used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MAKINGS OF A TRIPLE WEDDING "Just by way of formality," David said, "and not because I think any one present"--he smiled on the five friends grouped about his dinner table--"still takes our old resolution seriously, I should like to be released from the anti-matrimonial pledge that I signed eight years ago this November.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE MAKINGS OF A TRIPLE WEDDING "Just by way of formality," David said, "and not because I think any one present"--he smiled on the five friends grouped about his dinner table--"still takes our old resolution seriously, I should like to be released from the anti-matrimonial pledge that I signed eight years ago this November.
in the past
From this reading THE MAKINGS OF A TRIPLE WEDDING "Just by way of formality," David said, "and not because I think any one present"--he smiled on the five friends grouped about his dinner table--"still takes our old resolution seriously, I should like to be released from the anti-matrimonial pledge that I signed eight years ago this November.
(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 "Gosh all Hemlocks!"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I have no announcement to make as yet, but when I do wish to make an announcement--and I trust to have the permission granted very shortly--I want to be sure of my technical right to do so."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MAKINGS OF A TRIPLE WEDDING "Just by way of formality," David said, "and not because I think any one present"--he smiled on the five friends grouped about his dinner table--"still takes our old resolution seriously, I should like to be released from the anti-matrimonial pledge that I signed eight years ago this November.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading I have no announcement to make as yet, but when I do wish to make an announcement--and I trust to have the permission granted very shortly--I want to be sure of my technical right to do so."
anti-matrimonial
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From this reading THE MAKINGS OF A TRIPLE WEDDING "Just by way of formality," David said, "and not because I think any one present"--he smiled on the five friends grouped about his dinner table--"still takes our old resolution seriously, I should like to be released from the anti-matrimonial pledge that I signed eight years ago this November.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE MAKINGS OF A TRIPLE WEDDING "Just by way of formality," David said, "and not because I think any one present"--he smiled on the five friends grouped about his dinner table--"still takes our old resolution seriously, I should like to be released from the anti-matrimonial pledge that I signed eight years ago this November.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I have no announcement to make as yet, but when I do wish to make an announcement--and I trust to have the permission granted very shortly--I want to be sure of my technical right to do so."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE MAKINGS OF A TRIPLE WEDDING "Just by way of formality," David said, "and not because I think any one present"--he smiled on the five friends grouped about his dinner table--"still takes our old resolution seriously, I should like to be released from the anti-matrimonial pledge that I signed eight years ago this November.
for the reason that
From this reading THE MAKINGS OF A TRIPLE WEDDING "Just by way of formality," David said, "and not because I think any one present"--he smiled on the five friends grouped about his dinner table--"still takes our old resolution seriously, I should like to be released from the anti-matrimonial pledge that I signed eight years ago this November.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I have no announcement to make as yet, but when I do wish to make an announcement--and I trust to have the permission granted very shortly--I want to be sure of my technical right to do so."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE MAKINGS OF A TRIPLE WEDDING "Just by way of formality," David said, "and not because I think any one present"--he smiled on the five friends grouped about his dinner table--"still takes our old resolution seriously, I should like to be released from the anti-matrimonial pledge that I signed eight years ago this November.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading Jimmie exclaimed in a tone of such genuine confusion that it raised a shout of laughter.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading THE MAKINGS OF A TRIPLE WEDDING "Just by way of formality," David said, "and not because I think any one present"--he smiled on the five friends grouped about his dinner table--"still takes our old resolution seriously, I should like to be released from the anti-matrimonial pledge that I signed eight years ago this November.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading THE MAKINGS OF A TRIPLE WEDDING "Just by way of formality," David said, "and not because I think any one present"--he smiled on the five friends grouped about his dinner table--"still takes our old resolution seriously, I should like to be released from the anti-matrimonial pledge that I signed eight years ago this November.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I have no announcement to make as yet, but when I do wish to make an announcement--and I trust to have the permission granted very shortly--I want to be sure of my technical right to do so."
being one more than seven
From this reading THE MAKINGS OF A TRIPLE WEDDING "Just by way of formality," David said, "and not because I think any one present"--he smiled on the five friends grouped about his dinner table--"still takes our old resolution seriously, I should like to be released from the anti-matrimonial pledge that I signed eight years ago this November.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Jimmie exclaimed in a tone of such genuine confusion that it raised a shout of laughter.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading THE MAKINGS OF A TRIPLE WEDDING "Just by way of formality," David said, "and not because I think any one present"--he smiled on the five friends grouped about his dinner table--"still takes our old resolution seriously, I should like to be released from the anti-matrimonial pledge that I signed eight years ago this November.
formalitynounUS /fɔːrˈmæləti/
a requirement of etiquette or custom
From this reading THE MAKINGS OF A TRIPLE WEDDING "Just by way of formality," David said, "and not because I think any one present"--he smiled on the five friends grouped about his dinner table--"still takes our old resolution seriously, I should like to be released from the anti-matrimonial pledge that I signed eight years ago this November.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THE MAKINGS OF A TRIPLE WEDDING "Just by way of formality," David said, "and not because I think any one present"--he smiled on the five friends grouped about his dinner table--"still takes our old resolution seriously, I should like to be released from the anti-matrimonial pledge that I signed eight years ago this November.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE MAKINGS OF A TRIPLE WEDDING "Just by way of formality," David said, "and not because I think any one present"--he smiled on the five friends grouped about his dinner table--"still takes our old resolution seriously, I should like to be released from the anti-matrimonial pledge that I signed eight years ago this November.
