Chapter XL · Chapter 40

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The first was a wedding in the village church where the sweet voice of Alice Page had oft been heard, and where now as a bride she walked timidly to the altar.

anew

From this reading THE PATHOS OF LIFE When June had again clad Sandgate's hills and village with green, and spangled its meadows with daisies, there occurred two events of sacred import to four young people, but of little interest to the rest of the world.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading Almost every resident of the town was present, and the aged miller sat in one corner and watched with wistful eyes.

having help; often used as a combining form

From this reading Her pupils, aided by their parents, had turned the church into a bower of green, brightened by every colored flower that grew in field or garden.

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From this reading The first was a wedding in the village church where the sweet voice of Alice Page had oft been heard, and where now as a bride she walked timidly to the altar.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Almost every resident of the town was present, and the aged miller sat in one corner and watched with wistful eyes.

the table in Christian churches where communion is given

From this reading The first was a wedding in the village church where the sweet voice of Alice Page had oft been heard, and where now as a bride she walked timidly to the altar.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE PATHOS OF LIFE When June had again clad Sandgate's hills and village with green, and spangled its meadows with daisies, there occurred two events of sacred import to four young people, but of little interest to the rest of the world.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The first was a wedding in the village church where the sweet voice of Alice Page had oft been heard, and where now as a bride she walked timidly to the altar.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The first was a wedding in the village church where the sweet voice of Alice Page had oft been heard, and where now as a bride she walked timidly to the altar.

a framework that supports climbing plants

From this reading Her pupils, aided by their parents, had turned the church into a bower of green, brightened by every colored flower that grew in field or garden.

a woman who has recently been married

From this reading The first was a wedding in the village church where the sweet voice of Alice Page had oft been heard, and where now as a bride she walked timidly to the altar.

past form of “brighten” — make more cheerful through the use of color

From this reading Her pupils, aided by their parents, had turned the church into a bower of green, brightened by every colored flower that grew in field or garden.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE PATHOS OF LIFE When June had again clad Sandgate's hills and village with green, and spangled its meadows with daisies, there occurred two events of sacred import to four young people, but of little interest to the rest of the world.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Her pupils, aided by their parents, had turned the church into a bower of green, brightened by every colored flower that grew in field or garden.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading The first was a wedding in the village church where the sweet voice of Alice Page had oft been heard, and where now as a bride she walked timidly to the altar.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading THE PATHOS OF LIFE When June had again clad Sandgate's hills and village with green, and spangled its meadows with daisies, there occurred two events of sacred import to four young people, but of little interest to the rest of the world.

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Her pupils, aided by their parents, had turned the church into a bower of green, brightened by every colored flower that grew in field or garden.

past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on

From this reading Even the old mill-pond contributed its share, and the altar was white with lilies.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Almost every resident of the town was present, and the aged miller sat in one corner and watched with wistful eyes.

plural of “daisy” — any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl

From this reading THE PATHOS OF LIFE When June had again clad Sandgate's hills and village with green, and spangled its meadows with daisies, there occurred two events of sacred import to four young people, but of little interest to the rest of the world.

divisible by two

From this reading Even the old mill-pond contributed its share, and the altar was white with lilies.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading THE PATHOS OF LIFE When June had again clad Sandgate's hills and village with green, and spangled its meadows with daisies, there occurred two events of sacred import to four young people, but of little interest to the rest of the world.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Her pupils, aided by their parents, had turned the church into a bower of green, brightened by every colored flower that grew in field or garden.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Almost every resident of the town was present, and the aged miller sat in one corner and watched with wistful eyes.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading Her pupils, aided by their parents, had turned the church into a bower of green, brightened by every colored flower that grew in field or garden.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first was a wedding in the village church where the sweet voice of Alice Page had oft been heard, and where now as a bride she walked timidly to the altar.

a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading Her pupils, aided by their parents, had turned the church into a bower of green, brightened by every colored flower that grew in field or garden.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading THE PATHOS OF LIFE When June had again clad Sandgate's hills and village with green, and spangled its meadows with daisies, there occurred two events of sacred import to four young people, but of little interest to the rest of the world.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Her pupils, aided by their parents, had turned the church into a bower of green, brightened by every colored flower that grew in field or garden.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading THE PATHOS OF LIFE When June had again clad Sandgate's hills and village with green, and spangled its meadows with daisies, there occurred two events of sacred import to four young people, but of little interest to the rest of the world.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Her pupils, aided by their parents, had turned the church into a bower of green, brightened by every colored flower that grew in field or garden.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE PATHOS OF LIFE When June had again clad Sandgate's hills and village with green, and spangled its meadows with daisies, there occurred two events of sacred import to four young people, but of little interest to the rest of the world.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading The first was a wedding in the village church where the sweet voice of Alice Page had oft been heard, and where now as a bride she walked timidly to the altar.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Her pupils, aided by their parents, had turned the church into a bower of green, brightened by every colored flower that grew in field or garden.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading THE PATHOS OF LIFE When June had again clad Sandgate's hills and village with green, and spangled its meadows with daisies, there occurred two events of sacred import to four young people, but of little interest to the rest of the world.

commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country

From this reading THE PATHOS OF LIFE When June had again clad Sandgate's hills and village with green, and spangled its meadows with daisies, there occurred two events of sacred import to four young people, but of little interest to the rest of the world.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The first was a wedding in the village church where the sweet voice of Alice Page had oft been heard, and where now as a bride she walked timidly to the altar.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading THE PATHOS OF LIFE When June had again clad Sandgate's hills and village with green, and spangled its meadows with daisies, there occurred two events of sacred import to four young people, but of little interest to the rest of the world.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Her pupils, aided by their parents, had turned the church into a bower of green, brightened by every colored flower that grew in field or garden.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE PATHOS OF LIFE When June had again clad Sandgate's hills and village with green, and spangled its meadows with daisies, there occurred two events of sacred import to four young people, but of little interest to the rest of the world.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading THE PATHOS OF LIFE When June had again clad Sandgate's hills and village with green, and spangled its meadows with daisies, there occurred two events of sacred import to four young people, but of little interest to the rest of the world.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading THE PATHOS OF LIFE When June had again clad Sandgate's hills and village with green, and spangled its meadows with daisies, there occurred two events of sacred import to four young people, but of little interest to the rest of the world.

plural of “lily” — any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers

From this reading Even the old mill-pond contributed its share, and the altar was white with lilies.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE PATHOS OF LIFE When June had again clad Sandgate's hills and village with green, and spangled its meadows with daisies, there occurred two events of sacred import to four young people, but of little interest to the rest of the world.

plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading THE PATHOS OF LIFE When June had again clad Sandgate's hills and village with green, and spangled its meadows with daisies, there occurred two events of sacred import to four young people, but of little interest to the rest of the world.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Even the old mill-pond contributed its share, and the altar was white with lilies.

United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)

From this reading Almost every resident of the town was present, and the aged miller sat in one corner and watched with wistful eyes.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The first was a wedding in the village church where the sweet voice of Alice Page had oft been heard, and where now as a bride she walked timidly to the altar.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading THE PATHOS OF LIFE When June had again clad Sandgate's hills and village with green, and spangled its meadows with daisies, there occurred two events of sacred import to four young people, but of little interest to the rest of the world.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PATHOS OF LIFE When June had again clad Sandgate's hills and village with green, and spangled its meadows with daisies, there occurred two events of sacred import to four young people, but of little interest to the rest of the world.

many times at short intervals

From this reading The first was a wedding in the village church where the sweet voice of Alice Page had oft been heard, and where now as a bride she walked timidly to the altar.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Even the old mill-pond contributed its share, and the altar was white with lilies.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Almost every resident of the town was present, and the aged miller sat in one corner and watched with wistful eyes.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Her pupils, aided by their parents, had turned the church into a bower of green, brightened by every colored flower that grew in field or garden.

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading The first was a wedding in the village church where the sweet voice of Alice Page had oft been heard, and where now as a bride she walked timidly to the altar.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading Her pupils, aided by their parents, had turned the church into a bower of green, brightened by every colored flower that grew in field or garden.

a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow)

From this reading THE PATHOS OF LIFE When June had again clad Sandgate's hills and village with green, and spangled its meadows with daisies, there occurred two events of sacred import to four young people, but of little interest to the rest of the world.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading THE PATHOS OF LIFE When June had again clad Sandgate's hills and village with green, and spangled its meadows with daisies, there occurred two events of sacred import to four young people, but of little interest to the rest of the world.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Almost every resident of the town was present, and the aged miller sat in one corner and watched with wistful eyes.

plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading Her pupils, aided by their parents, had turned the church into a bower of green, brightened by every colored flower that grew in field or garden.

living in a particular place

From this reading Almost every resident of the town was present, and the aged miller sat in one corner and watched with wistful eyes.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading THE PATHOS OF LIFE When June had again clad Sandgate's hills and village with green, and spangled its meadows with daisies, there occurred two events of sacred import to four young people, but of little interest to the rest of the world.

