procession
/pɹəˈsɛʃən/ noun C1- The act of progressing or proceeding.
- A group of people or things moving along in an orderly, stately, or solemn manner; a train of persons advancing in order; a retinue. · a procession of mourners
- A number of things happening in sequence (in space or in time).
- The rapid dismissal of a series of batsmen.
Plural processions
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We made wreaths of the Mayflowers and put them on our hats; and when the time came to go home we marched in procession down the road, two by two, with our bouquets and wreaths, singing ‘My Home on the Hill.’ Oh, it was so thrilling, Marilla.
Barry beside him and a whole procession of little girls trailing after him.
Then followed the Knave of Hearts, carrying the King’s crown on a crimson velvet cushion; and, last of all this grand procession, came THE KING AND QUEEN OF HEARTS.
Alice was rather doubtful whether she ought not to lie down on her face like the three gardeners, but she could not remember ever having heard of such a rule at processions; “and besides, what would be the use of a procession,” thought she, “if people had all to lie down upon their faces, so that they couldn’t see it?” So she stood still where she was, and waited.
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