used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Three months after the incidents related in our previous chapter a large and fashionable audience assembled, one bright day, in a certain church on Madison avenue to witness a marriage that had been anticipated with considerable interest and curiosity among the smart set.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Three months after the incidents related in our previous chapter a large and fashionable audience assembled, one bright day, in a certain church on Madison avenue to witness a marriage that had been anticipated with considerable interest and curiosity among the smart set.
aislenounUS /aɪl/
a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
From this reading Exactly at the last stroke of noon the bridal party passed down the central aisle.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Three months after the incidents related in our previous chapter a large and fashionable audience assembled, one bright day, in a certain church on Madison avenue to witness a marriage that had been anticipated with considerable interest and curiosity among the smart set.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading One of these latter was a veiled bride, her tall, willowy figure clad in gleaming satin, her golden head crowned with natural orange blossoms, and she carried an exquisite bouquet of the same fragrant flowers in her ungloved hands--for the groom had forbidden the conventional white kids in this ceremony--while on her lovely face there was a light and sweetness which only perfect happiness could have painted there.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Three months after the incidents related in our previous chapter a large and fashionable audience assembled, one bright day, in a certain church on Madison avenue to witness a marriage that had been anticipated with considerable interest and curiosity among the smart set.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Three months after the incidents related in our previous chapter a large and fashionable audience assembled, one bright day, in a certain church on Madison avenue to witness a marriage that had been anticipated with considerable interest and curiosity among the smart set.
apparelnounUS /əˈpærəl/
clothing in general
From this reading It was composed of four ushers, as many bridesmaids a maid of honor and two stately, graceful figures in snow-white apparel.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was composed of four ushers, as many bridesmaids a maid of honor and two stately, graceful figures in snow-white apparel.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading Three months after the incidents related in our previous chapter a large and fashionable audience assembled, one bright day, in a certain church on Madison avenue to witness a marriage that had been anticipated with considerable interest and curiosity among the smart set.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Exactly at the last stroke of noon the bridal party passed down the central aisle.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading Three months after the incidents related in our previous chapter a large and fashionable audience assembled, one bright day, in a certain church on Madison avenue to witness a marriage that had been anticipated with considerable interest and curiosity among the smart set.
a line of approach
From this reading Three months after the incidents related in our previous chapter a large and fashionable audience assembled, one bright day, in a certain church on Madison avenue to witness a marriage that had been anticipated with considerable interest and curiosity among the smart set.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Three months after the incidents related in our previous chapter a large and fashionable audience assembled, one bright day, in a certain church on Madison avenue to witness a marriage that had been anticipated with considerable interest and curiosity among the smart set.
blossomsnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/
plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
From this reading One of these latter was a veiled bride, her tall, willowy figure clad in gleaming satin, her golden head crowned with natural orange blossoms, and she carried an exquisite bouquet of the same fragrant flowers in her ungloved hands--for the groom had forbidden the conventional white kids in this ceremony--while on her lovely face there was a light and sweetness which only perfect happiness could have painted there.
bouquetnounUS /buːˈkeɪ/
an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
From this reading One of these latter was a veiled bride, her tall, willowy figure clad in gleaming satin, her golden head crowned with natural orange blossoms, and she carried an exquisite bouquet of the same fragrant flowers in her ungloved hands--for the groom had forbidden the conventional white kids in this ceremony--while on her lovely face there was a light and sweetness which only perfect happiness could have painted there.
bridaladjectiveUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
of or relating to a wedding
From this reading Exactly at the last stroke of noon the bridal party passed down the central aisle.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading One of these latter was a veiled bride, her tall, willowy figure clad in gleaming satin, her golden head crowned with natural orange blossoms, and she carried an exquisite bouquet of the same fragrant flowers in her ungloved hands--for the groom had forbidden the conventional white kids in this ceremony--while on her lovely face there was a light and sweetness which only perfect happiness could have painted there.
