot.
the act of departing
From this reading "I think we are really going to be able to avoid that last wild rush which usually accompanies home weddings," said Mrs. Sherman, as they sat leisurely talking over the dessert.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE WEDDING Lunch was served on the porch, for the tables for the wedding supper were already spread in the dining-room, and Alec had locked the doors that nothing might disturb its perfect order.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Usually the bridesmaids' gloves are missing, or the bride's slippers have been packed into one of the trunks and sent on ahead to the depot.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading I want to have everything give the impression of having _bloomed_ into place."
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "I think we are really going to be able to avoid that last wild rush which usually accompanies home weddings," said Mrs. Sherman, as they sat leisurely talking over the dessert.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think we are really going to be able to avoid that last wild rush which usually accompanies home weddings," said Mrs. Sherman, as they sat leisurely talking over the dessert.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading I want to have everything give the impression of having _bloomed_ into place."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE WEDDING Lunch was served on the porch, for the tables for the wedding supper were already spread in the dining-room, and Alec had locked the doors that nothing might disturb its perfect order.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Usually the bridesmaids' gloves are missing, or the bride's slippers have been packed into one of the trunks and sent on ahead to the depot.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE WEDDING Lunch was served on the porch, for the tables for the wedding supper were already spread in the dining-room, and Alec had locked the doors that nothing might disturb its perfect order.
immediately past
From this reading "I think we are really going to be able to avoid that last wild rush which usually accompanies home weddings," said Mrs. Sherman, as they sat leisurely talking over the dessert.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading "I think we are really going to be able to avoid that last wild rush which usually accompanies home weddings," said Mrs. Sherman, as they sat leisurely talking over the dessert.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading THE WEDDING Lunch was served on the porch, for the tables for the wedding supper were already spread in the dining-room, and Alec had locked the doors that nothing might disturb its perfect order.
take the midday meal
From this reading THE WEDDING Lunch was served on the porch, for the tables for the wedding supper were already spread in the dining-room, and Alec had locked the doors that nothing might disturb its perfect order.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading THE WEDDING Lunch was served on the porch, for the tables for the wedding supper were already spread in the dining-room, and Alec had locked the doors that nothing might disturb its perfect order.
missingadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading "Usually the bridesmaids' gloves are missing, or the bride's slippers have been packed into one of the trunks and sent on ahead to the depot.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "I think we are really going to be able to avoid that last wild rush which usually accompanies home weddings," said Mrs. Sherman, as they sat leisurely talking over the dessert.
as might be expected
From this reading But this time I have tried to have everything so perfectly arranged that the wedding will come to pass as quietly and naturally as a flower opens.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading THE WEDDING Lunch was served on the porch, for the tables for the wedding supper were already spread in the dining-room, and Alec had locked the doors that nothing might disturb its perfect order.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Usually the bridesmaids' gloves are missing, or the bride's slippers have been packed into one of the trunks and sent on ahead to the depot.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE WEDDING Lunch was served on the porch, for the tables for the wedding supper were already spread in the dining-room, and Alec had locked the doors that nothing might disturb its perfect order.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Usually the bridesmaids' gloves are missing, or the bride's slippers have been packed into one of the trunks and sent on ahead to the depot.
opensnounUS /ˈoʊpənz/
plural of “open” — a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
From this reading But this time I have tried to have everything so perfectly arranged that the wedding will come to pass as quietly and naturally as a flower opens.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Usually the bridesmaids' gloves are missing, or the bride's slippers have been packed into one of the trunks and sent on ahead to the depot.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading THE WEDDING Lunch was served on the porch, for the tables for the wedding supper were already spread in the dining-room, and Alec had locked the doors that nothing might disturb its perfect order.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "I think we are really going to be able to avoid that last wild rush which usually accompanies home weddings," said Mrs. Sherman, as they sat leisurely talking over the dessert.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading "Usually the bridesmaids' gloves are missing, or the bride's slippers have been packed into one of the trunks and sent on ahead to the depot.
go across or through
From this reading But this time I have tried to have everything so perfectly arranged that the wedding will come to pass as quietly and naturally as a flower opens.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading THE WEDDING Lunch was served on the porch, for the tables for the wedding supper were already spread in the dining-room, and Alec had locked the doors that nothing might disturb its perfect order.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading But this time I have tried to have everything so perfectly arranged that the wedding will come to pass as quietly and naturally as a flower opens.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I want to have everything give the impression of having _bloomed_ into place."
