Chapter XVIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading When she was quite sure that he had gone--quite gone, beyond the likelihood of another return to say something that he had omitted to say or to take back something that he had already said, she threw herself back on a sofa and yawned ostentatiously--almost insultingly at her own reflection in a mirror that hung in the centre of one of the silk panels--and then it seemed that it was for the first time in her life that she perceived how curious was the design of the mirror.

(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 Butterflies and birds were cut all over the glass except in the centre.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading When she was quite sure that he had gone--quite gone, beyond the likelihood of another return to say something that he had omitted to say or to take back something that he had already said, she threw herself back on a sofa and yawned ostentatiously--almost insultingly at her own reflection in a mirror that hung in the centre of one of the silk panels--and then it seemed that it was for the first time in her life that she perceived how curious was the design of the mirror.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading When she was quite sure that he had gone--quite gone, beyond the likelihood of another return to say something that he had omitted to say or to take back something that he had already said, she threw herself back on a sofa and yawned ostentatiously--almost insultingly at her own reflection in a mirror that hung in the centre of one of the silk panels--and then it seemed that it was for the first time in her life that she perceived how curious was the design of the mirror.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading When she was quite sure that he had gone--quite gone, beyond the likelihood of another return to say something that he had omitted to say or to take back something that he had already said, she threw herself back on a sofa and yawned ostentatiously--almost insultingly at her own reflection in a mirror that hung in the centre of one of the silk panels--and then it seemed that it was for the first time in her life that she perceived how curious was the design of the mirror.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading When she was quite sure that he had gone--quite gone, beyond the likelihood of another return to say something that he had omitted to say or to take back something that he had already said, she threw herself back on a sofa and yawned ostentatiously--almost insultingly at her own reflection in a mirror that hung in the centre of one of the silk panels--and then it seemed that it was for the first time in her life that she perceived how curious was the design of the mirror.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The frame of the mirror was of beaten silver, and the design was that of a number of cupids bending, as it were, over the brink of the glass to see the face that it reflected.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When she was quite sure that he had gone--quite gone, beyond the likelihood of another return to say something that he had omitted to say or to take back something that he had already said, she threw herself back on a sofa and yawned ostentatiously--almost insultingly at her own reflection in a mirror that hung in the centre of one of the silk panels--and then it seemed that it was for the first time in her life that she perceived how curious was the design of the mirror.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading When she was quite sure that he had gone--quite gone, beyond the likelihood of another return to say something that he had omitted to say or to take back something that he had already said, she threw herself back on a sofa and yawned ostentatiously--almost insultingly at her own reflection in a mirror that hung in the centre of one of the silk panels--and then it seemed that it was for the first time in her life that she perceived how curious was the design of the mirror.

formed or made thin by hammering

From this reading The frame of the mirror was of beaten silver, and the design was that of a number of cupids bending, as it were, over the brink of the glass to see the face that it reflected.

movement that causes the formation of a curve

From this reading The frame of the mirror was of beaten silver, and the design was that of a number of cupids bending, as it were, over the brink of the glass to see the face that it reflected.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading When she was quite sure that he had gone--quite gone, beyond the likelihood of another return to say something that he had omitted to say or to take back something that he had already said, she threw herself back on a sofa and yawned ostentatiously--almost insultingly at her own reflection in a mirror that hung in the centre of one of the silk panels--and then it seemed that it was for the first time in her life that she perceived how curious was the design of the mirror.

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading On the opposite curve there was a girl with a bird on her finger.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading Butterflies and birds were cut all over the glass except in the centre.

a youthful male person

From this reading The silvered glass was a Florentine one and at one curved edge it was cut with a charming intaglio of a boy chasing a butterfly.

a region marking a boundary

From this reading The frame of the mirror was of beaten silver, and the design was that of a number of cupids bending, as it were, over the brink of the glass to see the face that it reflected.

plural of “butterfly” — diurnal insect typically having a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad colorful wings

From this reading Butterflies and birds were cut all over the glass except in the centre.

flutter like a butterfly

From this reading The silvered glass was a Florentine one and at one curved edge it was cut with a charming intaglio of a boy chasing a butterfly.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading When she was quite sure that he had gone--quite gone, beyond the likelihood of another return to say something that he had omitted to say or to take back something that he had already said, she threw herself back on a sofa and yawned ostentatiously--almost insultingly at her own reflection in a mirror that hung in the centre of one of the silk panels--and then it seemed that it was for the first time in her life that she perceived how curious was the design of the mirror.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading The silvered glass was a Florentine one and at one curved edge it was cut with a charming intaglio of a boy chasing a butterfly.

