admirernounUS /ædˈmaɪrər/
a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading Backed by his tailor and his hairdresser, he presented no such bad figure at the altar, and none would have thought that he was an ancient admirer of his bride’s mama, as certainly none knew he had lately proposed for Mrs. Doria before there was any question of her daughter.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Three weeks after Richard arrived in town, his cousin Clare was married, under the blessings of her energetic mother, and with the approbation of her kinsfolk, to the husband that had been expeditiously chosen for her.
agenounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading The gentleman, though something more than twice the age of his bride, had no idea of approaching senility for many long connubial years to come.
altarnounUS /ˈɔːltər/
the table in Christian churches where communion is given
From this reading Backed by his tailor and his hairdresser, he presented no such bad figure at the altar, and none would have thought that he was an ancient admirer of his bride’s mama, as certainly none knew he had lately proposed for Mrs. Doria before there was any question of her daughter.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Backed by his tailor and his hairdresser, he presented no such bad figure at the altar, and none would have thought that he was an ancient admirer of his bride’s mama, as certainly none knew he had lately proposed for Mrs. Doria before there was any question of her daughter.
ancientadjectiveUS /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Backed by his tailor and his hairdresser, he presented no such bad figure at the altar, and none would have thought that he was an ancient admirer of his bride’s mama, as certainly none knew he had lately proposed for Mrs. Doria before there was any question of her daughter.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Three weeks after Richard arrived in town, his cousin Clare was married, under the blessings of her energetic mother, and with the approbation of her kinsfolk, to the husband that had been expeditiously chosen for her.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Backed by his tailor and his hairdresser, he presented no such bad figure at the altar, and none would have thought that he was an ancient admirer of his bride’s mama, as certainly none knew he had lately proposed for Mrs. Doria before there was any question of her daughter.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading These things were secrets; and the elastic and happy appearance of Mr. John Todhunter did not betray them at the altar.
approachingnounUS /əˈproʊtʃɪŋ/
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading The gentleman, though something more than twice the age of his bride, had no idea of approaching senility for many long connubial years to come.
approbationnounUS /ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/
official approval
From this reading Three weeks after Richard arrived in town, his cousin Clare was married, under the blessings of her energetic mother, and with the approbation of her kinsfolk, to the husband that had been expeditiously chosen for her.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Three weeks after Richard arrived in town, his cousin Clare was married, under the blessings of her energetic mother, and with the approbation of her kinsfolk, to the husband that had been expeditiously chosen for her.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Backed by his tailor and his hairdresser, he presented no such bad figure at the altar, and none would have thought that he was an ancient admirer of his bride’s mama, as certainly none knew he had lately proposed for Mrs. Doria before there was any question of her daughter.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Backed by his tailor and his hairdresser, he presented no such bad figure at the altar, and none would have thought that he was an ancient admirer of his bride’s mama, as certainly none knew he had lately proposed for Mrs. Doria before there was any question of her daughter.
BackedadjectiveUS /bækt/
having a back or backing, usually of a specified type
From this reading Backed by his tailor and his hairdresser, he presented no such bad figure at the altar, and none would have thought that he was an ancient admirer of his bride’s mama, as certainly none knew he had lately proposed for Mrs. Doria before there was any question of her daughter.
badadjectiveUS /bæd/
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Backed by his tailor and his hairdresser, he presented no such bad figure at the altar, and none would have thought that he was an ancient admirer of his bride’s mama, as certainly none knew he had lately proposed for Mrs. Doria before there was any question of her daughter.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Three weeks after Richard arrived in town, his cousin Clare was married, under the blessings of her energetic mother, and with the approbation of her kinsfolk, to the husband that had been expeditiously chosen for her.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Backed by his tailor and his hairdresser, he presented no such bad figure at the altar, and none would have thought that he was an ancient admirer of his bride’s mama, as certainly none knew he had lately proposed for Mrs. Doria before there was any question of her daughter.
betrayverbUS /bɪˈtreɪ/
reveal unintentionally
From this reading These things were secrets; and the elastic and happy appearance of Mr. John Todhunter did not betray them at the altar.
blessingsnounUS /ˈblesɪŋz/
plural of “blessing” — the formal act of approving
From this reading Three weeks after Richard arrived in town, his cousin Clare was married, under the blessings of her energetic mother, and with the approbation of her kinsfolk, to the husband that had been expeditiously chosen for her.
bridenounUS /braɪd/
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading The gentleman, though something more than twice the age of his bride, had no idea of approaching senility for many long connubial years to come.
