used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Since Gabriella’s extravagance consisted in the ordering of but one gown at a modest price, and a simple hat, she had rather more leisure than the other two, who had frequent visits to pay to dressmakers, and who started off together in the early morning, leaving Gabriella to follow at her convenience.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading That Gabriella made the most of these unfettered moments may well be imagined; if she did not spend them at the Louvre with the Russian, she took advantage of the time to explore out-of-the-way places with the Briton.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading TOGETHER Much was crowded into the next few weeks, for, with all Paris to see and the important matter of gowns and hats to attend to, there was little idle time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TOGETHER Much was crowded into the next few weeks, for, with all Paris to see and the important matter of gowns and hats to attend to, there was little idle time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Since Gabriella’s extravagance consisted in the ordering of but one gown at a modest price, and a simple hat, she had rather more leisure than the other two, who had frequent visits to pay to dressmakers, and who started off together in the early morning, leaving Gabriella to follow at her convenience.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading TOGETHER Much was crowded into the next few weeks, for, with all Paris to see and the important matter of gowns and hats to attend to, there was little idle time.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Upon the Dutchman her blandishments had little effect, for he was a follower in Sidney’s train and to her quiet little self gave his undivided attention whenever she would permit, though one day at the end of three weeks he took a sudden departure.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That Gabriella made the most of these unfettered moments may well be imagined; if she did not spend them at the Louvre with the Russian, she took advantage of the time to explore out-of-the-way places with the Briton.
blandishmentsnounUS /ˈblændɪʃmənts/
plural of “blandishment” — flattery intended to persuade
From this reading Upon the Dutchman her blandishments had little effect, for he was a follower in Sidney’s train and to her quiet little self gave his undivided attention whenever she would permit, though one day at the end of three weeks he took a sudden departure.
BritonnounUS /ˈbrɪtən/
a native or inhabitant of Great Britain
From this reading That Gabriella made the most of these unfettered moments may well be imagined; if she did not spend them at the Louvre with the Russian, she took advantage of the time to explore out-of-the-way places with the Briton.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Since Gabriella’s extravagance consisted in the ordering of but one gown at a modest price, and a simple hat, she had rather more leisure than the other two, who had frequent visits to pay to dressmakers, and who started off together in the early morning, leaving Gabriella to follow at her convenience.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading Since Gabriella’s extravagance consisted in the ordering of but one gown at a modest price, and a simple hat, she had rather more leisure than the other two, who had frequent visits to pay to dressmakers, and who started off together in the early morning, leaving Gabriella to follow at her convenience.
conveniencenounUS /kənˈviːnjəns/
the state of being suitable or opportune
From this reading Since Gabriella’s extravagance consisted in the ordering of but one gown at a modest price, and a simple hat, she had rather more leisure than the other two, who had frequent visits to pay to dressmakers, and who started off together in the early morning, leaving Gabriella to follow at her convenience.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading TOGETHER Much was crowded into the next few weeks, for, with all Paris to see and the important matter of gowns and hats to attend to, there was little idle time.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Upon the Dutchman her blandishments had little effect, for he was a follower in Sidney’s train and to her quiet little self gave his undivided attention whenever she would permit, though one day at the end of three weeks he took a sudden departure.
the act of departing
From this reading Upon the Dutchman her blandishments had little effect, for he was a follower in Sidney’s train and to her quiet little self gave his undivided attention whenever she would permit, though one day at the end of three weeks he took a sudden departure.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading That Gabriella made the most of these unfettered moments may well be imagined; if she did not spend them at the Louvre with the Russian, she took advantage of the time to explore out-of-the-way places with the Briton.
dressmakersnounUS /ˈdresmeɪkərz/
plural of “dressmaker” — someone who makes or mends dresses
From this reading Since Gabriella’s extravagance consisted in the ordering of but one gown at a modest price, and a simple hat, she had rather more leisure than the other two, who had frequent visits to pay to dressmakers, and who started off together in the early morning, leaving Gabriella to follow at her convenience.
