Chapter XIV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading It was to take place in St. Luke's Church, Fifth Avenue, and for days beforehand the ordinary services had been altogether suspended, because the church had to be made fit to be the theatre of the ceremony, and a perfect army of furniture-men, upholsterers, carpenters, and plumbers occupied it.

having companions or an escort

From this reading Similarly, the free seats in the gallery were cleared out in order to make room for the very magnificent orchestra, which beguiled the hours of waiting for the guests with inspiriting and purely secular pieces, and during the choral part of the service accompanied the choir.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading It was to take place in St. Luke's Church, Fifth Avenue, and for days beforehand the ordinary services had been altogether suspended, because the church had to be made fit to be the theatre of the ceremony, and a perfect army of furniture-men, upholsterers, carpenters, and plumbers occupied it.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The marriage of Bertie Keynes and Amelie was to be celebrated at New York towards the end of February, and bade fair to be the _comble_ up to date (not even excepting the famous pearl fishery) of Mrs. Palmer's social successes.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The ordinary square-backed wooden pews were removed from the body of the church, which was carpeted from wall to wall with purple felt, and rows of _fauteuils_ in scarlet morocco, like the stalls of an opera-house, occupied their places.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The marriage of Bertie Keynes and Amelie was to be celebrated at New York towards the end of February, and bade fair to be the _comble_ up to date (not even excepting the famous pearl fishery) of Mrs. Palmer's social successes.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading It was to take place in St. Luke's Church, Fifth Avenue, and for days beforehand the ordinary services had been altogether suspended, because the church had to be made fit to be the theatre of the ceremony, and a perfect army of furniture-men, upholsterers, carpenters, and plumbers occupied it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The marriage of Bertie Keynes and Amelie was to be celebrated at New York towards the end of February, and bade fair to be the _comble_ up to date (not even excepting the famous pearl fishery) of Mrs. Palmer's social successes.

a line of approach

From this reading It was to take place in St. Luke's Church, Fifth Avenue, and for days beforehand the ordinary services had been altogether suspended, because the church had to be made fit to be the theatre of the ceremony, and a perfect army of furniture-men, upholsterers, carpenters, and plumbers occupied it.

a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria

From this reading The marriage of Bertie Keynes and Amelie was to be celebrated at New York towards the end of February, and bade fair to be the _comble_ up to date (not even excepting the famous pearl fishery) of Mrs. Palmer's social successes.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The marriage of Bertie Keynes and Amelie was to be celebrated at New York towards the end of February, and bade fair to be the _comble_ up to date (not even excepting the famous pearl fishery) of Mrs. Palmer's social successes.

for the reason that

From this reading It was to take place in St. Luke's Church, Fifth Avenue, and for days beforehand the ordinary services had been altogether suspended, because the church had to be made fit to be the theatre of the ceremony, and a perfect army of furniture-men, upholsterers, carpenters, and plumbers occupied it.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was to take place in St. Luke's Church, Fifth Avenue, and for days beforehand the ordinary services had been altogether suspended, because the church had to be made fit to be the theatre of the ceremony, and a perfect army of furniture-men, upholsterers, carpenters, and plumbers occupied it.

being ahead of time or need

From this reading It was to take place in St. Luke's Church, Fifth Avenue, and for days beforehand the ordinary services had been altogether suspended, because the church had to be made fit to be the theatre of the ceremony, and a perfect army of furniture-men, upholsterers, carpenters, and plumbers occupied it.

filled with wonder and delight

From this reading Similarly, the free seats in the gallery were cleared out in order to make room for the very magnificent orchestra, which beguiled the hours of waiting for the guests with inspiriting and purely secular pieces, and during the choral part of the service accompanied the choir.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The marriage of Bertie Keynes and Amelie was to be celebrated at New York towards the end of February, and bade fair to be the _comble_ up to date (not even excepting the famous pearl fishery) of Mrs. Palmer's social successes.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading The ordinary square-backed wooden pews were removed from the body of the church, which was carpeted from wall to wall with purple felt, and rows of _fauteuils_ in scarlet morocco, like the stalls of an opera-house, occupied their places.

confined by bonds

From this reading To complete the resemblance, each chair was marked with its particular number in its own row, and the occupants, who gave up their tickets at the church door, retaining only the tallies, were shown to their places, where they found in each chair a copy of the service printed on vellum and bound by Riviere, by scarlet-coated footmen.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading To complete the resemblance, each chair was marked with its particular number in its own row, and the occupants, who gave up their tickets at the church door, retaining only the tallies, were shown to their places, where they found in each chair a copy of the service printed on vellum and bound by Riviere, by scarlet-coated footmen.

