used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her marriage, which took place a few days after this painful rencounter, banished all these vague fears and surmises, and made her the happy bride of the man she loved.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Her marriage, which took place a few days after this painful rencounter, banished all these vague fears and surmises, and made her the happy bride of the man she loved.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Her marriage, which took place a few days after this painful rencounter, banished all these vague fears and surmises, and made her the happy bride of the man she loved.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her marriage, which took place a few days after this painful rencounter, banished all these vague fears and surmises, and made her the happy bride of the man she loved.
banishedverbUS /ˈbænɪʃt/
past form of “banish” — expel from a community or group
From this reading Her marriage, which took place a few days after this painful rencounter, banished all these vague fears and surmises, and made her the happy bride of the man she loved.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading After a delightful tour of several weeks, she rejoined her father in London, received her bridal visits, and, full of hope and happiness, proceeded with him to take possession of the princely home that was to be her future residence.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Great were the preparations made by the good folks of Hadstone, to welcome their beloved pastor and his beautiful bride.
dearly loved
From this reading Great were the preparations made by the good folks of Hadstone, to welcome their beloved pastor and his beautiful bride.
bridaladjectiveUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
of or relating to a wedding
From this reading After a delightful tour of several weeks, she rejoined her father in London, received her bridal visits, and, full of hope and happiness, proceeded with him to take possession of the princely home that was to be her future residence.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading Her marriage, which took place a few days after this painful rencounter, banished all these vague fears and surmises, and made her the happy bride of the man she loved.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Great were the preparations made by the good folks of Hadstone, to welcome their beloved pastor and his beautiful bride.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading It was conducted in a very quiet manner, and, after partaking of the splendid _déjeuner_ prepared for the occasion, and receiving the congratulations of the noble guests who honoured it with their presence, she started with her husband in a private carriage for the north.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading IN CONCLUSION.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading It was conducted in a very quiet manner, and, after partaking of the splendid _déjeuner_ prepared for the occasion, and receiving the congratulations of the noble guests who honoured it with their presence, she started with her husband in a private carriage for the north.
congratulationsnounUS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃənz/
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading It was conducted in a very quiet manner, and, after partaking of the splendid _déjeuner_ prepared for the occasion, and receiving the congratulations of the noble guests who honoured it with their presence, she started with her husband in a private carriage for the north.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Her marriage, which took place a few days after this painful rencounter, banished all these vague fears and surmises, and made her the happy bride of the man she loved.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading After a delightful tour of several weeks, she rejoined her father in London, received her bridal visits, and, full of hope and happiness, proceeded with him to take possession of the princely home that was to be her future residence.
déjeuner
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From this reading It was conducted in a very quiet manner, and, after partaking of the splendid _déjeuner_ prepared for the occasion, and receiving the congratulations of the noble guests who honoured it with their presence, she started with her husband in a private carriage for the north.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading After a delightful tour of several weeks, she rejoined her father in London, received her bridal visits, and, full of hope and happiness, proceeded with him to take possession of the princely home that was to be her future residence.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading Her marriage, which took place a few days after this painful rencounter, banished all these vague fears and surmises, and made her the happy bride of the man she loved.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Her marriage, which took place a few days after this painful rencounter, banished all these vague fears and surmises, and made her the happy bride of the man she loved.
your parents
From this reading Great were the preparations made by the good folks of Hadstone, to welcome their beloved pastor and his beautiful bride.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was conducted in a very quiet manner, and, after partaking of the splendid _déjeuner_ prepared for the occasion, and receiving the congratulations of the noble guests who honoured it with their presence, she started with her husband in a private carriage for the north.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading After a delightful tour of several weeks, she rejoined her father in London, received her bridal visits, and, full of hope and happiness, proceeded with him to take possession of the princely home that was to be her future residence.
yet to be or coming
From this reading After a delightful tour of several weeks, she rejoined her father in London, received her bridal visits, and, full of hope and happiness, proceeded with him to take possession of the princely home that was to be her future residence.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Great were the preparations made by the good folks of Hadstone, to welcome their beloved pastor and his beautiful bride.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Great were the preparations made by the good folks of Hadstone, to welcome their beloved pastor and his beautiful bride.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading It was conducted in a very quiet manner, and, after partaking of the splendid _déjeuner_ prepared for the occasion, and receiving the congratulations of the noble guests who honoured it with their presence, she started with her husband in a private carriage for the north.
