used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But she carried her point, after all, and a few of her companions at the factory--Sadie Allen, Belva Platt, Mrs. Jones, the forewoman, and a few others--were specially invited, and Fair delivered to each a message from Mr. Lorraine to the effect that they would be conveyed in carriages from the church to his residence.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But she carried her point, after all, and a few of her companions at the factory--Sadie Allen, Belva Platt, Mrs. Jones, the forewoman, and a few others--were specially invited, and Fair delivered to each a message from Mr. Lorraine to the effect that they would be conveyed in carriages from the church to his residence.
(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 But she carried her point, after all, and a few of her companions at the factory--Sadie Allen, Belva Platt, Mrs. Jones, the forewoman, and a few others--were specially invited, and Fair delivered to each a message from Mr. Lorraine to the effect that they would be conveyed in carriages from the church to his residence.
AllennounUS /ˈælən/
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading But she carried her point, after all, and a few of her companions at the factory--Sadie Allen, Belva Platt, Mrs. Jones, the forewoman, and a few others--were specially invited, and Fair delivered to each a message from Mr. Lorraine to the effect that they would be conveyed in carriages from the church to his residence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But she carried her point, after all, and a few of her companions at the factory--Sadie Allen, Belva Platt, Mrs. Jones, the forewoman, and a few others--were specially invited, and Fair delivered to each a message from Mr. Lorraine to the effect that they would be conveyed in carriages from the church to his residence.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The carriages were really there, and so were the bridal party--Fair in a simple white dress and hat such as a pretty girl may wear to church any Sunday, and the invited guests all in gala attire, and on the tiptoe of expectation.
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 The groom looked pale and grave, but remarkably handsome, in his black suit, and Fair felt him tremble perceptibly as he drew her hand through his arm and led her before the waiting minister, who, with the short, simple ritual of the Baptist Church, soon made them one.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The carriages were really there, and so were the bridal party--Fair in a simple white dress and hat such as a pretty girl may wear to church any Sunday, and the invited guests all in gala attire, and on the tiptoe of expectation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But she carried her point, after all, and a few of her companions at the factory--Sadie Allen, Belva Platt, Mrs. Jones, the forewoman, and a few others--were specially invited, and Fair delivered to each a message from Mr. Lorraine to the effect that they would be conveyed in carriages from the church to his residence.
attirenounUS /əˈtaɪər/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading The carriages were really there, and so were the bridal party--Fair in a simple white dress and hat such as a pretty girl may wear to church any Sunday, and the invited guests all in gala attire, and on the tiptoe of expectation.
BaptistnounUS /ˈbæptəst/
follower of Baptistic doctrines
From this reading The groom looked pale and grave, but remarkably handsome, in his black suit, and Fair felt him tremble perceptibly as he drew her hand through his arm and led her before the waiting minister, who, with the short, simple ritual of the Baptist Church, soon made them one.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But she carried her point, after all, and a few of her companions at the factory--Sadie Allen, Belva Platt, Mrs. Jones, the forewoman, and a few others--were specially invited, and Fair delivered to each a message from Mr. Lorraine to the effect that they would be conveyed in carriages from the church to his residence.
beamingadjectiveUS /ˈbiːmɪŋ/
cheerful and bright
From this reading Mrs. Fielding was beaming with pride and pleasure.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The groom looked pale and grave, but remarkably handsome, in his black suit, and Fair felt him tremble perceptibly as he drew her hand through his arm and led her before the waiting minister, who, with the short, simple ritual of the Baptist Church, soon made them one.
Belva
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But she carried her point, after all, and a few of her companions at the factory--Sadie Allen, Belva Platt, Mrs. Jones, the forewoman, and a few others--were specially invited, and Fair delivered to each a message from Mr. Lorraine to the effect that they would be conveyed in carriages from the church to his residence.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The groom looked pale and grave, but remarkably handsome, in his black suit, and Fair felt him tremble perceptibly as he drew her hand through his arm and led her before the waiting minister, who, with the short, simple ritual of the Baptist Church, soon made them one.
bridaladjectiveUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
of or relating to a wedding
From this reading The carriages were really there, and so were the bridal party--Fair in a simple white dress and hat such as a pretty girl may wear to church any Sunday, and the invited guests all in gala attire, and on the tiptoe of expectation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she carried her point, after all, and a few of her companions at the factory--Sadie Allen, Belva Platt, Mrs. Jones, the forewoman, and a few others--were specially invited, and Fair delivered to each a message from Mr. Lorraine to the effect that they would be conveyed in carriages from the church to his residence.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading But she carried her point, after all, and a few of her companions at the factory--Sadie Allen, Belva Platt, Mrs. Jones, the forewoman, and a few others--were specially invited, and Fair delivered to each a message from Mr. Lorraine to the effect that they would be conveyed in carriages from the church to his residence.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading But she carried her point, after all, and a few of her companions at the factory--Sadie Allen, Belva Platt, Mrs. Jones, the forewoman, and a few others--were specially invited, and Fair delivered to each a message from Mr. Lorraine to the effect that they would be conveyed in carriages from the church to his residence.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading But she carried her point, after all, and a few of her companions at the factory--Sadie Allen, Belva Platt, Mrs. Jones, the forewoman, and a few others--were specially invited, and Fair delivered to each a message from Mr. Lorraine to the effect that they would be conveyed in carriages from the church to his residence.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading But she carried her point, after all, and a few of her companions at the factory--Sadie Allen, Belva Platt, Mrs. Jones, the forewoman, and a few others--were specially invited, and Fair delivered to each a message from Mr. Lorraine to the effect that they would be conveyed in carriages from the church to his residence.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading But she carried her point, after all, and a few of her companions at the factory--Sadie Allen, Belva Platt, Mrs. Jones, the forewoman, and a few others--were specially invited, and Fair delivered to each a message from Mr. Lorraine to the effect that they would be conveyed in carriages from the church to his residence.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading But she carried her point, after all, and a few of her companions at the factory--Sadie Allen, Belva Platt, Mrs. Jones, the forewoman, and a few others--were specially invited, and Fair delivered to each a message from Mr. Lorraine to the effect that they would be conveyed in carriages from the church to his residence.
put on clothes
From this reading The carriages were really there, and so were the bridal party--Fair in a simple white dress and hat such as a pretty girl may wear to church any Sunday, and the invited guests all in gala attire, and on the tiptoe of expectation.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading The groom looked pale and grave, but remarkably handsome, in his black suit, and Fair felt him tremble perceptibly as he drew her hand through his arm and led her before the waiting minister, who, with the short, simple ritual of the Baptist Church, soon made them one.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading But she carried her point, after all, and a few of her companions at the factory--Sadie Allen, Belva Platt, Mrs. Jones, the forewoman, and a few others--were specially invited, and Fair delivered to each a message from Mr. Lorraine to the effect that they would be conveyed in carriages from the church to his residence.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading But she carried her point, after all, and a few of her companions at the factory--Sadie Allen, Belva Platt, Mrs. Jones, the forewoman, and a few others--were specially invited, and Fair delivered to each a message from Mr. Lorraine to the effect that they would be conveyed in carriages from the church to his residence.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading The carriages were really there, and so were the bridal party--Fair in a simple white dress and hat such as a pretty girl may wear to church any Sunday, and the invited guests all in gala attire, and on the tiptoe of expectation.
factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading But she carried her point, after all, and a few of her companions at the factory--Sadie Allen, Belva Platt, Mrs. Jones, the forewoman, and a few others--were specially invited, and Fair delivered to each a message from Mr. Lorraine to the effect that they would be conveyed in carriages from the church to his residence.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading But she carried her point, after all, and a few of her companions at the factory--Sadie Allen, Belva Platt, Mrs. Jones, the forewoman, and a few others--were specially invited, and Fair delivered to each a message from Mr. Lorraine to the effect that they would be conveyed in carriages from the church to his residence.
FATALadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading THE FATAL WEDDING.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The groom looked pale and grave, but remarkably handsome, in his black suit, and Fair felt him tremble perceptibly as he drew her hand through his arm and led her before the waiting minister, who, with the short, simple ritual of the Baptist Church, soon made them one.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading But she carried her point, after all, and a few of her companions at the factory--Sadie Allen, Belva Platt, Mrs. Jones, the forewoman, and a few others--were specially invited, and Fair delivered to each a message from Mr. Lorraine to the effect that they would be conveyed in carriages from the church to his residence.