plural of “carpenter” — a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects

From this reading It was to take place in St. Luke's Church, Fifth Avenue, and for days beforehand the ordinary services had been altogether suspended, because the church had to be made fit to be the theatre of the ceremony, and a perfect army of furniture-men, upholsterers, carpenters, and plumbers occupied it.

covered with or as if with carpeting or with carpeting as specified; often used in combination

From this reading The ordinary square-backed wooden pews were removed from the body of the church, which was carpeted from wall to wall with purple felt, and rows of _fauteuils_ in scarlet morocco, like the stalls of an opera-house, occupied their places.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading The marriage of Bertie Keynes and Amelie was to be celebrated at New York towards the end of February, and bade fair to be the _comble_ up to date (not even excepting the famous pearl fishery) of Mrs. Palmer's social successes.

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading It was to take place in St. Luke's Church, Fifth Avenue, and for days beforehand the ordinary services had been altogether suspended, because the church had to be made fit to be the theatre of the ceremony, and a perfect army of furniture-men, upholsterers, carpenters, and plumbers occupied it.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading To complete the resemblance, each chair was marked with its particular number in its own row, and the occupants, who gave up their tickets at the church door, retaining only the tallies, were shown to their places, where they found in each chair a copy of the service printed on vellum and bound by Riviere, by scarlet-coated footmen.

a chorus that sings as part of a religious ceremony

From this reading Similarly, the free seats in the gallery were cleared out in order to make room for the very magnificent orchestra, which beguiled the hours of waiting for the guests with inspiriting and purely secular pieces, and during the choral part of the service accompanied the choir.

a stately Protestant (especially Lutheran) hymn tune

From this reading Similarly, the free seats in the gallery were cleared out in order to make room for the very magnificent orchestra, which beguiled the hours of waiting for the guests with inspiriting and purely secular pieces, and during the choral part of the service accompanied the choir.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading It was to take place in St. Luke's Church, Fifth Avenue, and for days beforehand the ordinary services had been altogether suspended, because the church had to be made fit to be the theatre of the ceremony, and a perfect army of furniture-men, upholsterers, carpenters, and plumbers occupied it.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading Similarly, the free seats in the gallery were cleared out in order to make room for the very magnificent orchestra, which beguiled the hours of waiting for the guests with inspiriting and purely secular pieces, and during the choral part of the service accompanied the choir.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The marriage of Bertie Keynes and Amelie was to be celebrated at New York towards the end of February, and bade fair to be the _comble_ up to date (not even excepting the famous pearl fishery) of Mrs. Palmer's social successes.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading To complete the resemblance, each chair was marked with its particular number in its own row, and the occupants, who gave up their tickets at the church door, retaining only the tallies, were shown to their places, where they found in each chair a copy of the service printed on vellum and bound by Riviere, by scarlet-coated footmen.

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading To complete the resemblance, each chair was marked with its particular number in its own row, and the occupants, who gave up their tickets at the church door, retaining only the tallies, were shown to their places, where they found in each chair a copy of the service printed on vellum and bound by Riviere, by scarlet-coated footmen.

the specified day of the month

From this reading The marriage of Bertie Keynes and Amelie was to be celebrated at New York towards the end of February, and bade fair to be the _comble_ up to date (not even excepting the famous pearl fishery) of Mrs. Palmer's social successes.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading It was to take place in St. Luke's Church, Fifth Avenue, and for days beforehand the ordinary services had been altogether suspended, because the church had to be made fit to be the theatre of the ceremony, and a perfect army of furniture-men, upholsterers, carpenters, and plumbers occupied it.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading To complete the resemblance, each chair was marked with its particular number in its own row, and the occupants, who gave up their tickets at the church door, retaining only the tallies, were shown to their places, where they found in each chair a copy of the service printed on vellum and bound by Riviere, by scarlet-coated footmen.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Similarly, the free seats in the gallery were cleared out in order to make room for the very magnificent orchestra, which beguiled the hours of waiting for the guests with inspiriting and purely secular pieces, and during the choral part of the service accompanied the choir.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading To complete the resemblance, each chair was marked with its particular number in its own row, and the occupants, who gave up their tickets at the church door, retaining only the tallies, were shown to their places, where they found in each chair a copy of the service printed on vellum and bound by Riviere, by scarlet-coated footmen.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The marriage of Bertie Keynes and Amelie was to be celebrated at New York towards the end of February, and bade fair to be the _comble_ up to date (not even excepting the famous pearl fishery) of Mrs. Palmer's social successes.

divisible by two

From this reading The marriage of Bertie Keynes and Amelie was to be celebrated at New York towards the end of February, and bade fair to be the _comble_ up to date (not even excepting the famous pearl fishery) of Mrs. Palmer's social successes.

