Chapter XV

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

From this reading A GOLDEN DAY Most people detest tears at a wedding, and yet weddings give much more cause for tears than funerals.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading A stranger passing along Milton Avenue might have wondered what great function was afoot, for at both houses flags were flying, and on lines stretched across from house to house, amidst streaming pennons, was a great green and white marriage bell.

on foot; walking

From this reading A stranger passing along Milton Avenue might have wondered what great function was afoot, for at both houses flags were flying, and on lines stretched across from house to house, amidst streaming pennons, was a great green and white marriage bell.

king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)

From this reading From the gate to the porch of Ye Dene Alfred Whittaker had, some two years before, erected a covered glass way, almost a conservatory.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading From the gate to the porch of Ye Dene Alfred Whittaker had, some two years before, erected a covered glass way, almost a conservatory.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading A stranger passing along Milton Avenue might have wondered what great function was afoot, for at both houses flags were flying, and on lines stretched across from house to house, amidst streaming pennons, was a great green and white marriage bell.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading I think I have already said that the houses of Marksby and Whittaker were situated in one of the main roads of that favorite residential locality which is known to Londoners as Northampton Park, and to its residents as "the Park," without any distinguishing prefix.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading A stranger passing along Milton Avenue might have wondered what great function was afoot, for at both houses flags were flying, and on lines stretched across from house to house, amidst streaming pennons, was a great green and white marriage bell.

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

From this reading A GOLDEN DAY Most people detest tears at a wedding, and yet weddings give much more cause for tears than funerals.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading I think I have already said that the houses of Marksby and Whittaker were situated in one of the main roads of that favorite residential locality which is known to Londoners as Northampton Park, and to its residents as "the Park," without any distinguishing prefix.

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

From this reading I think I have already said that the houses of Marksby and Whittaker were situated in one of the main roads of that favorite residential locality which is known to Londoners as Northampton Park, and to its residents as "the Park," without any distinguishing prefix.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A GOLDEN DAY Most people detest tears at a wedding, and yet weddings give much more cause for tears than funerals.

a line of approach

From this reading A stranger passing along Milton Avenue might have wondered what great function was afoot, for at both houses flags were flying, and on lines stretched across from house to house, amidst streaming pennons, was a great green and white marriage bell.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading From the gate to the porch of Ye Dene Alfred Whittaker had, some two years before, erected a covered glass way, almost a conservatory.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading At last Maudie Whittaker's wedding day dawned--a golden July day, fair and still, without being oppressively hot.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading A stranger passing along Milton Avenue might have wondered what great function was afoot, for at both houses flags were flying, and on lines stretched across from house to house, amidst streaming pennons, was a great green and white marriage bell.

the two together, not just one

From this reading A stranger passing along Milton Avenue might have wondered what great function was afoot, for at both houses flags were flying, and on lines stretched across from house to house, amidst streaming pennons, was a great green and white marriage bell.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading A GOLDEN DAY Most people detest tears at a wedding, and yet weddings give much more cause for tears than funerals.

the faculty and students of a school specializing in one of the fine arts

From this reading From the gate to the porch of Ye Dene Alfred Whittaker had, some two years before, erected a covered glass way, almost a conservatory.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading From the gate to the porch of Ye Dene Alfred Whittaker had, some two years before, erected a covered glass way, almost a conservatory.

past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

From this reading At last Maudie Whittaker's wedding day dawned--a golden July day, fair and still, without being oppressively hot.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A GOLDEN DAY Most people detest tears at a wedding, and yet weddings give much more cause for tears than funerals.

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

From this reading From the gate to the porch of Ye Dene Alfred Whittaker had, some two years before, erected a covered glass way, almost a conservatory.

dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards

From this reading A GOLDEN DAY Most people detest tears at a wedding, and yet weddings give much more cause for tears than funerals.

-ing form of “distinguish” — mark as different

From this reading I think I have already said that the houses of Marksby and Whittaker were situated in one of the main roads of that favorite residential locality which is known to Londoners as Northampton Park, and to its residents as "the Park," without any distinguishing prefix.

past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect

From this reading From the gate to the porch of Ye Dene Alfred Whittaker had, some two years before, erected a covered glass way, almost a conservatory.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading At last Maudie Whittaker's wedding day dawned--a golden July day, fair and still, without being oppressively hot.