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading Jimmie exclaimed in a tone of such genuine confusion that it raised a shout of laughter.
Gosh
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From this reading "Gosh all Hemlocks!"
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading I have no announcement to make as yet, but when I do wish to make an announcement--and I trust to have the permission granted very shortly--I want to be sure of my technical right to do so."
groupedadjectiveUS /ɡruːpt/
arranged into groups
From this reading THE MAKINGS OF A TRIPLE WEDDING "Just by way of formality," David said, "and not because I think any one present"--he smiled on the five friends grouped about his dinner table--"still takes our old resolution seriously, I should like to be released from the anti-matrimonial pledge that I signed eight years ago this November.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have no announcement to make as yet, but when I do wish to make an announcement--and I trust to have the permission granted very shortly--I want to be sure of my technical right to do so."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE MAKINGS OF A TRIPLE WEDDING "Just by way of formality," David said, "and not because I think any one present"--he smiled on the five friends grouped about his dinner table--"still takes our old resolution seriously, I should like to be released from the anti-matrimonial pledge that I signed eight years ago this November.
Hemlocks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Gosh all Hemlocks!"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MAKINGS OF A TRIPLE WEDDING "Just by way of formality," David said, "and not because I think any one present"--he smiled on the five friends grouped about his dinner table--"still takes our old resolution seriously, I should like to be released from the anti-matrimonial pledge that I signed eight years ago this November.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE MAKINGS OF A TRIPLE WEDDING "Just by way of formality," David said, "and not because I think any one present"--he smiled on the five friends grouped about his dinner table--"still takes our old resolution seriously, I should like to be released from the anti-matrimonial pledge that I signed eight years ago this November.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jimmie exclaimed in a tone of such genuine confusion that it raised a shout of laughter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Jimmie exclaimed in a tone of such genuine confusion that it raised a shout of laughter.
Jimmie
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From this reading Jimmie exclaimed in a tone of such genuine confusion that it raised a shout of laughter.
and nothing more
From this reading THE MAKINGS OF A TRIPLE WEDDING "Just by way of formality," David said, "and not because I think any one present"--he smiled on the five friends grouped about his dinner table--"still takes our old resolution seriously, I should like to be released from the anti-matrimonial pledge that I signed eight years ago this November.
the sound of laughing
From this reading Jimmie exclaimed in a tone of such genuine confusion that it raised a shout of laughter.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE MAKINGS OF A TRIPLE WEDDING "Just by way of formality," David said, "and not because I think any one present"--he smiled on the five friends grouped about his dinner table--"still takes our old resolution seriously, I should like to be released from the anti-matrimonial pledge that I signed eight years ago this November.
engage in
From this reading I have no announcement to make as yet, but when I do wish to make an announcement--and I trust to have the permission granted very shortly--I want to be sure of my technical right to do so."
MAKINGSnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋz/
plural of “making” — the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading THE MAKINGS OF A TRIPLE WEDDING "Just by way of formality," David said, "and not because I think any one present"--he smiled on the five friends grouped about his dinner table--"still takes our old resolution seriously, I should like to be released from the anti-matrimonial pledge that I signed eight years ago this November.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I have no announcement to make as yet, but when I do wish to make an announcement--and I trust to have the permission granted very shortly--I want to be sure of my technical right to do so."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I never thought of that."
