used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE EVE OF A WEDDING Ten days later the household, which had been Peter Grimm's and was his no longer, had sufficiently adjusted itself to new conditions to endeavour to carry out his dearest wish--the marriage of Kathrien to Frederik.
adjustedadjectiveUS /əˈdʒʌstɪd/
altered to accommodate to certain requirements or bring into a proper relation
From this reading THE EVE OF A WEDDING Ten days later the household, which had been Peter Grimm's and was his no longer, had sufficiently adjusted itself to new conditions to endeavour to carry out his dearest wish--the marriage of Kathrien to Frederik.
advisernounUS /ædˈvaɪzər/
an expert who gives advice
From this reading It was near the close of a rainy afternoon, and Mrs. Batholommey (installed in the house as temporary chaperone and adviser to Kathrien) was busily engaged in drilling four little girls from her own Sunday-school class to sing the Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was near the close of a rainy afternoon, and Mrs. Batholommey (installed in the house as temporary chaperone and adviser to Kathrien) was busily engaged in drilling four little girls from her own Sunday-school class to sing the Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE EVE OF A WEDDING Ten days later the household, which had been Peter Grimm's and was his no longer, had sufficiently adjusted itself to new conditions to endeavour to carry out his dearest wish--the marriage of Kathrien to Frederik.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was near the close of a rainy afternoon, and Mrs. Batholommey (installed in the house as temporary chaperone and adviser to Kathrien) was busily engaged in drilling four little girls from her own Sunday-school class to sing the Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Standing at the piano, and playing with a sure, determined touch, she gazed over her shoulder at the children and sang vigorously, nodding her head to emphasise the tempo:
Batholommey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was near the close of a rainy afternoon, and Mrs. Batholommey (installed in the house as temporary chaperone and adviser to Kathrien) was busily engaged in drilling four little girls from her own Sunday-school class to sing the Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE EVE OF A WEDDING Ten days later the household, which had been Peter Grimm's and was his no longer, had sufficiently adjusted itself to new conditions to endeavour to carry out his dearest wish--the marriage of Kathrien to Frederik.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Bright star of love, flower of the earth, Shine on ye both on your love's perfect day."
BridaladjectiveUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
of or relating to a wedding
From this reading It was near the close of a rainy afternoon, and Mrs. Batholommey (installed in the house as temporary chaperone and adviser to Kathrien) was busily engaged in drilling four little girls from her own Sunday-school class to sing the Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Bright star of love, flower of the earth, Shine on ye both on your love's perfect day."
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading It was near the close of a rainy afternoon, and Mrs. Batholommey (installed in the house as temporary chaperone and adviser to Kathrien) was busily engaged in drilling four little girls from her own Sunday-school class to sing the Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading THE EVE OF A WEDDING Ten days later the household, which had been Peter Grimm's and was his no longer, had sufficiently adjusted itself to new conditions to endeavour to carry out his dearest wish--the marriage of Kathrien to Frederik.
chaperonenounUS /ˈʃæpəroʊn/
one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people
From this reading It was near the close of a rainy afternoon, and Mrs. Batholommey (installed in the house as temporary chaperone and adviser to Kathrien) was busily engaged in drilling four little girls from her own Sunday-school class to sing the Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Standing at the piano, and playing with a sure, determined touch, she gazed over her shoulder at the children and sang vigorously, nodding her head to emphasise the tempo:
ChorusnounUS /ˈkɔːrəs/
any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
From this reading It was near the close of a rainy afternoon, and Mrs. Batholommey (installed in the house as temporary chaperone and adviser to Kathrien) was busily engaged in drilling four little girls from her own Sunday-school class to sing the Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading It was near the close of a rainy afternoon, and Mrs. Batholommey (installed in the house as temporary chaperone and adviser to Kathrien) was busily engaged in drilling four little girls from her own Sunday-school class to sing the Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading It was near the close of a rainy afternoon, and Mrs. Batholommey (installed in the house as temporary chaperone and adviser to Kathrien) was busily engaged in drilling four little girls from her own Sunday-school class to sing the Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading THE EVE OF A WEDDING Ten days later the household, which had been Peter Grimm's and was his no longer, had sufficiently adjusted itself to new conditions to endeavour to carry out his dearest wish--the marriage of Kathrien to Frederik.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Bright star of love, flower of the earth, Shine on ye both on your love's perfect day."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE EVE OF A WEDDING Ten days later the household, which had been Peter Grimm's and was his no longer, had sufficiently adjusted itself to new conditions to endeavour to carry out his dearest wish--the marriage of Kathrien to Frederik.
