admissionnounUS /ædˈmɪʃən/
the act of admitting someone to enter
From this reading It was with some trepidation that Lord Chandos presented himself at the gates of the Cedars, yet surely she who had loved him so well would never refuse him admission into her house? that is, if it were Leone.
(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 As he walked through the pretty garden and saw all the pretty flowers blooming, he said to himself, that it was like her.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading She had always so dearly loved the spring flowers, the flame of the yellow crocus, the faint, sweet odor of the violets, the pure heads of the white snow-drops.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As he walked through the pretty garden and saw all the pretty flowers blooming, he said to himself, that it was like her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he walked through the pretty garden and saw all the pretty flowers blooming, he said to himself, that it was like her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was with some trepidation that Lord Chandos presented himself at the gates of the Cedars, yet surely she who had loved him so well would never refuse him admission into her house? that is, if it were Leone.
bloomnounUS /bluːm/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading He had heard her say so often that she loved these modest, sweet flowers that come in the spring more than the dainty ones that bloom in summer-time.
bloomingnounUS /ˈbluːmɪŋ/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading As he walked through the pretty garden and saw all the pretty flowers blooming, he said to himself, that it was like her.
CedarsnounUS /ˈsiːdərz/
plural of “cedar” — any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars
From this reading It was with some trepidation that Lord Chandos presented himself at the gates of the Cedars, yet surely she who had loved him so well would never refuse him admission into her house? that is, if it were Leone.
Chandos
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From this reading It was with some trepidation that Lord Chandos presented himself at the gates of the Cedars, yet surely she who had loved him so well would never refuse him admission into her house? that is, if it were Leone.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He had heard her say so often that she loved these modest, sweet flowers that come in the spring more than the dainty ones that bloom in summer-time.
crocusnounUS /ˈkroʊkəs/
any of numerous low-growing plants of the genus Crocus having slender grasslike leaves and white or yellow or purple flowers; native chiefly to the Mediterranean region but widely cultivated
From this reading She had always so dearly loved the spring flowers, the flame of the yellow crocus, the faint, sweet odor of the violets, the pure heads of the white snow-drops.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading He had heard her say so often that she loved these modest, sweet flowers that come in the spring more than the dainty ones that bloom in summer-time.
dearlyadverbUS /ˈdɪrli/
in a sincere and heartfelt manner
From this reading She had always so dearly loved the spring flowers, the flame of the yellow crocus, the faint, sweet odor of the violets, the pure heads of the white snow-drops.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading She had always so dearly loved the spring flowers, the flame of the yellow crocus, the faint, sweet odor of the violets, the pure heads of the white snow-drops.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading She had always so dearly loved the spring flowers, the flame of the yellow crocus, the faint, sweet odor of the violets, the pure heads of the white snow-drops.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading As he walked through the pretty garden and saw all the pretty flowers blooming, he said to himself, that it was like her.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading As he walked through the pretty garden and saw all the pretty flowers blooming, he said to himself, that it was like her.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading It was with some trepidation that Lord Chandos presented himself at the gates of the Cedars, yet surely she who had loved him so well would never refuse him admission into her house? that is, if it were Leone.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was with some trepidation that Lord Chandos presented himself at the gates of the Cedars, yet surely she who had loved him so well would never refuse him admission into her house? that is, if it were Leone.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he walked through the pretty garden and saw all the pretty flowers blooming, he said to himself, that it was like her.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading She had always so dearly loved the spring flowers, the flame of the yellow crocus, the faint, sweet odor of the violets, the pure heads of the white snow-drops.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He had heard her say so often that she loved these modest, sweet flowers that come in the spring more than the dainty ones that bloom in summer-time.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was with some trepidation that Lord Chandos presented himself at the gates of the Cedars, yet surely she who had loved him so well would never refuse him admission into her house? that is, if it were Leone.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was with some trepidation that Lord Chandos presented himself at the gates of the Cedars, yet surely she who had loved him so well would never refuse him admission into her house? that is, if it were Leone.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was with some trepidation that Lord Chandos presented himself at the gates of the Cedars, yet surely she who had loved him so well would never refuse him admission into her house? that is, if it were Leone.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was with some trepidation that Lord Chandos presented himself at the gates of the Cedars, yet surely she who had loved him so well would never refuse him admission into her house? that is, if it were Leone.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was with some trepidation that Lord Chandos presented himself at the gates of the Cedars, yet surely she who had loved him so well would never refuse him admission into her house? that is, if it were Leone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had heard her say so often that she loved these modest, sweet flowers that come in the spring more than the dainty ones that bloom in summer-time.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was with some trepidation that Lord Chandos presented himself at the gates of the Cedars, yet surely she who had loved him so well would never refuse him admission into her house? that is, if it were Leone.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was with some trepidation that Lord Chandos presented himself at the gates of the Cedars, yet surely she who had loved him so well would never refuse him admission into her house? that is, if it were Leone.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was with some trepidation that Lord Chandos presented himself at the gates of the Cedars, yet surely she who had loved him so well would never refuse him admission into her house? that is, if it were Leone.
