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adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading They had their _fête_, and candy and cream, and ate it in the November rain; but not until after the grand party at the Hill, which, for elegance and expenditure, far outdid the one given a few years before, when Edith was the bride, and Gertie the little unknown girl, watching the ladies as they came, and wishing that she was one of them.
all
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From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading She _was_ one of them now, or rather _the_ one around whom everything else centred, and I never saw a creature so dazzlingly beautiful as she was in her bridal robes, when, with Godfrey at her side, she stood to receive the guests.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Never before, nor since, was the church so full as it was that lovely October morning, when the maples were turning scarlet, and the walnut trees were golden in the autumnal sunshine, which fell so softly and warmly, as if in blessing, on the beautiful young bride and the perfectly happy groom.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They had their _fête_, and candy and cream, and ate it in the November rain; but not until after the grand party at the Hill, which, for elegance and expenditure, far outdid the one given a few years before, when Edith was the bride, and Gertie the little unknown girl, watching the ladies as they came, and wishing that she was one of them.
ate
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From this reading They had their _fête_, and candy and cream, and ate it in the November rain; but not until after the grand party at the Hill, which, for elegance and expenditure, far outdid the one given a few years before, when Edith was the bride, and Gertie the little unknown girl, watching the ladies as they came, and wishing that she was one of them.
autumnal
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From this reading Never before, nor since, was the church so full as it was that lovely October morning, when the maples were turning scarlet, and the walnut trees were golden in the autumnal sunshine, which fell so softly and warmly, as if in blessing, on the beautiful young bride and the perfectly happy groom.
back
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From this reading There was a trip to the West as far as Denver, and then one day in November, the bridal pair came back to Hampstead, where the bells rang merrily in honor of their return; and the boys of the mission-school, remembering the promised candy and ice-cream, made a bonfire in the street, and hurrahed lustily for Mr. Godfrey Schuyler, and a tiger, too!
beautiful
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From this reading Never before, nor since, was the church so full as it was that lovely October morning, when the maples were turning scarlet, and the walnut trees were golden in the autumnal sunshine, which fell so softly and warmly, as if in blessing, on the beautiful young bride and the perfectly happy groom.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Never before, nor since, was the church so full as it was that lovely October morning, when the maples were turning scarlet, and the walnut trees were golden in the autumnal sunshine, which fell so softly and warmly, as if in blessing, on the beautiful young bride and the perfectly happy groom.
bells
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From this reading There was a trip to the West as far as Denver, and then one day in November, the bridal pair came back to Hampstead, where the bells rang merrily in honor of their return; and the boys of the mission-school, remembering the promised candy and ice-cream, made a bonfire in the street, and hurrahed lustily for Mr. Godfrey Schuyler, and a tiger, too!
blessing
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From this reading Never before, nor since, was the church so full as it was that lovely October morning, when the maples were turning scarlet, and the walnut trees were golden in the autumnal sunshine, which fell so softly and warmly, as if in blessing, on the beautiful young bride and the perfectly happy groom.
bonfire
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From this reading There was a trip to the West as far as Denver, and then one day in November, the bridal pair came back to Hampstead, where the bells rang merrily in honor of their return; and the boys of the mission-school, remembering the promised candy and ice-cream, made a bonfire in the street, and hurrahed lustily for Mr. Godfrey Schuyler, and a tiger, too!
boys
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From this reading There was a trip to the West as far as Denver, and then one day in November, the bridal pair came back to Hampstead, where the bells rang merrily in honor of their return; and the boys of the mission-school, remembering the promised candy and ice-cream, made a bonfire in the street, and hurrahed lustily for Mr. Godfrey Schuyler, and a tiger, too!
bridal
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From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
bride
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From this reading Never before, nor since, was the church so full as it was that lovely October morning, when the maples were turning scarlet, and the walnut trees were golden in the autumnal sunshine, which fell so softly and warmly, as if in blessing, on the beautiful young bride and the perfectly happy groom.
bride's
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From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They had their _fête_, and candy and cream, and ate it in the November rain; but not until after the grand party at the Hill, which, for elegance and expenditure, far outdid the one given a few years before, when Edith was the bride, and Gertie the little unknown girl, watching the ladies as they came, and wishing that she was one of them.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
came
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From this reading There was a trip to the West as far as Denver, and then one day in November, the bridal pair came back to Hampstead, where the bells rang merrily in honor of their return; and the boys of the mission-school, remembering the promised candy and ice-cream, made a bonfire in the street, and hurrahed lustily for Mr. Godfrey Schuyler, and a tiger, too!
