used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He did not speak for a moment, so beautiful she looked standing still and pale as a statue beneath a tall rose-tree that showered its scented petals down upon her night-black hair with its crown of orange blossoms.
anew
From this reading The beautiful bride remained motionless where Howard Templeton had left her until the rich lace curtains parted noiselessly again and her lawful lord and master looked in upon her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The beautiful bride remained motionless where Howard Templeton had left her until the rich lace curtains parted noiselessly again and her lawful lord and master looked in upon her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He did not speak for a moment, so beautiful she looked standing still and pale as a statue beneath a tall rose-tree that showered its scented petals down upon her night-black hair with its crown of orange blossoms.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The beautiful bride remained motionless where Howard Templeton had left her until the rich lace curtains parted noiselessly again and her lawful lord and master looked in upon her.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She stood silent and pale, the dark lashes shading her rounded cheek, her white hands loosely clasped before her until he spoke:
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading He did not speak for a moment, so beautiful she looked standing still and pale as a statue beneath a tall rose-tree that showered its scented petals down upon her night-black hair with its crown of orange blossoms.
blossomsnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/
plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
From this reading He did not speak for a moment, so beautiful she looked standing still and pale as a statue beneath a tall rose-tree that showered its scented petals down upon her night-black hair with its crown of orange blossoms.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading The beautiful bride remained motionless where Howard Templeton had left her until the rich lace curtains parted noiselessly again and her lawful lord and master looked in upon her.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading No subtle instinct warned her of his presence as it had when that other came.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading She stood silent and pale, the dark lashes shading her rounded cheek, her white hands loosely clasped before her until he spoke:
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading She stood silent and pale, the dark lashes shading her rounded cheek, her white hands loosely clasped before her until he spoke:
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading He did not speak for a moment, so beautiful she looked standing still and pale as a statue beneath a tall rose-tree that showered its scented petals down upon her night-black hair with its crown of orange blossoms.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading The beautiful bride remained motionless where Howard Templeton had left her until the rich lace curtains parted noiselessly again and her lawful lord and master looked in upon her.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading She stood silent and pale, the dark lashes shading her rounded cheek, her white hands loosely clasped before her until he spoke:
a special loved one
From this reading "Xenie, my darling!"
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not speak for a moment, so beautiful she looked standing still and pale as a statue beneath a tall rose-tree that showered its scented petals down upon her night-black hair with its crown of orange blossoms.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He did not speak for a moment, so beautiful she looked standing still and pale as a statue beneath a tall rose-tree that showered its scented petals down upon her night-black hair with its crown of orange blossoms.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He did not speak for a moment, so beautiful she looked standing still and pale as a statue beneath a tall rose-tree that showered its scented petals down upon her night-black hair with its crown of orange blossoms.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The beautiful bride remained motionless where Howard Templeton had left her until the rich lace curtains parted noiselessly again and her lawful lord and master looked in upon her.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading He did not speak for a moment, so beautiful she looked standing still and pale as a statue beneath a tall rose-tree that showered its scented petals down upon her night-black hair with its crown of orange blossoms.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading She stood silent and pale, the dark lashes shading her rounded cheek, her white hands loosely clasped before her until he spoke:
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not speak for a moment, so beautiful she looked standing still and pale as a statue beneath a tall rose-tree that showered its scented petals down upon her night-black hair with its crown of orange blossoms.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The beautiful bride remained motionless where Howard Templeton had left her until the rich lace curtains parted noiselessly again and her lawful lord and master looked in upon her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading No subtle instinct warned her of his presence as it had when that other came.