not any; not one
From this reading I have no announcement to make as yet, but when I do wish to make an announcement--and I trust to have the permission granted very shortly--I want to be sure of my technical right to do so."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE MAKINGS OF A TRIPLE WEDDING "Just by way of formality," David said, "and not because I think any one present"--he smiled on the five friends grouped about his dinner table--"still takes our old resolution seriously, I should like to be released from the anti-matrimonial pledge that I signed eight years ago this November.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading THE MAKINGS OF A TRIPLE WEDDING "Just by way of formality," David said, "and not because I think any one present"--he smiled on the five friends grouped about his dinner table--"still takes our old resolution seriously, I should like to be released from the anti-matrimonial pledge that I signed eight years ago this November.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MAKINGS OF A TRIPLE WEDDING "Just by way of formality," David said, "and not because I think any one present"--he smiled on the five friends grouped about his dinner table--"still takes our old resolution seriously, I should like to be released from the anti-matrimonial pledge that I signed eight years ago this November.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE MAKINGS OF A TRIPLE WEDDING "Just by way of formality," David said, "and not because I think any one present"--he smiled on the five friends grouped about his dinner table--"still takes our old resolution seriously, I should like to be released from the anti-matrimonial pledge that I signed eight years ago this November.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE MAKINGS OF A TRIPLE WEDDING "Just by way of formality," David said, "and not because I think any one present"--he smiled on the five friends grouped about his dinner table--"still takes our old resolution seriously, I should like to be released from the anti-matrimonial pledge that I signed eight years ago this November.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE MAKINGS OF A TRIPLE WEDDING "Just by way of formality," David said, "and not because I think any one present"--he smiled on the five friends grouped about his dinner table--"still takes our old resolution seriously, I should like to be released from the anti-matrimonial pledge that I signed eight years ago this November.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE MAKINGS OF A TRIPLE WEDDING "Just by way of formality," David said, "and not because I think any one present"--he smiled on the five friends grouped about his dinner table--"still takes our old resolution seriously, I should like to be released from the anti-matrimonial pledge that I signed eight years ago this November.
approval to do something
From this reading I have no announcement to make as yet, but when I do wish to make an announcement--and I trust to have the permission granted very shortly--I want to be sure of my technical right to do so."
pledgeverbUS /pledʒ/
promise solemnly and formally
From this reading THE MAKINGS OF A TRIPLE WEDDING "Just by way of formality," David said, "and not because I think any one present"--he smiled on the five friends grouped about his dinner table--"still takes our old resolution seriously, I should like to be released from the anti-matrimonial pledge that I signed eight years ago this November.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading THE MAKINGS OF A TRIPLE WEDDING "Just by way of formality," David said, "and not because I think any one present"--he smiled on the five friends grouped about his dinner table--"still takes our old resolution seriously, I should like to be released from the anti-matrimonial pledge that I signed eight years ago this November.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Jimmie exclaimed in a tone of such genuine confusion that it raised a shout of laughter.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading THE MAKINGS OF A TRIPLE WEDDING "Just by way of formality," David said, "and not because I think any one present"--he smiled on the five friends grouped about his dinner table--"still takes our old resolution seriously, I should like to be released from the anti-matrimonial pledge that I signed eight years ago this November.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading THE MAKINGS OF A TRIPLE WEDDING "Just by way of formality," David said, "and not because I think any one present"--he smiled on the five friends grouped about his dinner table--"still takes our old resolution seriously, I should like to be released from the anti-matrimonial pledge that I signed eight years ago this November.
precisely, exactly
From this reading I have no announcement to make as yet, but when I do wish to make an announcement--and I trust to have the permission granted very shortly--I want to be sure of my technical right to do so."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE MAKINGS OF A TRIPLE WEDDING "Just by way of formality," David said, "and not because I think any one present"--he smiled on the five friends grouped about his dinner table--"still takes our old resolution seriously, I should like to be released from the anti-matrimonial pledge that I signed eight years ago this November.
in a serious manner
From this reading THE MAKINGS OF A TRIPLE WEDDING "Just by way of formality," David said, "and not because I think any one present"--he smiled on the five friends grouped about his dinner table--"still takes our old resolution seriously, I should like to be released from the anti-matrimonial pledge that I signed eight years ago this November.
for a short time
From this reading I have no announcement to make as yet, but when I do wish to make an announcement--and I trust to have the permission granted very shortly--I want to be sure of my technical right to do so."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading THE MAKINGS OF A TRIPLE WEDDING "Just by way of formality," David said, "and not because I think any one present"--he smiled on the five friends grouped about his dinner table--"still takes our old resolution seriously, I should like to be released from the anti-matrimonial pledge that I signed eight years ago this November.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading Jimmie exclaimed in a tone of such genuine confusion that it raised a shout of laughter.
having a handwritten signature
From this reading THE MAKINGS OF A TRIPLE WEDDING "Just by way of formality," David said, "and not because I think any one present"--he smiled on the five friends grouped about his dinner table--"still takes our old resolution seriously, I should like to be released from the anti-matrimonial pledge that I signed eight years ago this November.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading THE MAKINGS OF A TRIPLE WEDDING "Just by way of formality," David said, "and not because I think any one present"--he smiled on the five friends grouped about his dinner table--"still takes our old resolution seriously, I should like to be released from the anti-matrimonial pledge that I signed eight years ago this November.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I have no announcement to make as yet, but when I do wish to make an announcement--and I trust to have the permission granted very shortly--I want to be sure of my technical right to do so."
not in physical motion
From this reading THE MAKINGS OF A TRIPLE WEDDING "Just by way of formality," David said, "and not because I think any one present"--he smiled on the five friends grouped about his dinner table--"still takes our old resolution seriously, I should like to be released from the anti-matrimonial pledge that I signed eight years ago this November.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Jimmie exclaimed in a tone of such genuine confusion that it raised a shout of laughter.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I have no announcement to make as yet, but when I do wish to make an announcement--and I trust to have the permission granted very shortly--I want to be sure of my technical right to do so."