candy
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From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
carriage
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From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
centred
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From this reading She _was_ one of them now, or rather _the_ one around whom everything else centred, and I never saw a creature so dazzlingly beautiful as she was in her bridal robes, when, with Godfrey at her side, she stood to receive the guests.
chamber-window
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From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
children
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From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
church
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From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
commenced
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From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
cream
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From this reading They had their _fête_, and candy and cream, and ate it in the November rain; but not until after the grand party at the Hill, which, for elegance and expenditure, far outdid the one given a few years before, when Edith was the bride, and Gertie the little unknown girl, watching the ladies as they came, and wishing that she was one of them.
creaturenounUS /ˈcreature/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading She _was_ one of them now, or rather _the_ one around whom everything else centred, and I never saw a creature so dazzlingly beautiful as she was in her bridal robes, when, with Godfrey at her side, she stood to receive the guests.
day
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From this reading There was a trip to the West as far as Denver, and then one day in November, the bridal pair came back to Hampstead, where the bells rang merrily in honor of their return; and the boys of the mission-school, remembering the promised candy and ice-cream, made a bonfire in the street, and hurrahed lustily for Mr. Godfrey Schuyler, and a tiger, too!
dazzlingly
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From this reading She _was_ one of them now, or rather _the_ one around whom everything else centred, and I never saw a creature so dazzlingly beautiful as she was in her bridal robes, when, with Godfrey at her side, she stood to receive the guests.
Denver
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From this reading There was a trip to the West as far as Denver, and then one day in November, the bridal pair came back to Hampstead, where the bells rang merrily in honor of their return; and the boys of the mission-school, remembering the promised candy and ice-cream, made a bonfire in the street, and hurrahed lustily for Mr. Godfrey Schuyler, and a tiger, too!
early
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From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
eat
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From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
Edith
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From this reading They had their _fête_, and candy and cream, and ate it in the November rain; but not until after the grand party at the Hill, which, for elegance and expenditure, far outdid the one given a few years before, when Edith was the bride, and Gertie the little unknown girl, watching the ladies as they came, and wishing that she was one of them.
elegance
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From this reading They had their _fête_, and candy and cream, and ate it in the November rain; but not until after the grand party at the Hill, which, for elegance and expenditure, far outdid the one given a few years before, when Edith was the bride, and Gertie the little unknown girl, watching the ladies as they came, and wishing that she was one of them.
else
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From this reading She _was_ one of them now, or rather _the_ one around whom everything else centred, and I never saw a creature so dazzlingly beautiful as she was in her bridal robes, when, with Godfrey at her side, she stood to receive the guests.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading She _was_ one of them now, or rather _the_ one around whom everything else centred, and I never saw a creature so dazzlingly beautiful as she was in her bridal robes, when, with Godfrey at her side, she stood to receive the guests.
expenditure
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From this reading They had their _fête_, and candy and cream, and ate it in the November rain; but not until after the grand party at the Hill, which, for elegance and expenditure, far outdid the one given a few years before, when Edith was the bride, and Gertie the little unknown girl, watching the ladies as they came, and wishing that she was one of them.
far
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From this reading There was a trip to the West as far as Denver, and then one day in November, the bridal pair came back to Hampstead, where the bells rang merrily in honor of their return; and the boys of the mission-school, remembering the promised candy and ice-cream, made a bonfire in the street, and hurrahed lustily for Mr. Godfrey Schuyler, and a tiger, too!
fell
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From this reading Never before, nor since, was the church so full as it was that lovely October morning, when the maples were turning scarlet, and the walnut trees were golden in the autumnal sunshine, which fell so softly and warmly, as if in blessing, on the beautiful young bride and the perfectly happy groom.
few
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From this reading They had their _fête_, and candy and cream, and ate it in the November rain; but not until after the grand party at the Hill, which, for elegance and expenditure, far outdid the one given a few years before, when Edith was the bride, and Gertie the little unknown girl, watching the ladies as they came, and wishing that she was one of them.
flowers
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From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was a trip to the West as far as Denver, and then one day in November, the bridal pair came back to Hampstead, where the bells rang merrily in honor of their return; and the boys of the mission-school, remembering the promised candy and ice-cream, made a bonfire in the street, and hurrahed lustily for Mr. Godfrey Schuyler, and a tiger, too!