-ing form of “except” — take exception to

From this reading The marriage of Bertie Keynes and Amelie was to be celebrated at New York towards the end of February, and bade fair to be the _comble_ up to date (not even excepting the famous pearl fishery) of Mrs. Palmer's social successes.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading The marriage of Bertie Keynes and Amelie was to be celebrated at New York towards the end of February, and bade fair to be the _comble_ up to date (not even excepting the famous pearl fishery) of Mrs. Palmer's social successes.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading The marriage of Bertie Keynes and Amelie was to be celebrated at New York towards the end of February, and bade fair to be the _comble_ up to date (not even excepting the famous pearl fishery) of Mrs. Palmer's social successes.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The ordinary square-backed wooden pews were removed from the body of the church, which was carpeted from wall to wall with purple felt, and rows of _fauteuils_ in scarlet morocco, like the stalls of an opera-house, occupied their places.

the month following January and preceding March

From this reading The marriage of Bertie Keynes and Amelie was to be celebrated at New York towards the end of February, and bade fair to be the _comble_ up to date (not even excepting the famous pearl fishery) of Mrs. Palmer's social successes.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The ordinary square-backed wooden pews were removed from the body of the church, which was carpeted from wall to wall with purple felt, and rows of _fauteuils_ in scarlet morocco, like the stalls of an opera-house, occupied their places.

a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon

From this reading It was to take place in St. Luke's Church, Fifth Avenue, and for days beforehand the ordinary services had been altogether suspended, because the church had to be made fit to be the theatre of the ceremony, and a perfect army of furniture-men, upholsterers, carpenters, and plumbers occupied it.

a workplace where fish are caught and processed and sold

From this reading The marriage of Bertie Keynes and Amelie was to be celebrated at New York towards the end of February, and bade fair to be the _comble_ up to date (not even excepting the famous pearl fishery) of Mrs. Palmer's social successes.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading It was to take place in St. Luke's Church, Fifth Avenue, and for days beforehand the ordinary services had been altogether suspended, because the church had to be made fit to be the theatre of the ceremony, and a perfect army of furniture-men, upholsterers, carpenters, and plumbers occupied it.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading To complete the resemblance, each chair was marked with its particular number in its own row, and the occupants, who gave up their tickets at the church door, retaining only the tallies, were shown to their places, where they found in each chair a copy of the service printed on vellum and bound by Riviere, by scarlet-coated footmen.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was to take place in St. Luke's Church, Fifth Avenue, and for days beforehand the ordinary services had been altogether suspended, because the church had to be made fit to be the theatre of the ceremony, and a perfect army of furniture-men, upholsterers, carpenters, and plumbers occupied it.

set up or found

From this reading To complete the resemblance, each chair was marked with its particular number in its own row, and the occupants, who gave up their tickets at the church door, retaining only the tallies, were shown to their places, where they found in each chair a copy of the service printed on vellum and bound by Riviere, by scarlet-coated footmen.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading Similarly, the free seats in the gallery were cleared out in order to make room for the very magnificent orchestra, which beguiled the hours of waiting for the guests with inspiriting and purely secular pieces, and during the choral part of the service accompanied the choir.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The ordinary square-backed wooden pews were removed from the body of the church, which was carpeted from wall to wall with purple felt, and rows of _fauteuils_ in scarlet morocco, like the stalls of an opera-house, occupied their places.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was to take place in St. Luke's Church, Fifth Avenue, and for days beforehand the ordinary services had been altogether suspended, because the church had to be made fit to be the theatre of the ceremony, and a perfect army of furniture-men, upholsterers, carpenters, and plumbers occupied it.

