used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Thirty-six hours later a marriage ceremony took place in the chapel of the Castle of Oscarburg.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading It was performed according to the rites of the Orthodox Church, and the witnesses were Prince Zastrow and his medical attendant, Doctor Hugo.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Jenny was up in her mistress' room packing as though for an immediate departure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was performed according to the rites of the Orthodox Church, and the witnesses were Prince Zastrow and his medical attendant, Doctor Hugo.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE BRIDAL OF OSCAROVITCH The Special Service Squadron steamed out of Spithead as the clock of Portsmouth Town Hall chimed twelve that night.
attendantnounUS /əˈtendənt/
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading It was performed according to the rites of the Orthodox Church, and the witnesses were Prince Zastrow and his medical attendant, Doctor Hugo.
BRIDALadjectiveUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
of or relating to a wedding
From this reading THE BRIDAL OF OSCAROVITCH The Special Service Squadron steamed out of Spithead as the clock of Portsmouth Town Hall chimed twelve that night.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The retainers of the Castle, headed by the major-domo and the housekeeper, formed the congregation.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Thirty-six hours later a marriage ceremony took place in the chapel of the Castle of Oscarburg.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading Thirty-six hours later a marriage ceremony took place in the chapel of the Castle of Oscarburg.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading Thirty-six hours later a marriage ceremony took place in the chapel of the Castle of Oscarburg.
chimedverbUS /tʃaɪmd/
past form of “chime” — emit a sound
From this reading THE BRIDAL OF OSCAROVITCH The Special Service Squadron steamed out of Spithead as the clock of Portsmouth Town Hall chimed twelve that night.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading It was performed according to the rites of the Orthodox Church, and the witnesses were Prince Zastrow and his medical attendant, Doctor Hugo.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading THE BRIDAL OF OSCAROVITCH The Special Service Squadron steamed out of Spithead as the clock of Portsmouth Town Hall chimed twelve that night.
congregationnounUS /ˌkɑːŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/
a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
From this reading The retainers of the Castle, headed by the major-domo and the housekeeper, formed the congregation.
the act of departing
From this reading Jenny was up in her mistress' room packing as though for an immediate departure.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading It was performed according to the rites of the Orthodox Church, and the witnesses were Prince Zastrow and his medical attendant, Doctor Hugo.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jenny was up in her mistress' room packing as though for an immediate departure.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The retainers of the Castle, headed by the major-domo and the housekeeper, formed the congregation.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading THE BRIDAL OF OSCAROVITCH The Special Service Squadron steamed out of Spithead as the clock of Portsmouth Town Hall chimed twelve that night.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading The retainers of the Castle, headed by the major-domo and the housekeeper, formed the congregation.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Jenny was up in her mistress' room packing as though for an immediate departure.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was performed according to the rites of the Orthodox Church, and the witnesses were Prince Zastrow and his medical attendant, Doctor Hugo.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Thirty-six hours later a marriage ceremony took place in the chapel of the Castle of Oscarburg.
housekeepernounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading The retainers of the Castle, headed by the major-domo and the housekeeper, formed the congregation.
HugonounUS /ˈhjuːɡoʊ/
French poet and novelist and dramatist; leader of the romantic movement in France (1802-1885)
From this reading It was performed according to the rites of the Orthodox Church, and the witnesses were Prince Zastrow and his medical attendant, Doctor Hugo.
of the present time and place
From this reading Jenny was up in her mistress' room packing as though for an immediate departure.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thirty-six hours later a marriage ceremony took place in the chapel of the Castle of Oscarburg.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was performed according to the rites of the Orthodox Church, and the witnesses were Prince Zastrow and his medical attendant, Doctor Hugo.
JennynounUS /ˈdʒeni/
United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)
From this reading Jenny was up in her mistress' room packing as though for an immediate departure.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Thirty-six hours later a marriage ceremony took place in the chapel of the Castle of Oscarburg.
major-domonoun
the chief steward or butler of a great household
From this reading The retainers of the Castle, headed by the major-domo and the housekeeper, formed the congregation.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Thirty-six hours later a marriage ceremony took place in the chapel of the Castle of Oscarburg.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading It was performed according to the rites of the Orthodox Church, and the witnesses were Prince Zastrow and his medical attendant, Doctor Hugo.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Jenny was up in her mistress' room packing as though for an immediate departure.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE BRIDAL OF OSCAROVITCH The Special Service Squadron steamed out of Spithead as the clock of Portsmouth Town Hall chimed twelve that night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BRIDAL OF OSCAROVITCH The Special Service Squadron steamed out of Spithead as the clock of Portsmouth Town Hall chimed twelve that night.
OrthodoxadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrθədɑːks/
of or pertaining to or characteristic of Judaism
From this reading It was performed according to the rites of the Orthodox Church, and the witnesses were Prince Zastrow and his medical attendant, Doctor Hugo.
Oscarburg
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From this reading Thirty-six hours later a marriage ceremony took place in the chapel of the Castle of Oscarburg.
OSCAROVITCH
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From this reading THE BRIDAL OF OSCAROVITCH The Special Service Squadron steamed out of Spithead as the clock of Portsmouth Town Hall chimed twelve that night.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE BRIDAL OF OSCAROVITCH The Special Service Squadron steamed out of Spithead as the clock of Portsmouth Town Hall chimed twelve that night.
packingnounUS /ˈpækɪŋ/
any material used especially to protect something
From this reading Jenny was up in her mistress' room packing as though for an immediate departure.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading It was performed according to the rites of the Orthodox Church, and the witnesses were Prince Zastrow and his medical attendant, Doctor Hugo.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Thirty-six hours later a marriage ceremony took place in the chapel of the Castle of Oscarburg.
PortsmouthnounUS /ˈpɔːrtsməθ/
a port city in southeastern Virginia on the Elizabeth River opposite Norfolk; naval base; shipyards
From this reading THE BRIDAL OF OSCAROVITCH The Special Service Squadron steamed out of Spithead as the clock of Portsmouth Town Hall chimed twelve that night.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading It was performed according to the rites of the Orthodox Church, and the witnesses were Prince Zastrow and his medical attendant, Doctor Hugo.
retainersnounUS /rɪˈteɪnərz/
plural of “retainer” — a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone
From this reading The retainers of the Castle, headed by the major-domo and the housekeeper, formed the congregation.
ritesnounUS /raɪts/
plural of “rite” — an established ceremony prescribed by a religion
From this reading It was performed according to the rites of the Orthodox Church, and the witnesses were Prince Zastrow and his medical attendant, Doctor Hugo.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Jenny was up in her mistress' room packing as though for an immediate departure.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading THE BRIDAL OF OSCAROVITCH The Special Service Squadron steamed out of Spithead as the clock of Portsmouth Town Hall chimed twelve that night.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading THE BRIDAL OF OSCAROVITCH The Special Service Squadron steamed out of Spithead as the clock of Portsmouth Town Hall chimed twelve that night.
Spithead
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From this reading THE BRIDAL OF OSCAROVITCH The Special Service Squadron steamed out of Spithead as the clock of Portsmouth Town Hall chimed twelve that night.
SquadronnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading THE BRIDAL OF OSCAROVITCH The Special Service Squadron steamed out of Spithead as the clock of Portsmouth Town Hall chimed twelve that night.
steamedadjectiveUS /stiːmd/
cooked in steam
From this reading THE BRIDAL OF OSCAROVITCH The Special Service Squadron steamed out of Spithead as the clock of Portsmouth Town Hall chimed twelve that night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE BRIDAL OF OSCAROVITCH The Special Service Squadron steamed out of Spithead as the clock of Portsmouth Town Hall chimed twelve that night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BRIDAL OF OSCAROVITCH The Special Service Squadron steamed out of Spithead as the clock of Portsmouth Town Hall chimed twelve that night.
Thirty-sixadjective
being six more than thirty
From this reading Thirty-six hours later a marriage ceremony took place in the chapel of the Castle of Oscarburg.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Jenny was up in her mistress' room packing as though for an immediate departure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was performed according to the rites of the Orthodox Church, and the witnesses were Prince Zastrow and his medical attendant, Doctor Hugo.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Thirty-six hours later a marriage ceremony took place in the chapel of the Castle of Oscarburg.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading THE BRIDAL OF OSCAROVITCH The Special Service Squadron steamed out of Spithead as the clock of Portsmouth Town Hall chimed twelve that night.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading THE BRIDAL OF OSCAROVITCH The Special Service Squadron steamed out of Spithead as the clock of Portsmouth Town Hall chimed twelve that night.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Jenny was up in her mistress' room packing as though for an immediate departure.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was performed according to the rites of the Orthodox Church, and the witnesses were Prince Zastrow and his medical attendant, Doctor Hugo.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was performed according to the rites of the Orthodox Church, and the witnesses were Prince Zastrow and his medical attendant, Doctor Hugo.
witnessesnounUS /ˈwɪtnəsəz/
plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading It was performed according to the rites of the Orthodox Church, and the witnesses were Prince Zastrow and his medical attendant, Doctor Hugo.
Zastrow
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From this reading It was performed according to the rites of the Orthodox Church, and the witnesses were Prince Zastrow and his medical attendant, Doctor Hugo.
