used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a whim of Durkin’s that the ceremony should take place on Broadway, “on the old alley,” as he put it, “where I’ve had so many ups and downs.”
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading On the following afternoon Frances Candler and Durkin were quietly married.
alleynounUS /ˈæli/
a narrow street with walls on both sides
From this reading It was a whim of Durkin’s that the ceremony should take place on Broadway, “on the old alley,” as he put it, “where I’ve had so many ups and downs.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading So, his arm in a black silk sling, and she in a gown of sober black velvet, with only a bunch of violets bought from an Italian boy on a street corner, they rode together in a taxi-cab to the rectory of Grace Church.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the following afternoon Frances Candler and Durkin were quietly married.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading So, his arm in a black silk sling, and she in a gown of sober black velvet, with only a bunch of violets bought from an Italian boy on a street corner, they rode together in a taxi-cab to the rectory of Grace Church.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was a whim of Durkin’s that the ceremony should take place on Broadway, “on the old alley,” as he put it, “where I’ve had so many ups and downs.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To the silent disappointment of each of them the rector was not at home.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They were told, indeed, that it would be impossible for a marriage service to be held at the church that afternoon.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading So, his arm in a black silk sling, and she in a gown of sober black velvet, with only a bunch of violets bought from an Italian boy on a street corner, they rode together in a taxi-cab to the rectory of Grace Church.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading So, his arm in a black silk sling, and she in a gown of sober black velvet, with only a bunch of violets bought from an Italian boy on a street corner, they rode together in a taxi-cab to the rectory of Grace Church.
a youthful male person
From this reading So, his arm in a black silk sling, and she in a gown of sober black velvet, with only a bunch of violets bought from an Italian boy on a street corner, they rode together in a taxi-cab to the rectory of Grace Church.
BroadwaynounUS /ˈbrɔːdweɪ/
a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square; famous for its theaters
From this reading It was a whim of Durkin’s that the ceremony should take place on Broadway, “on the old alley,” as he put it, “where I’ve had so many ups and downs.”
bunchnounUS /bʌntʃ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading So, his arm in a black silk sling, and she in a gown of sober black velvet, with only a bunch of violets bought from an Italian boy on a street corner, they rode together in a taxi-cab to the rectory of Grace Church.
Candler
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From this reading On the following afternoon Frances Candler and Durkin were quietly married.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading It was a whim of Durkin’s that the ceremony should take place on Broadway, “on the old alley,” as he put it, “where I’ve had so many ups and downs.”
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading So, his arm in a black silk sling, and she in a gown of sober black velvet, with only a bunch of violets bought from an Italian boy on a street corner, they rode together in a taxi-cab to the rectory of Grace Church.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading So, his arm in a black silk sling, and she in a gown of sober black velvet, with only a bunch of violets bought from an Italian boy on a street corner, they rode together in a taxi-cab to the rectory of Grace Church.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading To the silent disappointment of each of them the rector was not at home.
downsnounUS /daʊnz/
plural of “down” — soft fine feathers
From this reading It was a whim of Durkin’s that the ceremony should take place on Broadway, “on the old alley,” as he put it, “where I’ve had so many ups and downs.”
Durkin
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From this reading On the following afternoon Frances Candler and Durkin were quietly married.
Durkin's
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From this reading It was a whim of Durkin’s that the ceremony should take place on Broadway, “on the old alley,” as he put it, “where I’ve had so many ups and downs.”
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading To the silent disappointment of each of them the rector was not at home.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On the following afternoon Frances Candler and Durkin were quietly married.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were told, indeed, that it would be impossible for a marriage service to be held at the church that afternoon.
