used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Let this auspicious day be ever sacred, No mourning, no misfortune happen on it; Let it be marked for triumphs and rejoicings, Let happy lovers even keep it holy, Choose it to bless their hopes and crown their wishes.
auspiciousadjectiveUS /ɑːˈspɪʃəs/
auguring favorable circumstances and good luck
From this reading Let this auspicious day be ever sacred, No mourning, no misfortune happen on it; Let it be marked for triumphs and rejoicings, Let happy lovers even keep it holy, Choose it to bless their hopes and crown their wishes.
bannsnoun
a public announcement of a proposed marriage
From this reading It is the day that beholds thy friend united in the indissoluble banns of _Hymen_.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Let this auspicious day be ever sacred, No mourning, no misfortune happen on it; Let it be marked for triumphs and rejoicings, Let happy lovers even keep it holy, Choose it to bless their hopes and crown their wishes.
beholds
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From this reading It is the day that beholds thy friend united in the indissoluble banns of _Hymen_.
give a benediction to
From this reading Let this auspicious day be ever sacred, No mourning, no misfortune happen on it; Let it be marked for triumphs and rejoicings, Let happy lovers even keep it holy, Choose it to bless their hopes and crown their wishes.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading _Boston._ PRAY that the sun of Thursday may rise propitious—that it may gild the face of nature with joy.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Let this auspicious day be ever sacred, No mourning, no misfortune happen on it; Let it be marked for triumphs and rejoicings, Let happy lovers even keep it holy, Choose it to bless their hopes and crown their wishes.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading Let this auspicious day be ever sacred, No mourning, no misfortune happen on it; Let it be marked for triumphs and rejoicings, Let happy lovers even keep it holy, Choose it to bless their hopes and crown their wishes.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It is the day that beholds thy friend united in the indissoluble banns of _Hymen_.
divisible by two
From this reading Let this auspicious day be ever sacred, No mourning, no misfortune happen on it; Let it be marked for triumphs and rejoicings, Let happy lovers even keep it holy, Choose it to bless their hopes and crown their wishes.
at any time
From this reading Let this auspicious day be ever sacred, No mourning, no misfortune happen on it; Let it be marked for triumphs and rejoicings, Let happy lovers even keep it holy, Choose it to bless their hopes and crown their wishes.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading _Boston._ PRAY that the sun of Thursday may rise propitious—that it may gild the face of nature with joy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Let this auspicious day be ever sacred, No mourning, no misfortune happen on it; Let it be marked for triumphs and rejoicings, Let happy lovers even keep it holy, Choose it to bless their hopes and crown their wishes.
for a limitless time
From this reading IT is the day that gives me _Harriot_ forever.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It is the day that beholds thy friend united in the indissoluble banns of _Hymen_.
gildverbUS /ɡɪld/
decorate with, or as if with, gold leaf or liquid gold
From this reading _Boston._ PRAY that the sun of Thursday may rise propitious—that it may gild the face of nature with joy.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading IT is the day that gives me _Harriot_ forever.
come to pass
From this reading Let this auspicious day be ever sacred, No mourning, no misfortune happen on it; Let it be marked for triumphs and rejoicings, Let happy lovers even keep it holy, Choose it to bless their hopes and crown their wishes.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Let this auspicious day be ever sacred, No mourning, no misfortune happen on it; Let it be marked for triumphs and rejoicings, Let happy lovers even keep it holy, Choose it to bless their hopes and crown their wishes.
Harrington
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From this reading _Harrington_ to _Worthy_.
Harriot
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From this reading IT is the day that gives me _Harriot_ forever.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading Let this auspicious day be ever sacred, No mourning, no misfortune happen on it; Let it be marked for triumphs and rejoicings, Let happy lovers even keep it holy, Choose it to bless their hopes and crown their wishes.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Let this auspicious day be ever sacred, No mourning, no misfortune happen on it; Let it be marked for triumphs and rejoicings, Let happy lovers even keep it holy, Choose it to bless their hopes and crown their wishes.