bride'snounUS /braɪdz/
possessive form of “bride” — a woman who has recently been married
From this reading Backed by his tailor and his hairdresser, he presented no such bad figure at the altar, and none would have thought that he was an ancient admirer of his bride’s mama, as certainly none knew he had lately proposed for Mrs. Doria before there was any question of her daughter.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Backed by his tailor and his hairdresser, he presented no such bad figure at the altar, and none would have thought that he was an ancient admirer of his bride’s mama, as certainly none knew he had lately proposed for Mrs. Doria before there was any question of her daughter.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Backed by his tailor and his hairdresser, he presented no such bad figure at the altar, and none would have thought that he was an ancient admirer of his bride’s mama, as certainly none knew he had lately proposed for Mrs. Doria before there was any question of her daughter.
chosennounUS /ˈtʃoʊzən/
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading Three weeks after Richard arrived in town, his cousin Clare was married, under the blessings of her energetic mother, and with the approbation of her kinsfolk, to the husband that had been expeditiously chosen for her.
Clare
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Three weeks after Richard arrived in town, his cousin Clare was married, under the blessings of her energetic mother, and with the approbation of her kinsfolk, to the husband that had been expeditiously chosen for her.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The gentleman, though something more than twice the age of his bride, had no idea of approaching senility for many long connubial years to come.
connubialadjective
of or relating to marriage or to the relationship between a wife and husband
From this reading The gentleman, though something more than twice the age of his bride, had no idea of approaching senility for many long connubial years to come.
cousinnounUS /ˈkʌzən/
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Three weeks after Richard arrived in town, his cousin Clare was married, under the blessings of her energetic mother, and with the approbation of her kinsfolk, to the husband that had been expeditiously chosen for her.
daughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/
a female human offspring
From this reading Backed by his tailor and his hairdresser, he presented no such bad figure at the altar, and none would have thought that he was an ancient admirer of his bride’s mama, as certainly none knew he had lately proposed for Mrs. Doria before there was any question of her daughter.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading These things were secrets; and the elastic and happy appearance of Mr. John Todhunter did not betray them at the altar.
Doria
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Backed by his tailor and his hairdresser, he presented no such bad figure at the altar, and none would have thought that he was an ancient admirer of his bride’s mama, as certainly none knew he had lately proposed for Mrs. Doria before there was any question of her daughter.
elasticadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæstɪk/
capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy
From this reading These things were secrets; and the elastic and happy appearance of Mr. John Todhunter did not betray them at the altar.
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
From this reading Three weeks after Richard arrived in town, his cousin Clare was married, under the blessings of her energetic mother, and with the approbation of her kinsfolk, to the husband that had been expeditiously chosen for her.
expeditiouslyadverbUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃəsli/
with efficiency; in an efficient manner
From this reading Three weeks after Richard arrived in town, his cousin Clare was married, under the blessings of her energetic mother, and with the approbation of her kinsfolk, to the husband that had been expeditiously chosen for her.
figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Backed by his tailor and his hairdresser, he presented no such bad figure at the altar, and none would have thought that he was an ancient admirer of his bride’s mama, as certainly none knew he had lately proposed for Mrs. Doria before there was any question of her daughter.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Three weeks after Richard arrived in town, his cousin Clare was married, under the blessings of her energetic mother, and with the approbation of her kinsfolk, to the husband that had been expeditiously chosen for her.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading The gentleman, though something more than twice the age of his bride, had no idea of approaching senility for many long connubial years to come.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Three weeks after Richard arrived in town, his cousin Clare was married, under the blessings of her energetic mother, and with the approbation of her kinsfolk, to the husband that had been expeditiously chosen for her.
hairdressernounUS /ˈherdresər/
someone who cuts or beautifies hair
From this reading Backed by his tailor and his hairdresser, he presented no such bad figure at the altar, and none would have thought that he was an ancient admirer of his bride’s mama, as certainly none knew he had lately proposed for Mrs. Doria before there was any question of her daughter.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading These things were secrets; and the elastic and happy appearance of Mr. John Todhunter did not betray them at the altar.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Backed by his tailor and his hairdresser, he presented no such bad figure at the altar, and none would have thought that he was an ancient admirer of his bride’s mama, as certainly none knew he had lately proposed for Mrs. Doria before there was any question of her daughter.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Backed by his tailor and his hairdresser, he presented no such bad figure at the altar, and none would have thought that he was an ancient admirer of his bride’s mama, as certainly none knew he had lately proposed for Mrs. Doria before there was any question of her daughter.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Three weeks after Richard arrived in town, his cousin Clare was married, under the blessings of her energetic mother, and with the approbation of her kinsfolk, to the husband that had been expeditiously chosen for her.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Three weeks after Richard arrived in town, his cousin Clare was married, under the blessings of her energetic mother, and with the approbation of her kinsfolk, to the husband that had been expeditiously chosen for her.
husbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Three weeks after Richard arrived in town, his cousin Clare was married, under the blessings of her energetic mother, and with the approbation of her kinsfolk, to the husband that had been expeditiously chosen for her.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The gentleman, though something more than twice the age of his bride, had no idea of approaching senility for many long connubial years to come.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Three weeks after Richard arrived in town, his cousin Clare was married, under the blessings of her energetic mother, and with the approbation of her kinsfolk, to the husband that had been expeditiously chosen for her.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading These things were secrets; and the elastic and happy appearance of Mr. John Todhunter did not betray them at the altar.
kinsfolknoun
people descended from a common ancestor
From this reading Three weeks after Richard arrived in town, his cousin Clare was married, under the blessings of her energetic mother, and with the approbation of her kinsfolk, to the husband that had been expeditiously chosen for her.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Backed by his tailor and his hairdresser, he presented no such bad figure at the altar, and none would have thought that he was an ancient admirer of his bride’s mama, as certainly none knew he had lately proposed for Mrs. Doria before there was any question of her daughter.
latelyadverbUS /ˈleɪtli/
in the recent past
From this reading Backed by his tailor and his hairdresser, he presented no such bad figure at the altar, and none would have thought that he was an ancient admirer of his bride’s mama, as certainly none knew he had lately proposed for Mrs. Doria before there was any question of her daughter.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The gentleman, though something more than twice the age of his bride, had no idea of approaching senility for many long connubial years to come.
mamanounUS /ˈmɑːmə/
informal terms for a mother
From this reading Backed by his tailor and his hairdresser, he presented no such bad figure at the altar, and none would have thought that he was an ancient admirer of his bride’s mama, as certainly none knew he had lately proposed for Mrs. Doria before there was any question of her daughter.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
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 The gentleman, though something more than twice the age of his bride, had no idea of approaching senility for many long connubial years to come.
marriedadjectiveUS /ˈmerid/
joined in matrimony
From this reading Three weeks after Richard arrived in town, his cousin Clare was married, under the blessings of her energetic mother, and with the approbation of her kinsfolk, to the husband that had been expeditiously chosen for her.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The gentleman, though something more than twice the age of his bride, had no idea of approaching senility for many long connubial years to come.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Three weeks after Richard arrived in town, his cousin Clare was married, under the blessings of her energetic mother, and with the approbation of her kinsfolk, to the husband that had been expeditiously chosen for her.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading These things were secrets; and the elastic and happy appearance of Mr. John Todhunter did not betray them at the altar.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Backed by his tailor and his hairdresser, he presented no such bad figure at the altar, and none would have thought that he was an ancient admirer of his bride’s mama, as certainly none knew he had lately proposed for Mrs. Doria before there was any question of her daughter.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The gentleman, though something more than twice the age of his bride, had no idea of approaching senility for many long connubial years to come.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading Backed by his tailor and his hairdresser, he presented no such bad figure at the altar, and none would have thought that he was an ancient admirer of his bride’s mama, as certainly none knew he had lately proposed for Mrs. Doria before there was any question of her daughter.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading These things were secrets; and the elastic and happy appearance of Mr. John Todhunter did not betray them at the altar.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Three weeks after Richard arrived in town, his cousin Clare was married, under the blessings of her energetic mother, and with the approbation of her kinsfolk, to the husband that had been expeditiously chosen for her.
PerhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading Perhaps he would rather have married the mother.
presentedverbUS /priˈzentɪd/
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Backed by his tailor and his hairdresser, he presented no such bad figure at the altar, and none would have thought that he was an ancient admirer of his bride’s mama, as certainly none knew he had lately proposed for Mrs. Doria before there was any question of her daughter.
proposedverbUS /prəˈpoʊzd/
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Backed by his tailor and his hairdresser, he presented no such bad figure at the altar, and none would have thought that he was an ancient admirer of his bride’s mama, as certainly none knew he had lately proposed for Mrs. Doria before there was any question of her daughter.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Backed by his tailor and his hairdresser, he presented no such bad figure at the altar, and none would have thought that he was an ancient admirer of his bride’s mama, as certainly none knew he had lately proposed for Mrs. Doria before there was any question of her daughter.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading Perhaps he would rather have married the mother.