DutchmannounUS /ˈdʌtʃmən/
a native or inhabitant of Holland
From this reading Upon the Dutchman her blandishments had little effect, for he was a follower in Sidney’s train and to her quiet little self gave his undivided attention whenever she would permit, though one day at the end of three weeks he took a sudden departure.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Since Gabriella’s extravagance consisted in the ordering of but one gown at a modest price, and a simple hat, she had rather more leisure than the other two, who had frequent visits to pay to dressmakers, and who started off together in the early morning, leaving Gabriella to follow at her convenience.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Upon the Dutchman her blandishments had little effect, for he was a follower in Sidney’s train and to her quiet little self gave his undivided attention whenever she would permit, though one day at the end of three weeks he took a sudden departure.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Upon the Dutchman her blandishments had little effect, for he was a follower in Sidney’s train and to her quiet little self gave his undivided attention whenever she would permit, though one day at the end of three weeks he took a sudden departure.
exploreverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːr/
inquire into
From this reading That Gabriella made the most of these unfettered moments may well be imagined; if she did not spend them at the Louvre with the Russian, she took advantage of the time to explore out-of-the-way places with the Briton.
extravagancenounUS /ekˈstrævəɡəns/
the quality of exceeding the appropriate limits of decorum or probability or truth
From this reading Since Gabriella’s extravagance consisted in the ordering of but one gown at a modest price, and a simple hat, she had rather more leisure than the other two, who had frequent visits to pay to dressmakers, and who started off together in the early morning, leaving Gabriella to follow at her convenience.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading TOGETHER Much was crowded into the next few weeks, for, with all Paris to see and the important matter of gowns and hats to attend to, there was little idle time.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Since Gabriella’s extravagance consisted in the ordering of but one gown at a modest price, and a simple hat, she had rather more leisure than the other two, who had frequent visits to pay to dressmakers, and who started off together in the early morning, leaving Gabriella to follow at her convenience.
followernounUS /ˈfɑːloʊər/
a person who accepts the leadership of another
From this reading Upon the Dutchman her blandishments had little effect, for he was a follower in Sidney’s train and to her quiet little self gave his undivided attention whenever she would permit, though one day at the end of three weeks he took a sudden departure.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TOGETHER Much was crowded into the next few weeks, for, with all Paris to see and the important matter of gowns and hats to attend to, there was little idle time.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading Since Gabriella’s extravagance consisted in the ordering of but one gown at a modest price, and a simple hat, she had rather more leisure than the other two, who had frequent visits to pay to dressmakers, and who started off together in the early morning, leaving Gabriella to follow at her convenience.
Gabriella
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From this reading Since Gabriella’s extravagance consisted in the ordering of but one gown at a modest price, and a simple hat, she had rather more leisure than the other two, who had frequent visits to pay to dressmakers, and who started off together in the early morning, leaving Gabriella to follow at her convenience.
Gabriella's
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From this reading Since Gabriella’s extravagance consisted in the ordering of but one gown at a modest price, and a simple hat, she had rather more leisure than the other two, who had frequent visits to pay to dressmakers, and who started off together in the early morning, leaving Gabriella to follow at her convenience.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Upon the Dutchman her blandishments had little effect, for he was a follower in Sidney’s train and to her quiet little self gave his undivided attention whenever she would permit, though one day at the end of three weeks he took a sudden departure.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading Since Gabriella’s extravagance consisted in the ordering of but one gown at a modest price, and a simple hat, she had rather more leisure than the other two, who had frequent visits to pay to dressmakers, and who started off together in the early morning, leaving Gabriella to follow at her convenience.
gownsnounUS /ɡaʊnz/
plural of “gown” — a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading TOGETHER Much was crowded into the next few weeks, for, with all Paris to see and the important matter of gowns and hats to attend to, there was little idle time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Since Gabriella’s extravagance consisted in the ordering of but one gown at a modest price, and a simple hat, she had rather more leisure than the other two, who had frequent visits to pay to dressmakers, and who started off together in the early morning, leaving Gabriella to follow at her convenience.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Since Gabriella’s extravagance consisted in the ordering of but one gown at a modest price, and a simple hat, she had rather more leisure than the other two, who had frequent visits to pay to dressmakers, and who started off together in the early morning, leaving Gabriella to follow at her convenience.
hatsnounUS /hæts/
plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading TOGETHER Much was crowded into the next few weeks, for, with all Paris to see and the important matter of gowns and hats to attend to, there was little idle time.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Upon the Dutchman her blandishments had little effect, for he was a follower in Sidney’s train and to her quiet little self gave his undivided attention whenever she would permit, though one day at the end of three weeks he took a sudden departure.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Since Gabriella’s extravagance consisted in the ordering of but one gown at a modest price, and a simple hat, she had rather more leisure than the other two, who had frequent visits to pay to dressmakers, and who started off together in the early morning, leaving Gabriella to follow at her convenience.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Upon the Dutchman her blandishments had little effect, for he was a follower in Sidney’s train and to her quiet little self gave his undivided attention whenever she would permit, though one day at the end of three weeks he took a sudden departure.