HowardnounUS /ˈhaʊərd/
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading The beautiful bride remained motionless where Howard Templeton had left her until the rich lace curtains parted noiselessly again and her lawful lord and master looked in upon her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The beautiful bride remained motionless where Howard Templeton had left her until the rich lace curtains parted noiselessly again and her lawful lord and master looked in upon her.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading No subtle instinct warned her of his presence as it had when that other came.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading No subtle instinct warned her of his presence as it had when that other came.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He did not speak for a moment, so beautiful she looked standing still and pale as a statue beneath a tall rose-tree that showered its scented petals down upon her night-black hair with its crown of orange blossoms.
laceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading The beautiful bride remained motionless where Howard Templeton had left her until the rich lace curtains parted noiselessly again and her lawful lord and master looked in upon her.
lashesnounUS /ˈlæʃɪz/
plural of “lash” — any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids
From this reading She stood silent and pale, the dark lashes shading her rounded cheek, her white hands loosely clasped before her until he spoke:
lawfuladjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfəl/
conformable to or allowed by law
From this reading The beautiful bride remained motionless where Howard Templeton had left her until the rich lace curtains parted noiselessly again and her lawful lord and master looked in upon her.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The beautiful bride remained motionless where Howard Templeton had left her until the rich lace curtains parted noiselessly again and her lawful lord and master looked in upon her.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The beautiful bride remained motionless where Howard Templeton had left her until the rich lace curtains parted noiselessly again and her lawful lord and master looked in upon her.
looselyadverbUS /ˈluːsli/
in a relaxed manner; not rigid
From this reading She stood silent and pale, the dark lashes shading her rounded cheek, her white hands loosely clasped before her until he spoke:
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading The beautiful bride remained motionless where Howard Templeton had left her until the rich lace curtains parted noiselessly again and her lawful lord and master looked in upon her.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The beautiful bride remained motionless where Howard Templeton had left her until the rich lace curtains parted noiselessly again and her lawful lord and master looked in upon her.
a particular point in time
From this reading He did not speak for a moment, so beautiful she looked standing still and pale as a statue beneath a tall rose-tree that showered its scented petals down upon her night-black hair with its crown of orange blossoms.
not in physical motion
From this reading The beautiful bride remained motionless where Howard Templeton had left her until the rich lace curtains parted noiselessly again and her lawful lord and master looked in upon her.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Xenie, my darling!"
night-black
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From this reading He did not speak for a moment, so beautiful she looked standing still and pale as a statue beneath a tall rose-tree that showered its scented petals down upon her night-black hair with its crown of orange blossoms.
not any; not one
From this reading No subtle instinct warned her of his presence as it had when that other came.
noiselesslyadverb
without a sound
From this reading The beautiful bride remained motionless where Howard Templeton had left her until the rich lace curtains parted noiselessly again and her lawful lord and master looked in upon her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not speak for a moment, so beautiful she looked standing still and pale as a statue beneath a tall rose-tree that showered its scented petals down upon her night-black hair with its crown of orange blossoms.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He did not speak for a moment, so beautiful she looked standing still and pale as a statue beneath a tall rose-tree that showered its scented petals down upon her night-black hair with its crown of orange blossoms.
orangenounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒ/
round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
From this reading He did not speak for a moment, so beautiful she looked standing still and pale as a statue beneath a tall rose-tree that showered its scented petals down upon her night-black hair with its crown of orange blossoms.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading No subtle instinct warned her of his presence as it had when that other came.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading He did not speak for a moment, so beautiful she looked standing still and pale as a statue beneath a tall rose-tree that showered its scented petals down upon her night-black hair with its crown of orange blossoms.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading The beautiful bride remained motionless where Howard Templeton had left her until the rich lace curtains parted noiselessly again and her lawful lord and master looked in upon her.
petalsnounUS /ˈpetəlz/
plural of “petal” — part of the perianth that is usually brightly colored
From this reading He did not speak for a moment, so beautiful she looked standing still and pale as a statue beneath a tall rose-tree that showered its scented petals down upon her night-black hair with its crown of orange blossoms.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading No subtle instinct warned her of his presence as it had when that other came.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The beautiful bride remained motionless where Howard Templeton had left her until the rich lace curtains parted noiselessly again and her lawful lord and master looked in upon her.
possessing material wealth
From this reading The beautiful bride remained motionless where Howard Templeton had left her until the rich lace curtains parted noiselessly again and her lawful lord and master looked in upon her.
rose-tree
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From this reading He did not speak for a moment, so beautiful she looked standing still and pale as a statue beneath a tall rose-tree that showered its scented petals down upon her night-black hair with its crown of orange blossoms.
roundedadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəd/
curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged
From this reading She stood silent and pale, the dark lashes shading her rounded cheek, her white hands loosely clasped before her until he spoke:
scentedadjectiveUS /ˈsentɪd/
having the sense of smell
From this reading He did not speak for a moment, so beautiful she looked standing still and pale as a statue beneath a tall rose-tree that showered its scented petals down upon her night-black hair with its crown of orange blossoms.
shadingnounUS /ˈʃeɪdɪŋ/
graded markings that indicate light or shaded areas in a drawing or painting
From this reading She stood silent and pale, the dark lashes shading her rounded cheek, her white hands loosely clasped before her until he spoke:
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not speak for a moment, so beautiful she looked standing still and pale as a statue beneath a tall rose-tree that showered its scented petals down upon her night-black hair with its crown of orange blossoms.
showeredverbUS /ˈʃaʊərd/
past form of “shower” — expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns
From this reading He did not speak for a moment, so beautiful she looked standing still and pale as a statue beneath a tall rose-tree that showered its scented petals down upon her night-black hair with its crown of orange blossoms.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading She stood silent and pale, the dark lashes shading her rounded cheek, her white hands loosely clasped before her until he spoke:
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He did not speak for a moment, so beautiful she looked standing still and pale as a statue beneath a tall rose-tree that showered its scented petals down upon her night-black hair with its crown of orange blossoms.
express in speech
From this reading He did not speak for a moment, so beautiful she looked standing still and pale as a statue beneath a tall rose-tree that showered its scented petals down upon her night-black hair with its crown of orange blossoms.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading She stood silent and pale, the dark lashes shading her rounded cheek, her white hands loosely clasped before her until he spoke:
having a supporting base
From this reading He did not speak for a moment, so beautiful she looked standing still and pale as a statue beneath a tall rose-tree that showered its scented petals down upon her night-black hair with its crown of orange blossoms.
statuenounUS /ˈstætʃuː/
a sculpture representing a human or animal
From this reading He did not speak for a moment, so beautiful she looked standing still and pale as a statue beneath a tall rose-tree that showered its scented petals down upon her night-black hair with its crown of orange blossoms.
not in physical motion
From this reading He did not speak for a moment, so beautiful she looked standing still and pale as a statue beneath a tall rose-tree that showered its scented petals down upon her night-black hair with its crown of orange blossoms.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading She stood silent and pale, the dark lashes shading her rounded cheek, her white hands loosely clasped before her until he spoke:
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading No subtle instinct warned her of his presence as it had when that other came.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading He did not speak for a moment, so beautiful she looked standing still and pale as a statue beneath a tall rose-tree that showered its scented petals down upon her night-black hair with its crown of orange blossoms.
Templeton
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From this reading The beautiful bride remained motionless where Howard Templeton had left her until the rich lace curtains parted noiselessly again and her lawful lord and master looked in upon her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He did not speak for a moment, so beautiful she looked standing still and pale as a statue beneath a tall rose-tree that showered its scented petals down upon her night-black hair with its crown of orange blossoms.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The beautiful bride remained motionless where Howard Templeton had left her until the rich lace curtains parted noiselessly again and her lawful lord and master looked in upon her.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The beautiful bride remained motionless where Howard Templeton had left her until the rich lace curtains parted noiselessly again and her lawful lord and master looked in upon her.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The beautiful bride remained motionless where Howard Templeton had left her until the rich lace curtains parted noiselessly again and her lawful lord and master looked in upon her.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading No subtle instinct warned her of his presence as it had when that other came.
at the time that
From this reading No subtle instinct warned her of his presence as it had when that other came.
in or at the place that
From this reading The beautiful bride remained motionless where Howard Templeton had left her until the rich lace curtains parted noiselessly again and her lawful lord and master looked in upon her.
a Caucasian
From this reading She stood silent and pale, the dark lashes shading her rounded cheek, her white hands loosely clasped before her until he spoke:
in the company of; together with
From this reading He did not speak for a moment, so beautiful she looked standing still and pale as a statue beneath a tall rose-tree that showered its scented petals down upon her night-black hair with its crown of orange blossoms.
Xenie
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From this reading "Xenie, my darling!"