bridesmaidsnounUS /ˈbraɪdzmeɪdz/
plural of “bridesmaid” — an unmarried woman who attends the bride at a wedding
From this reading It was composed of four ushers, as many bridesmaids a maid of honor and two stately, graceful figures in snow-white apparel.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Three months after the incidents related in our previous chapter a large and fashionable audience assembled, one bright day, in a certain church on Madison avenue to witness a marriage that had been anticipated with considerable interest and curiosity among the smart set.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading One of these latter was a veiled bride, her tall, willowy figure clad in gleaming satin, her golden head crowned with natural orange blossoms, and she carried an exquisite bouquet of the same fragrant flowers in her ungloved hands--for the groom had forbidden the conventional white kids in this ceremony--while on her lovely face there was a light and sweetness which only perfect happiness could have painted there.
centraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading Exactly at the last stroke of noon the bridal party passed down the central aisle.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading One of these latter was a veiled bride, her tall, willowy figure clad in gleaming satin, her golden head crowned with natural orange blossoms, and she carried an exquisite bouquet of the same fragrant flowers in her ungloved hands--for the groom had forbidden the conventional white kids in this ceremony--while on her lovely face there was a light and sweetness which only perfect happiness could have painted there.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Three months after the incidents related in our previous chapter a large and fashionable audience assembled, one bright day, in a certain church on Madison avenue to witness a marriage that had been anticipated with considerable interest and curiosity among the smart set.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Three months after the incidents related in our previous chapter a large and fashionable audience assembled, one bright day, in a certain church on Madison avenue to witness a marriage that had been anticipated with considerable interest and curiosity among the smart set.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Three months after the incidents related in our previous chapter a large and fashionable audience assembled, one bright day, in a certain church on Madison avenue to witness a marriage that had been anticipated with considerable interest and curiosity among the smart set.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading One of these latter was a veiled bride, her tall, willowy figure clad in gleaming satin, her golden head crowned with natural orange blossoms, and she carried an exquisite bouquet of the same fragrant flowers in her ungloved hands--for the groom had forbidden the conventional white kids in this ceremony--while on her lovely face there was a light and sweetness which only perfect happiness could have painted there.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading It was composed of four ushers, as many bridesmaids a maid of honor and two stately, graceful figures in snow-white apparel.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading CONCLUSION.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Three months after the incidents related in our previous chapter a large and fashionable audience assembled, one bright day, in a certain church on Madison avenue to witness a marriage that had been anticipated with considerable interest and curiosity among the smart set.
conventionaladjectiveUS /kənˈvenʃənəl/
following accepted customs and proprieties
From this reading One of these latter was a veiled bride, her tall, willowy figure clad in gleaming satin, her golden head crowned with natural orange blossoms, and she carried an exquisite bouquet of the same fragrant flowers in her ungloved hands--for the groom had forbidden the conventional white kids in this ceremony--while on her lovely face there was a light and sweetness which only perfect happiness could have painted there.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading One of these latter was a veiled bride, her tall, willowy figure clad in gleaming satin, her golden head crowned with natural orange blossoms, and she carried an exquisite bouquet of the same fragrant flowers in her ungloved hands--for the groom had forbidden the conventional white kids in this ceremony--while on her lovely face there was a light and sweetness which only perfect happiness could have painted there.
crownedadjectiveUS /kraʊnd/
having an (artificial) crown on a tooth
From this reading One of these latter was a veiled bride, her tall, willowy figure clad in gleaming satin, her golden head crowned with natural orange blossoms, and she carried an exquisite bouquet of the same fragrant flowers in her ungloved hands--for the groom had forbidden the conventional white kids in this ceremony--while on her lovely face there was a light and sweetness which only perfect happiness could have painted there.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Three months after the incidents related in our previous chapter a large and fashionable audience assembled, one bright day, in a certain church on Madison avenue to witness a marriage that had been anticipated with considerable interest and curiosity among the smart set.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Three months after the incidents related in our previous chapter a large and fashionable audience assembled, one bright day, in a certain church on Madison avenue to witness a marriage that had been anticipated with considerable interest and curiosity among the smart set.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Exactly at the last stroke of noon the bridal party passed down the central aisle.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Exactly at the last stroke of noon the bridal party passed down the central aisle.