FrancesnounUS /ˈfrænsɪs/
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading On the following afternoon Frances Candler and Durkin were quietly married.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading So, his arm in a black silk sling, and she in a gown of sober black velvet, with only a bunch of violets bought from an Italian boy on a street corner, they rode together in a taxi-cab to the rectory of Grace Church.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading So, his arm in a black silk sling, and she in a gown of sober black velvet, with only a bunch of violets bought from an Italian boy on a street corner, they rode together in a taxi-cab to the rectory of Grace Church.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading So, his arm in a black silk sling, and she in a gown of sober black velvet, with only a bunch of violets bought from an Italian boy on a street corner, they rode together in a taxi-cab to the rectory of Grace Church.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was a whim of Durkin’s that the ceremony should take place on Broadway, “on the old alley,” as he put it, “where I’ve had so many ups and downs.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was a whim of Durkin’s that the ceremony should take place on Broadway, “on the old alley,” as he put it, “where I’ve had so many ups and downs.”
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading They were told, indeed, that it would be impossible for a marriage service to be held at the church that afternoon.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So, his arm in a black silk sling, and she in a gown of sober black velvet, with only a bunch of violets bought from an Italian boy on a street corner, they rode together in a taxi-cab to the rectory of Grace Church.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading To the silent disappointment of each of them the rector was not at home.
I've
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From this reading It was a whim of Durkin’s that the ceremony should take place on Broadway, “on the old alley,” as he put it, “where I’ve had so many ups and downs.”
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading They were told, indeed, that it would be impossible for a marriage service to be held at the church that afternoon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So, his arm in a black silk sling, and she in a gown of sober black velvet, with only a bunch of violets bought from an Italian boy on a street corner, they rode together in a taxi-cab to the rectory of Grace Church.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading They were told, indeed, that it would be impossible for a marriage service to be held at the church that afternoon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a whim of Durkin’s that the ceremony should take place on Broadway, “on the old alley,” as he put it, “where I’ve had so many ups and downs.”
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading So, his arm in a black silk sling, and she in a gown of sober black velvet, with only a bunch of violets bought from an Italian boy on a street corner, they rode together in a taxi-cab to the rectory of Grace Church.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It was a whim of Durkin’s that the ceremony should take place on Broadway, “on the old alley,” as he put it, “where I’ve had so many ups and downs.”
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading They were told, indeed, that it would be impossible for a marriage service to be held at the church that afternoon.
joined in matrimony
From this reading On the following afternoon Frances Candler and Durkin were quietly married.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To the silent disappointment of each of them the rector was not at home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a whim of Durkin’s that the ceremony should take place on Broadway, “on the old alley,” as he put it, “where I’ve had so many ups and downs.”
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was a whim of Durkin’s that the ceremony should take place on Broadway, “on the old alley,” as he put it, “where I’ve had so many ups and downs.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the following afternoon Frances Candler and Durkin were quietly married.
and nothing more
From this reading So, his arm in a black silk sling, and she in a gown of sober black velvet, with only a bunch of violets bought from an Italian boy on a street corner, they rode together in a taxi-cab to the rectory of Grace Church.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was a whim of Durkin’s that the ceremony should take place on Broadway, “on the old alley,” as he put it, “where I’ve had so many ups and downs.”
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was a whim of Durkin’s that the ceremony should take place on Broadway, “on the old alley,” as he put it, “where I’ve had so many ups and downs.”
with low volume
From this reading On the following afternoon Frances Candler and Durkin were quietly married.
rectornounUS /ˈrektər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading To the silent disappointment of each of them the rector was not at home.
rectorynounUS /ˈrektəri/
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading So, his arm in a black silk sling, and she in a gown of sober black velvet, with only a bunch of violets bought from an Italian boy on a street corner, they rode together in a taxi-cab to the rectory of Grace Church.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading So, his arm in a black silk sling, and she in a gown of sober black velvet, with only a bunch of violets bought from an Italian boy on a street corner, they rode together in a taxi-cab to the rectory of Grace Church.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading They were told, indeed, that it would be impossible for a marriage service to be held at the church that afternoon.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So, his arm in a black silk sling, and she in a gown of sober black velvet, with only a bunch of violets bought from an Italian boy on a street corner, they rode together in a taxi-cab to the rectory of Grace Church.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was a whim of Durkin’s that the ceremony should take place on Broadway, “on the old alley,” as he put it, “where I’ve had so many ups and downs.”