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading THE WEDDING Lunch was served on the porch, for the tables for the wedding supper were already spread in the dining-room, and Alec had locked the doors that nothing might disturb its perfect order.
with low volume
From this reading But this time I have tried to have everything so perfectly arranged that the wedding will come to pass as quietly and naturally as a flower opens.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "I think we are really going to be able to avoid that last wild rush which usually accompanies home weddings," said Mrs. Sherman, as they sat leisurely talking over the dessert.
move hurridly
From this reading "I think we are really going to be able to avoid that last wild rush which usually accompanies home weddings," said Mrs. Sherman, as they sat leisurely talking over the dessert.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I think we are really going to be able to avoid that last wild rush which usually accompanies home weddings," said Mrs. Sherman, as they sat leisurely talking over the dessert.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading "I think we are really going to be able to avoid that last wild rush which usually accompanies home weddings," said Mrs. Sherman, as they sat leisurely talking over the dessert.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading "Usually the bridesmaids' gloves are missing, or the bride's slippers have been packed into one of the trunks and sent on ahead to the depot.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading THE WEDDING Lunch was served on the porch, for the tables for the wedding supper were already spread in the dining-room, and Alec had locked the doors that nothing might disturb its perfect order.
ShermannounUS /ˈʃɜːrmən/
United States general who was commander of all Union troops in the West; he captured Atlanta and led a destructive march to the sea that cut the Confederacy in two (1820-1891)
From this reading "I think we are really going to be able to avoid that last wild rush which usually accompanies home weddings," said Mrs. Sherman, as they sat leisurely talking over the dessert.
slippersnounUS /ˈslɪpərz/
plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
From this reading "Usually the bridesmaids' gloves are missing, or the bride's slippers have been packed into one of the trunks and sent on ahead to the depot.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But this time I have tried to have everything so perfectly arranged that the wedding will come to pass as quietly and naturally as a flower opens.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading THE WEDDING Lunch was served on the porch, for the tables for the wedding supper were already spread in the dining-room, and Alec had locked the doors that nothing might disturb its perfect order.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading THE WEDDING Lunch was served on the porch, for the tables for the wedding supper were already spread in the dining-room, and Alec had locked the doors that nothing might disturb its perfect order.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading THE WEDDING Lunch was served on the porch, for the tables for the wedding supper were already spread in the dining-room, and Alec had locked the doors that nothing might disturb its perfect order.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading "I think we are really going to be able to avoid that last wild rush which usually accompanies home weddings," said Mrs. Sherman, as they sat leisurely talking over the dessert.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE WEDDING Lunch was served on the porch, for the tables for the wedding supper were already spread in the dining-room, and Alec had locked the doors that nothing might disturb its perfect order.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WEDDING Lunch was served on the porch, for the tables for the wedding supper were already spread in the dining-room, and Alec had locked the doors that nothing might disturb its perfect order.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I think we are really going to be able to avoid that last wild rush which usually accompanies home weddings," said Mrs. Sherman, as they sat leisurely talking over the dessert.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think we are really going to be able to avoid that last wild rush which usually accompanies home weddings," said Mrs. Sherman, as they sat leisurely talking over the dessert.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But this time I have tried to have everything so perfectly arranged that the wedding will come to pass as quietly and naturally as a flower opens.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But this time I have tried to have everything so perfectly arranged that the wedding will come to pass as quietly and naturally as a flower opens.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I think we are really going to be able to avoid that last wild rush which usually accompanies home weddings," said Mrs. Sherman, as they sat leisurely talking over the dessert.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading But this time I have tried to have everything so perfectly arranged that the wedding will come to pass as quietly and naturally as a flower opens.
trunksnounUS /trʌŋks/
(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee
From this reading "Usually the bridesmaids' gloves are missing, or the bride's slippers have been packed into one of the trunks and sent on ahead to the depot.
under normal conditions
From this reading "I think we are really going to be able to avoid that last wild rush which usually accompanies home weddings," said Mrs. Sherman, as they sat leisurely talking over the dessert.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I want to have everything give the impression of having _bloomed_ into place."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE WEDDING Lunch was served on the porch, for the tables for the wedding supper were already spread in the dining-room, and Alec had locked the doors that nothing might disturb its perfect order.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I think we are really going to be able to avoid that last wild rush which usually accompanies home weddings," said Mrs. Sherman, as they sat leisurely talking over the dessert.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading THE WEDDING Lunch was served on the porch, for the tables for the wedding supper were already spread in the dining-room, and Alec had locked the doors that nothing might disturb its perfect order.
weddingsnounUS /ˈwedɪŋz/
plural of “wedding” — the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading "I think we are really going to be able to avoid that last wild rush which usually accompanies home weddings," said Mrs. Sherman, as they sat leisurely talking over the dessert.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE WEDDING Lunch was served on the porch, for the tables for the wedding supper were already spread in the dining-room, and Alec had locked the doors that nothing might disturb its perfect order.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "I think we are really going to be able to avoid that last wild rush which usually accompanies home weddings," said Mrs. Sherman, as they sat leisurely talking over the dessert.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading "I think we are really going to be able to avoid that last wild rush which usually accompanies home weddings," said Mrs. Sherman, as they sat leisurely talking over the dessert.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But this time I have tried to have everything so perfectly arranged that the wedding will come to pass as quietly and naturally as a flower opens.