intense or sharp
From this reading One of these latter was a veiled bride, her tall, willowy figure clad in gleaming satin, her golden head crowned with natural orange blossoms, and she carried an exquisite bouquet of the same fragrant flowers in her ungloved hands--for the groom had forbidden the conventional white kids in this ceremony--while on her lovely face there was a light and sweetness which only perfect happiness could have painted there.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading One of these latter was a veiled bride, her tall, willowy figure clad in gleaming satin, her golden head crowned with natural orange blossoms, and she carried an exquisite bouquet of the same fragrant flowers in her ungloved hands--for the groom had forbidden the conventional white kids in this ceremony--while on her lovely face there was a light and sweetness which only perfect happiness could have painted there.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading Three months after the incidents related in our previous chapter a large and fashionable audience assembled, one bright day, in a certain church on Madison avenue to witness a marriage that had been anticipated with considerable interest and curiosity among the smart set.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading One of these latter was a veiled bride, her tall, willowy figure clad in gleaming satin, her golden head crowned with natural orange blossoms, and she carried an exquisite bouquet of the same fragrant flowers in her ungloved hands--for the groom had forbidden the conventional white kids in this ceremony--while on her lovely face there was a light and sweetness which only perfect happiness could have painted there.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading It was composed of four ushers, as many bridesmaids a maid of honor and two stately, graceful figures in snow-white apparel.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading One of these latter was a veiled bride, her tall, willowy figure clad in gleaming satin, her golden head crowned with natural orange blossoms, and she carried an exquisite bouquet of the same fragrant flowers in her ungloved hands--for the groom had forbidden the conventional white kids in this ceremony--while on her lovely face there was a light and sweetness which only perfect happiness could have painted there.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One of these latter was a veiled bride, her tall, willowy figure clad in gleaming satin, her golden head crowned with natural orange blossoms, and she carried an exquisite bouquet of the same fragrant flowers in her ungloved hands--for the groom had forbidden the conventional white kids in this ceremony--while on her lovely face there was a light and sweetness which only perfect happiness could have painted there.
forbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading One of these latter was a veiled bride, her tall, willowy figure clad in gleaming satin, her golden head crowned with natural orange blossoms, and she carried an exquisite bouquet of the same fragrant flowers in her ungloved hands--for the groom had forbidden the conventional white kids in this ceremony--while on her lovely face there was a light and sweetness which only perfect happiness could have painted there.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading It was composed of four ushers, as many bridesmaids a maid of honor and two stately, graceful figures in snow-white apparel.
fragrantadjectiveUS /ˈfreɪɡrənt/
pleasant-smelling
From this reading One of these latter was a veiled bride, her tall, willowy figure clad in gleaming satin, her golden head crowned with natural orange blossoms, and she carried an exquisite bouquet of the same fragrant flowers in her ungloved hands--for the groom had forbidden the conventional white kids in this ceremony--while on her lovely face there was a light and sweetness which only perfect happiness could have painted there.
gleamingnounUS /ˈɡliːmɪŋ/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading One of these latter was a veiled bride, her tall, willowy figure clad in gleaming satin, her golden head crowned with natural orange blossoms, and she carried an exquisite bouquet of the same fragrant flowers in her ungloved hands--for the groom had forbidden the conventional white kids in this ceremony--while on her lovely face there was a light and sweetness which only perfect happiness could have painted there.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading One of these latter was a veiled bride, her tall, willowy figure clad in gleaming satin, her golden head crowned with natural orange blossoms, and she carried an exquisite bouquet of the same fragrant flowers in her ungloved hands--for the groom had forbidden the conventional white kids in this ceremony--while on her lovely face there was a light and sweetness which only perfect happiness could have painted there.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading It was composed of four ushers, as many bridesmaids a maid of honor and two stately, graceful figures in snow-white apparel.