spectators at a golf or tennis match

From this reading Similarly, the free seats in the gallery were cleared out in order to make room for the very magnificent orchestra, which beguiled the hours of waiting for the guests with inspiriting and purely secular pieces, and during the choral part of the service accompanied the choir.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading To complete the resemblance, each chair was marked with its particular number in its own row, and the occupants, who gave up their tickets at the church door, retaining only the tallies, were shown to their places, where they found in each chair a copy of the service printed on vellum and bound by Riviere, by scarlet-coated footmen.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Similarly, the free seats in the gallery were cleared out in order to make room for the very magnificent orchestra, which beguiled the hours of waiting for the guests with inspiriting and purely secular pieces, and during the choral part of the service accompanied the choir.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading It was to take place in St. Luke's Church, Fifth Avenue, and for days beforehand the ordinary services had been altogether suspended, because the church had to be made fit to be the theatre of the ceremony, and a perfect army of furniture-men, upholsterers, carpenters, and plumbers occupied it.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Similarly, the free seats in the gallery were cleared out in order to make room for the very magnificent orchestra, which beguiled the hours of waiting for the guests with inspiriting and purely secular pieces, and during the choral part of the service accompanied the choir.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading It was to take place in St. Luke's Church, Fifth Avenue, and for days beforehand the ordinary services had been altogether suspended, because the church had to be made fit to be the theatre of the ceremony, and a perfect army of furniture-men, upholsterers, carpenters, and plumbers occupied it.

cheerfully encouraging

From this reading Similarly, the free seats in the gallery were cleared out in order to make room for the very magnificent orchestra, which beguiled the hours of waiting for the guests with inspiriting and purely secular pieces, and during the choral part of the service accompanied the choir.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was to take place in St. Luke's Church, Fifth Avenue, and for days beforehand the ordinary services had been altogether suspended, because the church had to be made fit to be the theatre of the ceremony, and a perfect army of furniture-men, upholsterers, carpenters, and plumbers occupied it.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading To complete the resemblance, each chair was marked with its particular number in its own row, and the occupants, who gave up their tickets at the church door, retaining only the tallies, were shown to their places, where they found in each chair a copy of the service printed on vellum and bound by Riviere, by scarlet-coated footmen.

English economist who advocated the use of government monetary and fiscal policy to maintain full employment without inflation (1883-1946)

From this reading The marriage of Bertie Keynes and Amelie was to be celebrated at New York towards the end of February, and bade fair to be the _comble_ up to date (not even excepting the famous pearl fishery) of Mrs. Palmer's social successes.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The ordinary square-backed wooden pews were removed from the body of the church, which was carpeted from wall to wall with purple felt, and rows of _fauteuils_ in scarlet morocco, like the stalls of an opera-house, occupied their places.

possessive form of “luke” — (New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel

From this reading It was to take place in St. Luke's Church, Fifth Avenue, and for days beforehand the ordinary services had been altogether suspended, because the church had to be made fit to be the theatre of the ceremony, and a perfect army of furniture-men, upholsterers, carpenters, and plumbers occupied it.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It was to take place in St. Luke's Church, Fifth Avenue, and for days beforehand the ordinary services had been altogether suspended, because the church had to be made fit to be the theatre of the ceremony, and a perfect army of furniture-men, upholsterers, carpenters, and plumbers occupied it.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading Similarly, the free seats in the gallery were cleared out in order to make room for the very magnificent orchestra, which beguiled the hours of waiting for the guests with inspiriting and purely secular pieces, and during the choral part of the service accompanied the choir.

engage in

From this reading Similarly, the free seats in the gallery were cleared out in order to make room for the very magnificent orchestra, which beguiled the hours of waiting for the guests with inspiriting and purely secular pieces, and during the choral part of the service accompanied the choir.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading To complete the resemblance, each chair was marked with its particular number in its own row, and the occupants, who gave up their tickets at the church door, retaining only the tallies, were shown to their places, where they found in each chair a copy of the service printed on vellum and bound by Riviere, by scarlet-coated footmen.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading The marriage of Bertie Keynes and Amelie was to be celebrated at New York towards the end of February, and bade fair to be the _comble_ up to date (not even excepting the famous pearl fishery) of Mrs. Palmer's social successes.

a kingdom (constitutional monarchy) in northwestern Africa with a largely Muslim population; achieved independence from France in 1956