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading I think I have already said that the houses of Marksby and Whittaker were situated in one of the main roads of that favorite residential locality which is known to Londoners as Northampton Park, and to its residents as "the Park," without any distinguishing prefix.

plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading A stranger passing along Milton Avenue might have wondered what great function was afoot, for at both houses flags were flying, and on lines stretched across from house to house, amidst streaming pennons, was a great green and white marriage bell.

moving swiftly

From this reading A stranger passing along Milton Avenue might have wondered what great function was afoot, for at both houses flags were flying, and on lines stretched across from house to house, amidst streaming pennons, was a great green and white marriage bell.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A GOLDEN DAY Most people detest tears at a wedding, and yet weddings give much more cause for tears than funerals.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A stranger passing along Milton Avenue might have wondered what great function was afoot, for at both houses flags were flying, and on lines stretched across from house to house, amidst streaming pennons, was a great green and white marriage bell.

(mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)

From this reading A stranger passing along Milton Avenue might have wondered what great function was afoot, for at both houses flags were flying, and on lines stretched across from house to house, amidst streaming pennons, was a great green and white marriage bell.

plural of “funeral” — a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading A GOLDEN DAY Most people detest tears at a wedding, and yet weddings give much more cause for tears than funerals.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading From the gate to the porch of Ye Dene Alfred Whittaker had, some two years before, erected a covered glass way, almost a conservatory.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading A GOLDEN DAY Most people detest tears at a wedding, and yet weddings give much more cause for tears than funerals.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading From the gate to the porch of Ye Dene Alfred Whittaker had, some two years before, erected a covered glass way, almost a conservatory.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading A GOLDEN DAY Most people detest tears at a wedding, and yet weddings give much more cause for tears than funerals.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading A stranger passing along Milton Avenue might have wondered what great function was afoot, for at both houses flags were flying, and on lines stretched across from house to house, amidst streaming pennons, was a great green and white marriage bell.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading A stranger passing along Milton Avenue might have wondered what great function was afoot, for at both houses flags were flying, and on lines stretched across from house to house, amidst streaming pennons, was a great green and white marriage bell.

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

From this reading From the gate to the porch of Ye Dene Alfred Whittaker had, some two years before, erected a covered glass way, almost a conservatory.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I think I have already said that the houses of Marksby and Whittaker were situated in one of the main roads of that favorite residential locality which is known to Londoners as Northampton Park, and to its residents as "the Park," without any distinguishing prefix.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading At last Maudie Whittaker's wedding day dawned--a golden July day, fair and still, without being oppressively hot.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading A stranger passing along Milton Avenue might have wondered what great function was afoot, for at both houses flags were flying, and on lines stretched across from house to house, amidst streaming pennons, was a great green and white marriage bell.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading I think I have already said that the houses of Marksby and Whittaker were situated in one of the main roads of that favorite residential locality which is known to Londoners as Northampton Park, and to its residents as "the Park," without any distinguishing prefix.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I think I have already said that the houses of Marksby and Whittaker were situated in one of the main roads of that favorite residential locality which is known to Londoners as Northampton Park, and to its residents as "the Park," without any distinguishing prefix.

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

From this reading I think I have already said that the houses of Marksby and Whittaker were situated in one of the main roads of that favorite residential locality which is known to Londoners as Northampton Park, and to its residents as "the Park," without any distinguishing prefix.

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

From this reading I think I have already said that the houses of Marksby and Whittaker were situated in one of the main roads of that favorite residential locality which is known to Londoners as Northampton Park, and to its residents as "the Park," without any distinguishing prefix.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading I think I have already said that the houses of Marksby and Whittaker were situated in one of the main roads of that favorite residential locality which is known to Londoners as Northampton Park, and to its residents as "the Park," without any distinguishing prefix.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading At last Maudie Whittaker's wedding day dawned--a golden July day, fair and still, without being oppressively hot.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading I think I have already said that the houses of Marksby and Whittaker were situated in one of the main roads of that favorite residential locality which is known to Londoners as Northampton Park, and to its residents as "the Park," without any distinguishing prefix.

immediately past

From this reading At last Maudie Whittaker's wedding day dawned--a golden July day, fair and still, without being oppressively hot.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading A stranger passing along Milton Avenue might have wondered what great function was afoot, for at both houses flags were flying, and on lines stretched across from house to house, amidst streaming pennons, was a great green and white marriage bell.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading I think I have already said that the houses of Marksby and Whittaker were situated in one of the main roads of that favorite residential locality which is known to Londoners as Northampton Park, and to its residents as "the Park," without any distinguishing prefix.

plural of “londoner” — a native or resident of London

From this reading I think I have already said that the houses of Marksby and Whittaker were situated in one of the main roads of that favorite residential locality which is known to Londoners as Northampton Park, and to its residents as "the Park," without any distinguishing prefix.

most important element

From this reading I think I have already said that the houses of Marksby and Whittaker were situated in one of the main roads of that favorite residential locality which is known to Londoners as Northampton Park, and to its residents as "the Park," without any distinguishing prefix.