Hadstone
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From this reading Great were the preparations made by the good folks of Hadstone, to welcome their beloved pastor and his beautiful bride.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading After a delightful tour of several weeks, she rejoined her father in London, received her bridal visits, and, full of hope and happiness, proceeded with him to take possession of the princely home that was to be her future residence.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Her marriage, which took place a few days after this painful rencounter, banished all these vague fears and surmises, and made her the happy bride of the man she loved.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her marriage, which took place a few days after this painful rencounter, banished all these vague fears and surmises, and made her the happy bride of the man she loved.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After a delightful tour of several weeks, she rejoined her father in London, received her bridal visits, and, full of hope and happiness, proceeded with him to take possession of the princely home that was to be her future residence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Great were the preparations made by the good folks of Hadstone, to welcome their beloved pastor and his beautiful bride.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading After a delightful tour of several weeks, she rejoined her father in London, received her bridal visits, and, full of hope and happiness, proceeded with him to take possession of the princely home that was to be her future residence.
honouredverbUS /ˈɑːnərd/
past form of “honour” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading It was conducted in a very quiet manner, and, after partaking of the splendid _déjeuner_ prepared for the occasion, and receiving the congratulations of the noble guests who honoured it with their presence, she started with her husband in a private carriage for the north.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading After a delightful tour of several weeks, she rejoined her father in London, received her bridal visits, and, full of hope and happiness, proceeded with him to take possession of the princely home that was to be her future residence.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading It was conducted in a very quiet manner, and, after partaking of the splendid _déjeuner_ prepared for the occasion, and receiving the congratulations of the noble guests who honoured it with their presence, she started with her husband in a private carriage for the north.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN CONCLUSION.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was conducted in a very quiet manner, and, after partaking of the splendid _déjeuner_ prepared for the occasion, and receiving the congratulations of the noble guests who honoured it with their presence, she started with her husband in a private carriage for the north.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading After a delightful tour of several weeks, she rejoined her father in London, received her bridal visits, and, full of hope and happiness, proceeded with him to take possession of the princely home that was to be her future residence.
held dear
From this reading Her marriage, which took place a few days after this painful rencounter, banished all these vague fears and surmises, and made her the happy bride of the man she loved.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Her marriage, which took place a few days after this painful rencounter, banished all these vague fears and surmises, and made her the happy bride of the man she loved.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Her marriage, which took place a few days after this painful rencounter, banished all these vague fears and surmises, and made her the happy bride of the man she loved.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was conducted in a very quiet manner, and, after partaking of the splendid _déjeuner_ prepared for the occasion, and receiving the congratulations of the noble guests who honoured it with their presence, she started with her husband in a private carriage for the north.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Her marriage, which took place a few days after this painful rencounter, banished all these vague fears and surmises, and made her the happy bride of the man she loved.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading It was conducted in a very quiet manner, and, after partaking of the splendid _déjeuner_ prepared for the occasion, and receiving the congratulations of the noble guests who honoured it with their presence, she started with her husband in a private carriage for the north.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading It was conducted in a very quiet manner, and, after partaking of the splendid _déjeuner_ prepared for the occasion, and receiving the congratulations of the noble guests who honoured it with their presence, she started with her husband in a private carriage for the north.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading It was conducted in a very quiet manner, and, after partaking of the splendid _déjeuner_ prepared for the occasion, and receiving the congratulations of the noble guests who honoured it with their presence, she started with her husband in a private carriage for the north.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her marriage, which took place a few days after this painful rencounter, banished all these vague fears and surmises, and made her the happy bride of the man she loved.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading Her marriage, which took place a few days after this painful rencounter, banished all these vague fears and surmises, and made her the happy bride of the man she loved.
partaking
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From this reading It was conducted in a very quiet manner, and, after partaking of the splendid _déjeuner_ prepared for the occasion, and receiving the congratulations of the noble guests who honoured it with their presence, she started with her husband in a private carriage for the north.
pastornounUS /ˈpæstər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Great were the preparations made by the good folks of Hadstone, to welcome their beloved pastor and his beautiful bride.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Her marriage, which took place a few days after this painful rencounter, banished all these vague fears and surmises, and made her the happy bride of the man she loved.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading After a delightful tour of several weeks, she rejoined her father in London, received her bridal visits, and, full of hope and happiness, proceeded with him to take possession of the princely home that was to be her future residence.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Great were the preparations made by the good folks of Hadstone, to welcome their beloved pastor and his beautiful bride.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading It was conducted in a very quiet manner, and, after partaking of the splendid _déjeuner_ prepared for the occasion, and receiving the congratulations of the noble guests who honoured it with their presence, she started with her husband in a private carriage for the north.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading It was conducted in a very quiet manner, and, after partaking of the splendid _déjeuner_ prepared for the occasion, and receiving the congratulations of the noble guests who honoured it with their presence, she started with her husband in a private carriage for the north.
princelyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪnsli/
ostentatiously rich and superior in quality
From this reading After a delightful tour of several weeks, she rejoined her father in London, received her bridal visits, and, full of hope and happiness, proceeded with him to take possession of the princely home that was to be her future residence.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading It was conducted in a very quiet manner, and, after partaking of the splendid _déjeuner_ prepared for the occasion, and receiving the congratulations of the noble guests who honoured it with their presence, she started with her husband in a private carriage for the north.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading After a delightful tour of several weeks, she rejoined her father in London, received her bridal visits, and, full of hope and happiness, proceeded with him to take possession of the princely home that was to be her future residence.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading It was conducted in a very quiet manner, and, after partaking of the splendid _déjeuner_ prepared for the occasion, and receiving the congratulations of the noble guests who honoured it with their presence, she started with her husband in a private carriage for the north.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading After a delightful tour of several weeks, she rejoined her father in London, received her bridal visits, and, full of hope and happiness, proceeded with him to take possession of the princely home that was to be her future residence.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading It was conducted in a very quiet manner, and, after partaking of the splendid _déjeuner_ prepared for the occasion, and receiving the congratulations of the noble guests who honoured it with their presence, she started with her husband in a private carriage for the north.