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
full
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From this reading Never before, nor since, was the church so full as it was that lovely October morning, when the maples were turning scarlet, and the walnut trees were golden in the autumnal sunshine, which fell so softly and warmly, as if in blessing, on the beautiful young bride and the perfectly happy groom.
fête
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From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
Gertie
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From this reading They had their _fête_, and candy and cream, and ate it in the November rain; but not until after the grand party at the Hill, which, for elegance and expenditure, far outdid the one given a few years before, when Edith was the bride, and Gertie the little unknown girl, watching the ladies as they came, and wishing that she was one of them.
girl
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From this reading They had their _fête_, and candy and cream, and ate it in the November rain; but not until after the grand party at the Hill, which, for elegance and expenditure, far outdid the one given a few years before, when Edith was the bride, and Gertie the little unknown girl, watching the ladies as they came, and wishing that she was one of them.
given
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From this reading They had their _fête_, and candy and cream, and ate it in the November rain; but not until after the grand party at the Hill, which, for elegance and expenditure, far outdid the one given a few years before, when Edith was the bride, and Gertie the little unknown girl, watching the ladies as they came, and wishing that she was one of them.
go
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From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
Godfrey
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From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
golden
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From this reading Never before, nor since, was the church so full as it was that lovely October morning, when the maples were turning scarlet, and the walnut trees were golden in the autumnal sunshine, which fell so softly and warmly, as if in blessing, on the beautiful young bride and the perfectly happy groom.
grand
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From this reading They had their _fête_, and candy and cream, and ate it in the November rain; but not until after the grand party at the Hill, which, for elegance and expenditure, far outdid the one given a few years before, when Edith was the bride, and Gertie the little unknown girl, watching the ladies as they came, and wishing that she was one of them.
groom
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From this reading Never before, nor since, was the church so full as it was that lovely October morning, when the maples were turning scarlet, and the walnut trees were golden in the autumnal sunshine, which fell so softly and warmly, as if in blessing, on the beautiful young bride and the perfectly happy groom.
guests
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From this reading She _was_ one of them now, or rather _the_ one around whom everything else centred, and I never saw a creature so dazzlingly beautiful as she was in her bridal robes, when, with Godfrey at her side, she stood to receive the guests.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had their _fête_, and candy and cream, and ate it in the November rain; but not until after the grand party at the Hill, which, for elegance and expenditure, far outdid the one given a few years before, when Edith was the bride, and Gertie the little unknown girl, watching the ladies as they came, and wishing that she was one of them.
Hampstead
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From this reading There was a trip to the West as far as Denver, and then one day in November, the bridal pair came back to Hampstead, where the bells rang merrily in honor of their return; and the boys of the mission-school, remembering the promised candy and ice-cream, made a bonfire in the street, and hurrahed lustily for Mr. Godfrey Schuyler, and a tiger, too!
happy
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From this reading Never before, nor since, was the church so full as it was that lovely October morning, when the maples were turning scarlet, and the walnut trees were golden in the autumnal sunshine, which fell so softly and warmly, as if in blessing, on the beautiful young bride and the perfectly happy groom.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
heard
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From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She _was_ one of them now, or rather _the_ one around whom everything else centred, and I never saw a creature so dazzlingly beautiful as she was in her bridal robes, when, with Godfrey at her side, she stood to receive the guests.
Hill
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From this reading They had their _fête_, and candy and cream, and ate it in the November rain; but not until after the grand party at the Hill, which, for elegance and expenditure, far outdid the one given a few years before, when Edith was the bride, and Gertie the little unknown girl, watching the ladies as they came, and wishing that she was one of them.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
honor
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From this reading There was a trip to the West as far as Denver, and then one day in November, the bridal pair came back to Hampstead, where the bells rang merrily in honor of their return; and the boys of the mission-school, remembering the promised candy and ice-cream, made a bonfire in the street, and hurrahed lustily for Mr. Godfrey Schuyler, and a tiger, too!
hurrahed
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From this reading There was a trip to the West as far as Denver, and then one day in November, the bridal pair came back to Hampstead, where the bells rang merrily in honor of their return; and the boys of the mission-school, remembering the promised candy and ice-cream, made a bonfire in the street, and hurrahed lustily for Mr. Godfrey Schuyler, and a tiger, too!
