Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading * * * * * "And may God bless you both," the Reverend Mr. Andrews concluded unofficially, noting with a certain curiosity, the impeccable riding breeches of the groom, and the bride's looped-up linen habit--he had never married a couple attired in precisely that manner, and he scented romance.

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

From this reading * * * * * "And may God bless you both," the Reverend Mr. Andrews concluded unofficially, noting with a certain curiosity, the impeccable riding breeches of the groom, and the bride's looped-up linen habit--he had never married a couple attired in precisely that manner, and he scented romance.

United States naturalist who contributed to paleontology and geology (1884-1960)

From this reading * * * * * "And may God bless you both," the Reverend Mr. Andrews concluded unofficially, noting with a certain curiosity, the impeccable riding breeches of the groom, and the bride's looped-up linen habit--he had never married a couple attired in precisely that manner, and he scented romance.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "No, I thank you, Mr. Wortley, I thank you sir, but I never touch liquor in any form.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading * * * * * "And may God bless you both," the Reverend Mr. Andrews concluded unofficially, noting with a certain curiosity, the impeccable riding breeches of the groom, and the bride's looped-up linen habit--he had never married a couple attired in precisely that manner, and he scented romance.

give a benediction to

From this reading * * * * * "And may God bless you both," the Reverend Mr. Andrews concluded unofficially, noting with a certain curiosity, the impeccable riding breeches of the groom, and the bride's looped-up linen habit--he had never married a couple attired in precisely that manner, and he scented romance.

the two together, not just one

From this reading * * * * * "And may God bless you both," the Reverend Mr. Andrews concluded unofficially, noting with a certain curiosity, the impeccable riding breeches of the groom, and the bride's looped-up linen habit--he had never married a couple attired in precisely that manner, and he scented romance.

(used in the plural) trousers ending above the knee

From this reading * * * * * "And may God bless you both," the Reverend Mr. Andrews concluded unofficially, noting with a certain curiosity, the impeccable riding breeches of the groom, and the bride's looped-up linen habit--he had never married a couple attired in precisely that manner, and he scented romance.

possessive form of “bride” — a woman who has recently been married

From this reading * * * * * "And may God bless you both," the Reverend Mr. Andrews concluded unofficially, noting with a certain curiosity, the impeccable riding breeches of the groom, and the bride's looped-up linen habit--he had never married a couple attired in precisely that manner, and he scented romance.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "No, I thank you, Mr. Wortley, I thank you sir, but I never touch liquor in any form.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading * * * * * "And may God bless you both," the Reverend Mr. Andrews concluded unofficially, noting with a certain curiosity, the impeccable riding breeches of the groom, and the bride's looped-up linen habit--he had never married a couple attired in precisely that manner, and he scented romance.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading But I drink their health in this excellent iced coffee, I do indeed."

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading * * * * * "And may God bless you both," the Reverend Mr. Andrews concluded unofficially, noting with a certain curiosity, the impeccable riding breeches of the groom, and the bride's looped-up linen habit--he had never married a couple attired in precisely that manner, and he scented romance.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading * * * * * "And may God bless you both," the Reverend Mr. Andrews concluded unofficially, noting with a certain curiosity, the impeccable riding breeches of the groom, and the bride's looped-up linen habit--he had never married a couple attired in precisely that manner, and he scented romance.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading * * * * * "And may God bless you both," the Reverend Mr. Andrews concluded unofficially, noting with a certain curiosity, the impeccable riding breeches of the groom, and the bride's looped-up linen habit--he had never married a couple attired in precisely that manner, and he scented romance.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading But I drink their health in this excellent iced coffee, I do indeed."

take in liquids

From this reading But I drink their health in this excellent iced coffee, I do indeed."

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading But I drink their health in this excellent iced coffee, I do indeed."

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading "Your generosity, Mr. Wortley, to say nothing of your father--" He paused helplessly.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading "Mrs. Judd knows what this will mean to us this winter," he finished.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading "No, I thank you, Mr. Wortley, I thank you sir, but I never touch liquor in any form.

the trait of being willing to give your money or time

From this reading "Your generosity, Mr. Wortley, to say nothing of your father--" He paused helplessly.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading * * * * * "And may God bless you both," the Reverend Mr. Andrews concluded unofficially, noting with a certain curiosity, the impeccable riding breeches of the groom, and the bride's looped-up linen habit--he had never married a couple attired in precisely that manner, and he scented romance.

educate for a future role or function

From this reading * * * * * "And may God bless you both," the Reverend Mr. Andrews concluded unofficially, noting with a certain curiosity, the impeccable riding breeches of the groom, and the bride's looped-up linen habit--he had never married a couple attired in precisely that manner, and he scented romance.

an established custom

From this reading * * * * * "And may God bless you both," the Reverend Mr. Andrews concluded unofficially, noting with a certain curiosity, the impeccable riding breeches of the groom, and the bride's looped-up linen habit--he had never married a couple attired in precisely that manner, and he scented romance.