groomverbUS /ɡruːm/
educate for a future role or function
From this reading One of these latter was a veiled bride, her tall, willowy figure clad in gleaming satin, her golden head crowned with natural orange blossoms, and she carried an exquisite bouquet of the same fragrant flowers in her ungloved hands--for the groom had forbidden the conventional white kids in this ceremony--while on her lovely face there was a light and sweetness which only perfect happiness could have painted there.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Three months after the incidents related in our previous chapter a large and fashionable audience assembled, one bright day, in a certain church on Madison avenue to witness a marriage that had been anticipated with considerable interest and curiosity among the smart set.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading One of these latter was a veiled bride, her tall, willowy figure clad in gleaming satin, her golden head crowned with natural orange blossoms, and she carried an exquisite bouquet of the same fragrant flowers in her ungloved hands--for the groom had forbidden the conventional white kids in this ceremony--while on her lovely face there was a light and sweetness which only perfect happiness could have painted there.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading One of these latter was a veiled bride, her tall, willowy figure clad in gleaming satin, her golden head crowned with natural orange blossoms, and she carried an exquisite bouquet of the same fragrant flowers in her ungloved hands--for the groom had forbidden the conventional white kids in this ceremony--while on her lovely face there was a light and sweetness which only perfect happiness could have painted there.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading One of these latter was a veiled bride, her tall, willowy figure clad in gleaming satin, her golden head crowned with natural orange blossoms, and she carried an exquisite bouquet of the same fragrant flowers in her ungloved hands--for the groom had forbidden the conventional white kids in this ceremony--while on her lovely face there was a light and sweetness which only perfect happiness could have painted there.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading One of these latter was a veiled bride, her tall, willowy figure clad in gleaming satin, her golden head crowned with natural orange blossoms, and she carried an exquisite bouquet of the same fragrant flowers in her ungloved hands--for the groom had forbidden the conventional white kids in this ceremony--while on her lovely face there was a light and sweetness which only perfect happiness could have painted there.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading One of these latter was a veiled bride, her tall, willowy figure clad in gleaming satin, her golden head crowned with natural orange blossoms, and she carried an exquisite bouquet of the same fragrant flowers in her ungloved hands--for the groom had forbidden the conventional white kids in this ceremony--while on her lovely face there was a light and sweetness which only perfect happiness could have painted there.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading It was composed of four ushers, as many bridesmaids a maid of honor and two stately, graceful figures in snow-white apparel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Three months after the incidents related in our previous chapter a large and fashionable audience assembled, one bright day, in a certain church on Madison avenue to witness a marriage that had been anticipated with considerable interest and curiosity among the smart set.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading Three months after the incidents related in our previous chapter a large and fashionable audience assembled, one bright day, in a certain church on Madison avenue to witness a marriage that had been anticipated with considerable interest and curiosity among the smart set.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Three months after the incidents related in our previous chapter a large and fashionable audience assembled, one bright day, in a certain church on Madison avenue to witness a marriage that had been anticipated with considerable interest and curiosity among the smart set.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was composed of four ushers, as many bridesmaids a maid of honor and two stately, graceful figures in snow-white apparel.
kidsnounUS /kɪdz/
plural of “kid” — a young person of either sex
From this reading One of these latter was a veiled bride, her tall, willowy figure clad in gleaming satin, her golden head crowned with natural orange blossoms, and she carried an exquisite bouquet of the same fragrant flowers in her ungloved hands--for the groom had forbidden the conventional white kids in this ceremony--while on her lovely face there was a light and sweetness which only perfect happiness could have painted there.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Three months after the incidents related in our previous chapter a large and fashionable audience assembled, one bright day, in a certain church on Madison avenue to witness a marriage that had been anticipated with considerable interest and curiosity among the smart set.
immediately past
From this reading Exactly at the last stroke of noon the bridal party passed down the central aisle.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading One of these latter was a veiled bride, her tall, willowy figure clad in gleaming satin, her golden head crowned with natural orange blossoms, and she carried an exquisite bouquet of the same fragrant flowers in her ungloved hands--for the groom had forbidden the conventional white kids in this ceremony--while on her lovely face there was a light and sweetness which only perfect happiness could have painted there.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading One of these latter was a veiled bride, her tall, willowy figure clad in gleaming satin, her golden head crowned with natural orange blossoms, and she carried an exquisite bouquet of the same fragrant flowers in her ungloved hands--for the groom had forbidden the conventional white kids in this ceremony--while on her lovely face there was a light and sweetness which only perfect happiness could have painted there.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading One of these latter was a veiled bride, her tall, willowy figure clad in gleaming satin, her golden head crowned with natural orange blossoms, and she carried an exquisite bouquet of the same fragrant flowers in her ungloved hands--for the groom had forbidden the conventional white kids in this ceremony--while on her lovely face there was a light and sweetness which only perfect happiness could have painted there.