FieldingnounUS /ˈfiːldɪŋ/
(baseball) handling the ball while playing in the field
From this reading Mrs. Fielding was beaming with pride and pleasure.
forewomannounUS /ˈfɔːrwuːmən/
a woman who is foreperson of a jury
From this reading But she carried her point, after all, and a few of her companions at the factory--Sadie Allen, Belva Platt, Mrs. Jones, the forewoman, and a few others--were specially invited, and Fair delivered to each a message from Mr. Lorraine to the effect that they would be conveyed in carriages from the church to his residence.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But she carried her point, after all, and a few of her companions at the factory--Sadie Allen, Belva Platt, Mrs. Jones, the forewoman, and a few others--were specially invited, and Fair delivered to each a message from Mr. Lorraine to the effect that they would be conveyed in carriages from the church to his residence.
galanounUS /ˈɡælə/
a gay festivity
From this reading The carriages were really there, and so were the bridal party--Fair in a simple white dress and hat such as a pretty girl may wear to church any Sunday, and the invited guests all in gala attire, and on the tiptoe of expectation.
a young female
From this reading The carriages were really there, and so were the bridal party--Fair in a simple white dress and hat such as a pretty girl may wear to church any Sunday, and the invited guests all in gala attire, and on the tiptoe of expectation.
death of a person
From this reading The groom looked pale and grave, but remarkably handsome, in his black suit, and Fair felt him tremble perceptibly as he drew her hand through his arm and led her before the waiting minister, who, with the short, simple ritual of the Baptist Church, soon made them one.
groomverbUS /ɡruːm/
educate for a future role or function
From this reading The groom looked pale and grave, but remarkably handsome, in his black suit, and Fair felt him tremble perceptibly as he drew her hand through his arm and led her before the waiting minister, who, with the short, simple ritual of the Baptist Church, soon made them one.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The carriages were really there, and so were the bridal party--Fair in a simple white dress and hat such as a pretty girl may wear to church any Sunday, and the invited guests all in gala attire, and on the tiptoe of expectation.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The groom looked pale and grave, but remarkably handsome, in his black suit, and Fair felt him tremble perceptibly as he drew her hand through his arm and led her before the waiting minister, who, with the short, simple ritual of the Baptist Church, soon made them one.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading The groom looked pale and grave, but remarkably handsome, in his black suit, and Fair felt him tremble perceptibly as he drew her hand through his arm and led her before the waiting minister, who, with the short, simple ritual of the Baptist Church, soon made them one.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading The carriages were really there, and so were the bridal party--Fair in a simple white dress and hat such as a pretty girl may wear to church any Sunday, and the invited guests all in gala attire, and on the tiptoe of expectation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The groom looked pale and grave, but remarkably handsome, in his black suit, and Fair felt him tremble perceptibly as he drew her hand through his arm and led her before the waiting minister, who, with the short, simple ritual of the Baptist Church, soon made them one.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But she carried her point, after all, and a few of her companions at the factory--Sadie Allen, Belva Platt, Mrs. Jones, the forewoman, and a few others--were specially invited, and Fair delivered to each a message from Mr. Lorraine to the effect that they would be conveyed in carriages from the church to his residence.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The groom looked pale and grave, but remarkably handsome, in his black suit, and Fair felt him tremble perceptibly as he drew her hand through his arm and led her before the waiting minister, who, with the short, simple ritual of the Baptist Church, soon made them one.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But she carried her point, after all, and a few of her companions at the factory--Sadie Allen, Belva Platt, Mrs. Jones, the forewoman, and a few others--were specially invited, and Fair delivered to each a message from Mr. Lorraine to the effect that they would be conveyed in carriages from the church to his residence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But she carried her point, after all, and a few of her companions at the factory--Sadie Allen, Belva Platt, Mrs. Jones, the forewoman, and a few others--were specially invited, and Fair delivered to each a message from Mr. Lorraine to the effect that they would be conveyed in carriages from the church to his residence.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading But she carried her point, after all, and a few of her companions at the factory--Sadie Allen, Belva Platt, Mrs. Jones, the forewoman, and a few others--were specially invited, and Fair delivered to each a message from Mr. Lorraine to the effect that they would be conveyed in carriages from the church to his residence.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading But she carried her point, after all, and a few of her companions at the factory--Sadie Allen, Belva Platt, Mrs. Jones, the forewoman, and a few others--were specially invited, and Fair delivered to each a message from Mr. Lorraine to the effect that they would be conveyed in carriages from the church to his residence.