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
ice-cream
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From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Never before, nor since, was the church so full as it was that lovely October morning, when the maples were turning scarlet, and the walnut trees were golden in the autumnal sunshine, which fell so softly and warmly, as if in blessing, on the beautiful young bride and the perfectly happy groom.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
journeynounUS /ˈjourney/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
ladies
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From this reading They had their _fête_, and candy and cream, and ate it in the November rain; but not until after the grand party at the Hill, which, for elegance and expenditure, far outdid the one given a few years before, when Edith was the bride, and Gertie the little unknown girl, watching the ladies as they came, and wishing that she was one of them.
lawn
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From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
littlenounUS /little/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading They had their _fête_, and candy and cream, and ate it in the November rain; but not until after the grand party at the Hill, which, for elegance and expenditure, far outdid the one given a few years before, when Edith was the bride, and Gertie the little unknown girl, watching the ladies as they came, and wishing that she was one of them.
lovely
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From this reading Never before, nor since, was the church so full as it was that lovely October morning, when the maples were turning scarlet, and the walnut trees were golden in the autumnal sunshine, which fell so softly and warmly, as if in blessing, on the beautiful young bride and the perfectly happy groom.
lustily
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From this reading There was a trip to the West as far as Denver, and then one day in November, the bridal pair came back to Hampstead, where the bells rang merrily in honor of their return; and the boys of the mission-school, remembering the promised candy and ice-cream, made a bonfire in the street, and hurrahed lustily for Mr. Godfrey Schuyler, and a tiger, too!
made
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From this reading There was a trip to the West as far as Denver, and then one day in November, the bridal pair came back to Hampstead, where the bells rang merrily in honor of their return; and the boys of the mission-school, remembering the promised candy and ice-cream, made a bonfire in the street, and hurrahed lustily for Mr. Godfrey Schuyler, and a tiger, too!
maples
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From this reading Never before, nor since, was the church so full as it was that lovely October morning, when the maples were turning scarlet, and the walnut trees were golden in the autumnal sunshine, which fell so softly and warmly, as if in blessing, on the beautiful young bride and the perfectly happy groom.
marriage-bells
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From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
merrily
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From this reading There was a trip to the West as far as Denver, and then one day in November, the bridal pair came back to Hampstead, where the bells rang merrily in honor of their return; and the boys of the mission-school, remembering the promised candy and ice-cream, made a bonfire in the street, and hurrahed lustily for Mr. Godfrey Schuyler, and a tiger, too!
merry
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From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
mission-school
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From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
morningnounUS /morning/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
Mr
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From this reading There was a trip to the West as far as Denver, and then one day in November, the bridal pair came back to Hampstead, where the bells rang merrily in honor of their return; and the boys of the mission-school, remembering the promised candy and ice-cream, made a bonfire in the street, and hurrahed lustily for Mr. Godfrey Schuyler, and a tiger, too!
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
NevernounUS /never/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Never before, nor since, was the church so full as it was that lovely October morning, when the maples were turning scarlet, and the walnut trees were golden in the autumnal sunshine, which fell so softly and warmly, as if in blessing, on the beautiful young bride and the perfectly happy groom.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Never before, nor since, was the church so full as it was that lovely October morning, when the maples were turning scarlet, and the walnut trees were golden in the autumnal sunshine, which fell so softly and warmly, as if in blessing, on the beautiful young bride and the perfectly happy groom.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They had their _fête_, and candy and cream, and ate it in the November rain; but not until after the grand party at the Hill, which, for elegance and expenditure, far outdid the one given a few years before, when Edith was the bride, and Gertie the little unknown girl, watching the ladies as they came, and wishing that she was one of them.
November
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From this reading There was a trip to the West as far as Denver, and then one day in November, the bridal pair came back to Hampstead, where the bells rang merrily in honor of their return; and the boys of the mission-school, remembering the promised candy and ice-cream, made a bonfire in the street, and hurrahed lustily for Mr. Godfrey Schuyler, and a tiger, too!
now
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From this reading She _was_ one of them now, or rather _the_ one around whom everything else centred, and I never saw a creature so dazzlingly beautiful as she was in her bridal robes, when, with Godfrey at her side, she stood to receive the guests.
October
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From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was a trip to the West as far as Denver, and then one day in November, the bridal pair came back to Hampstead, where the bells rang merrily in honor of their return; and the boys of the mission-school, remembering the promised candy and ice-cream, made a bonfire in the street, and hurrahed lustily for Mr. Godfrey Schuyler, and a tiger, too!