LeonenounUS /liˈoʊn/
the basic unit of money in Sierra Leone; equal to 100 cents
From this reading It was with some trepidation that Lord Chandos presented himself at the gates of the Cedars, yet surely she who had loved him so well would never refuse him admission into her house? that is, if it were Leone.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading As he walked through the pretty garden and saw all the pretty flowers blooming, he said to himself, that it was like her.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading It was with some trepidation that Lord Chandos presented himself at the gates of the Cedars, yet surely she who had loved him so well would never refuse him admission into her house? that is, if it were Leone.
held dear
From this reading It was with some trepidation that Lord Chandos presented himself at the gates of the Cedars, yet surely she who had loved him so well would never refuse him admission into her house? that is, if it were Leone.
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading He had heard her say so often that she loved these modest, sweet flowers that come in the spring more than the dainty ones that bloom in summer-time.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had heard her say so often that she loved these modest, sweet flowers that come in the spring more than the dainty ones that bloom in summer-time.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading NEITHER WIFE NOR WIDOW.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It was with some trepidation that Lord Chandos presented himself at the gates of the Cedars, yet surely she who had loved him so well would never refuse him admission into her house? that is, if it were Leone.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading NEITHER WIFE NOR WIDOW.
odornounUS /ˈoʊdər/
any property detected by the olfactory system
From this reading She had always so dearly loved the spring flowers, the flame of the yellow crocus, the faint, sweet odor of the violets, the pure heads of the white snow-drops.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was with some trepidation that Lord Chandos presented himself at the gates of the Cedars, yet surely she who had loved him so well would never refuse him admission into her house? that is, if it were Leone.
many times at short intervals
From this reading He had heard her say so often that she loved these modest, sweet flowers that come in the spring more than the dainty ones that bloom in summer-time.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He had heard her say so often that she loved these modest, sweet flowers that come in the spring more than the dainty ones that bloom in summer-time.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was with some trepidation that Lord Chandos presented himself at the gates of the Cedars, yet surely she who had loved him so well would never refuse him admission into her house? that is, if it were Leone.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading As he walked through the pretty garden and saw all the pretty flowers blooming, he said to himself, that it was like her.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading She had always so dearly loved the spring flowers, the flame of the yellow crocus, the faint, sweet odor of the violets, the pure heads of the white snow-drops.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading It was with some trepidation that Lord Chandos presented himself at the gates of the Cedars, yet surely she who had loved him so well would never refuse him admission into her house? that is, if it were Leone.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading As he walked through the pretty garden and saw all the pretty flowers blooming, he said to himself, that it was like her.
cut with a saw
From this reading As he walked through the pretty garden and saw all the pretty flowers blooming, he said to himself, that it was like her.
express in words
From this reading He had heard her say so often that she loved these modest, sweet flowers that come in the spring more than the dainty ones that bloom in summer-time.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was with some trepidation that Lord Chandos presented himself at the gates of the Cedars, yet surely she who had loved him so well would never refuse him admission into her house? that is, if it were Leone.