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 The groom looked pale and grave, but remarkably handsome, in his black suit, and Fair felt him tremble perceptibly as he drew her hand through his arm and led her before the waiting minister, who, with the short, simple ritual of the Baptist Church, soon made them one.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The groom looked pale and grave, but remarkably handsome, in his black suit, and Fair felt him tremble perceptibly as he drew her hand through his arm and led her before the waiting minister, who, with the short, simple ritual of the Baptist Church, soon made them one.
LorrainenounUS /lərˈeɪn/
an eastern French region rich in iron-ore deposits
From this reading But she carried her point, after all, and a few of her companions at the factory--Sadie Allen, Belva Platt, Mrs. Jones, the forewoman, and a few others--were specially invited, and Fair delivered to each a message from Mr. Lorraine to the effect that they would be conveyed in carriages from the church to his residence.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The groom looked pale and grave, but remarkably handsome, in his black suit, and Fair felt him tremble perceptibly as he drew her hand through his arm and led her before the waiting minister, who, with the short, simple ritual of the Baptist Church, soon made them one.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The carriages were really there, and so were the bridal party--Fair in a simple white dress and hat such as a pretty girl may wear to church any Sunday, and the invited guests all in gala attire, and on the tiptoe of expectation.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading But she carried her point, after all, and a few of her companions at the factory--Sadie Allen, Belva Platt, Mrs. Jones, the forewoman, and a few others--were specially invited, and Fair delivered to each a message from Mr. Lorraine to the effect that they would be conveyed in carriages from the church to his residence.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The groom looked pale and grave, but remarkably handsome, in his black suit, and Fair felt him tremble perceptibly as he drew her hand through his arm and led her before the waiting minister, who, with the short, simple ritual of the Baptist Church, soon made them one.
a form of address for a man
From this reading But she carried her point, after all, and a few of her companions at the factory--Sadie Allen, Belva Platt, Mrs. Jones, the forewoman, and a few others--were specially invited, and Fair delivered to each a message from Mr. Lorraine to the effect that they would be conveyed in carriages from the church to his residence.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading But she carried her point, after all, and a few of her companions at the factory--Sadie Allen, Belva Platt, Mrs. Jones, the forewoman, and a few others--were specially invited, and Fair delivered to each a message from Mr. Lorraine to the effect that they would be conveyed in carriages from the church to his residence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But she carried her point, after all, and a few of her companions at the factory--Sadie Allen, Belva Platt, Mrs. Jones, the forewoman, and a few others--were specially invited, and Fair delivered to each a message from Mr. Lorraine to the effect that they would be conveyed in carriages from the church to his residence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The carriages were really there, and so were the bridal party--Fair in a simple white dress and hat such as a pretty girl may wear to church any Sunday, and the invited guests all in gala attire, and on the tiptoe of expectation.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The groom looked pale and grave, but remarkably handsome, in his black suit, and Fair felt him tremble perceptibly as he drew her hand through his arm and led her before the waiting minister, who, with the short, simple ritual of the Baptist Church, soon made them one.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But she carried her point, after all, and a few of her companions at the factory--Sadie Allen, Belva Platt, Mrs. Jones, the forewoman, and a few others--were specially invited, and Fair delivered to each a message from Mr. Lorraine to the effect that they would be conveyed in carriages from the church to his residence.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading The groom looked pale and grave, but remarkably handsome, in his black suit, and Fair felt him tremble perceptibly as he drew her hand through his arm and led her before the waiting minister, who, with the short, simple ritual of the Baptist Church, soon made them one.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The carriages were really there, and so were the bridal party--Fair in a simple white dress and hat such as a pretty girl may wear to church any Sunday, and the invited guests all in gala attire, and on the tiptoe of expectation.
perceptiblyadverb
in a noticeable manner
From this reading The groom looked pale and grave, but remarkably handsome, in his black suit, and Fair felt him tremble perceptibly as he drew her hand through his arm and led her before the waiting minister, who, with the short, simple ritual of the Baptist Church, soon made them one.