HymennounUS /ˈhaɪmən/
(Greek mythology) the god of marriage
From this reading It is the day that beholds thy friend united in the indissoluble banns of _Hymen_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is the day that beholds thy friend united in the indissoluble banns of _Hymen_.
indissolubleadjective
(of a substance) incapable of being dissolved
From this reading It is the day that beholds thy friend united in the indissoluble banns of _Hymen_.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is the day that beholds thy friend united in the indissoluble banns of _Hymen_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Boston._ PRAY that the sun of Thursday may rise propitious—that it may gild the face of nature with joy.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading _Boston._ PRAY that the sun of Thursday may rise propitious—that it may gild the face of nature with joy.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Let this auspicious day be ever sacred, No mourning, no misfortune happen on it; Let it be marked for triumphs and rejoicings, Let happy lovers even keep it holy, Choose it to bless their hopes and crown their wishes.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let this auspicious day be ever sacred, No mourning, no misfortune happen on it; Let it be marked for triumphs and rejoicings, Let happy lovers even keep it holy, Choose it to bless their hopes and crown their wishes.
loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Let this auspicious day be ever sacred, No mourning, no misfortune happen on it; Let it be marked for triumphs and rejoicings, Let happy lovers even keep it holy, Choose it to bless their hopes and crown their wishes.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Let this auspicious day be ever sacred, No mourning, no misfortune happen on it; Let it be marked for triumphs and rejoicings, Let happy lovers even keep it holy, Choose it to bless their hopes and crown their wishes.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading _Boston._ PRAY that the sun of Thursday may rise propitious—that it may gild the face of nature with joy.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IT is the day that gives me _Harriot_ forever.
misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading Let this auspicious day be ever sacred, No mourning, no misfortune happen on it; Let it be marked for triumphs and rejoicings, Let happy lovers even keep it holy, Choose it to bless their hopes and crown their wishes.
mourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading Let this auspicious day be ever sacred, No mourning, no misfortune happen on it; Let it be marked for triumphs and rejoicings, Let happy lovers even keep it holy, Choose it to bless their hopes and crown their wishes.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading _Boston._ PRAY that the sun of Thursday may rise propitious—that it may gild the face of nature with joy.
not any; not one
From this reading Let this auspicious day be ever sacred, No mourning, no misfortune happen on it; Let it be marked for triumphs and rejoicings, Let happy lovers even keep it holy, Choose it to bless their hopes and crown their wishes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Boston._ PRAY that the sun of Thursday may rise propitious—that it may gild the face of nature with joy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Let this auspicious day be ever sacred, No mourning, no misfortune happen on it; Let it be marked for triumphs and rejoicings, Let happy lovers even keep it holy, Choose it to bless their hopes and crown their wishes.
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading _Boston._ PRAY that the sun of Thursday may rise propitious—that it may gild the face of nature with joy.
propitiousadjectiveUS /prəˈpɪʃəs/
presenting favorable circumstances; likely to result in or show signs of success
From this reading _Boston._ PRAY that the sun of Thursday may rise propitious—that it may gild the face of nature with joy.
rejoicings
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From this reading Let this auspicious day be ever sacred, No mourning, no misfortune happen on it; Let it be marked for triumphs and rejoicings, Let happy lovers even keep it holy, Choose it to bless their hopes and crown their wishes.
move upward
From this reading _Boston._ PRAY that the sun of Thursday may rise propitious—that it may gild the face of nature with joy.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading Let this auspicious day be ever sacred, No mourning, no misfortune happen on it; Let it be marked for triumphs and rejoicings, Let happy lovers even keep it holy, Choose it to bless their hopes and crown their wishes.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading _Boston._ PRAY that the sun of Thursday may rise propitious—that it may gild the face of nature with joy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Boston._ PRAY that the sun of Thursday may rise propitious—that it may gild the face of nature with joy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Boston._ PRAY that the sun of Thursday may rise propitious—that it may gild the face of nature with joy.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Let this auspicious day be ever sacred, No mourning, no misfortune happen on it; Let it be marked for triumphs and rejoicings, Let happy lovers even keep it holy, Choose it to bless their hopes and crown their wishes.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Let this auspicious day be ever sacred, No mourning, no misfortune happen on it; Let it be marked for triumphs and rejoicings, Let happy lovers even keep it holy, Choose it to bless their hopes and crown their wishes.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading _Boston._ PRAY that the sun of Thursday may rise propitious—that it may gild the face of nature with joy.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading It is the day that beholds thy friend united in the indissoluble banns of _Hymen_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Harrington_ to _Worthy_.
triumphsnounUS /ˈtraɪəmfs/
plural of “triumph” — a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Let this auspicious day be ever sacred, No mourning, no misfortune happen on it; Let it be marked for triumphs and rejoicings, Let happy lovers even keep it holy, Choose it to bless their hopes and crown their wishes.
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading It is the day that beholds thy friend united in the indissoluble banns of _Hymen_.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Let this auspicious day be ever sacred, No mourning, no misfortune happen on it; Let it be marked for triumphs and rejoicings, Let happy lovers even keep it holy, Choose it to bless their hopes and crown their wishes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Boston._ PRAY that the sun of Thursday may rise propitious—that it may gild the face of nature with joy.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading _Harrington_ to _Worthy_.
