used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Once more had the hay-making time come round, with a blue scorching sky, cooled by occasional breezes.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Accordingly, one evening, Buteau and Lise, rigged out in their Sunday clothes, went to beg her to attend the wedding ceremony, and afterwards the dinner, which was to take place at the bride's house.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Accordingly, one evening, Buteau and Lise, rigged out in their Sunday clothes, went to beg her to attend the wedding ceremony, and afterwards the dinner, which was to take place at the bride's house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Like a rich and dreaded queen, she required to be treated with respect.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Accordingly, one evening, Buteau and Lise, rigged out in their Sunday clothes, went to beg her to attend the wedding ceremony, and afterwards the dinner, which was to take place at the bride's house.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading Accordingly, one evening, Buteau and Lise, rigged out in their Sunday clothes, went to beg her to attend the wedding ceremony, and afterwards the dinner, which was to take place at the bride's house.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Like a rich and dreaded queen, she required to be treated with respect.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The marriage had been fixed for Midsummer-Day, which fell that year on a Saturday.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading Accordingly, one evening, Buteau and Lise, rigged out in their Sunday clothes, went to beg her to attend the wedding ceremony, and afterwards the dinner, which was to take place at the bride's house.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The Fouans had enjoined upon Buteau to begin the invitations with La Grande, who was the oldest of the family.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Once more had the hay-making time come round, with a blue scorching sky, cooled by occasional breezes.
breezesnounUS /ˈbriːzɪz/
plural of “breeze” — a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading Once more had the hay-making time come round, with a blue scorching sky, cooled by occasional breezes.
bride'snounUS /braɪdz/
possessive form of “bride” — a woman who has recently been married
From this reading Accordingly, one evening, Buteau and Lise, rigged out in their Sunday clothes, went to beg her to attend the wedding ceremony, and afterwards the dinner, which was to take place at the bride's house.
Buteau
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From this reading The Fouans had enjoined upon Buteau to begin the invitations with La Grande, who was the oldest of the family.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Once more had the hay-making time come round, with a blue scorching sky, cooled by occasional breezes.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading Accordingly, one evening, Buteau and Lise, rigged out in their Sunday clothes, went to beg her to attend the wedding ceremony, and afterwards the dinner, which was to take place at the bride's house.
clothing in general
From this reading Accordingly, one evening, Buteau and Lise, rigged out in their Sunday clothes, went to beg her to attend the wedding ceremony, and afterwards the dinner, which was to take place at the bride's house.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Once more had the hay-making time come round, with a blue scorching sky, cooled by occasional breezes.
cooledverbUS /kuːld/
past form of “cool” — make cool or cooler
From this reading Once more had the hay-making time come round, with a blue scorching sky, cooled by occasional breezes.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Accordingly, one evening, Buteau and Lise, rigged out in their Sunday clothes, went to beg her to attend the wedding ceremony, and afterwards the dinner, which was to take place at the bride's house.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Like a rich and dreaded queen, she required to be treated with respect.
enjoinedverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪnd/
past form of “enjoin” — issue an injunction
From this reading The Fouans had enjoined upon Buteau to begin the invitations with La Grande, who was the oldest of the family.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Accordingly, one evening, Buteau and Lise, rigged out in their Sunday clothes, went to beg her to attend the wedding ceremony, and afterwards the dinner, which was to take place at the bride's house.
a social unit living together
From this reading The Fouans had enjoined upon Buteau to begin the invitations with La Grande, who was the oldest of the family.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The marriage had been fixed for Midsummer-Day, which fell that year on a Saturday.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading The marriage had been fixed for Midsummer-Day, which fell that year on a Saturday.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The marriage had been fixed for Midsummer-Day, which fell that year on a Saturday.
Fouans
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From this reading The Fouans had enjoined upon Buteau to begin the invitations with La Grande, who was the oldest of the family.
Grande
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From this reading The Fouans had enjoined upon Buteau to begin the invitations with La Grande, who was the oldest of the family.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Once more had the hay-making time come round, with a blue scorching sky, cooled by occasional breezes.
hay-making
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From this reading Once more had the hay-making time come round, with a blue scorching sky, cooled by occasional breezes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Accordingly, one evening, Buteau and Lise, rigged out in their Sunday clothes, went to beg her to attend the wedding ceremony, and afterwards the dinner, which was to take place at the bride's house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Accordingly, one evening, Buteau and Lise, rigged out in their Sunday clothes, went to beg her to attend the wedding ceremony, and afterwards the dinner, which was to take place at the bride's house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Accordingly, one evening, Buteau and Lise, rigged out in their Sunday clothes, went to beg her to attend the wedding ceremony, and afterwards the dinner, which was to take place at the bride's house.
invitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading The Fouans had enjoined upon Buteau to begin the invitations with La Grande, who was the oldest of the family.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading The Fouans had enjoined upon Buteau to begin the invitations with La Grande, who was the oldest of the family.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like a rich and dreaded queen, she required to be treated with respect.