Platt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But she carried her point, after all, and a few of her companions at the factory--Sadie Allen, Belva Platt, Mrs. Jones, the forewoman, and a few others--were specially invited, and Fair delivered to each a message from Mr. Lorraine to the effect that they would be conveyed in carriages from the church to his residence.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Mrs. Fielding was beaming with pride and pleasure.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading But she carried her point, after all, and a few of her companions at the factory--Sadie Allen, Belva Platt, Mrs. Jones, the forewoman, and a few others--were specially invited, and Fair delivered to each a message from Mr. Lorraine to the effect that they would be conveyed in carriages from the church to his residence.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The carriages were really there, and so were the bridal party--Fair in a simple white dress and hat such as a pretty girl may wear to church any Sunday, and the invited guests all in gala attire, and on the tiptoe of expectation.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Mrs. Fielding was beaming with pride and pleasure.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading The carriages were really there, and so were the bridal party--Fair in a simple white dress and hat such as a pretty girl may wear to church any Sunday, and the invited guests all in gala attire, and on the tiptoe of expectation.
remarkablyadverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading The groom looked pale and grave, but remarkably handsome, in his black suit, and Fair felt him tremble perceptibly as he drew her hand through his arm and led her before the waiting minister, who, with the short, simple ritual of the Baptist Church, soon made them one.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading But she carried her point, after all, and a few of her companions at the factory--Sadie Allen, Belva Platt, Mrs. Jones, the forewoman, and a few others--were specially invited, and Fair delivered to each a message from Mr. Lorraine to the effect that they would be conveyed in carriages from the church to his residence.
ritualnounUS /ˈrɪtʃuːəl/
any customary observance or practice
From this reading The groom looked pale and grave, but remarkably handsome, in his black suit, and Fair felt him tremble perceptibly as he drew her hand through his arm and led her before the waiting minister, who, with the short, simple ritual of the Baptist Church, soon made them one.
Sadie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But she carried her point, after all, and a few of her companions at the factory--Sadie Allen, Belva Platt, Mrs. Jones, the forewoman, and a few others--were specially invited, and Fair delivered to each a message from Mr. Lorraine to the effect that they would be conveyed in carriages from the church to his residence.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But she carried her point, after all, and a few of her companions at the factory--Sadie Allen, Belva Platt, Mrs. Jones, the forewoman, and a few others--were specially invited, and Fair delivered to each a message from Mr. Lorraine to the effect that they would be conveyed in carriages from the church to his residence.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The groom looked pale and grave, but remarkably handsome, in his black suit, and Fair felt him tremble perceptibly as he drew her hand through his arm and led her before the waiting minister, who, with the short, simple ritual of the Baptist Church, soon made them one.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading The carriages were really there, and so were the bridal party--Fair in a simple white dress and hat such as a pretty girl may wear to church any Sunday, and the invited guests all in gala attire, and on the tiptoe of expectation.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The carriages were really there, and so were the bridal party--Fair in a simple white dress and hat such as a pretty girl may wear to church any Sunday, and the invited guests all in gala attire, and on the tiptoe of expectation.
in the near future
From this reading The groom looked pale and grave, but remarkably handsome, in his black suit, and Fair felt him tremble perceptibly as he drew her hand through his arm and led her before the waiting minister, who, with the short, simple ritual of the Baptist Church, soon made them one.