-ing form of “chase” — go after with the intent to catch

From this reading The silvered glass was a Florentine one and at one curved edge it was cut with a charming intaglio of a boy chasing a butterfly.

plural of “cupid” — (Roman mythology) god of love; counterpart of Greek Eros

From this reading The frame of the mirror was of beaten silver, and the design was that of a number of cupids bending, as it were, over the brink of the glass to see the face that it reflected.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading When she was quite sure that he had gone--quite gone, beyond the likelihood of another return to say something that he had omitted to say or to take back something that he had already said, she threw herself back on a sofa and yawned ostentatiously--almost insultingly at her own reflection in a mirror that hung in the centre of one of the silk panels--and then it seemed that it was for the first time in her life that she perceived how curious was the design of the mirror.

the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes

From this reading On the opposite curve there was a girl with a bird on her finger.

having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend

From this reading The silvered glass was a Florentine one and at one curved edge it was cut with a charming intaglio of a boy chasing a butterfly.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading The silvered glass was a Florentine one and at one curved edge it was cut with a charming intaglio of a boy chasing a butterfly.

the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading When she was quite sure that he had gone--quite gone, beyond the likelihood of another return to say something that he had omitted to say or to take back something that he had already said, she threw herself back on a sofa and yawned ostentatiously--almost insultingly at her own reflection in a mirror that hung in the centre of one of the silk panels--and then it seemed that it was for the first time in her life that she perceived how curious was the design of the mirror.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading The silvered glass was a Florentine one and at one curved edge it was cut with a charming intaglio of a boy chasing a butterfly.

apart from; not including

From this reading Butterflies and birds were cut all over the glass except in the centre.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The frame of the mirror was of beaten silver, and the design was that of a number of cupids bending, as it were, over the brink of the glass to see the face that it reflected.

feel or handle with the fingers

From this reading On the opposite curve there was a girl with a bird on her finger.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading When she was quite sure that he had gone--quite gone, beyond the likelihood of another return to say something that he had omitted to say or to take back something that he had already said, she threw herself back on a sofa and yawned ostentatiously--almost insultingly at her own reflection in a mirror that hung in the centre of one of the silk panels--and then it seemed that it was for the first time in her life that she perceived how curious was the design of the mirror.

of or relating to or characteristic of the city of Florence, Italy

From this reading The silvered glass was a Florentine one and at one curved edge it was cut with a charming intaglio of a boy chasing a butterfly.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When she was quite sure that he had gone--quite gone, beyond the likelihood of another return to say something that he had omitted to say or to take back something that he had already said, she threw herself back on a sofa and yawned ostentatiously--almost insultingly at her own reflection in a mirror that hung in the centre of one of the silk panels--and then it seemed that it was for the first time in her life that she perceived how curious was the design of the mirror.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading The frame of the mirror was of beaten silver, and the design was that of a number of cupids bending, as it were, over the brink of the glass to see the face that it reflected.

a young female

From this reading On the opposite curve there was a girl with a bird on her finger.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading The silvered glass was a Florentine one and at one curved edge it was cut with a charming intaglio of a boy chasing a butterfly.