MadisonnounUS /ˈmædəsən/
4th President of the United States; member of the Continental Congress and rapporteur at the Constitutional Convention in 1776; helped frame the Bill of Rights (1751-1836)
From this reading Three months after the incidents related in our previous chapter a large and fashionable audience assembled, one bright day, in a certain church on Madison avenue to witness a marriage that had been anticipated with considerable interest and curiosity among the smart set.
a female domestic
From this reading It was composed of four ushers, as many bridesmaids a maid of honor and two stately, graceful figures in snow-white apparel.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It was composed of four ushers, as many bridesmaids a maid of honor and two stately, graceful figures in snow-white apparel.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Three months after the incidents related in our previous chapter a large and fashionable audience assembled, one bright day, in a certain church on Madison avenue to witness a marriage that had been anticipated with considerable interest and curiosity among the smart set.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Three months after the incidents related in our previous chapter a large and fashionable audience assembled, one bright day, in a certain church on Madison avenue to witness a marriage that had been anticipated with considerable interest and curiosity among the smart set.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading One of these latter was a veiled bride, her tall, willowy figure clad in gleaming satin, her golden head crowned with natural orange blossoms, and she carried an exquisite bouquet of the same fragrant flowers in her ungloved hands--for the groom had forbidden the conventional white kids in this ceremony--while on her lovely face there was a light and sweetness which only perfect happiness could have painted there.
the middle of the day
From this reading Exactly at the last stroke of noon the bridal party passed down the central aisle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Exactly at the last stroke of noon the bridal party passed down the central aisle.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Three months after the incidents related in our previous chapter a large and fashionable audience assembled, one bright day, in a certain church on Madison avenue to witness a marriage that had been anticipated with considerable interest and curiosity among the smart set.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Three months after the incidents related in our previous chapter a large and fashionable audience assembled, one bright day, in a certain church on Madison avenue to witness a marriage that had been anticipated with considerable interest and curiosity among the smart set.
and nothing more
From this reading One of these latter was a veiled bride, her tall, willowy figure clad in gleaming satin, her golden head crowned with natural orange blossoms, and she carried an exquisite bouquet of the same fragrant flowers in her ungloved hands--for the groom had forbidden the conventional white kids in this ceremony--while on her lovely face there was a light and sweetness which only perfect happiness could have painted there.
orangenounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒ/
round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
From this reading One of these latter was a veiled bride, her tall, willowy figure clad in gleaming satin, her golden head crowned with natural orange blossoms, and she carried an exquisite bouquet of the same fragrant flowers in her ungloved hands--for the groom had forbidden the conventional white kids in this ceremony--while on her lovely face there was a light and sweetness which only perfect happiness could have painted there.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Three months after the incidents related in our previous chapter a large and fashionable audience assembled, one bright day, in a certain church on Madison avenue to witness a marriage that had been anticipated with considerable interest and curiosity among the smart set.
coated with paint
From this reading One of these latter was a veiled bride, her tall, willowy figure clad in gleaming satin, her golden head crowned with natural orange blossoms, and she carried an exquisite bouquet of the same fragrant flowers in her ungloved hands--for the groom had forbidden the conventional white kids in this ceremony--while on her lovely face there was a light and sweetness which only perfect happiness could have painted there.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Exactly at the last stroke of noon the bridal party passed down the central aisle.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Exactly at the last stroke of noon the bridal party passed down the central aisle.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading One of these latter was a veiled bride, her tall, willowy figure clad in gleaming satin, her golden head crowned with natural orange blossoms, and she carried an exquisite bouquet of the same fragrant flowers in her ungloved hands--for the groom had forbidden the conventional white kids in this ceremony--while on her lovely face there was a light and sweetness which only perfect happiness could have painted there.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Three months after the incidents related in our previous chapter a large and fashionable audience assembled, one bright day, in a certain church on Madison avenue to witness a marriage that had been anticipated with considerable interest and curiosity among the smart set.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading Three months after the incidents related in our previous chapter a large and fashionable audience assembled, one bright day, in a certain church on Madison avenue to witness a marriage that had been anticipated with considerable interest and curiosity among the smart set.