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She _was_ one of them now, or rather _the_ one around whom everything else centred, and I never saw a creature so dazzlingly beautiful as she was in her bridal robes, when, with Godfrey at her side, she stood to receive the guests.
outdid
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From this reading They had their _fête_, and candy and cream, and ate it in the November rain; but not until after the grand party at the Hill, which, for elegance and expenditure, far outdid the one given a few years before, when Edith was the bride, and Gertie the little unknown girl, watching the ladies as they came, and wishing that she was one of them.
pair
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From this reading There was a trip to the West as far as Denver, and then one day in November, the bridal pair came back to Hampstead, where the bells rang merrily in honor of their return; and the boys of the mission-school, remembering the promised candy and ice-cream, made a bonfire in the street, and hurrahed lustily for Mr. Godfrey Schuyler, and a tiger, too!
partynounUS /party/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading They had their _fête_, and candy and cream, and ate it in the November rain; but not until after the grand party at the Hill, which, for elegance and expenditure, far outdid the one given a few years before, when Edith was the bride, and Gertie the little unknown girl, watching the ladies as they came, and wishing that she was one of them.
path
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From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
pealing
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From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
perfectly
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From this reading Never before, nor since, was the church so full as it was that lovely October morning, when the maples were turning scarlet, and the walnut trees were golden in the autumnal sunshine, which fell so softly and warmly, as if in blessing, on the beautiful young bride and the perfectly happy groom.
place
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From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
promised
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From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
rain
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From this reading They had their _fête_, and candy and cream, and ate it in the November rain; but not until after the grand party at the Hill, which, for elegance and expenditure, far outdid the one given a few years before, when Edith was the bride, and Gertie the little unknown girl, watching the ladies as they came, and wishing that she was one of them.
rang
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From this reading There was a trip to the West as far as Denver, and then one day in November, the bridal pair came back to Hampstead, where the bells rang merrily in honor of their return; and the boys of the mission-school, remembering the promised candy and ice-cream, made a bonfire in the street, and hurrahed lustily for Mr. Godfrey Schuyler, and a tiger, too!
rather
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From this reading She _was_ one of them now, or rather _the_ one around whom everything else centred, and I never saw a creature so dazzlingly beautiful as she was in her bridal robes, when, with Godfrey at her side, she stood to receive the guests.
receive
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From this reading She _was_ one of them now, or rather _the_ one around whom everything else centred, and I never saw a creature so dazzlingly beautiful as she was in her bridal robes, when, with Godfrey at her side, she stood to receive the guests.
remembering
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From this reading There was a trip to the West as far as Denver, and then one day in November, the bridal pair came back to Hampstead, where the bells rang merrily in honor of their return; and the boys of the mission-school, remembering the promised candy and ice-cream, made a bonfire in the street, and hurrahed lustily for Mr. Godfrey Schuyler, and a tiger, too!
return
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From this reading There was a trip to the West as far as Denver, and then one day in November, the bridal pair came back to Hampstead, where the bells rang merrily in honor of their return; and the boys of the mission-school, remembering the promised candy and ice-cream, made a bonfire in the street, and hurrahed lustily for Mr. Godfrey Schuyler, and a tiger, too!
returnednounUS /ˈreturned/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
robes
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From this reading She _was_ one of them now, or rather _the_ one around whom everything else centred, and I never saw a creature so dazzlingly beautiful as she was in her bridal robes, when, with Godfrey at her side, she stood to receive the guests.
saw
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From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
scarlet
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From this reading Never before, nor since, was the church so full as it was that lovely October morning, when the maples were turning scarlet, and the walnut trees were golden in the autumnal sunshine, which fell so softly and warmly, as if in blessing, on the beautiful young bride and the perfectly happy groom.
Schuyler
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From this reading There was a trip to the West as far as Denver, and then one day in November, the bridal pair came back to Hampstead, where the bells rang merrily in honor of their return; and the boys of the mission-school, remembering the promised candy and ice-cream, made a bonfire in the street, and hurrahed lustily for Mr. Godfrey Schuyler, and a tiger, too!