destroyed or killed

From this reading When she was quite sure that he had gone--quite gone, beyond the likelihood of another return to say something that he had omitted to say or to take back something that he had already said, she threw herself back on a sofa and yawned ostentatiously--almost insultingly at her own reflection in a mirror that hung in the centre of one of the silk panels--and then it seemed that it was for the first time in her life that she perceived how curious was the design of the mirror.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading When she was quite sure that he had gone--quite gone, beyond the likelihood of another return to say something that he had omitted to say or to take back something that he had already said, she threw herself back on a sofa and yawned ostentatiously--almost insultingly at her own reflection in a mirror that hung in the centre of one of the silk panels--and then it seemed that it was for the first time in her life that she perceived how curious was the design of the mirror.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When she was quite sure that he had gone--quite gone, beyond the likelihood of another return to say something that he had omitted to say or to take back something that he had already said, she threw herself back on a sofa and yawned ostentatiously--almost insultingly at her own reflection in a mirror that hung in the centre of one of the silk panels--and then it seemed that it was for the first time in her life that she perceived how curious was the design of the mirror.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading When she was quite sure that he had gone--quite gone, beyond the likelihood of another return to say something that he had omitted to say or to take back something that he had already said, she threw herself back on a sofa and yawned ostentatiously--almost insultingly at her own reflection in a mirror that hung in the centre of one of the silk panels--and then it seemed that it was for the first time in her life that she perceived how curious was the design of the mirror.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading When she was quite sure that he had gone--quite gone, beyond the likelihood of another return to say something that he had omitted to say or to take back something that he had already said, she threw herself back on a sofa and yawned ostentatiously--almost insultingly at her own reflection in a mirror that hung in the centre of one of the silk panels--and then it seemed that it was for the first time in her life that she perceived how curious was the design of the mirror.

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From this reading When she was quite sure that he had gone--quite gone, beyond the likelihood of another return to say something that he had omitted to say or to take back something that he had already said, she threw herself back on a sofa and yawned ostentatiously--almost insultingly at her own reflection in a mirror that hung in the centre of one of the silk panels--and then it seemed that it was for the first time in her life that she perceived how curious was the design of the mirror.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading When she was quite sure that he had gone--quite gone, beyond the likelihood of another return to say something that he had omitted to say or to take back something that he had already said, she threw herself back on a sofa and yawned ostentatiously--almost insultingly at her own reflection in a mirror that hung in the centre of one of the silk panels--and then it seemed that it was for the first time in her life that she perceived how curious was the design of the mirror.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading When she was quite sure that he had gone--quite gone, beyond the likelihood of another return to say something that he had omitted to say or to take back something that he had already said, she threw herself back on a sofa and yawned ostentatiously--almost insultingly at her own reflection in a mirror that hung in the centre of one of the silk panels--and then it seemed that it was for the first time in her life that she perceived how curious was the design of the mirror.

in a disrespectful and insulting manner

From this reading When she was quite sure that he had gone--quite gone, beyond the likelihood of another return to say something that he had omitted to say or to take back something that he had already said, she threw herself back on a sofa and yawned ostentatiously--almost insultingly at her own reflection in a mirror that hung in the centre of one of the silk panels--and then it seemed that it was for the first time in her life that she perceived how curious was the design of the mirror.

a printing process that uses an etched or engraved plate; the plate is smeared with ink and wiped clean, then the ink left in the recesses makes the print

From this reading The silvered glass was a Florentine one and at one curved edge it was cut with a charming intaglio of a boy chasing a butterfly.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When she was quite sure that he had gone--quite gone, beyond the likelihood of another return to say something that he had omitted to say or to take back something that he had already said, she threw herself back on a sofa and yawned ostentatiously--almost insultingly at her own reflection in a mirror that hung in the centre of one of the silk panels--and then it seemed that it was for the first time in her life that she perceived how curious was the design of the mirror.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading When she was quite sure that he had gone--quite gone, beyond the likelihood of another return to say something that he had omitted to say or to take back something that he had already said, she threw herself back on a sofa and yawned ostentatiously--almost insultingly at her own reflection in a mirror that hung in the centre of one of the silk panels--and then it seemed that it was for the first time in her life that she perceived how curious was the design of the mirror.

the probability of a specified outcome

From this reading When she was quite sure that he had gone--quite gone, beyond the likelihood of another return to say something that he had omitted to say or to take back something that he had already said, she threw herself back on a sofa and yawned ostentatiously--almost insultingly at her own reflection in a mirror that hung in the centre of one of the silk panels--and then it seemed that it was for the first time in her life that she perceived how curious was the design of the mirror.