Identical; not different.
From this reading One of these latter was a veiled bride, her tall, willowy figure clad in gleaming satin, her golden head crowned with natural orange blossoms, and she carried an exquisite bouquet of the same fragrant flowers in her ungloved hands--for the groom had forbidden the conventional white kids in this ceremony--while on her lovely face there was a light and sweetness which only perfect happiness could have painted there.
satinnounUS /ˈsætən/
a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back
From this reading One of these latter was a veiled bride, her tall, willowy figure clad in gleaming satin, her golden head crowned with natural orange blossoms, and she carried an exquisite bouquet of the same fragrant flowers in her ungloved hands--for the groom had forbidden the conventional white kids in this ceremony--while on her lovely face there was a light and sweetness which only perfect happiness could have painted there.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Three months after the incidents related in our previous chapter a large and fashionable audience assembled, one bright day, in a certain church on Madison avenue to witness a marriage that had been anticipated with considerable interest and curiosity among the smart set.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One of these latter was a veiled bride, her tall, willowy figure clad in gleaming satin, her golden head crowned with natural orange blossoms, and she carried an exquisite bouquet of the same fragrant flowers in her ungloved hands--for the groom had forbidden the conventional white kids in this ceremony--while on her lovely face there was a light and sweetness which only perfect happiness could have painted there.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading Three months after the incidents related in our previous chapter a large and fashionable audience assembled, one bright day, in a certain church on Madison avenue to witness a marriage that had been anticipated with considerable interest and curiosity among the smart set.
snow-whiteadjective
of the white color of snow
From this reading It was composed of four ushers, as many bridesmaids a maid of honor and two stately, graceful figures in snow-white apparel.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading It was composed of four ushers, as many bridesmaids a maid of honor and two stately, graceful figures in snow-white apparel.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading Exactly at the last stroke of noon the bridal party passed down the central aisle.
sweetnessnounUS /ˈswiːtnəs/
the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
From this reading One of these latter was a veiled bride, her tall, willowy figure clad in gleaming satin, her golden head crowned with natural orange blossoms, and she carried an exquisite bouquet of the same fragrant flowers in her ungloved hands--for the groom had forbidden the conventional white kids in this ceremony--while on her lovely face there was a light and sweetness which only perfect happiness could have painted there.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading One of these latter was a veiled bride, her tall, willowy figure clad in gleaming satin, her golden head crowned with natural orange blossoms, and she carried an exquisite bouquet of the same fragrant flowers in her ungloved hands--for the groom had forbidden the conventional white kids in this ceremony--while on her lovely face there was a light and sweetness which only perfect happiness could have painted there.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Three months after the incidents related in our previous chapter a large and fashionable audience assembled, one bright day, in a certain church on Madison avenue to witness a marriage that had been anticipated with considerable interest and curiosity among the smart set.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Three months after the incidents related in our previous chapter a large and fashionable audience assembled, one bright day, in a certain church on Madison avenue to witness a marriage that had been anticipated with considerable interest and curiosity among the smart set.