not in action or at work
From this reading TOGETHER Much was crowded into the next few weeks, for, with all Paris to see and the important matter of gowns and hats to attend to, there was little idle time.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading That Gabriella made the most of these unfettered moments may well be imagined; if she did not spend them at the Louvre with the Russian, she took advantage of the time to explore out-of-the-way places with the Briton.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading That Gabriella made the most of these unfettered moments may well be imagined; if she did not spend them at the Louvre with the Russian, she took advantage of the time to explore out-of-the-way places with the Briton.
of great significance or value
From this reading TOGETHER Much was crowded into the next few weeks, for, with all Paris to see and the important matter of gowns and hats to attend to, there was little idle time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Since Gabriella’s extravagance consisted in the ordering of but one gown at a modest price, and a simple hat, she had rather more leisure than the other two, who had frequent visits to pay to dressmakers, and who started off together in the early morning, leaving Gabriella to follow at her convenience.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading TOGETHER Much was crowded into the next few weeks, for, with all Paris to see and the important matter of gowns and hats to attend to, there was little idle time.
the act of departing
From this reading Since Gabriella’s extravagance consisted in the ordering of but one gown at a modest price, and a simple hat, she had rather more leisure than the other two, who had frequent visits to pay to dressmakers, and who started off together in the early morning, leaving Gabriella to follow at her convenience.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading Since Gabriella’s extravagance consisted in the ordering of but one gown at a modest price, and a simple hat, she had rather more leisure than the other two, who had frequent visits to pay to dressmakers, and who started off together in the early morning, leaving Gabriella to follow at her convenience.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading TOGETHER Much was crowded into the next few weeks, for, with all Paris to see and the important matter of gowns and hats to attend to, there was little idle time.
LouvrenounUS /ˈluːvrə/
an art museum that is a famous tourist attraction in Paris
From this reading That Gabriella made the most of these unfettered moments may well be imagined; if she did not spend them at the Louvre with the Russian, she took advantage of the time to explore out-of-the-way places with the Briton.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading That Gabriella made the most of these unfettered moments may well be imagined; if she did not spend them at the Louvre with the Russian, she took advantage of the time to explore out-of-the-way places with the Briton.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading TOGETHER Much was crowded into the next few weeks, for, with all Paris to see and the important matter of gowns and hats to attend to, there was little idle time.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading That Gabriella made the most of these unfettered moments may well be imagined; if she did not spend them at the Louvre with the Russian, she took advantage of the time to explore out-of-the-way places with the Briton.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading Since Gabriella’s extravagance consisted in the ordering of but one gown at a modest price, and a simple hat, she had rather more leisure than the other two, who had frequent visits to pay to dressmakers, and who started off together in the early morning, leaving Gabriella to follow at her convenience.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading That Gabriella made the most of these unfettered moments may well be imagined; if she did not spend them at the Louvre with the Russian, she took advantage of the time to explore out-of-the-way places with the Briton.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Since Gabriella’s extravagance consisted in the ordering of but one gown at a modest price, and a simple hat, she had rather more leisure than the other two, who had frequent visits to pay to dressmakers, and who started off together in the early morning, leaving Gabriella to follow at her convenience.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Since Gabriella’s extravagance consisted in the ordering of but one gown at a modest price, and a simple hat, she had rather more leisure than the other two, who had frequent visits to pay to dressmakers, and who started off together in the early morning, leaving Gabriella to follow at her convenience.
used to form the superlative
From this reading That Gabriella made the most of these unfettered moments may well be imagined; if she did not spend them at the Louvre with the Russian, she took advantage of the time to explore out-of-the-way places with the Briton.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading TOGETHER Much was crowded into the next few weeks, for, with all Paris to see and the important matter of gowns and hats to attend to, there was little idle time.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading TOGETHER Much was crowded into the next few weeks, for, with all Paris to see and the important matter of gowns and hats to attend to, there was little idle time.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That Gabriella made the most of these unfettered moments may well be imagined; if she did not spend them at the Louvre with the Russian, she took advantage of the time to explore out-of-the-way places with the Briton.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TOGETHER Much was crowded into the next few weeks, for, with all Paris to see and the important matter of gowns and hats to attend to, there was little idle time.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Since Gabriella’s extravagance consisted in the ordering of but one gown at a modest price, and a simple hat, she had rather more leisure than the other two, who had frequent visits to pay to dressmakers, and who started off together in the early morning, leaving Gabriella to follow at her convenience.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Since Gabriella’s extravagance consisted in the ordering of but one gown at a modest price, and a simple hat, she had rather more leisure than the other two, who had frequent visits to pay to dressmakers, and who started off together in the early morning, leaving Gabriella to follow at her convenience.