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading After a delightful tour of several weeks, she rejoined her father in London, received her bridal visits, and, full of hope and happiness, proceeded with him to take possession of the princely home that was to be her future residence.
rencounter
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From this reading Her marriage, which took place a few days after this painful rencounter, banished all these vague fears and surmises, and made her the happy bride of the man she loved.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading After a delightful tour of several weeks, she rejoined her father in London, received her bridal visits, and, full of hope and happiness, proceeded with him to take possession of the princely home that was to be her future residence.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading After a delightful tour of several weeks, she rejoined her father in London, received her bridal visits, and, full of hope and happiness, proceeded with him to take possession of the princely home that was to be her future residence.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her marriage, which took place a few days after this painful rencounter, banished all these vague fears and surmises, and made her the happy bride of the man she loved.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading It was conducted in a very quiet manner, and, after partaking of the splendid _déjeuner_ prepared for the occasion, and receiving the congratulations of the noble guests who honoured it with their presence, she started with her husband in a private carriage for the north.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was conducted in a very quiet manner, and, after partaking of the splendid _déjeuner_ prepared for the occasion, and receiving the congratulations of the noble guests who honoured it with their presence, she started with her husband in a private carriage for the north.
surmisesnounUS /sərˈmaɪzɪz/
plural of “surmise” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading Her marriage, which took place a few days after this painful rencounter, banished all these vague fears and surmises, and made her the happy bride of the man she loved.
carry out
From this reading After a delightful tour of several weeks, she rejoined her father in London, received her bridal visits, and, full of hope and happiness, proceeded with him to take possession of the princely home that was to be her future residence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After a delightful tour of several weeks, she rejoined her father in London, received her bridal visits, and, full of hope and happiness, proceeded with him to take possession of the princely home that was to be her future residence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Her marriage, which took place a few days after this painful rencounter, banished all these vague fears and surmises, and made her the happy bride of the man she loved.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was conducted in a very quiet manner, and, after partaking of the splendid _déjeuner_ prepared for the occasion, and receiving the congratulations of the noble guests who honoured it with their presence, she started with her husband in a private carriage for the north.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Her marriage, which took place a few days after this painful rencounter, banished all these vague fears and surmises, and made her the happy bride of the man she loved.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Her marriage, which took place a few days after this painful rencounter, banished all these vague fears and surmises, and made her the happy bride of the man she loved.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After a delightful tour of several weeks, she rejoined her father in London, received her bridal visits, and, full of hope and happiness, proceeded with him to take possession of the princely home that was to be her future residence.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Her marriage, which took place a few days after this painful rencounter, banished all these vague fears and surmises, and made her the happy bride of the man she loved.
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading After a delightful tour of several weeks, she rejoined her father in London, received her bridal visits, and, full of hope and happiness, proceeded with him to take possession of the princely home that was to be her future residence.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading Her marriage, which took place a few days after this painful rencounter, banished all these vague fears and surmises, and made her the happy bride of the man she loved.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was conducted in a very quiet manner, and, after partaking of the splendid _déjeuner_ prepared for the occasion, and receiving the congratulations of the noble guests who honoured it with their presence, she started with her husband in a private carriage for the north.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading After a delightful tour of several weeks, she rejoined her father in London, received her bridal visits, and, full of hope and happiness, proceeded with him to take possession of the princely home that was to be her future residence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was conducted in a very quiet manner, and, after partaking of the splendid _déjeuner_ prepared for the occasion, and receiving the congratulations of the noble guests who honoured it with their presence, she started with her husband in a private carriage for the north.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading After a delightful tour of several weeks, she rejoined her father in London, received her bridal visits, and, full of hope and happiness, proceeded with him to take possession of the princely home that was to be her future residence.
accept gladly
From this reading Great were the preparations made by the good folks of Hadstone, to welcome their beloved pastor and his beautiful bride.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Great were the preparations made by the good folks of Hadstone, to welcome their beloved pastor and his beautiful bride.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Her marriage, which took place a few days after this painful rencounter, banished all these vague fears and surmises, and made her the happy bride of the man she loved.
which person or people
From this reading It was conducted in a very quiet manner, and, after partaking of the splendid _déjeuner_ prepared for the occasion, and receiving the congratulations of the noble guests who honoured it with their presence, she started with her husband in a private carriage for the north.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was conducted in a very quiet manner, and, after partaking of the splendid _déjeuner_ prepared for the occasion, and receiving the congratulations of the noble guests who honoured it with their presence, she started with her husband in a private carriage for the north.