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

From this reading * * * * * "And may God bless you both," the Reverend Mr. Andrews concluded unofficially, noting with a certain curiosity, the impeccable riding breeches of the groom, and the bride's looped-up linen habit--he had never married a couple attired in precisely that manner, and he scented romance.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading * * * * * "And may God bless you both," the Reverend Mr. Andrews concluded unofficially, noting with a certain curiosity, the impeccable riding breeches of the groom, and the bride's looped-up linen habit--he had never married a couple attired in precisely that manner, and he scented romance.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading But I drink their health in this excellent iced coffee, I do indeed."

in a helpless manner

From this reading "Your generosity, Mr. Wortley, to say nothing of your father--" He paused helplessly.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "No, I thank you, Mr. Wortley, I thank you sir, but I never touch liquor in any form.

past form of “ice” — decorate with frosting

From this reading But I drink their health in this excellent iced coffee, I do indeed."

without fault or error

From this reading * * * * * "And may God bless you both," the Reverend Mr. Andrews concluded unofficially, noting with a certain curiosity, the impeccable riding breeches of the groom, and the bride's looped-up linen habit--he had never married a couple attired in precisely that manner, and he scented romance.

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

From this reading * * * * * "And may God bless you both," the Reverend Mr. Andrews concluded unofficially, noting with a certain curiosity, the impeccable riding breeches of the groom, and the bride's looped-up linen habit--he had never married a couple attired in precisely that manner, and he scented romance.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading But I drink their health in this excellent iced coffee, I do indeed."

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From this reading "Mrs. Judd knows what this will mean to us this winter," he finished.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading "Mrs. Judd knows what this will mean to us this winter," he finished.

a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant

From this reading * * * * * "And may God bless you both," the Reverend Mr. Andrews concluded unofficially, noting with a certain curiosity, the impeccable riding breeches of the groom, and the bride's looped-up linen habit--he had never married a couple attired in precisely that manner, and he scented romance.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading "No, I thank you, Mr. Wortley, I thank you sir, but I never touch liquor in any form.

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

From this reading * * * * * "And may God bless you both," the Reverend Mr. Andrews concluded unofficially, noting with a certain curiosity, the impeccable riding breeches of the groom, and the bride's looped-up linen habit--he had never married a couple attired in precisely that manner, and he scented romance.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading * * * * * "And may God bless you both," the Reverend Mr. Andrews concluded unofficially, noting with a certain curiosity, the impeccable riding breeches of the groom, and the bride's looped-up linen habit--he had never married a couple attired in precisely that manner, and he scented romance.

joined in matrimony

From this reading * * * * * "And may God bless you both," the Reverend Mr. Andrews concluded unofficially, noting with a certain curiosity, the impeccable riding breeches of the groom, and the bride's looped-up linen habit--he had never married a couple attired in precisely that manner, and he scented romance.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading * * * * * "And may God bless you both," the Reverend Mr. Andrews concluded unofficially, noting with a certain curiosity, the impeccable riding breeches of the groom, and the bride's looped-up linen habit--he had never married a couple attired in precisely that manner, and he scented romance.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading "Mrs. Judd knows what this will mean to us this winter," he finished.

a form of address for a man

From this reading * * * * * "And may God bless you both," the Reverend Mr. Andrews concluded unofficially, noting with a certain curiosity, the impeccable riding breeches of the groom, and the bride's looped-up linen habit--he had never married a couple attired in precisely that manner, and he scented romance.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "Mrs. Judd knows what this will mean to us this winter," he finished.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading * * * * * "And may God bless you both," the Reverend Mr. Andrews concluded unofficially, noting with a certain curiosity, the impeccable riding breeches of the groom, and the bride's looped-up linen habit--he had never married a couple attired in precisely that manner, and he scented romance.

not any; not one

From this reading "No, I thank you, Mr. Wortley, I thank you sir, but I never touch liquor in any form.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading "Your generosity, Mr. Wortley, to say nothing of your father--" He paused helplessly.