orderingnounUS /ˈɔːrdərɪŋ/
logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements
From this reading Since Gabriella’s extravagance consisted in the ordering of but one gown at a modest price, and a simple hat, she had rather more leisure than the other two, who had frequent visits to pay to dressmakers, and who started off together in the early morning, leaving Gabriella to follow at her convenience.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Since Gabriella’s extravagance consisted in the ordering of but one gown at a modest price, and a simple hat, she had rather more leisure than the other two, who had frequent visits to pay to dressmakers, and who started off together in the early morning, leaving Gabriella to follow at her convenience.
out-of-the-wayadjective
exceptional, unusual, or remarkable
From this reading That Gabriella made the most of these unfettered moments may well be imagined; if she did not spend them at the Louvre with the Russian, she took advantage of the time to explore out-of-the-way places with the Briton.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading TOGETHER Much was crowded into the next few weeks, for, with all Paris to see and the important matter of gowns and hats to attend to, there was little idle time.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Since Gabriella’s extravagance consisted in the ordering of but one gown at a modest price, and a simple hat, she had rather more leisure than the other two, who had frequent visits to pay to dressmakers, and who started off together in the early morning, leaving Gabriella to follow at her convenience.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading Upon the Dutchman her blandishments had little effect, for he was a follower in Sidney’s train and to her quiet little self gave his undivided attention whenever she would permit, though one day at the end of three weeks he took a sudden departure.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading That Gabriella made the most of these unfettered moments may well be imagined; if she did not spend them at the Louvre with the Russian, she took advantage of the time to explore out-of-the-way places with the Briton.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading Since Gabriella’s extravagance consisted in the ordering of but one gown at a modest price, and a simple hat, she had rather more leisure than the other two, who had frequent visits to pay to dressmakers, and who started off together in the early morning, leaving Gabriella to follow at her convenience.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Upon the Dutchman her blandishments had little effect, for he was a follower in Sidney’s train and to her quiet little self gave his undivided attention whenever she would permit, though one day at the end of three weeks he took a sudden departure.
on the contrary
From this reading Since Gabriella’s extravagance consisted in the ordering of but one gown at a modest price, and a simple hat, she had rather more leisure than the other two, who had frequent visits to pay to dressmakers, and who started off together in the early morning, leaving Gabriella to follow at her convenience.
RussiannounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading That Gabriella made the most of these unfettered moments may well be imagined; if she did not spend them at the Louvre with the Russian, she took advantage of the time to explore out-of-the-way places with the Briton.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading TOGETHER Much was crowded into the next few weeks, for, with all Paris to see and the important matter of gowns and hats to attend to, there was little idle time.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading Upon the Dutchman her blandishments had little effect, for he was a follower in Sidney’s train and to her quiet little self gave his undivided attention whenever she would permit, though one day at the end of three weeks he took a sudden departure.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Since Gabriella’s extravagance consisted in the ordering of but one gown at a modest price, and a simple hat, she had rather more leisure than the other two, who had frequent visits to pay to dressmakers, and who started off together in the early morning, leaving Gabriella to follow at her convenience.
Sidney's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Upon the Dutchman her blandishments had little effect, for he was a follower in Sidney’s train and to her quiet little self gave his undivided attention whenever she would permit, though one day at the end of three weeks he took a sudden departure.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Since Gabriella’s extravagance consisted in the ordering of but one gown at a modest price, and a simple hat, she had rather more leisure than the other two, who had frequent visits to pay to dressmakers, and who started off together in the early morning, leaving Gabriella to follow at her convenience.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since Gabriella’s extravagance consisted in the ordering of but one gown at a modest price, and a simple hat, she had rather more leisure than the other two, who had frequent visits to pay to dressmakers, and who started off together in the early morning, leaving Gabriella to follow at her convenience.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading That Gabriella made the most of these unfettered moments may well be imagined; if she did not spend them at the Louvre with the Russian, she took advantage of the time to explore out-of-the-way places with the Briton.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Since Gabriella’s extravagance consisted in the ordering of but one gown at a modest price, and a simple hat, she had rather more leisure than the other two, who had frequent visits to pay to dressmakers, and who started off together in the early morning, leaving Gabriella to follow at her convenience.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Upon the Dutchman her blandishments had little effect, for he was a follower in Sidney’s train and to her quiet little self gave his undivided attention whenever she would permit, though one day at the end of three weeks he took a sudden departure.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Since Gabriella’s extravagance consisted in the ordering of but one gown at a modest price, and a simple hat, she had rather more leisure than the other two, who had frequent visits to pay to dressmakers, and who started off together in the early morning, leaving Gabriella to follow at her convenience.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That Gabriella made the most of these unfettered moments may well be imagined; if she did not spend them at the Louvre with the Russian, she took advantage of the time to explore out-of-the-way places with the Briton.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TOGETHER Much was crowded into the next few weeks, for, with all Paris to see and the important matter of gowns and hats to attend to, there was little idle time.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading That Gabriella made the most of these unfettered moments may well be imagined; if she did not spend them at the Louvre with the Russian, she took advantage of the time to explore out-of-the-way places with the Briton.