speciallyadverbUS /ˈspeʃəli/
in a special manner
From this reading But she carried her point, after all, and a few of her companions at the factory--Sadie Allen, Belva Platt, Mrs. Jones, the forewoman, and a few others--were specially invited, and Fair delivered to each a message from Mr. Lorraine to the effect that they would be conveyed in carriages from the church to his residence.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The carriages were really there, and so were the bridal party--Fair in a simple white dress and hat such as a pretty girl may wear to church any Sunday, and the invited guests all in gala attire, and on the tiptoe of expectation.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading The groom looked pale and grave, but remarkably handsome, in his black suit, and Fair felt him tremble perceptibly as he drew her hand through his arm and led her before the waiting minister, who, with the short, simple ritual of the Baptist Church, soon made them one.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading The carriages were really there, and so were the bridal party--Fair in a simple white dress and hat such as a pretty girl may wear to church any Sunday, and the invited guests all in gala attire, and on the tiptoe of expectation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But she carried her point, after all, and a few of her companions at the factory--Sadie Allen, Belva Platt, Mrs. Jones, the forewoman, and a few others--were specially invited, and Fair delivered to each a message from Mr. Lorraine to the effect that they would be conveyed in carriages from the church to his residence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FATAL WEDDING.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The groom looked pale and grave, but remarkably handsome, in his black suit, and Fair felt him tremble perceptibly as he drew her hand through his arm and led her before the waiting minister, who, with the short, simple ritual of the Baptist Church, soon made them one.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The carriages were really there, and so were the bridal party--Fair in a simple white dress and hat such as a pretty girl may wear to church any Sunday, and the invited guests all in gala attire, and on the tiptoe of expectation.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But she carried her point, after all, and a few of her companions at the factory--Sadie Allen, Belva Platt, Mrs. Jones, the forewoman, and a few others--were specially invited, and Fair delivered to each a message from Mr. Lorraine to the effect that they would be conveyed in carriages from the church to his residence.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The groom looked pale and grave, but remarkably handsome, in his black suit, and Fair felt him tremble perceptibly as he drew her hand through his arm and led her before the waiting minister, who, with the short, simple ritual of the Baptist Church, soon made them one.
tiptoeverbUS /ˈtɪptoʊ/
walk on one's toes
From this reading The carriages were really there, and so were the bridal party--Fair in a simple white dress and hat such as a pretty girl may wear to church any Sunday, and the invited guests all in gala attire, and on the tiptoe of expectation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But she carried her point, after all, and a few of her companions at the factory--Sadie Allen, Belva Platt, Mrs. Jones, the forewoman, and a few others--were specially invited, and Fair delivered to each a message from Mr. Lorraine to the effect that they would be conveyed in carriages from the church to his residence.
trembleverbUS /ˈtrembəl/
move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading The groom looked pale and grave, but remarkably handsome, in his black suit, and Fair felt him tremble perceptibly as he drew her hand through his arm and led her before the waiting minister, who, with the short, simple ritual of the Baptist Church, soon made them one.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading The groom looked pale and grave, but remarkably handsome, in his black suit, and Fair felt him tremble perceptibly as he drew her hand through his arm and led her before the waiting minister, who, with the short, simple ritual of the Baptist Church, soon made them one.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Fielding was beaming with pride and pleasure.
be dressed in
From this reading The carriages were really there, and so were the bridal party--Fair in a simple white dress and hat such as a pretty girl may wear to church any Sunday, and the invited guests all in gala attire, and on the tiptoe of expectation.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading THE FATAL WEDDING.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But she carried her point, after all, and a few of her companions at the factory--Sadie Allen, Belva Platt, Mrs. Jones, the forewoman, and a few others--were specially invited, and Fair delivered to each a message from Mr. Lorraine to the effect that they would be conveyed in carriages from the church to his residence.
a Caucasian
From this reading The carriages were really there, and so were the bridal party--Fair in a simple white dress and hat such as a pretty girl may wear to church any Sunday, and the invited guests all in gala attire, and on the tiptoe of expectation.
which person or people
From this reading The groom looked pale and grave, but remarkably handsome, in his black suit, and Fair felt him tremble perceptibly as he drew her hand through his arm and led her before the waiting minister, who, with the short, simple ritual of the Baptist Church, soon made them one.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The groom looked pale and grave, but remarkably handsome, in his black suit, and Fair felt him tremble perceptibly as he drew her hand through his arm and led her before the waiting minister, who, with the short, simple ritual of the Baptist Church, soon made them one.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But she carried her point, after all, and a few of her companions at the factory--Sadie Allen, Belva Platt, Mrs. Jones, the forewoman, and a few others--were specially invited, and Fair delivered to each a message from Mr. Lorraine to the effect that they would be conveyed in carriages from the church to his residence.
