used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And it was a very fine wedding in its way, according to the fashion of the times.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading There were two bridesmaids, Elsie and a sister of Matthew’s, whose mission, however, was unimportant in the circumstances, unless, indeed, when it happened to be the duty of one of them to accompany the bride and bridegroom, with the aid of the best man, upon their wedding-tour.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading And it was a very fine wedding in its way, according to the fashion of the times.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading There were two bridesmaids, Elsie and a sister of Matthew’s, whose mission, however, was unimportant in the circumstances, unless, indeed, when it happened to be the duty of one of them to accompany the bride and bridegroom, with the aid of the best man, upon their wedding-tour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And it was a very fine wedding in its way, according to the fashion of the times.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nobody in Scotland thought of going to church for this ceremony, which took place in the bride’s home, in the drawing-room upstairs, which was the largest room in the house, and as full as it could be with wedding-guests.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Marion’s marriage took place in the summer, at the very crown of the year.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Nobody in Scotland thought of going to church for this ceremony, which took place in the bride’s home, in the drawing-room upstairs, which was the largest room in the house, and as full as it could be with wedding-guests.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading There were two bridesmaids, Elsie and a sister of Matthew’s, whose mission, however, was unimportant in the circumstances, unless, indeed, when it happened to be the duty of one of them to accompany the bride and bridegroom, with the aid of the best man, upon their wedding-tour.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading There were two bridesmaids, Elsie and a sister of Matthew’s, whose mission, however, was unimportant in the circumstances, unless, indeed, when it happened to be the duty of one of them to accompany the bride and bridegroom, with the aid of the best man, upon their wedding-tour.
bride'snounUS /braɪdz/
possessive form of “bride” — a woman who has recently been married
From this reading Nobody in Scotland thought of going to church for this ceremony, which took place in the bride’s home, in the drawing-room upstairs, which was the largest room in the house, and as full as it could be with wedding-guests.
bridegroomnounUS /ˈbraɪdɡruːm/
a man who has recently been married
From this reading There were two bridesmaids, Elsie and a sister of Matthew’s, whose mission, however, was unimportant in the circumstances, unless, indeed, when it happened to be the duty of one of them to accompany the bride and bridegroom, with the aid of the best man, upon their wedding-tour.
bridesmaidsnounUS /ˈbraɪdzmeɪdz/
plural of “bridesmaid” — an unmarried woman who attends the bride at a wedding
From this reading There were two bridesmaids, Elsie and a sister of Matthew’s, whose mission, however, was unimportant in the circumstances, unless, indeed, when it happened to be the duty of one of them to accompany the bride and bridegroom, with the aid of the best man, upon their wedding-tour.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading Nobody in Scotland thought of going to church for this ceremony, which took place in the bride’s home, in the drawing-room upstairs, which was the largest room in the house, and as full as it could be with wedding-guests.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Nobody in Scotland thought of going to church for this ceremony, which took place in the bride’s home, in the drawing-room upstairs, which was the largest room in the house, and as full as it could be with wedding-guests.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading There were two bridesmaids, Elsie and a sister of Matthew’s, whose mission, however, was unimportant in the circumstances, unless, indeed, when it happened to be the duty of one of them to accompany the bride and bridegroom, with the aid of the best man, upon their wedding-tour.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nobody in Scotland thought of going to church for this ceremony, which took place in the bride’s home, in the drawing-room upstairs, which was the largest room in the house, and as full as it could be with wedding-guests.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading Marion’s marriage took place in the summer, at the very crown of the year.
drawing-room
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From this reading Nobody in Scotland thought of going to church for this ceremony, which took place in the bride’s home, in the drawing-room upstairs, which was the largest room in the house, and as full as it could be with wedding-guests.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading There were two bridesmaids, Elsie and a sister of Matthew’s, whose mission, however, was unimportant in the circumstances, unless, indeed, when it happened to be the duty of one of them to accompany the bride and bridegroom, with the aid of the best man, upon their wedding-tour.