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading THE EVE OF A WEDDING Ten days later the household, which had been Peter Grimm's and was his no longer, had sufficiently adjusted itself to new conditions to endeavour to carry out his dearest wish--the marriage of Kathrien to Frederik.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Standing at the piano, and playing with a sure, determined touch, she gazed over her shoulder at the children and sang vigorously, nodding her head to emphasise the tempo:
drillingnounUS /ˈdrɪlɪŋ/
the act of drilling
From this reading It was near the close of a rainy afternoon, and Mrs. Batholommey (installed in the house as temporary chaperone and adviser to Kathrien) was busily engaged in drilling four little girls from her own Sunday-school class to sing the Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Bright star of love, flower of the earth, Shine on ye both on your love's perfect day."
emphasiseverb
give extra weight to (a communication)
From this reading Standing at the piano, and playing with a sure, determined touch, she gazed over her shoulder at the children and sang vigorously, nodding her head to emphasise the tempo:
endeavournounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading THE EVE OF A WEDDING Ten days later the household, which had been Peter Grimm's and was his no longer, had sufficiently adjusted itself to new conditions to endeavour to carry out his dearest wish--the marriage of Kathrien to Frederik.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading It was near the close of a rainy afternoon, and Mrs. Batholommey (installed in the house as temporary chaperone and adviser to Kathrien) was busily engaged in drilling four little girls from her own Sunday-school class to sing the Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading THE EVE OF A WEDDING Ten days later the household, which had been Peter Grimm's and was his no longer, had sufficiently adjusted itself to new conditions to endeavour to carry out his dearest wish--the marriage of Kathrien to Frederik.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading "Faithful and true we lead ye forth Where love triumphant shall lead the way.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Bright star of love, flower of the earth, Shine on ye both on your love's perfect day."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Faithful and true we lead ye forth Where love triumphant shall lead the way.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading It was near the close of a rainy afternoon, and Mrs. Batholommey (installed in the house as temporary chaperone and adviser to Kathrien) was busily engaged in drilling four little girls from her own Sunday-school class to sing the Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin.
Frederik
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE EVE OF A WEDDING Ten days later the household, which had been Peter Grimm's and was his no longer, had sufficiently adjusted itself to new conditions to endeavour to carry out his dearest wish--the marriage of Kathrien to Frederik.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was near the close of a rainy afternoon, and Mrs. Batholommey (installed in the house as temporary chaperone and adviser to Kathrien) was busily engaged in drilling four little girls from her own Sunday-school class to sing the Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Standing at the piano, and playing with a sure, determined touch, she gazed over her shoulder at the children and sang vigorously, nodding her head to emphasise the tempo:
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading It was near the close of a rainy afternoon, and Mrs. Batholommey (installed in the house as temporary chaperone and adviser to Kathrien) was busily engaged in drilling four little girls from her own Sunday-school class to sing the Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin.