From this reading The ordinary square-backed wooden pews were removed from the body of the church, which was carpeted from wall to wall with purple felt, and rows of _fauteuils_ in scarlet morocco, like the stalls of an opera-house, occupied their places.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The marriage of Bertie Keynes and Amelie was to be celebrated at New York towards the end of February, and bade fair to be the _comble_ up to date (not even excepting the famous pearl fishery) of Mrs. Palmer's social successes.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The marriage of Bertie Keynes and Amelie was to be celebrated at New York towards the end of February, and bade fair to be the _comble_ up to date (not even excepting the famous pearl fishery) of Mrs. Palmer's social successes.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The marriage of Bertie Keynes and Amelie was to be celebrated at New York towards the end of February, and bade fair to be the _comble_ up to date (not even excepting the famous pearl fishery) of Mrs. Palmer's social successes.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading To complete the resemblance, each chair was marked with its particular number in its own row, and the occupants, who gave up their tickets at the church door, retaining only the tallies, were shown to their places, where they found in each chair a copy of the service printed on vellum and bound by Riviere, by scarlet-coated footmen.

plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading To complete the resemblance, each chair was marked with its particular number in its own row, and the occupants, who gave up their tickets at the church door, retaining only the tallies, were shown to their places, where they found in each chair a copy of the service printed on vellum and bound by Riviere, by scarlet-coated footmen.

held or filled or in use

From this reading It was to take place in St. Luke's Church, Fifth Avenue, and for days beforehand the ordinary services had been altogether suspended, because the church had to be made fit to be the theatre of the ceremony, and a perfect army of furniture-men, upholsterers, carpenters, and plumbers occupied it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The marriage of Bertie Keynes and Amelie was to be celebrated at New York towards the end of February, and bade fair to be the _comble_ up to date (not even excepting the famous pearl fishery) of Mrs. Palmer's social successes.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading To complete the resemblance, each chair was marked with its particular number in its own row, and the occupants, who gave up their tickets at the church door, retaining only the tallies, were shown to their places, where they found in each chair a copy of the service printed on vellum and bound by Riviere, by scarlet-coated footmen.

and nothing more

From this reading To complete the resemblance, each chair was marked with its particular number in its own row, and the occupants, who gave up their tickets at the church door, retaining only the tallies, were shown to their places, where they found in each chair a copy of the service printed on vellum and bound by Riviere, by scarlet-coated footmen.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The ordinary square-backed wooden pews were removed from the body of the church, which was carpeted from wall to wall with purple felt, and rows of _fauteuils_ in scarlet morocco, like the stalls of an opera-house, occupied their places.

a musical organization consisting of a group of instrumentalists including string players

From this reading Similarly, the free seats in the gallery were cleared out in order to make room for the very magnificent orchestra, which beguiled the hours of waiting for the guests with inspiriting and purely secular pieces, and during the choral part of the service accompanied the choir.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Similarly, the free seats in the gallery were cleared out in order to make room for the very magnificent orchestra, which beguiled the hours of waiting for the guests with inspiriting and purely secular pieces, and during the choral part of the service accompanied the choir.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading It was to take place in St. Luke's Church, Fifth Avenue, and for days beforehand the ordinary services had been altogether suspended, because the church had to be made fit to be the theatre of the ceremony, and a perfect army of furniture-men, upholsterers, carpenters, and plumbers occupied it.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Similarly, the free seats in the gallery were cleared out in order to make room for the very magnificent orchestra, which beguiled the hours of waiting for the guests with inspiriting and purely secular pieces, and during the choral part of the service accompanied the choir.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading To complete the resemblance, each chair was marked with its particular number in its own row, and the occupants, who gave up their tickets at the church door, retaining only the tallies, were shown to their places, where they found in each chair a copy of the service printed on vellum and bound by Riviere, by scarlet-coated footmen.

possessive form of “palmer” — United States golfer (born in 1929)

From this reading The marriage of Bertie Keynes and Amelie was to be celebrated at New York towards the end of February, and bade fair to be the _comble_ up to date (not even excepting the famous pearl fishery) of Mrs. Palmer's social successes.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Similarly, the free seats in the gallery were cleared out in order to make room for the very magnificent orchestra, which beguiled the hours of waiting for the guests with inspiriting and purely secular pieces, and during the choral part of the service accompanied the choir.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading To complete the resemblance, each chair was marked with its particular number in its own row, and the occupants, who gave up their tickets at the church door, retaining only the tallies, were shown to their places, where they found in each chair a copy of the service printed on vellum and bound by Riviere, by scarlet-coated footmen.