Elsie
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From this reading There were two bridesmaids, Elsie and a sister of Matthew’s, whose mission, however, was unimportant in the circumstances, unless, indeed, when it happened to be the duty of one of them to accompany the bride and bridegroom, with the aid of the best man, upon their wedding-tour.
a social unit living together
From this reading THE FIRST MARRIAGE IN THE FAMILY.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading And it was a very fine wedding in its way, according to the fashion of the times.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading And it was a very fine wedding in its way, according to the fashion of the times.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FIRST MARRIAGE IN THE FAMILY.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nobody in Scotland thought of going to church for this ceremony, which took place in the bride’s home, in the drawing-room upstairs, which was the largest room in the house, and as full as it could be with wedding-guests.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Nobody in Scotland thought of going to church for this ceremony, which took place in the bride’s home, in the drawing-room upstairs, which was the largest room in the house, and as full as it could be with wedding-guests.
the act of departing
From this reading Nobody in Scotland thought of going to church for this ceremony, which took place in the bride’s home, in the drawing-room upstairs, which was the largest room in the house, and as full as it could be with wedding-guests.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading There were two bridesmaids, Elsie and a sister of Matthew’s, whose mission, however, was unimportant in the circumstances, unless, indeed, when it happened to be the duty of one of them to accompany the bride and bridegroom, with the aid of the best man, upon their wedding-tour.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Nobody in Scotland thought of going to church for this ceremony, which took place in the bride’s home, in the drawing-room upstairs, which was the largest room in the house, and as full as it could be with wedding-guests.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Nobody in Scotland thought of going to church for this ceremony, which took place in the bride’s home, in the drawing-room upstairs, which was the largest room in the house, and as full as it could be with wedding-guests.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading There were two bridesmaids, Elsie and a sister of Matthew’s, whose mission, however, was unimportant in the circumstances, unless, indeed, when it happened to be the duty of one of them to accompany the bride and bridegroom, with the aid of the best man, upon their wedding-tour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FIRST MARRIAGE IN THE FAMILY.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading There were two bridesmaids, Elsie and a sister of Matthew’s, whose mission, however, was unimportant in the circumstances, unless, indeed, when it happened to be the duty of one of them to accompany the bride and bridegroom, with the aid of the best man, upon their wedding-tour.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And it was a very fine wedding in its way, according to the fashion of the times.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading And it was a very fine wedding in its way, according to the fashion of the times.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Nobody in Scotland thought of going to church for this ceremony, which took place in the bride’s home, in the drawing-room upstairs, which was the largest room in the house, and as full as it could be with wedding-guests.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There were two bridesmaids, Elsie and a sister of Matthew’s, whose mission, however, was unimportant in the circumstances, unless, indeed, when it happened to be the duty of one of them to accompany the bride and bridegroom, with the aid of the best man, upon their wedding-tour.
Marion's
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From this reading Marion’s marriage took place in the summer, at the very crown of the year.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading THE FIRST MARRIAGE IN THE FAMILY.
Matthew'snounUS /ˈmæθjuːz/
possessive form of “matthew” — (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading There were two bridesmaids, Elsie and a sister of Matthew’s, whose mission, however, was unimportant in the circumstances, unless, indeed, when it happened to be the duty of one of them to accompany the bride and bridegroom, with the aid of the best man, upon their wedding-tour.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading There were two bridesmaids, Elsie and a sister of Matthew’s, whose mission, however, was unimportant in the circumstances, unless, indeed, when it happened to be the duty of one of them to accompany the bride and bridegroom, with the aid of the best man, upon their wedding-tour.
no person; not anyone
From this reading Nobody in Scotland thought of going to church for this ceremony, which took place in the bride’s home, in the drawing-room upstairs, which was the largest room in the house, and as full as it could be with wedding-guests.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Marion’s marriage took place in the summer, at the very crown of the year.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There were two bridesmaids, Elsie and a sister of Matthew’s, whose mission, however, was unimportant in the circumstances, unless, indeed, when it happened to be the duty of one of them to accompany the bride and bridegroom, with the aid of the best man, upon their wedding-tour.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Marion’s marriage took place in the summer, at the very crown of the year.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Nobody in Scotland thought of going to church for this ceremony, which took place in the bride’s home, in the drawing-room upstairs, which was the largest room in the house, and as full as it could be with wedding-guests.