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading THE MAKINGS OF A TRIPLE WEDDING "Just by way of formality," David said, "and not because I think any one present"--he smiled on the five friends grouped about his dinner table--"still takes our old resolution seriously, I should like to be released from the anti-matrimonial pledge that I signed eight years ago this November.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading THE MAKINGS OF A TRIPLE WEDDING "Just by way of formality," David said, "and not because I think any one present"--he smiled on the five friends grouped about his dinner table--"still takes our old resolution seriously, I should like to be released from the anti-matrimonial pledge that I signed eight years ago this November.
technicaladjectiveUS /ˈteknɪkəl/
of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill
From this reading I have no announcement to make as yet, but when I do wish to make an announcement--and I trust to have the permission granted very shortly--I want to be sure of my technical right to do so."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MAKINGS OF A TRIPLE WEDDING "Just by way of formality," David said, "and not because I think any one present"--he smiled on the five friends grouped about his dinner table--"still takes our old resolution seriously, I should like to be released from the anti-matrimonial pledge that I signed eight years ago this November.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAKINGS OF A TRIPLE WEDDING "Just by way of formality," David said, "and not because I think any one present"--he smiled on the five friends grouped about his dinner table--"still takes our old resolution seriously, I should like to be released from the anti-matrimonial pledge that I signed eight years ago this November.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading THE MAKINGS OF A TRIPLE WEDDING "Just by way of formality," David said, "and not because I think any one present"--he smiled on the five friends grouped about his dinner table--"still takes our old resolution seriously, I should like to be released from the anti-matrimonial pledge that I signed eight years ago this November.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE MAKINGS OF A TRIPLE WEDDING "Just by way of formality," David said, "and not because I think any one present"--he smiled on the five friends grouped about his dinner table--"still takes our old resolution seriously, I should like to be released from the anti-matrimonial pledge that I signed eight years ago this November.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I never thought of that."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MAKINGS OF A TRIPLE WEDDING "Just by way of formality," David said, "and not because I think any one present"--he smiled on the five friends grouped about his dinner table--"still takes our old resolution seriously, I should like to be released from the anti-matrimonial pledge that I signed eight years ago this November.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Jimmie exclaimed in a tone of such genuine confusion that it raised a shout of laughter.
TRIPLEverbUS /ˈtrɪpəl/
increase threefold
From this reading THE MAKINGS OF A TRIPLE WEDDING "Just by way of formality," David said, "and not because I think any one present"--he smiled on the five friends grouped about his dinner table--"still takes our old resolution seriously, I should like to be released from the anti-matrimonial pledge that I signed eight years ago this November.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading I have no announcement to make as yet, but when I do wish to make an announcement--and I trust to have the permission granted very shortly--I want to be sure of my technical right to do so."
precisely as stated
From this reading I have no announcement to make as yet, but when I do wish to make an announcement--and I trust to have the permission granted very shortly--I want to be sure of my technical right to do so."
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I have no announcement to make as yet, but when I do wish to make an announcement--and I trust to have the permission granted very shortly--I want to be sure of my technical right to do so."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE MAKINGS OF A TRIPLE WEDDING "Just by way of formality," David said, "and not because I think any one present"--he smiled on the five friends grouped about his dinner table--"still takes our old resolution seriously, I should like to be released from the anti-matrimonial pledge that I signed eight years ago this November.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading THE MAKINGS OF A TRIPLE WEDDING "Just by way of formality," David said, "and not because I think any one present"--he smiled on the five friends grouped about his dinner table--"still takes our old resolution seriously, I should like to be released from the anti-matrimonial pledge that I signed eight years ago this November.
at the time that
From this reading I have no announcement to make as yet, but when I do wish to make an announcement--and I trust to have the permission granted very shortly--I want to be sure of my technical right to do so."
hope for; have a wish
From this reading I have no announcement to make as yet, but when I do wish to make an announcement--and I trust to have the permission granted very shortly--I want to be sure of my technical right to do so."
a late time of life
From this reading THE MAKINGS OF A TRIPLE WEDDING "Just by way of formality," David said, "and not because I think any one present"--he smiled on the five friends grouped about his dinner table--"still takes our old resolution seriously, I should like to be released from the anti-matrimonial pledge that I signed eight years ago this November.
but in spite of that
From this reading I have no announcement to make as yet, but when I do wish to make an announcement--and I trust to have the permission granted very shortly--I want to be sure of my technical right to do so."