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had their _fête_, and candy and cream, and ate it in the November rain; but not until after the grand party at the Hill, which, for elegance and expenditure, far outdid the one given a few years before, when Edith was the bride, and Gertie the little unknown girl, watching the ladies as they came, and wishing that she was one of them.
shouting
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From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
side
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From this reading She _was_ one of them now, or rather _the_ one around whom everything else centred, and I never saw a creature so dazzlingly beautiful as she was in her bridal robes, when, with Godfrey at her side, she stood to receive the guests.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Never before, nor since, was the church so full as it was that lovely October morning, when the maples were turning scarlet, and the walnut trees were golden in the autumnal sunshine, which fell so softly and warmly, as if in blessing, on the beautiful young bride and the perfectly happy groom.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Never before, nor since, was the church so full as it was that lovely October morning, when the maples were turning scarlet, and the walnut trees were golden in the autumnal sunshine, which fell so softly and warmly, as if in blessing, on the beautiful young bride and the perfectly happy groom.
softly
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From this reading Never before, nor since, was the church so full as it was that lovely October morning, when the maples were turning scarlet, and the walnut trees were golden in the autumnal sunshine, which fell so softly and warmly, as if in blessing, on the beautiful young bride and the perfectly happy groom.
stoodnounUS /stood/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading She _was_ one of them now, or rather _the_ one around whom everything else centred, and I never saw a creature so dazzlingly beautiful as she was in her bridal robes, when, with Godfrey at her side, she stood to receive the guests.
story
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From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
street
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From this reading There was a trip to the West as far as Denver, and then one day in November, the bridal pair came back to Hampstead, where the bells rang merrily in honor of their return; and the boys of the mission-school, remembering the promised candy and ice-cream, made a bonfire in the street, and hurrahed lustily for Mr. Godfrey Schuyler, and a tiger, too!
strewed
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From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
sunshine
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From this reading Never before, nor since, was the church so full as it was that lovely October morning, when the maples were turning scarlet, and the walnut trees were golden in the autumnal sunshine, which fell so softly and warmly, as if in blessing, on the beautiful young bride and the perfectly happy groom.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Never before, nor since, was the church so full as it was that lovely October morning, when the maples were turning scarlet, and the walnut trees were golden in the autumnal sunshine, which fell so softly and warmly, as if in blessing, on the beautiful young bride and the perfectly happy groom.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There was a trip to the West as far as Denver, and then one day in November, the bridal pair came back to Hampstead, where the bells rang merrily in honor of their return; and the boys of the mission-school, remembering the promised candy and ice-cream, made a bonfire in the street, and hurrahed lustily for Mr. Godfrey Schuyler, and a tiger, too!
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They had their _fête_, and candy and cream, and ate it in the November rain; but not until after the grand party at the Hill, which, for elegance and expenditure, far outdid the one given a few years before, when Edith was the bride, and Gertie the little unknown girl, watching the ladies as they came, and wishing that she was one of them.
then
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From this reading There was a trip to the West as far as Denver, and then one day in November, the bridal pair came back to Hampstead, where the bells rang merrily in honor of their return; and the boys of the mission-school, remembering the promised candy and ice-cream, made a bonfire in the street, and hurrahed lustily for Mr. Godfrey Schuyler, and a tiger, too!
There
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From this reading There was a trip to the West as far as Denver, and then one day in November, the bridal pair came back to Hampstead, where the bells rang merrily in honor of their return; and the boys of the mission-school, remembering the promised candy and ice-cream, made a bonfire in the street, and hurrahed lustily for Mr. Godfrey Schuyler, and a tiger, too!
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
tiger
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From this reading There was a trip to the West as far as Denver, and then one day in November, the bridal pair came back to Hampstead, where the bells rang merrily in honor of their return; and the boys of the mission-school, remembering the promised candy and ice-cream, made a bonfire in the street, and hurrahed lustily for Mr. Godfrey Schuyler, and a tiger, too!
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
too
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From this reading There was a trip to the West as far as Denver, and then one day in November, the bridal pair came back to Hampstead, where the bells rang merrily in honor of their return; and the boys of the mission-school, remembering the promised candy and ice-cream, made a bonfire in the street, and hurrahed lustily for Mr. Godfrey Schuyler, and a tiger, too!
tooknounUS /took/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
train
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From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
trees
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From this reading Never before, nor since, was the church so full as it was that lovely October morning, when the maples were turning scarlet, and the walnut trees were golden in the autumnal sunshine, which fell so softly and warmly, as if in blessing, on the beautiful young bride and the perfectly happy groom.