-ing form of “note” — make mention of

From this reading * * * * * "And may God bless you both," the Reverend Mr. Andrews concluded unofficially, noting with a certain curiosity, the impeccable riding breeches of the groom, and the bride's looped-up linen habit--he had never married a couple attired in precisely that manner, and he scented romance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading * * * * * "And may God bless you both," the Reverend Mr. Andrews concluded unofficially, noting with a certain curiosity, the impeccable riding breeches of the groom, and the bride's looped-up linen habit--he had never married a couple attired in precisely that manner, and he scented romance.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading "Your generosity, Mr. Wortley, to say nothing of your father--" He paused helplessly.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading * * * * * "And may God bless you both," the Reverend Mr. Andrews concluded unofficially, noting with a certain curiosity, the impeccable riding breeches of the groom, and the bride's looped-up linen habit--he had never married a couple attired in precisely that manner, and he scented romance.

a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading * * * * * "And may God bless you both," the Reverend Mr. Andrews concluded unofficially, noting with a certain curiosity, the impeccable riding breeches of the groom, and the bride's looped-up linen habit--he had never married a couple attired in precisely that manner, and he scented romance.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading * * * * * "And may God bless you both," the Reverend Mr. Andrews concluded unofficially, noting with a certain curiosity, the impeccable riding breeches of the groom, and the bride's looped-up linen habit--he had never married a couple attired in precisely that manner, and he scented romance.

a relationship between two lovers

From this reading * * * * * "And may God bless you both," the Reverend Mr. Andrews concluded unofficially, noting with a certain curiosity, the impeccable riding breeches of the groom, and the bride's looped-up linen habit--he had never married a couple attired in precisely that manner, and he scented romance.

express in words

From this reading "Your generosity, Mr. Wortley, to say nothing of your father--" He paused helplessly.

having the sense of smell

From this reading * * * * * "And may God bless you both," the Reverend Mr. Andrews concluded unofficially, noting with a certain curiosity, the impeccable riding breeches of the groom, and the bride's looped-up linen habit--he had never married a couple attired in precisely that manner, and he scented romance.

term of address for a man

From this reading "No, I thank you, Mr. Wortley, I thank you sir, but I never touch liquor in any form.

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading "No, I thank you, Mr. Wortley, I thank you sir, but I never touch liquor in any form.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading * * * * * "And may God bless you both," the Reverend Mr. Andrews concluded unofficially, noting with a certain curiosity, the impeccable riding breeches of the groom, and the bride's looped-up linen habit--he had never married a couple attired in precisely that manner, and he scented romance.

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

From this reading * * * * * "And may God bless you both," the Reverend Mr. Andrews concluded unofficially, noting with a certain curiosity, the impeccable riding breeches of the groom, and the bride's looped-up linen habit--he had never married a couple attired in precisely that manner, and he scented romance.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But I drink their health in this excellent iced coffee, I do indeed."

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "Mrs. Judd knows what this will mean to us this winter," he finished.

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

From this reading "Your generosity, Mr. Wortley, to say nothing of your father--" He paused helplessly.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading "No, I thank you, Mr. Wortley, I thank you sir, but I never touch liquor in any form.

without official authorization

From this reading * * * * * "And may God bless you both," the Reverend Mr. Andrews concluded unofficially, noting with a certain curiosity, the impeccable riding breeches of the groom, and the bride's looped-up linen habit--he had never married a couple attired in precisely that manner, and he scented romance.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Mrs. Judd knows what this will mean to us this winter," he finished.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Mrs. Judd knows what this will mean to us this winter," he finished.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Mrs. Judd knows what this will mean to us this winter," he finished.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading "Mrs. Judd knows what this will mean to us this winter," he finished.

in the company of; together with

From this reading * * * * * "And may God bless you both," the Reverend Mr. Andrews concluded unofficially, noting with a certain curiosity, the impeccable riding breeches of the groom, and the bride's looped-up linen habit--he had never married a couple attired in precisely that manner, and he scented romance.

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

From this reading "Your generosity, Mr. Wortley, to say nothing of your father--" He paused helplessly.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading * * * * * "And may God bless you both," the Reverend Mr. Andrews concluded unofficially, noting with a certain curiosity, the impeccable riding breeches of the groom, and the bride's looped-up linen habit--he had never married a couple attired in precisely that manner, and he scented romance.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Your generosity, Mr. Wortley, to say nothing of your father--" He paused helplessly.