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading THE PATHOS OF LIFE When June had again clad Sandgate's hills and village with green, and spangled its meadows with daisies, there occurred two events of sacred import to four young people, but of little interest to the rest of the world.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE PATHOS OF LIFE When June had again clad Sandgate's hills and village with green, and spangled its meadows with daisies, there occurred two events of sacred import to four young people, but of little interest to the rest of the world.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Almost every resident of the town was present, and the aged miller sat in one corner and watched with wistful eyes.

have in common

From this reading Even the old mill-pond contributed its share, and the altar was white with lilies.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The first was a wedding in the village church where the sweet voice of Alice Page had oft been heard, and where now as a bride she walked timidly to the altar.

covered with beads or jewels or sequins

From this reading THE PATHOS OF LIFE When June had again clad Sandgate's hills and village with green, and spangled its meadows with daisies, there occurred two events of sacred import to four young people, but of little interest to the rest of the world.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading The first was a wedding in the village church where the sweet voice of Alice Page had oft been heard, and where now as a bride she walked timidly to the altar.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Her pupils, aided by their parents, had turned the church into a bower of green, brightened by every colored flower that grew in field or garden.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE PATHOS OF LIFE When June had again clad Sandgate's hills and village with green, and spangled its meadows with daisies, there occurred two events of sacred import to four young people, but of little interest to the rest of the world.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Her pupils, aided by their parents, had turned the church into a bower of green, brightened by every colored flower that grew in field or garden.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE PATHOS OF LIFE When June had again clad Sandgate's hills and village with green, and spangled its meadows with daisies, there occurred two events of sacred import to four young people, but of little interest to the rest of the world.

in a shy or timid or bashful manner

From this reading The first was a wedding in the village church where the sweet voice of Alice Page had oft been heard, and where now as a bride she walked timidly to the altar.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE PATHOS OF LIFE When June had again clad Sandgate's hills and village with green, and spangled its meadows with daisies, there occurred two events of sacred import to four young people, but of little interest to the rest of the world.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Almost every resident of the town was present, and the aged miller sat in one corner and watched with wistful eyes.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Her pupils, aided by their parents, had turned the church into a bower of green, brightened by every colored flower that grew in field or garden.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading THE PATHOS OF LIFE When June had again clad Sandgate's hills and village with green, and spangled its meadows with daisies, there occurred two events of sacred import to four young people, but of little interest to the rest of the world.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading THE PATHOS OF LIFE When June had again clad Sandgate's hills and village with green, and spangled its meadows with daisies, there occurred two events of sacred import to four young people, but of little interest to the rest of the world.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading The first was a wedding in the village church where the sweet voice of Alice Page had oft been heard, and where now as a bride she walked timidly to the altar.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading The first was a wedding in the village church where the sweet voice of Alice Page had oft been heard, and where now as a bride she walked timidly to the altar.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The first was a wedding in the village church where the sweet voice of Alice Page had oft been heard, and where now as a bride she walked timidly to the altar.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading Almost every resident of the town was present, and the aged miller sat in one corner and watched with wistful eyes.

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading The first was a wedding in the village church where the sweet voice of Alice Page had oft been heard, and where now as a bride she walked timidly to the altar.

at the time that

From this reading THE PATHOS OF LIFE When June had again clad Sandgate's hills and village with green, and spangled its meadows with daisies, there occurred two events of sacred import to four young people, but of little interest to the rest of the world.

in or at the place that

From this reading The first was a wedding in the village church where the sweet voice of Alice Page had oft been heard, and where now as a bride she walked timidly to the altar.

a Caucasian

From this reading Even the old mill-pond contributed its share, and the altar was white with lilies.

showing pensive sadness

From this reading Almost every resident of the town was present, and the aged miller sat in one corner and watched with wistful eyes.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE PATHOS OF LIFE When June had again clad Sandgate's hills and village with green, and spangled its meadows with daisies, there occurred two events of sacred import to four young people, but of little interest to the rest of the world.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading THE PATHOS OF LIFE When June had again clad Sandgate's hills and village with green, and spangled its meadows with daisies, there occurred two events of sacred import to four young people, but of little interest to the rest of the world.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading THE PATHOS OF LIFE When June had again clad Sandgate's hills and village with green, and spangled its meadows with daisies, there occurred two events of sacred import to four young people, but of little interest to the rest of the world.