trip
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From this reading There was a trip to the West as far as Denver, and then one day in November, the bridal pair came back to Hampstead, where the bells rang merrily in honor of their return; and the boys of the mission-school, remembering the promised candy and ice-cream, made a bonfire in the street, and hurrahed lustily for Mr. Godfrey Schuyler, and a tiger, too!
turning
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From this reading Never before, nor since, was the church so full as it was that lovely October morning, when the maples were turning scarlet, and the walnut trees were golden in the autumnal sunshine, which fell so softly and warmly, as if in blessing, on the beautiful young bride and the perfectly happy groom.
unknown
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From this reading They had their _fête_, and candy and cream, and ate it in the November rain; but not until after the grand party at the Hill, which, for elegance and expenditure, far outdid the one given a few years before, when Edith was the bride, and Gertie the little unknown girl, watching the ladies as they came, and wishing that she was one of them.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading They had their _fête_, and candy and cream, and ate it in the November rain; but not until after the grand party at the Hill, which, for elegance and expenditure, far outdid the one given a few years before, when Edith was the bride, and Gertie the little unknown girl, watching the ladies as they came, and wishing that she was one of them.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
walnut
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From this reading Never before, nor since, was the church so full as it was that lovely October morning, when the maples were turning scarlet, and the walnut trees were golden in the autumnal sunshine, which fell so softly and warmly, as if in blessing, on the beautiful young bride and the perfectly happy groom.
warmly
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From this reading Never before, nor since, was the church so full as it was that lovely October morning, when the maples were turning scarlet, and the walnut trees were golden in the autumnal sunshine, which fell so softly and warmly, as if in blessing, on the beautiful young bride and the perfectly happy groom.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Never before, nor since, was the church so full as it was that lovely October morning, when the maples were turning scarlet, and the walnut trees were golden in the autumnal sunshine, which fell so softly and warmly, as if in blessing, on the beautiful young bride and the perfectly happy groom.
watching
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From this reading They had their _fête_, and candy and cream, and ate it in the November rain; but not until after the grand party at the Hill, which, for elegance and expenditure, far outdid the one given a few years before, when Edith was the bride, and Gertie the little unknown girl, watching the ladies as they came, and wishing that she was one of them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Never before, nor since, was the church so full as it was that lovely October morning, when the maples were turning scarlet, and the walnut trees were golden in the autumnal sunshine, which fell so softly and warmly, as if in blessing, on the beautiful young bride and the perfectly happy groom.
West
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From this reading There was a trip to the West as far as Denver, and then one day in November, the bridal pair came back to Hampstead, where the bells rang merrily in honor of their return; and the boys of the mission-school, remembering the promised candy and ice-cream, made a bonfire in the street, and hurrahed lustily for Mr. Godfrey Schuyler, and a tiger, too!
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading There was a trip to the West as far as Denver, and then one day in November, the bridal pair came back to Hampstead, where the bells rang merrily in honor of their return; and the boys of the mission-school, remembering the promised candy and ice-cream, made a bonfire in the street, and hurrahed lustily for Mr. Godfrey Schuyler, and a tiger, too!
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Never before, nor since, was the church so full as it was that lovely October morning, when the maples were turning scarlet, and the walnut trees were golden in the autumnal sunshine, which fell so softly and warmly, as if in blessing, on the beautiful young bride and the perfectly happy groom.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
wishing
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From this reading They had their _fête_, and candy and cream, and ate it in the November rain; but not until after the grand party at the Hill, which, for elegance and expenditure, far outdid the one given a few years before, when Edith was the bride, and Gertie the little unknown girl, watching the ladies as they came, and wishing that she was one of them.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It took place early in October, on the morning when I commenced this story; and when from my chamber-window I saw the bridal train go by, and heard the pealing of the merry marriage-bells, and the shouting of the children from the mission-school, who strewed the bride’s path from the carriage to the church with flowers, and to whom Godfrey promised a _fête_ upon the lawn, with all the candy and ice-cream they could eat, when he returned from his journey.
years
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From this reading They had their _fête_, and candy and cream, and ate it in the November rain; but not until after the grand party at the Hill, which, for elegance and expenditure, far outdid the one given a few years before, when Edith was the bride, and Gertie the little unknown girl, watching the ladies as they came, and wishing that she was one of them.
young
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From this reading Never before, nor since, was the church so full as it was that lovely October morning, when the maples were turning scarlet, and the walnut trees were golden in the autumnal sunshine, which fell so softly and warmly, as if in blessing, on the beautiful young bride and the perfectly happy groom.
