Chapter IV · Chapter 4

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading All the time her heart was crying out that she would be avenged for the insult that had been offered her that afternoon.

(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 All the time her heart was crying out that she would be avenged for the insult that had been offered her that afternoon.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It was on that night that the Lady Barbara received an ovation at Lord Grimsby's rout as the belle of London town.

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

From this reading Most beautiful she was, in reality, for the damask roses in her cheeks were dyed with the hot blood of her heart; her eyes, that were wont to be blue as the noonday sky, were black as night, and the pomegranates of her lips had been ripened by passion.

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

From this reading It was on that night that the Lady Barbara received an ovation at Lord Grimsby's rout as the belle of London town.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was on that night that the Lady Barbara received an ovation at Lord Grimsby's rout as the belle of London town.

for which vengeance has been taken

From this reading All the time her heart was crying out that she would be avenged for the insult that had been offered her that afternoon.

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From this reading It was on that night that the Lady Barbara received an ovation at Lord Grimsby's rout as the belle of London town.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Most beautiful she was, in reality, for the damask roses in her cheeks were dyed with the hot blood of her heart; her eyes, that were wont to be blue as the noonday sky, were black as night, and the pomegranates of her lips had been ripened by passion.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Most beautiful she was, in reality, for the damask roses in her cheeks were dyed with the hot blood of her heart; her eyes, that were wont to be blue as the noonday sky, were black as night, and the pomegranates of her lips had been ripened by passion.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Most beautiful she was, in reality, for the damask roses in her cheeks were dyed with the hot blood of her heart; her eyes, that were wont to be blue as the noonday sky, were black as night, and the pomegranates of her lips had been ripened by passion.

a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals

From this reading It was on that night that the Lady Barbara received an ovation at Lord Grimsby's rout as the belle of London town.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Most beautiful she was, in reality, for the damask roses in her cheeks were dyed with the hot blood of her heart; her eyes, that were wont to be blue as the noonday sky, were black as night, and the pomegranates of her lips had been ripened by passion.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading Most beautiful she was, in reality, for the damask roses in her cheeks were dyed with the hot blood of her heart; her eyes, that were wont to be blue as the noonday sky, were black as night, and the pomegranates of her lips had been ripened by passion.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Most beautiful she was, in reality, for the damask roses in her cheeks were dyed with the hot blood of her heart; her eyes, that were wont to be blue as the noonday sky, were black as night, and the pomegranates of her lips had been ripened by passion.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Most beautiful she was, in reality, for the damask roses in her cheeks were dyed with the hot blood of her heart; her eyes, that were wont to be blue as the noonday sky, were black as night, and the pomegranates of her lips had been ripened by passion.

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading Most beautiful she was, in reality, for the damask roses in her cheeks were dyed with the hot blood of her heart; her eyes, that were wont to be blue as the noonday sky, were black as night, and the pomegranates of her lips had been ripened by passion.

plural of “courtier” — an attendant at the court of a sovereign

From this reading Surrounded by courtiers, she flung her favors right and left with impartial prodigality.

demanding attention

From this reading All the time her heart was crying out that she would be avenged for the insult that had been offered her that afternoon.

a table linen made from linen with a damask pattern

From this reading Most beautiful she was, in reality, for the damask roses in her cheeks were dyed with the hot blood of her heart; her eyes, that were wont to be blue as the noonday sky, were black as night, and the pomegranates of her lips had been ripened by passion.

(used of color) artificially produced; not natural

From this reading Most beautiful she was, in reality, for the damask roses in her cheeks were dyed with the hot blood of her heart; her eyes, that were wont to be blue as the noonday sky, were black as night, and the pomegranates of her lips had been ripened by passion.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Most beautiful she was, in reality, for the damask roses in her cheeks were dyed with the hot blood of her heart; her eyes, that were wont to be blue as the noonday sky, were black as night, and the pomegranates of her lips had been ripened by passion.

plural of “favor” — an act of gracious kindness

From this reading Surrounded by courtiers, she flung her favors right and left with impartial prodigality.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading Surrounded by courtiers, she flung her favors right and left with impartial prodigality.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Most beautiful she was, in reality, for the damask roses in her cheeks were dyed with the hot blood of her heart; her eyes, that were wont to be blue as the noonday sky, were black as night, and the pomegranates of her lips had been ripened by passion.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was on that night that the Lady Barbara received an ovation at Lord Grimsby's rout as the belle of London town.