in or at that place or location
From this reading TOGETHER Much was crowded into the next few weeks, for, with all Paris to see and the important matter of gowns and hats to attend to, there was little idle time.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading That Gabriella made the most of these unfettered moments may well be imagined; if she did not spend them at the Louvre with the Russian, she took advantage of the time to explore out-of-the-way places with the Briton.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Upon the Dutchman her blandishments had little effect, for he was a follower in Sidney’s train and to her quiet little self gave his undivided attention whenever she would permit, though one day at the end of three weeks he took a sudden departure.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Upon the Dutchman her blandishments had little effect, for he was a follower in Sidney’s train and to her quiet little self gave his undivided attention whenever she would permit, though one day at the end of three weeks he took a sudden departure.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading TOGETHER Much was crowded into the next few weeks, for, with all Paris to see and the important matter of gowns and hats to attend to, there was little idle time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TOGETHER Much was crowded into the next few weeks, for, with all Paris to see and the important matter of gowns and hats to attend to, there was little idle time.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading TOGETHER Much was crowded into the next few weeks, for, with all Paris to see and the important matter of gowns and hats to attend to, there was little idle time.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading That Gabriella made the most of these unfettered moments may well be imagined; if she did not spend them at the Louvre with the Russian, she took advantage of the time to explore out-of-the-way places with the Briton.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Upon the Dutchman her blandishments had little effect, for he was a follower in Sidney’s train and to her quiet little self gave his undivided attention whenever she would permit, though one day at the end of three weeks he took a sudden departure.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Since Gabriella’s extravagance consisted in the ordering of but one gown at a modest price, and a simple hat, she had rather more leisure than the other two, who had frequent visits to pay to dressmakers, and who started off together in the early morning, leaving Gabriella to follow at her convenience.
undividedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndəˈvaɪdɪd/
not parted by conflict of opinion
From this reading Upon the Dutchman her blandishments had little effect, for he was a follower in Sidney’s train and to her quiet little self gave his undivided attention whenever she would permit, though one day at the end of three weeks he took a sudden departure.
unfetteredadjectiveUS /ənˈfetərd/
not bound by shackles and chains
From this reading That Gabriella made the most of these unfettered moments may well be imagined; if she did not spend them at the Louvre with the Russian, she took advantage of the time to explore out-of-the-way places with the Briton.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon the Dutchman her blandishments had little effect, for he was a follower in Sidney’s train and to her quiet little self gave his undivided attention whenever she would permit, though one day at the end of three weeks he took a sudden departure.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading Since Gabriella’s extravagance consisted in the ordering of but one gown at a modest price, and a simple hat, she had rather more leisure than the other two, who had frequent visits to pay to dressmakers, and who started off together in the early morning, leaving Gabriella to follow at her convenience.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TOGETHER Much was crowded into the next few weeks, for, with all Paris to see and the important matter of gowns and hats to attend to, there was little idle time.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading TOGETHER Much was crowded into the next few weeks, for, with all Paris to see and the important matter of gowns and hats to attend to, there was little idle time.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading That Gabriella made the most of these unfettered moments may well be imagined; if she did not spend them at the Louvre with the Russian, she took advantage of the time to explore out-of-the-way places with the Briton.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Upon the Dutchman her blandishments had little effect, for he was a follower in Sidney’s train and to her quiet little self gave his undivided attention whenever she would permit, though one day at the end of three weeks he took a sudden departure.
WHITHERadverbUS /ˈwɪðər/
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading WHITHER?
which person or people
From this reading Since Gabriella’s extravagance consisted in the ordering of but one gown at a modest price, and a simple hat, she had rather more leisure than the other two, who had frequent visits to pay to dressmakers, and who started off together in the early morning, leaving Gabriella to follow at her convenience.
in the company of; together with
From this reading TOGETHER Much was crowded into the next few weeks, for, with all Paris to see and the important matter of gowns and hats to attend to, there was little idle time.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Upon the Dutchman her blandishments had little effect, for he was a follower in Sidney’s train and to her quiet little self gave his undivided attention whenever she would permit, though one day at the end of three weeks he took a sudden departure.