Grimm'snounUS /ɡrɪmz/
possessive form of “grimm” — the younger of the two Grimm brothers remembered best for their fairy stories (1786-1859)
From this reading THE EVE OF A WEDDING Ten days later the household, which had been Peter Grimm's and was his no longer, had sufficiently adjusted itself to new conditions to endeavour to carry out his dearest wish--the marriage of Kathrien to Frederik.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE EVE OF A WEDDING Ten days later the household, which had been Peter Grimm's and was his no longer, had sufficiently adjusted itself to new conditions to endeavour to carry out his dearest wish--the marriage of Kathrien to Frederik.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Standing at the piano, and playing with a sure, determined touch, she gazed over her shoulder at the children and sang vigorously, nodding her head to emphasise the tempo:
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was near the close of a rainy afternoon, and Mrs. Batholommey (installed in the house as temporary chaperone and adviser to Kathrien) was busily engaged in drilling four little girls from her own Sunday-school class to sing the Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE EVE OF A WEDDING Ten days later the household, which had been Peter Grimm's and was his no longer, had sufficiently adjusted itself to new conditions to endeavour to carry out his dearest wish--the marriage of Kathrien to Frederik.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was near the close of a rainy afternoon, and Mrs. Batholommey (installed in the house as temporary chaperone and adviser to Kathrien) was busily engaged in drilling four little girls from her own Sunday-school class to sing the Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin.
a social unit living together
From this reading THE EVE OF A WEDDING Ten days later the household, which had been Peter Grimm's and was his no longer, had sufficiently adjusted itself to new conditions to endeavour to carry out his dearest wish--the marriage of Kathrien to Frederik.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was near the close of a rainy afternoon, and Mrs. Batholommey (installed in the house as temporary chaperone and adviser to Kathrien) was busily engaged in drilling four little girls from her own Sunday-school class to sing the Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin.
installedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɔːld/
inflected form of “instal” — set up for use
From this reading It was near the close of a rainy afternoon, and Mrs. Batholommey (installed in the house as temporary chaperone and adviser to Kathrien) was busily engaged in drilling four little girls from her own Sunday-school class to sing the Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was near the close of a rainy afternoon, and Mrs. Batholommey (installed in the house as temporary chaperone and adviser to Kathrien) was busily engaged in drilling four little girls from her own Sunday-school class to sing the Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE EVE OF A WEDDING Ten days later the household, which had been Peter Grimm's and was his no longer, had sufficiently adjusted itself to new conditions to endeavour to carry out his dearest wish--the marriage of Kathrien to Frederik.
Kathrien
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE EVE OF A WEDDING Ten days later the household, which had been Peter Grimm's and was his no longer, had sufficiently adjusted itself to new conditions to endeavour to carry out his dearest wish--the marriage of Kathrien to Frederik.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE EVE OF A WEDDING Ten days later the household, which had been Peter Grimm's and was his no longer, had sufficiently adjusted itself to new conditions to endeavour to carry out his dearest wish--the marriage of Kathrien to Frederik.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading "Faithful and true we lead ye forth Where love triumphant shall lead the way.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was near the close of a rainy afternoon, and Mrs. Batholommey (installed in the house as temporary chaperone and adviser to Kathrien) was busily engaged in drilling four little girls from her own Sunday-school class to sing the Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin.
Lohengrin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was near the close of a rainy afternoon, and Mrs. Batholommey (installed in the house as temporary chaperone and adviser to Kathrien) was busily engaged in drilling four little girls from her own Sunday-school class to sing the Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin.
for more time
From this reading THE EVE OF A WEDDING Ten days later the household, which had been Peter Grimm's and was his no longer, had sufficiently adjusted itself to new conditions to endeavour to carry out his dearest wish--the marriage of Kathrien to Frederik.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "Faithful and true we lead ye forth Where love triumphant shall lead the way.
love'snounUS /lʌvz/
possessive form of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Bright star of love, flower of the earth, Shine on ye both on your love's perfect day."