a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel

From this reading The marriage of Bertie Keynes and Amelie was to be celebrated at New York towards the end of February, and bade fair to be the _comble_ up to date (not even excepting the famous pearl fishery) of Mrs. Palmer's social successes.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading It was to take place in St. Luke's Church, Fifth Avenue, and for days beforehand the ordinary services had been altogether suspended, because the church had to be made fit to be the theatre of the ceremony, and a perfect army of furniture-men, upholsterers, carpenters, and plumbers occupied it.

plural of “pew” — long bench with backs; used in church by the congregation

From this reading The ordinary square-backed wooden pews were removed from the body of the church, which was carpeted from wall to wall with purple felt, and rows of _fauteuils_ in scarlet morocco, like the stalls of an opera-house, occupied their places.

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading Similarly, the free seats in the gallery were cleared out in order to make room for the very magnificent orchestra, which beguiled the hours of waiting for the guests with inspiriting and purely secular pieces, and during the choral part of the service accompanied the choir.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It was to take place in St. Luke's Church, Fifth Avenue, and for days beforehand the ordinary services had been altogether suspended, because the church had to be made fit to be the theatre of the ceremony, and a perfect army of furniture-men, upholsterers, carpenters, and plumbers occupied it.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The ordinary square-backed wooden pews were removed from the body of the church, which was carpeted from wall to wall with purple felt, and rows of _fauteuils_ in scarlet morocco, like the stalls of an opera-house, occupied their places.

plural of “plumber” — a craftsman who installs and repairs pipes and fixtures and appliances

From this reading It was to take place in St. Luke's Church, Fifth Avenue, and for days beforehand the ordinary services had been altogether suspended, because the church had to be made fit to be the theatre of the ceremony, and a perfect army of furniture-men, upholsterers, carpenters, and plumbers occupied it.

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading To complete the resemblance, each chair was marked with its particular number in its own row, and the occupants, who gave up their tickets at the church door, retaining only the tallies, were shown to their places, where they found in each chair a copy of the service printed on vellum and bound by Riviere, by scarlet-coated footmen.

restricted to something

From this reading Similarly, the free seats in the gallery were cleared out in order to make room for the very magnificent orchestra, which beguiled the hours of waiting for the guests with inspiriting and purely secular pieces, and during the choral part of the service accompanied the choir.

a purple color or pigment

From this reading The ordinary square-backed wooden pews were removed from the body of the church, which was carpeted from wall to wall with purple felt, and rows of _fauteuils_ in scarlet morocco, like the stalls of an opera-house, occupied their places.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading The ordinary square-backed wooden pews were removed from the body of the church, which was carpeted from wall to wall with purple felt, and rows of _fauteuils_ in scarlet morocco, like the stalls of an opera-house, occupied their places.

similarity in appearance or external or superficial details

From this reading To complete the resemblance, each chair was marked with its particular number in its own row, and the occupants, who gave up their tickets at the church door, retaining only the tallies, were shown to their places, where they found in each chair a copy of the service printed on vellum and bound by Riviere, by scarlet-coated footmen.

-ing form of “retain” — hold back within

From this reading To complete the resemblance, each chair was marked with its particular number in its own row, and the occupants, who gave up their tickets at the church door, retaining only the tallies, were shown to their places, where they found in each chair a copy of the service printed on vellum and bound by Riviere, by scarlet-coated footmen.

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From this reading To complete the resemblance, each chair was marked with its particular number in its own row, and the occupants, who gave up their tickets at the church door, retaining only the tallies, were shown to their places, where they found in each chair a copy of the service printed on vellum and bound by Riviere, by scarlet-coated footmen.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Similarly, the free seats in the gallery were cleared out in order to make room for the very magnificent orchestra, which beguiled the hours of waiting for the guests with inspiriting and purely secular pieces, and during the choral part of the service accompanied the choir.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading To complete the resemblance, each chair was marked with its particular number in its own row, and the occupants, who gave up their tickets at the church door, retaining only the tallies, were shown to their places, where they found in each chair a copy of the service printed on vellum and bound by Riviere, by scarlet-coated footmen.

plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading The ordinary square-backed wooden pews were removed from the body of the church, which was carpeted from wall to wall with purple felt, and rows of _fauteuils_ in scarlet morocco, like the stalls of an opera-house, occupied their places.

a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge

From this reading The ordinary square-backed wooden pews were removed from the body of the church, which was carpeted from wall to wall with purple felt, and rows of _fauteuils_ in scarlet morocco, like the stalls of an opera-house, occupied their places.