polished surface that forms images by reflecting light

From this reading When she was quite sure that he had gone--quite gone, beyond the likelihood of another return to say something that he had omitted to say or to take back something that he had already said, she threw herself back on a sofa and yawned ostentatiously--almost insultingly at her own reflection in a mirror that hung in the centre of one of the silk panels--and then it seemed that it was for the first time in her life that she perceived how curious was the design of the mirror.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading The frame of the mirror was of beaten silver, and the design was that of a number of cupids bending, as it were, over the brink of the glass to see the face that it reflected.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When she was quite sure that he had gone--quite gone, beyond the likelihood of another return to say something that he had omitted to say or to take back something that he had already said, she threw herself back on a sofa and yawned ostentatiously--almost insultingly at her own reflection in a mirror that hung in the centre of one of the silk panels--and then it seemed that it was for the first time in her life that she perceived how curious was the design of the mirror.

inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading When she was quite sure that he had gone--quite gone, beyond the likelihood of another return to say something that he had omitted to say or to take back something that he had already said, she threw herself back on a sofa and yawned ostentatiously--almost insultingly at her own reflection in a mirror that hung in the centre of one of the silk panels--and then it seemed that it was for the first time in her life that she perceived how curious was the design of the mirror.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When she was quite sure that he had gone--quite gone, beyond the likelihood of another return to say something that he had omitted to say or to take back something that he had already said, she threw herself back on a sofa and yawned ostentatiously--almost insultingly at her own reflection in a mirror that hung in the centre of one of the silk panels--and then it seemed that it was for the first time in her life that she perceived how curious was the design of the mirror.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading When she was quite sure that he had gone--quite gone, beyond the likelihood of another return to say something that he had omitted to say or to take back something that he had already said, she threw herself back on a sofa and yawned ostentatiously--almost insultingly at her own reflection in a mirror that hung in the centre of one of the silk panels--and then it seemed that it was for the first time in her life that she perceived how curious was the design of the mirror.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading On the opposite curve there was a girl with a bird on her finger.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading When she was quite sure that he had gone--quite gone, beyond the likelihood of another return to say something that he had omitted to say or to take back something that he had already said, she threw herself back on a sofa and yawned ostentatiously--almost insultingly at her own reflection in a mirror that hung in the centre of one of the silk panels--and then it seemed that it was for the first time in her life that she perceived how curious was the design of the mirror.

with ostentation; in an ostentatious manner

From this reading When she was quite sure that he had gone--quite gone, beyond the likelihood of another return to say something that he had omitted to say or to take back something that he had already said, she threw herself back on a sofa and yawned ostentatiously--almost insultingly at her own reflection in a mirror that hung in the centre of one of the silk panels--and then it seemed that it was for the first time in her life that she perceived how curious was the design of the mirror.

above and across; more than

From this reading Butterflies and birds were cut all over the glass except in the centre.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading When she was quite sure that he had gone--quite gone, beyond the likelihood of another return to say something that he had omitted to say or to take back something that he had already said, she threw herself back on a sofa and yawned ostentatiously--almost insultingly at her own reflection in a mirror that hung in the centre of one of the silk panels--and then it seemed that it was for the first time in her life that she perceived how curious was the design of the mirror.

plural of “panel” — sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something

From this reading When she was quite sure that he had gone--quite gone, beyond the likelihood of another return to say something that he had omitted to say or to take back something that he had already said, she threw herself back on a sofa and yawned ostentatiously--almost insultingly at her own reflection in a mirror that hung in the centre of one of the silk panels--and then it seemed that it was for the first time in her life that she perceived how curious was the design of the mirror.

detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues

From this reading When she was quite sure that he had gone--quite gone, beyond the likelihood of another return to say something that he had omitted to say or to take back something that he had already said, she threw herself back on a sofa and yawned ostentatiously--almost insultingly at her own reflection in a mirror that hung in the centre of one of the silk panels--and then it seemed that it was for the first time in her life that she perceived how curious was the design of the mirror.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading When she was quite sure that he had gone--quite gone, beyond the likelihood of another return to say something that he had omitted to say or to take back something that he had already said, she threw herself back on a sofa and yawned ostentatiously--almost insultingly at her own reflection in a mirror that hung in the centre of one of the silk panels--and then it seemed that it was for the first time in her life that she perceived how curious was the design of the mirror.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading The frame of the mirror was of beaten silver, and the design was that of a number of cupids bending, as it were, over the brink of the glass to see the face that it reflected.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading When she was quite sure that he had gone--quite gone, beyond the likelihood of another return to say something that he had omitted to say or to take back something that he had already said, she threw herself back on a sofa and yawned ostentatiously--almost insultingly at her own reflection in a mirror that hung in the centre of one of the silk panels--and then it seemed that it was for the first time in her life that she perceived how curious was the design of the mirror.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading When she was quite sure that he had gone--quite gone, beyond the likelihood of another return to say something that he had omitted to say or to take back something that he had already said, she threw herself back on a sofa and yawned ostentatiously--almost insultingly at her own reflection in a mirror that hung in the centre of one of the silk panels--and then it seemed that it was for the first time in her life that she perceived how curious was the design of the mirror.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading When she was quite sure that he had gone--quite gone, beyond the likelihood of another return to say something that he had omitted to say or to take back something that he had already said, she threw herself back on a sofa and yawned ostentatiously--almost insultingly at her own reflection in a mirror that hung in the centre of one of the silk panels--and then it seemed that it was for the first time in her life that she perceived how curious was the design of the mirror.

express in words

From this reading When she was quite sure that he had gone--quite gone, beyond the likelihood of another return to say something that he had omitted to say or to take back something that he had already said, she threw herself back on a sofa and yawned ostentatiously--almost insultingly at her own reflection in a mirror that hung in the centre of one of the silk panels--and then it seemed that it was for the first time in her life that she perceived how curious was the design of the mirror.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The frame of the mirror was of beaten silver, and the design was that of a number of cupids bending, as it were, over the brink of the glass to see the face that it reflected.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading When she was quite sure that he had gone--quite gone, beyond the likelihood of another return to say something that he had omitted to say or to take back something that he had already said, she threw herself back on a sofa and yawned ostentatiously--almost insultingly at her own reflection in a mirror that hung in the centre of one of the silk panels--and then it seemed that it was for the first time in her life that she perceived how curious was the design of the mirror.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When she was quite sure that he had gone--quite gone, beyond the likelihood of another return to say something that he had omitted to say or to take back something that he had already said, she threw herself back on a sofa and yawned ostentatiously--almost insultingly at her own reflection in a mirror that hung in the centre of one of the silk panels--and then it seemed that it was for the first time in her life that she perceived how curious was the design of the mirror.

a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae

From this reading When she was quite sure that he had gone--quite gone, beyond the likelihood of another return to say something that he had omitted to say or to take back something that he had already said, she threw herself back on a sofa and yawned ostentatiously--almost insultingly at her own reflection in a mirror that hung in the centre of one of the silk panels--and then it seemed that it was for the first time in her life that she perceived how curious was the design of the mirror.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading The frame of the mirror was of beaten silver, and the design was that of a number of cupids bending, as it were, over the brink of the glass to see the face that it reflected.

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From this reading The silvered glass was a Florentine one and at one curved edge it was cut with a charming intaglio of a boy chasing a butterfly.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading When she was quite sure that he had gone--quite gone, beyond the likelihood of another return to say something that he had omitted to say or to take back something that he had already said, she threw herself back on a sofa and yawned ostentatiously--almost insultingly at her own reflection in a mirror that hung in the centre of one of the silk panels--and then it seemed that it was for the first time in her life that she perceived how curious was the design of the mirror.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading When she was quite sure that he had gone--quite gone, beyond the likelihood of another return to say something that he had omitted to say or to take back something that he had already said, she threw herself back on a sofa and yawned ostentatiously--almost insultingly at her own reflection in a mirror that hung in the centre of one of the silk panels--and then it seemed that it was for the first time in her life that she perceived how curious was the design of the mirror.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading When she was quite sure that he had gone--quite gone, beyond the likelihood of another return to say something that he had omitted to say or to take back something that he had already said, she threw herself back on a sofa and yawned ostentatiously--almost insultingly at her own reflection in a mirror that hung in the centre of one of the silk panels--and then it seemed that it was for the first time in her life that she perceived how curious was the design of the mirror.