Richard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Three weeks after Richard arrived in town, his cousin Clare was married, under the blessings of her energetic mother, and with the approbation of her kinsfolk, to the husband that had been expeditiously chosen for her.
secretsnounUS /ˈsiːkrəts/
plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
From this reading These things were secrets; and the elastic and happy appearance of Mr. John Todhunter did not betray them at the altar.
senilitynounUS /səˈnɪləti/
mental infirmity as a consequence of old age; sometimes shown by foolish infatuations
From this reading The gentleman, though something more than twice the age of his bride, had no idea of approaching senility for many long connubial years to come.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The gentleman, though something more than twice the age of his bride, had no idea of approaching senility for many long connubial years to come.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Backed by his tailor and his hairdresser, he presented no such bad figure at the altar, and none would have thought that he was an ancient admirer of his bride’s mama, as certainly none knew he had lately proposed for Mrs. Doria before there was any question of her daughter.
tailorverbUS /ˈteɪlər/
adjust to a specific need or market
From this reading Backed by his tailor and his hairdresser, he presented no such bad figure at the altar, and none would have thought that he was an ancient admirer of his bride’s mama, as certainly none knew he had lately proposed for Mrs. Doria before there was any question of her daughter.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The gentleman, though something more than twice the age of his bride, had no idea of approaching senility for many long connubial years to come.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Three weeks after Richard arrived in town, his cousin Clare was married, under the blessings of her energetic mother, and with the approbation of her kinsfolk, to the husband that had been expeditiously chosen for her.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Three weeks after Richard arrived in town, his cousin Clare was married, under the blessings of her energetic mother, and with the approbation of her kinsfolk, to the husband that had been expeditiously chosen for her.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading These things were secrets; and the elastic and happy appearance of Mr. John Todhunter did not betray them at the altar.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Backed by his tailor and his hairdresser, he presented no such bad figure at the altar, and none would have thought that he was an ancient admirer of his bride’s mama, as certainly none knew he had lately proposed for Mrs. Doria before there was any question of her daughter.
ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These things were secrets; and the elastic and happy appearance of Mr. John Todhunter did not betray them at the altar.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading These things were secrets; and the elastic and happy appearance of Mr. John Todhunter did not betray them at the altar.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The gentleman, though something more than twice the age of his bride, had no idea of approaching senility for many long connubial years to come.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Backed by his tailor and his hairdresser, he presented no such bad figure at the altar, and none would have thought that he was an ancient admirer of his bride’s mama, as certainly none knew he had lately proposed for Mrs. Doria before there was any question of her daughter.
ThreenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three weeks after Richard arrived in town, his cousin Clare was married, under the blessings of her energetic mother, and with the approbation of her kinsfolk, to the husband that had been expeditiously chosen for her.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Three weeks after Richard arrived in town, his cousin Clare was married, under the blessings of her energetic mother, and with the approbation of her kinsfolk, to the husband that had been expeditiously chosen for her.
Todhunter
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These things were secrets; and the elastic and happy appearance of Mr. John Todhunter did not betray them at the altar.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Three weeks after Richard arrived in town, his cousin Clare was married, under the blessings of her energetic mother, and with the approbation of her kinsfolk, to the husband that had been expeditiously chosen for her.
twiceadverbUS /twaɪs/
two times
From this reading The gentleman, though something more than twice the age of his bride, had no idea of approaching senility for many long connubial years to come.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Three weeks after Richard arrived in town, his cousin Clare was married, under the blessings of her energetic mother, and with the approbation of her kinsfolk, to the husband that had been expeditiously chosen for her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Three weeks after Richard arrived in town, his cousin Clare was married, under the blessings of her energetic mother, and with the approbation of her kinsfolk, to the husband that had been expeditiously chosen for her.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Three weeks after Richard arrived in town, his cousin Clare was married, under the blessings of her energetic mother, and with the approbation of her kinsfolk, to the husband that had been expeditiously chosen for her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These things were secrets; and the elastic and happy appearance of Mr. John Todhunter did not betray them at the altar.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Three weeks after Richard arrived in town, his cousin Clare was married, under the blessings of her energetic mother, and with the approbation of her kinsfolk, to the husband that had been expeditiously chosen for her.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Backed by his tailor and his hairdresser, he presented no such bad figure at the altar, and none would have thought that he was an ancient admirer of his bride’s mama, as certainly none knew he had lately proposed for Mrs. Doria before there was any question of her daughter.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading The gentleman, though something more than twice the age of his bride, had no idea of approaching senility for many long connubial years to come.
