used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But it is fitting to wear a crown at a coronation and, when the object of one’s life has been to get married, to celebrate in satin the attaining of one’s aim.
ADAnounUS /ˈeɪdə/
an enzyme found in mammals that can catalyze the deamination of adenosine into inosine and ammonia
From this reading |ADA was married in white satin, though Peter sold books to do it and her trousseau lacked essentials.
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading But it is fitting to wear a crown at a coronation and, when the object of one’s life has been to get married, to celebrate in satin the attaining of one’s aim.
in addition
From this reading It also reminded the congregation that the bride is the central figure at a wedding.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading |ADA was married in white satin, though Peter sold books to do it and her trousseau lacked essentials.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Ada thought white satin essential, while another might have put underclothing first.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But it is fitting to wear a crown at a coronation and, when the object of one’s life has been to get married, to celebrate in satin the attaining of one’s aim.
attainingverbUS /əˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “attain” — to gain with effort
From this reading But it is fitting to wear a crown at a coronation and, when the object of one’s life has been to get married, to celebrate in satin the attaining of one’s aim.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But it is fitting to wear a crown at a coronation and, when the object of one’s life has been to get married, to celebrate in satin the attaining of one’s aim.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading |ADA was married in white satin, though Peter sold books to do it and her trousseau lacked essentials.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading It also reminded the congregation that the bride is the central figure at a wedding.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it is fitting to wear a crown at a coronation and, when the object of one’s life has been to get married, to celebrate in satin the attaining of one’s aim.
celebrateverbUS /ˈseləbreɪt/
behave as expected during of holidays or rites
From this reading But it is fitting to wear a crown at a coronation and, when the object of one’s life has been to get married, to celebrate in satin the attaining of one’s aim.
centraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading It also reminded the congregation that the bride is the central figure at a wedding.
congregationnounUS /ˌkɑːŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/
a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
From this reading It also reminded the congregation that the bride is the central figure at a wedding.
coronationnounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈneɪʃən/
the ceremony of installing a new monarch
From this reading But it is fitting to wear a crown at a coronation and, when the object of one’s life has been to get married, to celebrate in satin the attaining of one’s aim.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading But it is fitting to wear a crown at a coronation and, when the object of one’s life has been to get married, to celebrate in satin the attaining of one’s aim.
dependsverbUS /dɪˈpendz/
third-person singular of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading It depends, though, on one’s point of view.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading |ADA was married in white satin, though Peter sold books to do it and her trousseau lacked essentials.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading Ada thought white satin essential, while another might have put underclothing first.
essentialsnounUS /eˈsenʃəlz/
plural of “essential” — anything indispensable
From this reading |ADA was married in white satin, though Peter sold books to do it and her trousseau lacked essentials.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading It also reminded the congregation that the bride is the central figure at a wedding.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Ada thought white satin essential, while another might have put underclothing first.
fittingadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtɪŋ/
in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
From this reading But it is fitting to wear a crown at a coronation and, when the object of one’s life has been to get married, to celebrate in satin the attaining of one’s aim.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But it is fitting to wear a crown at a coronation and, when the object of one’s life has been to get married, to celebrate in satin the attaining of one’s aim.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But it is fitting to wear a crown at a coronation and, when the object of one’s life has been to get married, to celebrate in satin the attaining of one’s aim.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Ada thought white satin essential, while another might have put underclothing first.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading |ADA was married in white satin, though Peter sold books to do it and her trousseau lacked essentials.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading |ADA was married in white satin, though Peter sold books to do it and her trousseau lacked essentials.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But it is fitting to wear a crown at a coronation and, when the object of one’s life has been to get married, to celebrate in satin the attaining of one’s aim.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading |ADA was married in white satin, though Peter sold books to do it and her trousseau lacked essentials.
lackedverbUS /lækt/
past form of “lack” — be without
From this reading |ADA was married in white satin, though Peter sold books to do it and her trousseau lacked essentials.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But it is fitting to wear a crown at a coronation and, when the object of one’s life has been to get married, to celebrate in satin the attaining of one’s aim.
joined in matrimony
From this reading |ADA was married in white satin, though Peter sold books to do it and her trousseau lacked essentials.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Ada thought white satin essential, while another might have put underclothing first.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading But it is fitting to wear a crown at a coronation and, when the object of one’s life has been to get married, to celebrate in satin the attaining of one’s aim.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It depends, though, on one’s point of view.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It depends, though, on one’s point of view.
one's
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From this reading It depends, though, on one’s point of view.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading |ADA was married in white satin, though Peter sold books to do it and her trousseau lacked essentials.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading It depends, though, on one’s point of view.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Ada thought white satin essential, while another might have put underclothing first.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading It also reminded the congregation that the bride is the central figure at a wedding.
satinnounUS /ˈsætən/
a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back
From this reading |ADA was married in white satin, though Peter sold books to do it and her trousseau lacked essentials.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading |ADA was married in white satin, though Peter sold books to do it and her trousseau lacked essentials.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It also reminded the congregation that the bride is the central figure at a wedding.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But it is fitting to wear a crown at a coronation and, when the object of one’s life has been to get married, to celebrate in satin the attaining of one’s aim.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading |ADA was married in white satin, though Peter sold books to do it and her trousseau lacked essentials.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Ada thought white satin essential, while another might have put underclothing first.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading |ADA was married in white satin, though Peter sold books to do it and her trousseau lacked essentials.
trousseaunoun
the personal outfit of a bride; clothes and accessories and linens
From this reading |ADA was married in white satin, though Peter sold books to do it and her trousseau lacked essentials.
underclothingnoun
undergarment worn next to the skin and under the outer garments
From this reading Ada thought white satin essential, while another might have put underclothing first.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading It depends, though, on one’s point of view.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading |ADA was married in white satin, though Peter sold books to do it and her trousseau lacked essentials.
be dressed in
From this reading But it is fitting to wear a crown at a coronation and, when the object of one’s life has been to get married, to celebrate in satin the attaining of one’s aim.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading It also reminded the congregation that the bride is the central figure at a wedding.
at the time that
From this reading But it is fitting to wear a crown at a coronation and, when the object of one’s life has been to get married, to celebrate in satin the attaining of one’s aim.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Ada thought white satin essential, while another might have put underclothing first.
a Caucasian
From this reading |ADA was married in white satin, though Peter sold books to do it and her trousseau lacked essentials.