snow-drops
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From this reading She had always so dearly loved the spring flowers, the flame of the yellow crocus, the faint, sweet odor of the violets, the pure heads of the white snow-drops.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was with some trepidation that Lord Chandos presented himself at the gates of the Cedars, yet surely she who had loved him so well would never refuse him admission into her house? that is, if it were Leone.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was with some trepidation that Lord Chandos presented himself at the gates of the Cedars, yet surely she who had loved him so well would never refuse him admission into her house? that is, if it were Leone.
the season of growth
From this reading She had always so dearly loved the spring flowers, the flame of the yellow crocus, the faint, sweet odor of the violets, the pure heads of the white snow-drops.
summer-time
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From this reading He had heard her say so often that she loved these modest, sweet flowers that come in the spring more than the dainty ones that bloom in summer-time.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading It was with some trepidation that Lord Chandos presented himself at the gates of the Cedars, yet surely she who had loved him so well would never refuse him admission into her house? that is, if it were Leone.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading She had always so dearly loved the spring flowers, the flame of the yellow crocus, the faint, sweet odor of the violets, the pure heads of the white snow-drops.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had heard her say so often that she loved these modest, sweet flowers that come in the spring more than the dainty ones that bloom in summer-time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was with some trepidation that Lord Chandos presented himself at the gates of the Cedars, yet surely she who had loved him so well would never refuse him admission into her house? that is, if it were Leone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was with some trepidation that Lord Chandos presented himself at the gates of the Cedars, yet surely she who had loved him so well would never refuse him admission into her house? that is, if it were Leone.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He had heard her say so often that she loved these modest, sweet flowers that come in the spring more than the dainty ones that bloom in summer-time.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading As he walked through the pretty garden and saw all the pretty flowers blooming, he said to himself, that it was like her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As he walked through the pretty garden and saw all the pretty flowers blooming, he said to himself, that it was like her.
trepidationnounUS /ˌtrepɪˈdeɪʃən/
a feeling of alarm or dread
From this reading It was with some trepidation that Lord Chandos presented himself at the gates of the Cedars, yet surely she who had loved him so well would never refuse him admission into her house? that is, if it were Leone.
violetsnounUS /ˈvaɪələts/
plural of “violet” — any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading She had always so dearly loved the spring flowers, the flame of the yellow crocus, the faint, sweet odor of the violets, the pure heads of the white snow-drops.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading As he walked through the pretty garden and saw all the pretty flowers blooming, he said to himself, that it was like her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was with some trepidation that Lord Chandos presented himself at the gates of the Cedars, yet surely she who had loved him so well would never refuse him admission into her house? that is, if it were Leone.
(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 It was with some trepidation that Lord Chandos presented himself at the gates of the Cedars, yet surely she who had loved him so well would never refuse him admission into her house? that is, if it were Leone.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was with some trepidation that Lord Chandos presented himself at the gates of the Cedars, yet surely she who had loved him so well would never refuse him admission into her house? that is, if it were Leone.
a Caucasian
From this reading She had always so dearly loved the spring flowers, the flame of the yellow crocus, the faint, sweet odor of the violets, the pure heads of the white snow-drops.
which person or people
From this reading It was with some trepidation that Lord Chandos presented himself at the gates of the Cedars, yet surely she who had loved him so well would never refuse him admission into her house? that is, if it were Leone.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading NEITHER WIFE NOR WIDOW.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading NEITHER WIFE NOR WIDOW.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was with some trepidation that Lord Chandos presented himself at the gates of the Cedars, yet surely she who had loved him so well would never refuse him admission into her house? that is, if it were Leone.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was with some trepidation that Lord Chandos presented himself at the gates of the Cedars, yet surely she who had loved him so well would never refuse him admission into her house? that is, if it were Leone.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading She had always so dearly loved the spring flowers, the flame of the yellow crocus, the faint, sweet odor of the violets, the pure heads of the white snow-drops.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was with some trepidation that Lord Chandos presented himself at the gates of the Cedars, yet surely she who had loved him so well would never refuse him admission into her house? that is, if it were Leone.