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From this reading To complete the resemblance, each chair was marked with its particular number in its own row, and the occupants, who gave up their tickets at the church door, retaining only the tallies, were shown to their places, where they found in each chair a copy of the service printed on vellum and bound by Riviere, by scarlet-coated footmen.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading Similarly, the free seats in the gallery were cleared out in order to make room for the very magnificent orchestra, which beguiled the hours of waiting for the guests with inspiriting and purely secular pieces, and during the choral part of the service accompanied the choir.

of or relating to the doctrine that rejects religion and religious considerations

From this reading Similarly, the free seats in the gallery were cleared out in order to make room for the very magnificent orchestra, which beguiled the hours of waiting for the guests with inspiriting and purely secular pieces, and during the choral part of the service accompanied the choir.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading To complete the resemblance, each chair was marked with its particular number in its own row, and the occupants, who gave up their tickets at the church door, retaining only the tallies, were shown to their places, where they found in each chair a copy of the service printed on vellum and bound by Riviere, by scarlet-coated footmen.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading It was to take place in St. Luke's Church, Fifth Avenue, and for days beforehand the ordinary services had been altogether suspended, because the church had to be made fit to be the theatre of the ceremony, and a perfect army of furniture-men, upholsterers, carpenters, and plumbers occupied it.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading To complete the resemblance, each chair was marked with its particular number in its own row, and the occupants, who gave up their tickets at the church door, retaining only the tallies, were shown to their places, where they found in each chair a copy of the service printed on vellum and bound by Riviere, by scarlet-coated footmen.

in like or similar manner

From this reading Similarly, the free seats in the gallery were cleared out in order to make room for the very magnificent orchestra, which beguiled the hours of waiting for the guests with inspiriting and purely secular pieces, and during the choral part of the service accompanied the choir.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading The marriage of Bertie Keynes and Amelie was to be celebrated at New York towards the end of February, and bade fair to be the _comble_ up to date (not even excepting the famous pearl fishery) of Mrs. Palmer's social successes.

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From this reading The ordinary square-backed wooden pews were removed from the body of the church, which was carpeted from wall to wall with purple felt, and rows of _fauteuils_ in scarlet morocco, like the stalls of an opera-house, occupied their places.

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From this reading It was to take place in St. Luke's Church, Fifth Avenue, and for days beforehand the ordinary services had been altogether suspended, because the church had to be made fit to be the theatre of the ceremony, and a perfect army of furniture-men, upholsterers, carpenters, and plumbers occupied it.

a farm building for housing horses or other livestock

From this reading The ordinary square-backed wooden pews were removed from the body of the church, which was carpeted from wall to wall with purple felt, and rows of _fauteuils_ in scarlet morocco, like the stalls of an opera-house, occupied their places.

plural of “success” — an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading The marriage of Bertie Keynes and Amelie was to be celebrated at New York towards the end of February, and bade fair to be the _comble_ up to date (not even excepting the famous pearl fishery) of Mrs. Palmer's social successes.

(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment

From this reading It was to take place in St. Luke's Church, Fifth Avenue, and for days beforehand the ordinary services had been altogether suspended, because the church had to be made fit to be the theatre of the ceremony, and a perfect army of furniture-men, upholsterers, carpenters, and plumbers occupied it.

carry out

From this reading It was to take place in St. Luke's Church, Fifth Avenue, and for days beforehand the ordinary services had been altogether suspended, because the church had to be made fit to be the theatre of the ceremony, and a perfect army of furniture-men, upholsterers, carpenters, and plumbers occupied it.

plural of “tally” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

From this reading To complete the resemblance, each chair was marked with its particular number in its own row, and the occupants, who gave up their tickets at the church door, retaining only the tallies, were shown to their places, where they found in each chair a copy of the service printed on vellum and bound by Riviere, by scarlet-coated footmen.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The marriage of Bertie Keynes and Amelie was to be celebrated at New York towards the end of February, and bade fair to be the _comble_ up to date (not even excepting the famous pearl fishery) of Mrs. Palmer's social successes.