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading THE EVE OF A WEDDING Ten days later the household, which had been Peter Grimm's and was his no longer, had sufficiently adjusted itself to new conditions to endeavour to carry out his dearest wish--the marriage of Kathrien to Frederik.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It was near the close of a rainy afternoon, and Mrs. Batholommey (installed in the house as temporary chaperone and adviser to Kathrien) was busily engaged in drilling four little girls from her own Sunday-school class to sing the Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading It was near the close of a rainy afternoon, and Mrs. Batholommey (installed in the house as temporary chaperone and adviser to Kathrien) was busily engaged in drilling four little girls from her own Sunday-school class to sing the Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE EVE OF A WEDDING Ten days later the household, which had been Peter Grimm's and was his no longer, had sufficiently adjusted itself to new conditions to endeavour to carry out his dearest wish--the marriage of Kathrien to Frederik.
not any; not one
From this reading THE EVE OF A WEDDING Ten days later the household, which had been Peter Grimm's and was his no longer, had sufficiently adjusted itself to new conditions to endeavour to carry out his dearest wish--the marriage of Kathrien to Frederik.
noddingadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːdɪŋ/
having branches or flower heads that bend downward
From this reading Standing at the piano, and playing with a sure, determined touch, she gazed over her shoulder at the children and sang vigorously, nodding her head to emphasise the tempo:
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE EVE OF A WEDDING Ten days later the household, which had been Peter Grimm's and was his no longer, had sufficiently adjusted itself to new conditions to endeavour to carry out his dearest wish--the marriage of Kathrien to Frederik.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Bright star of love, flower of the earth, Shine on ye both on your love's perfect day."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE EVE OF A WEDDING Ten days later the household, which had been Peter Grimm's and was his no longer, had sufficiently adjusted itself to new conditions to endeavour to carry out his dearest wish--the marriage of Kathrien to Frederik.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Standing at the piano, and playing with a sure, determined touch, she gazed over her shoulder at the children and sang vigorously, nodding her head to emphasise the tempo:
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was near the close of a rainy afternoon, and Mrs. Batholommey (installed in the house as temporary chaperone and adviser to Kathrien) was busily engaged in drilling four little girls from her own Sunday-school class to sing the Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Bright star of love, flower of the earth, Shine on ye both on your love's perfect day."
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading THE EVE OF A WEDDING Ten days later the household, which had been Peter Grimm's and was his no longer, had sufficiently adjusted itself to new conditions to endeavour to carry out his dearest wish--the marriage of Kathrien to Frederik.
pianonounUS /piˈænoʊ/
a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
From this reading Standing at the piano, and playing with a sure, determined touch, she gazed over her shoulder at the children and sang vigorously, nodding her head to emphasise the tempo:
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading Standing at the piano, and playing with a sure, determined touch, she gazed over her shoulder at the children and sang vigorously, nodding her head to emphasise the tempo:
rainyadjectiveUS /ˈreɪni/
(of weather) wet by periods of rain
From this reading It was near the close of a rainy afternoon, and Mrs. Batholommey (installed in the house as temporary chaperone and adviser to Kathrien) was busily engaged in drilling four little girls from her own Sunday-school class to sing the Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading Standing at the piano, and playing with a sure, determined touch, she gazed over her shoulder at the children and sang vigorously, nodding her head to emphasise the tempo:
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Faithful and true we lead ye forth Where love triumphant shall lead the way.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Standing at the piano, and playing with a sure, determined touch, she gazed over her shoulder at the children and sang vigorously, nodding her head to emphasise the tempo:
ShineverbUS /ʃaɪn/
be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Bright star of love, flower of the earth, Shine on ye both on your love's perfect day."