carry out

From this reading When she was quite sure that he had gone--quite gone, beyond the likelihood of another return to say something that he had omitted to say or to take back something that he had already said, she threw herself back on a sofa and yawned ostentatiously--almost insultingly at her own reflection in a mirror that hung in the centre of one of the silk panels--and then it seemed that it was for the first time in her life that she perceived how curious was the design of the mirror.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When she was quite sure that he had gone--quite gone, beyond the likelihood of another return to say something that he had omitted to say or to take back something that he had already said, she threw herself back on a sofa and yawned ostentatiously--almost insultingly at her own reflection in a mirror that hung in the centre of one of the silk panels--and then it seemed that it was for the first time in her life that she perceived how curious was the design of the mirror.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading When she was quite sure that he had gone--quite gone, beyond the likelihood of another return to say something that he had omitted to say or to take back something that he had already said, she threw herself back on a sofa and yawned ostentatiously--almost insultingly at her own reflection in a mirror that hung in the centre of one of the silk panels--and then it seemed that it was for the first time in her life that she perceived how curious was the design of the mirror.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading When she was quite sure that he had gone--quite gone, beyond the likelihood of another return to say something that he had omitted to say or to take back something that he had already said, she threw herself back on a sofa and yawned ostentatiously--almost insultingly at her own reflection in a mirror that hung in the centre of one of the silk panels--and then it seemed that it was for the first time in her life that she perceived how curious was the design of the mirror.

in or at that place or location

From this reading On the opposite curve there was a girl with a bird on her finger.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading When she was quite sure that he had gone--quite gone, beyond the likelihood of another return to say something that he had omitted to say or to take back something that he had already said, she threw herself back on a sofa and yawned ostentatiously--almost insultingly at her own reflection in a mirror that hung in the centre of one of the silk panels--and then it seemed that it was for the first time in her life that she perceived how curious was the design of the mirror.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading When she was quite sure that he had gone--quite gone, beyond the likelihood of another return to say something that he had omitted to say or to take back something that he had already said, she threw herself back on a sofa and yawned ostentatiously--almost insultingly at her own reflection in a mirror that hung in the centre of one of the silk panels--and then it seemed that it was for the first time in her life that she perceived how curious was the design of the mirror.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading When she was quite sure that he had gone--quite gone, beyond the likelihood of another return to say something that he had omitted to say or to take back something that he had already said, she threw herself back on a sofa and yawned ostentatiously--almost insultingly at her own reflection in a mirror that hung in the centre of one of the silk panels--and then it seemed that it was for the first time in her life that she perceived how curious was the design of the mirror.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading When she was quite sure that he had gone--quite gone, beyond the likelihood of another return to say something that he had omitted to say or to take back something that he had already said, she threw herself back on a sofa and yawned ostentatiously--almost insultingly at her own reflection in a mirror that hung in the centre of one of the silk panels--and then it seemed that it was for the first time in her life that she perceived how curious was the design of the mirror.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Butterflies and birds were cut all over the glass except in the centre.

at the time that

From this reading When she was quite sure that he had gone--quite gone, beyond the likelihood of another return to say something that he had omitted to say or to take back something that he had already said, she threw herself back on a sofa and yawned ostentatiously--almost insultingly at her own reflection in a mirror that hung in the centre of one of the silk panels--and then it seemed that it was for the first time in her life that she perceived how curious was the design of the mirror.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The silvered glass was a Florentine one and at one curved edge it was cut with a charming intaglio of a boy chasing a butterfly.

past form of “yawn” — utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired

From this reading When she was quite sure that he had gone--quite gone, beyond the likelihood of another return to say something that he had omitted to say or to take back something that he had already said, she threw herself back on a sofa and yawned ostentatiously--almost insultingly at her own reflection in a mirror that hung in the centre of one of the silk panels--and then it seemed that it was for the first time in her life that she perceived how curious was the design of the mirror.