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

From this reading I think I have already said that the houses of Marksby and Whittaker were situated in one of the main roads of that favorite residential locality which is known to Londoners as Northampton Park, and to its residents as "the Park," without any distinguishing prefix.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading A stranger passing along Milton Avenue might have wondered what great function was afoot, for at both houses flags were flying, and on lines stretched across from house to house, amidst streaming pennons, was a great green and white marriage bell.

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

From this reading At last Maudie Whittaker's wedding day dawned--a golden July day, fair and still, without being oppressively hot.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading A stranger passing along Milton Avenue might have wondered what great function was afoot, for at both houses flags were flying, and on lines stretched across from house to house, amidst streaming pennons, was a great green and white marriage bell.

English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)

From this reading A stranger passing along Milton Avenue might have wondered what great function was afoot, for at both houses flags were flying, and on lines stretched across from house to house, amidst streaming pennons, was a great green and white marriage bell.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading A GOLDEN DAY Most people detest tears at a wedding, and yet weddings give much more cause for tears than funerals.

used to form the superlative

From this reading A GOLDEN DAY Most people detest tears at a wedding, and yet weddings give much more cause for tears than funerals.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading A GOLDEN DAY Most people detest tears at a wedding, and yet weddings give much more cause for tears than funerals.

the principal city of Northamptonshire

From this reading I think I have already said that the houses of Marksby and Whittaker were situated in one of the main roads of that favorite residential locality which is known to Londoners as Northampton Park, and to its residents as "the Park," without any distinguishing prefix.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I think I have already said that the houses of Marksby and Whittaker were situated in one of the main roads of that favorite residential locality which is known to Londoners as Northampton Park, and to its residents as "the Park," without any distinguishing prefix.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A stranger passing along Milton Avenue might have wondered what great function was afoot, for at both houses flags were flying, and on lines stretched across from house to house, amidst streaming pennons, was a great green and white marriage bell.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I think I have already said that the houses of Marksby and Whittaker were situated in one of the main roads of that favorite residential locality which is known to Londoners as Northampton Park, and to its residents as "the Park," without any distinguishing prefix.

in a heavy and oppressive way

From this reading At last Maudie Whittaker's wedding day dawned--a golden July day, fair and still, without being oppressively hot.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading I think I have already said that the houses of Marksby and Whittaker were situated in one of the main roads of that favorite residential locality which is known to Londoners as Northampton Park, and to its residents as "the Park," without any distinguishing prefix.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading A stranger passing along Milton Avenue might have wondered what great function was afoot, for at both houses flags were flying, and on lines stretched across from house to house, amidst streaming pennons, was a great green and white marriage bell.

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

From this reading A stranger passing along Milton Avenue might have wondered what great function was afoot, for at both houses flags were flying, and on lines stretched across from house to house, amidst streaming pennons, was a great green and white marriage bell.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading A GOLDEN DAY Most people detest tears at a wedding, and yet weddings give much more cause for tears than funerals.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading From the gate to the porch of Ye Dene Alfred Whittaker had, some two years before, erected a covered glass way, almost a conservatory.

an affix that is added in front of the word

From this reading I think I have already said that the houses of Marksby and Whittaker were situated in one of the main roads of that favorite residential locality which is known to Londoners as Northampton Park, and to its residents as "the Park," without any distinguishing prefix.

used or designed for residence or limited to residences

From this reading I think I have already said that the houses of Marksby and Whittaker were situated in one of the main roads of that favorite residential locality which is known to Londoners as Northampton Park, and to its residents as "the Park," without any distinguishing prefix.

plural of “resident” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading I think I have already said that the houses of Marksby and Whittaker were situated in one of the main roads of that favorite residential locality which is known to Londoners as Northampton Park, and to its residents as "the Park," without any distinguishing prefix.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading I think I have already said that the houses of Marksby and Whittaker were situated in one of the main roads of that favorite residential locality which is known to Londoners as Northampton Park, and to its residents as "the Park," without any distinguishing prefix.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading I think I have already said that the houses of Marksby and Whittaker were situated in one of the main roads of that favorite residential locality which is known to Londoners as Northampton Park, and to its residents as "the Park," without any distinguishing prefix.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading I think I have already said that the houses of Marksby and Whittaker were situated in one of the main roads of that favorite residential locality which is known to Londoners as Northampton Park, and to its residents as "the Park," without any distinguishing prefix.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading From the gate to the porch of Ye Dene Alfred Whittaker had, some two years before, erected a covered glass way, almost a conservatory.