in or at that place or location
From this reading One of these latter was a veiled bride, her tall, willowy figure clad in gleaming satin, her golden head crowned with natural orange blossoms, and she carried an exquisite bouquet of the same fragrant flowers in her ungloved hands--for the groom had forbidden the conventional white kids in this ceremony--while on her lovely face there was a light and sweetness which only perfect happiness could have painted there.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading One of these latter was a veiled bride, her tall, willowy figure clad in gleaming satin, her golden head crowned with natural orange blossoms, and she carried an exquisite bouquet of the same fragrant flowers in her ungloved hands--for the groom had forbidden the conventional white kids in this ceremony--while on her lovely face there was a light and sweetness which only perfect happiness could have painted there.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading One of these latter was a veiled bride, her tall, willowy figure clad in gleaming satin, her golden head crowned with natural orange blossoms, and she carried an exquisite bouquet of the same fragrant flowers in her ungloved hands--for the groom had forbidden the conventional white kids in this ceremony--while on her lovely face there was a light and sweetness which only perfect happiness could have painted there.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three months after the incidents related in our previous chapter a large and fashionable audience assembled, one bright day, in a certain church on Madison avenue to witness a marriage that had been anticipated with considerable interest and curiosity among the smart set.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Three months after the incidents related in our previous chapter a large and fashionable audience assembled, one bright day, in a certain church on Madison avenue to witness a marriage that had been anticipated with considerable interest and curiosity among the smart set.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was composed of four ushers, as many bridesmaids a maid of honor and two stately, graceful figures in snow-white apparel.
ungloved
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From this reading One of these latter was a veiled bride, her tall, willowy figure clad in gleaming satin, her golden head crowned with natural orange blossoms, and she carried an exquisite bouquet of the same fragrant flowers in her ungloved hands--for the groom had forbidden the conventional white kids in this ceremony--while on her lovely face there was a light and sweetness which only perfect happiness could have painted there.
ushersnounUS /ˈʌʃərz/
plural of “usher” — Irish prelate who deduced from the Bible that Creation occurred in the year 4004 BC (1581-1656)
From this reading It was composed of four ushers, as many bridesmaids a maid of honor and two stately, graceful figures in snow-white apparel.
veiledadjectiveUS /veɪld/
having or as if having a veil or concealing cover
From this reading One of these latter was a veiled bride, her tall, willowy figure clad in gleaming satin, her golden head crowned with natural orange blossoms, and she carried an exquisite bouquet of the same fragrant flowers in her ungloved hands--for the groom had forbidden the conventional white kids in this ceremony--while on her lovely face there was a light and sweetness which only perfect happiness could have painted there.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was composed of four ushers, as many bridesmaids a maid of honor and two stately, graceful figures in snow-white apparel.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One of these latter was a veiled bride, her tall, willowy figure clad in gleaming satin, her golden head crowned with natural orange blossoms, and she carried an exquisite bouquet of the same fragrant flowers in her ungloved hands--for the groom had forbidden the conventional white kids in this ceremony--while on her lovely face there was a light and sweetness which only perfect happiness could have painted there.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading One of these latter was a veiled bride, her tall, willowy figure clad in gleaming satin, her golden head crowned with natural orange blossoms, and she carried an exquisite bouquet of the same fragrant flowers in her ungloved hands--for the groom had forbidden the conventional white kids in this ceremony--while on her lovely face there was a light and sweetness which only perfect happiness could have painted there.
a Caucasian
From this reading One of these latter was a veiled bride, her tall, willowy figure clad in gleaming satin, her golden head crowned with natural orange blossoms, and she carried an exquisite bouquet of the same fragrant flowers in her ungloved hands--for the groom had forbidden the conventional white kids in this ceremony--while on her lovely face there was a light and sweetness which only perfect happiness could have painted there.
willowyadjectiveUS /ˈwɪləwi/
slender and graceful
From this reading One of these latter was a veiled bride, her tall, willowy figure clad in gleaming satin, her golden head crowned with natural orange blossoms, and she carried an exquisite bouquet of the same fragrant flowers in her ungloved hands--for the groom had forbidden the conventional white kids in this ceremony--while on her lovely face there was a light and sweetness which only perfect happiness could have painted there.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Three months after the incidents related in our previous chapter a large and fashionable audience assembled, one bright day, in a certain church on Madison avenue to witness a marriage that had been anticipated with considerable interest and curiosity among the smart set.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading Three months after the incidents related in our previous chapter a large and fashionable audience assembled, one bright day, in a certain church on Madison avenue to witness a marriage that had been anticipated with considerable interest and curiosity among the smart set.