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Standing at the piano, and playing with a sure, determined touch, she gazed over her shoulder at the children and sang vigorously, nodding her head to emphasise the tempo:
deliver by singing
From this reading It was near the close of a rainy afternoon, and Mrs. Batholommey (installed in the house as temporary chaperone and adviser to Kathrien) was busily engaged in drilling four little girls from her own Sunday-school class to sing the Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin.
having a supporting base
From this reading Standing at the piano, and playing with a sure, determined touch, she gazed over her shoulder at the children and sang vigorously, nodding her head to emphasise the tempo:
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Bright star of love, flower of the earth, Shine on ye both on your love's perfect day."
to a sufficient degree
From this reading THE EVE OF A WEDDING Ten days later the household, which had been Peter Grimm's and was his no longer, had sufficiently adjusted itself to new conditions to endeavour to carry out his dearest wish--the marriage of Kathrien to Frederik.
Sunday-school
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was near the close of a rainy afternoon, and Mrs. Batholommey (installed in the house as temporary chaperone and adviser to Kathrien) was busily engaged in drilling four little girls from her own Sunday-school class to sing the Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Standing at the piano, and playing with a sure, determined touch, she gazed over her shoulder at the children and sang vigorously, nodding her head to emphasise the tempo:
temponounUS /ˈtempoʊ/
(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played
From this reading Standing at the piano, and playing with a sure, determined touch, she gazed over her shoulder at the children and sang vigorously, nodding her head to emphasise the tempo:
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading It was near the close of a rainy afternoon, and Mrs. Batholommey (installed in the house as temporary chaperone and adviser to Kathrien) was busily engaged in drilling four little girls from her own Sunday-school class to sing the Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading THE EVE OF A WEDDING Ten days later the household, which had been Peter Grimm's and was his no longer, had sufficiently adjusted itself to new conditions to endeavour to carry out his dearest wish--the marriage of Kathrien to Frederik.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EVE OF A WEDDING Ten days later the household, which had been Peter Grimm's and was his no longer, had sufficiently adjusted itself to new conditions to endeavour to carry out his dearest wish--the marriage of Kathrien to Frederik.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE EVE OF A WEDDING Ten days later the household, which had been Peter Grimm's and was his no longer, had sufficiently adjusted itself to new conditions to endeavour to carry out his dearest wish--the marriage of Kathrien to Frederik.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Standing at the piano, and playing with a sure, determined touch, she gazed over her shoulder at the children and sang vigorously, nodding her head to emphasise the tempo:
triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading "Faithful and true we lead ye forth Where love triumphant shall lead the way.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "Faithful and true we lead ye forth Where love triumphant shall lead the way.
vigorouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪɡərəsli/
with vigor; in a vigorous manner
From this reading Standing at the piano, and playing with a sure, determined touch, she gazed over her shoulder at the children and sang vigorously, nodding her head to emphasise the tempo:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE EVE OF A WEDDING Ten days later the household, which had been Peter Grimm's and was his no longer, had sufficiently adjusted itself to new conditions to endeavour to carry out his dearest wish--the marriage of Kathrien to Frederik.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Faithful and true we lead ye forth Where love triumphant shall lead the way.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Faithful and true we lead ye forth Where love triumphant shall lead the way.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading THE EVE OF A WEDDING Ten days later the household, which had been Peter Grimm's and was his no longer, had sufficiently adjusted itself to new conditions to endeavour to carry out his dearest wish--the marriage of Kathrien to Frederik.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Faithful and true we lead ye forth Where love triumphant shall lead the way.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE EVE OF A WEDDING Ten days later the household, which had been Peter Grimm's and was his no longer, had sufficiently adjusted itself to new conditions to endeavour to carry out his dearest wish--the marriage of Kathrien to Frederik.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading THE EVE OF A WEDDING Ten days later the household, which had been Peter Grimm's and was his no longer, had sufficiently adjusted itself to new conditions to endeavour to carry out his dearest wish--the marriage of Kathrien to Frederik.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Standing at the piano, and playing with a sure, determined touch, she gazed over her shoulder at the children and sang vigorously, nodding her head to emphasise the tempo:
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading "Faithful and true we lead ye forth Where love triumphant shall lead the way.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Bright star of love, flower of the earth, Shine on ye both on your love's perfect day."