not in physical motion

From this reading At last Maudie Whittaker's wedding day dawned--a golden July day, fair and still, without being oppressively hot.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading A stranger passing along Milton Avenue might have wondered what great function was afoot, for at both houses flags were flying, and on lines stretched across from house to house, amidst streaming pennons, was a great green and white marriage bell.

exuding a bodily fluid in profuse amounts

From this reading A stranger passing along Milton Avenue might have wondered what great function was afoot, for at both houses flags were flying, and on lines stretched across from house to house, amidst streaming pennons, was a great green and white marriage bell.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading A stranger passing along Milton Avenue might have wondered what great function was afoot, for at both houses flags were flying, and on lines stretched across from house to house, amidst streaming pennons, was a great green and white marriage bell.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading A GOLDEN DAY Most people detest tears at a wedding, and yet weddings give much more cause for tears than funerals.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading A GOLDEN DAY Most people detest tears at a wedding, and yet weddings give much more cause for tears than funerals.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I think I have already said that the houses of Marksby and Whittaker were situated in one of the main roads of that favorite residential locality which is known to Londoners as Northampton Park, and to its residents as "the Park," without any distinguishing prefix.

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

From this reading I think I have already said that the houses of Marksby and Whittaker were situated in one of the main roads of that favorite residential locality which is known to Londoners as Northampton Park, and to its residents as "the Park," without any distinguishing prefix.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading I think I have already said that the houses of Marksby and Whittaker were situated in one of the main roads of that favorite residential locality which is known to Londoners as Northampton Park, and to its residents as "the Park," without any distinguishing prefix.

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

From this reading I think I have already said that the houses of Marksby and Whittaker were situated in one of the main roads of that favorite residential locality which is known to Londoners as Northampton Park, and to its residents as "the Park," without any distinguishing prefix.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading From the gate to the porch of Ye Dene Alfred Whittaker had, some two years before, erected a covered glass way, almost a conservatory.

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

From this reading A stranger passing along Milton Avenue might have wondered what great function was afoot, for at both houses flags were flying, and on lines stretched across from house to house, amidst streaming pennons, was a great green and white marriage bell.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading From the gate to the porch of Ye Dene Alfred Whittaker had, some two years before, erected a covered glass way, almost a conservatory.

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading A GOLDEN DAY Most people detest tears at a wedding, and yet weddings give much more cause for tears than funerals.

plural of “wedding” — the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading A GOLDEN DAY Most people detest tears at a wedding, and yet weddings give much more cause for tears than funerals.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading I think I have already said that the houses of Marksby and Whittaker were situated in one of the main roads of that favorite residential locality which is known to Londoners as Northampton Park, and to its residents as "the Park," without any distinguishing prefix.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading A stranger passing along Milton Avenue might have wondered what great function was afoot, for at both houses flags were flying, and on lines stretched across from house to house, amidst streaming pennons, was a great green and white marriage bell.

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

From this reading I think I have already said that the houses of Marksby and Whittaker were situated in one of the main roads of that favorite residential locality which is known to Londoners as Northampton Park, and to its residents as "the Park," without any distinguishing prefix.

a Caucasian

From this reading A stranger passing along Milton Avenue might have wondered what great function was afoot, for at both houses flags were flying, and on lines stretched across from house to house, amidst streaming pennons, was a great green and white marriage bell.

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

From this reading I think I have already said that the houses of Marksby and Whittaker were situated in one of the main roads of that favorite residential locality which is known to Londoners as Northampton Park, and to its residents as "the Park," without any distinguishing prefix.

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

From this reading At last Maudie Whittaker's wedding day dawned--a golden July day, fair and still, without being oppressively hot.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading At last Maudie Whittaker's wedding day dawned--a golden July day, fair and still, without being oppressively hot.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading A stranger passing along Milton Avenue might have wondered what great function was afoot, for at both houses flags were flying, and on lines stretched across from house to house, amidst streaming pennons, was a great green and white marriage bell.

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading From the gate to the porch of Ye Dene Alfred Whittaker had, some two years before, erected a covered glass way, almost a conservatory.

a late time of life

From this reading From the gate to the porch of Ye Dene Alfred Whittaker had, some two years before, erected a covered glass way, almost a conservatory.

but in spite of that

From this reading A GOLDEN DAY Most people detest tears at a wedding, and yet weddings give much more cause for tears than funerals.