marked by absence of sound
From this reading To the silent disappointment of each of them the rector was not at home.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading So, his arm in a black silk sling, and she in a gown of sober black velvet, with only a bunch of violets bought from an Italian boy on a street corner, they rode together in a taxi-cab to the rectory of Grace Church.
slingverbUS /slɪŋ/
hurl as if with a sling
From this reading So, his arm in a black silk sling, and she in a gown of sober black velvet, with only a bunch of violets bought from an Italian boy on a street corner, they rode together in a taxi-cab to the rectory of Grace Church.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was a whim of Durkin’s that the ceremony should take place on Broadway, “on the old alley,” as he put it, “where I’ve had so many ups and downs.”
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading So, his arm in a black silk sling, and she in a gown of sober black velvet, with only a bunch of violets bought from an Italian boy on a street corner, they rode together in a taxi-cab to the rectory of Grace Church.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading So, his arm in a black silk sling, and she in a gown of sober black velvet, with only a bunch of violets bought from an Italian boy on a street corner, they rode together in a taxi-cab to the rectory of Grace Church.
carry out
From this reading It was a whim of Durkin’s that the ceremony should take place on Broadway, “on the old alley,” as he put it, “where I’ve had so many ups and downs.”
taxi-cab
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From this reading So, his arm in a black silk sling, and she in a gown of sober black velvet, with only a bunch of violets bought from an Italian boy on a street corner, they rode together in a taxi-cab to the rectory of Grace Church.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a whim of Durkin’s that the ceremony should take place on Broadway, “on the old alley,” as he put it, “where I’ve had so many ups and downs.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the following afternoon Frances Candler and Durkin were quietly married.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading To the silent disappointment of each of them the rector was not at home.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So, his arm in a black silk sling, and she in a gown of sober black velvet, with only a bunch of violets bought from an Italian boy on a street corner, they rode together in a taxi-cab to the rectory of Grace Church.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So, his arm in a black silk sling, and she in a gown of sober black velvet, with only a bunch of violets bought from an Italian boy on a street corner, they rode together in a taxi-cab to the rectory of Grace Church.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading So, his arm in a black silk sling, and she in a gown of sober black velvet, with only a bunch of violets bought from an Italian boy on a street corner, they rode together in a taxi-cab to the rectory of Grace Church.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading They were told, indeed, that it would be impossible for a marriage service to be held at the church that afternoon.
upsverbUS /ʌps/
third-person singular of “up” — raise
From this reading It was a whim of Durkin’s that the ceremony should take place on Broadway, “on the old alley,” as he put it, “where I’ve had so many ups and downs.”
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading So, his arm in a black silk sling, and she in a gown of sober black velvet, with only a bunch of violets bought from an Italian boy on a street corner, they rode together in a taxi-cab to the rectory of Grace Church.
violetsnounUS /ˈvaɪələts/
plural of “violet” — any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading So, his arm in a black silk sling, and she in a gown of sober black velvet, with only a bunch of violets bought from an Italian boy on a street corner, they rode together in a taxi-cab to the rectory of Grace Church.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a whim of Durkin’s that the ceremony should take place on Broadway, “on the old alley,” as he put it, “where I’ve had so many ups and downs.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the following afternoon Frances Candler and Durkin were quietly married.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was a whim of Durkin’s that the ceremony should take place on Broadway, “on the old alley,” as he put it, “where I’ve had so many ups and downs.”
whimnounUS /wɪm/
a sudden desire
From this reading It was a whim of Durkin’s that the ceremony should take place on Broadway, “on the old alley,” as he put it, “where I’ve had so many ups and downs.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading So, his arm in a black silk sling, and she in a gown of sober black velvet, with only a bunch of violets bought from an Italian boy on a street corner, they rode together in a taxi-cab to the rectory of Grace Church.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They were told, indeed, that it would be impossible for a marriage service to be held at the church that afternoon.