Lise
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From this reading Accordingly, one evening, Buteau and Lise, rigged out in their Sunday clothes, went to beg her to attend the wedding ceremony, and afterwards the dinner, which was to take place at the bride's house.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading The marriage had been fixed for Midsummer-Day, which fell that year on a Saturday.
Midsummer-Day
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From this reading The marriage had been fixed for Midsummer-Day, which fell that year on a Saturday.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Once more had the hay-making time come round, with a blue scorching sky, cooled by occasional breezes.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading Once more had the hay-making time come round, with a blue scorching sky, cooled by occasional breezes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Fouans had enjoined upon Buteau to begin the invitations with La Grande, who was the oldest of the family.
oldestadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The Fouans had enjoined upon Buteau to begin the invitations with La Grande, who was the oldest of the family.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The marriage had been fixed for Midsummer-Day, which fell that year on a Saturday.
on one occasion
From this reading Once more had the hay-making time come round, with a blue scorching sky, cooled by occasional breezes.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Accordingly, one evening, Buteau and Lise, rigged out in their Sunday clothes, went to beg her to attend the wedding ceremony, and afterwards the dinner, which was to take place at the bride's house.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Accordingly, one evening, Buteau and Lise, rigged out in their Sunday clothes, went to beg her to attend the wedding ceremony, and afterwards the dinner, which was to take place at the bride's house.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Accordingly, one evening, Buteau and Lise, rigged out in their Sunday clothes, went to beg her to attend the wedding ceremony, and afterwards the dinner, which was to take place at the bride's house.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading Like a rich and dreaded queen, she required to be treated with respect.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Like a rich and dreaded queen, she required to be treated with respect.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Like a rich and dreaded queen, she required to be treated with respect.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Like a rich and dreaded queen, she required to be treated with respect.
riggedadjectiveUS /rɪɡd/
fitted or equipped with necessary rigging (sails and shrouds and stays etc)
From this reading Accordingly, one evening, Buteau and Lise, rigged out in their Sunday clothes, went to beg her to attend the wedding ceremony, and afterwards the dinner, which was to take place at the bride's house.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Once more had the hay-making time come round, with a blue scorching sky, cooled by occasional breezes.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The marriage had been fixed for Midsummer-Day, which fell that year on a Saturday.
scorchingadjectiveUS /ˈskɔːrtʃɪŋ/
hot and dry enough to burn or parch a surface
From this reading Once more had the hay-making time come round, with a blue scorching sky, cooled by occasional breezes.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Like a rich and dreaded queen, she required to be treated with respect.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Once more had the hay-making time come round, with a blue scorching sky, cooled by occasional breezes.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Accordingly, one evening, Buteau and Lise, rigged out in their Sunday clothes, went to beg her to attend the wedding ceremony, and afterwards the dinner, which was to take place at the bride's house.
carry out
From this reading Accordingly, one evening, Buteau and Lise, rigged out in their Sunday clothes, went to beg her to attend the wedding ceremony, and afterwards the dinner, which was to take place at the bride's house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The marriage had been fixed for Midsummer-Day, which fell that year on a Saturday.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Once more had the hay-making time come round, with a blue scorching sky, cooled by occasional breezes.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Accordingly, one evening, Buteau and Lise, rigged out in their Sunday clothes, went to beg her to attend the wedding ceremony, and afterwards the dinner, which was to take place at the bride's house.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Once more had the hay-making time come round, with a blue scorching sky, cooled by occasional breezes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Fouans had enjoined upon Buteau to begin the invitations with La Grande, who was the oldest of the family.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading Like a rich and dreaded queen, she required to be treated with respect.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The Fouans had enjoined upon Buteau to begin the invitations with La Grande, who was the oldest of the family.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Fouans had enjoined upon Buteau to begin the invitations with La Grande, who was the oldest of the family.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading Accordingly, one evening, Buteau and Lise, rigged out in their Sunday clothes, went to beg her to attend the wedding ceremony, and afterwards the dinner, which was to take place at the bride's house.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Accordingly, one evening, Buteau and Lise, rigged out in their Sunday clothes, went to beg her to attend the wedding ceremony, and afterwards the dinner, which was to take place at the bride's house.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The marriage had been fixed for Midsummer-Day, which fell that year on a Saturday.
which person or people
From this reading The Fouans had enjoined upon Buteau to begin the invitations with La Grande, who was the oldest of the family.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Once more had the hay-making time come round, with a blue scorching sky, cooled by occasional breezes.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The marriage had been fixed for Midsummer-Day, which fell that year on a Saturday.