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading Nobody in Scotland thought of going to church for this ceremony, which took place in the bride’s home, in the drawing-room upstairs, which was the largest room in the house, and as full as it could be with wedding-guests.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading There were two bridesmaids, Elsie and a sister of Matthew’s, whose mission, however, was unimportant in the circumstances, unless, indeed, when it happened to be the duty of one of them to accompany the bride and bridegroom, with the aid of the best man, upon their wedding-tour.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Marion’s marriage took place in the summer, at the very crown of the year.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRST MARRIAGE IN THE FAMILY.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There were two bridesmaids, Elsie and a sister of Matthew’s, whose mission, however, was unimportant in the circumstances, unless, indeed, when it happened to be the duty of one of them to accompany the bride and bridegroom, with the aid of the best man, upon their wedding-tour.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There were two bridesmaids, Elsie and a sister of Matthew’s, whose mission, however, was unimportant in the circumstances, unless, indeed, when it happened to be the duty of one of them to accompany the bride and bridegroom, with the aid of the best man, upon their wedding-tour.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were two bridesmaids, Elsie and a sister of Matthew’s, whose mission, however, was unimportant in the circumstances, unless, indeed, when it happened to be the duty of one of them to accompany the bride and bridegroom, with the aid of the best man, upon their wedding-tour.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Nobody in Scotland thought of going to church for this ceremony, which took place in the bride’s home, in the drawing-room upstairs, which was the largest room in the house, and as full as it could be with wedding-guests.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Nobody in Scotland thought of going to church for this ceremony, which took place in the bride’s home, in the drawing-room upstairs, which was the largest room in the house, and as full as it could be with wedding-guests.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading And it was a very fine wedding in its way, according to the fashion of the times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And it was a very fine wedding in its way, according to the fashion of the times.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Marion’s marriage took place in the summer, at the very crown of the year.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There were two bridesmaids, Elsie and a sister of Matthew’s, whose mission, however, was unimportant in the circumstances, unless, indeed, when it happened to be the duty of one of them to accompany the bride and bridegroom, with the aid of the best man, upon their wedding-tour.
unimportantadjectiveUS /ənɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
not important
From this reading There were two bridesmaids, Elsie and a sister of Matthew’s, whose mission, however, was unimportant in the circumstances, unless, indeed, when it happened to be the duty of one of them to accompany the bride and bridegroom, with the aid of the best man, upon their wedding-tour.
except if; if not
From this reading There were two bridesmaids, Elsie and a sister of Matthew’s, whose mission, however, was unimportant in the circumstances, unless, indeed, when it happened to be the duty of one of them to accompany the bride and bridegroom, with the aid of the best man, upon their wedding-tour.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading There were two bridesmaids, Elsie and a sister of Matthew’s, whose mission, however, was unimportant in the circumstances, unless, indeed, when it happened to be the duty of one of them to accompany the bride and bridegroom, with the aid of the best man, upon their wedding-tour.
on a floor above
From this reading Nobody in Scotland thought of going to church for this ceremony, which took place in the bride’s home, in the drawing-room upstairs, which was the largest room in the house, and as full as it could be with wedding-guests.
precisely as stated
From this reading Marion’s marriage took place in the summer, at the very crown of the year.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And it was a very fine wedding in its way, according to the fashion of the times.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading And it was a very fine wedding in its way, according to the fashion of the times.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading And it was a very fine wedding in its way, according to the fashion of the times.
wedding-guests
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From this reading Nobody in Scotland thought of going to church for this ceremony, which took place in the bride’s home, in the drawing-room upstairs, which was the largest room in the house, and as full as it could be with wedding-guests.
wedding-tour
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There were two bridesmaids, Elsie and a sister of Matthew’s, whose mission, however, was unimportant in the circumstances, unless, indeed, when it happened to be the duty of one of them to accompany the bride and bridegroom, with the aid of the best man, upon their wedding-tour.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were two bridesmaids, Elsie and a sister of Matthew’s, whose mission, however, was unimportant in the circumstances, unless, indeed, when it happened to be the duty of one of them to accompany the bride and bridegroom, with the aid of the best man, upon their wedding-tour.
at the time that
From this reading There were two bridesmaids, Elsie and a sister of Matthew’s, whose mission, however, was unimportant in the circumstances, unless, indeed, when it happened to be the duty of one of them to accompany the bride and bridegroom, with the aid of the best man, upon their wedding-tour.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Nobody in Scotland thought of going to church for this ceremony, which took place in the bride’s home, in the drawing-room upstairs, which was the largest room in the house, and as full as it could be with wedding-guests.
belonging to which person
From this reading There were two bridesmaids, Elsie and a sister of Matthew’s, whose mission, however, was unimportant in the circumstances, unless, indeed, when it happened to be the duty of one of them to accompany the bride and bridegroom, with the aid of the best man, upon their wedding-tour.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nobody in Scotland thought of going to church for this ceremony, which took place in the bride’s home, in the drawing-room upstairs, which was the largest room in the house, and as full as it could be with wedding-guests.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Marion’s marriage took place in the summer, at the very crown of the year.