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading It was to take place in St. Luke's Church, Fifth Avenue, and for days beforehand the ordinary services had been altogether suspended, because the church had to be made fit to be the theatre of the ceremony, and a perfect army of furniture-men, upholsterers, carpenters, and plumbers occupied it.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The ordinary square-backed wooden pews were removed from the body of the church, which was carpeted from wall to wall with purple felt, and rows of _fauteuils_ in scarlet morocco, like the stalls of an opera-house, occupied their places.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading To complete the resemblance, each chair was marked with its particular number in its own row, and the occupants, who gave up their tickets at the church door, retaining only the tallies, were shown to their places, where they found in each chair a copy of the service printed on vellum and bound by Riviere, by scarlet-coated footmen.

plural of “ticket” — a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)

From this reading To complete the resemblance, each chair was marked with its particular number in its own row, and the occupants, who gave up their tickets at the church door, retaining only the tallies, were shown to their places, where they found in each chair a copy of the service printed on vellum and bound by Riviere, by scarlet-coated footmen.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The marriage of Bertie Keynes and Amelie was to be celebrated at New York towards the end of February, and bade fair to be the _comble_ up to date (not even excepting the famous pearl fishery) of Mrs. Palmer's social successes.

in the direction of

From this reading The marriage of Bertie Keynes and Amelie was to be celebrated at New York towards the end of February, and bade fair to be the _comble_ up to date (not even excepting the famous pearl fishery) of Mrs. Palmer's social successes.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The marriage of Bertie Keynes and Amelie was to be celebrated at New York towards the end of February, and bade fair to be the _comble_ up to date (not even excepting the famous pearl fishery) of Mrs. Palmer's social successes.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was to take place in St. Luke's Church, Fifth Avenue, and for days beforehand the ordinary services had been altogether suspended, because the church had to be made fit to be the theatre of the ceremony, and a perfect army of furniture-men, upholsterers, carpenters, and plumbers occupied it.

a heavy creamy-colored paper resembling parchment

From this reading To complete the resemblance, each chair was marked with its particular number in its own row, and the occupants, who gave up their tickets at the church door, retaining only the tallies, were shown to their places, where they found in each chair a copy of the service printed on vellum and bound by Riviere, by scarlet-coated footmen.

precisely as stated

From this reading Similarly, the free seats in the gallery were cleared out in order to make room for the very magnificent orchestra, which beguiled the hours of waiting for the guests with inspiriting and purely secular pieces, and during the choral part of the service accompanied the choir.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Similarly, the free seats in the gallery were cleared out in order to make room for the very magnificent orchestra, which beguiled the hours of waiting for the guests with inspiriting and purely secular pieces, and during the choral part of the service accompanied the choir.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading The ordinary square-backed wooden pews were removed from the body of the church, which was carpeted from wall to wall with purple felt, and rows of _fauteuils_ in scarlet morocco, like the stalls of an opera-house, occupied their places.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The marriage of Bertie Keynes and Amelie was to be celebrated at New York towards the end of February, and bade fair to be the _comble_ up to date (not even excepting the famous pearl fishery) of Mrs. Palmer's social successes.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The ordinary square-backed wooden pews were removed from the body of the church, which was carpeted from wall to wall with purple felt, and rows of _fauteuils_ in scarlet morocco, like the stalls of an opera-house, occupied their places.

in or at the place that

From this reading To complete the resemblance, each chair was marked with its particular number in its own row, and the occupants, who gave up their tickets at the church door, retaining only the tallies, were shown to their places, where they found in each chair a copy of the service printed on vellum and bound by Riviere, by scarlet-coated footmen.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The ordinary square-backed wooden pews were removed from the body of the church, which was carpeted from wall to wall with purple felt, and rows of _fauteuils_ in scarlet morocco, like the stalls of an opera-house, occupied their places.

which person or people

From this reading To complete the resemblance, each chair was marked with its particular number in its own row, and the occupants, who gave up their tickets at the church door, retaining only the tallies, were shown to their places, where they found in each chair a copy of the service printed on vellum and bound by Riviere, by scarlet-coated footmen.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The ordinary square-backed wooden pews were removed from the body of the church, which was carpeted from wall to wall with purple felt, and rows of _fauteuils_ in scarlet morocco, like the stalls of an opera-house, occupied their places.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading The ordinary square-backed wooden pews were removed from the body of the church, which was carpeted from wall to wall with purple felt, and rows of _fauteuils_ in scarlet morocco, like the stalls of an opera-house, occupied their places.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading The marriage of Bertie Keynes and Amelie was to be celebrated at New York towards the end of February, and bade fair to be the _comble_ up to date (not even excepting the famous pearl fishery) of Mrs. Palmer's social successes.