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

From this reading Most beautiful she was, in reality, for the damask roses in her cheeks were dyed with the hot blood of her heart; her eyes, that were wont to be blue as the noonday sky, were black as night, and the pomegranates of her lips had been ripened by passion.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Most beautiful she was, in reality, for the damask roses in her cheeks were dyed with the hot blood of her heart; her eyes, that were wont to be blue as the noonday sky, were black as night, and the pomegranates of her lips had been ripened by passion.

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

From this reading Most beautiful she was, in reality, for the damask roses in her cheeks were dyed with the hot blood of her heart; her eyes, that were wont to be blue as the noonday sky, were black as night, and the pomegranates of her lips had been ripened by passion.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading Most beautiful she was, in reality, for the damask roses in her cheeks were dyed with the hot blood of her heart; her eyes, that were wont to be blue as the noonday sky, were black as night, and the pomegranates of her lips had been ripened by passion.

showing lack of favoritism

From this reading Surrounded by courtiers, she flung her favors right and left with impartial prodigality.

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

From this reading Most beautiful she was, in reality, for the damask roses in her cheeks were dyed with the hot blood of her heart; her eyes, that were wont to be blue as the noonday sky, were black as night, and the pomegranates of her lips had been ripened by passion.

a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

From this reading All the time her heart was crying out that she would be avenged for the insult that had been offered her that afternoon.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was on that night that the Lady Barbara received an ovation at Lord Grimsby's rout as the belle of London town.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading It was on that night that the Lady Barbara received an ovation at Lord Grimsby's rout as the belle of London town.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Surrounded by courtiers, she flung her favors right and left with impartial prodigality.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading Most beautiful she was, in reality, for the damask roses in her cheeks were dyed with the hot blood of her heart; her eyes, that were wont to be blue as the noonday sky, were black as night, and the pomegranates of her lips had been ripened by passion.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading It was on that night that the Lady Barbara received an ovation at Lord Grimsby's rout as the belle of London town.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading It was on that night that the Lady Barbara received an ovation at Lord Grimsby's rout as the belle of London town.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Most beautiful she was, in reality, for the damask roses in her cheeks were dyed with the hot blood of her heart; her eyes, that were wont to be blue as the noonday sky, were black as night, and the pomegranates of her lips had been ripened by passion.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading It was on that night that the Lady Barbara received an ovation at Lord Grimsby's rout as the belle of London town.

the middle of the day

From this reading Most beautiful she was, in reality, for the damask roses in her cheeks were dyed with the hot blood of her heart; her eyes, that were wont to be blue as the noonday sky, were black as night, and the pomegranates of her lips had been ripened by passion.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was on that night that the Lady Barbara received an ovation at Lord Grimsby's rout as the belle of London town.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading All the time her heart was crying out that she would be avenged for the insult that had been offered her that afternoon.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was on that night that the Lady Barbara received an ovation at Lord Grimsby's rout as the belle of London town.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading All the time her heart was crying out that she would be avenged for the insult that had been offered her that afternoon.

enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause)

From this reading It was on that night that the Lady Barbara received an ovation at Lord Grimsby's rout as the belle of London town.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading Most beautiful she was, in reality, for the damask roses in her cheeks were dyed with the hot blood of her heart; her eyes, that were wont to be blue as the noonday sky, were black as night, and the pomegranates of her lips had been ripened by passion.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Most beautiful she was, in reality, for the damask roses in her cheeks were dyed with the hot blood of her heart; her eyes, that were wont to be blue as the noonday sky, were black as night, and the pomegranates of her lips had been ripened by passion.

the trait of spending extravagantly

From this reading Surrounded by courtiers, she flung her favors right and left with impartial prodigality.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading Most beautiful she was, in reality, for the damask roses in her cheeks were dyed with the hot blood of her heart; her eyes, that were wont to be blue as the noonday sky, were black as night, and the pomegranates of her lips had been ripened by passion.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading It was on that night that the Lady Barbara received an ovation at Lord Grimsby's rout as the belle of London town.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Surrounded by courtiers, she flung her favors right and left with impartial prodigality.

of wines, fruit, cheeses; having reached a desired or final condition; (“aged” pronounced as one syllable)

From this reading Most beautiful she was, in reality, for the damask roses in her cheeks were dyed with the hot blood of her heart; her eyes, that were wont to be blue as the noonday sky, were black as night, and the pomegranates of her lips had been ripened by passion.

plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Most beautiful she was, in reality, for the damask roses in her cheeks were dyed with the hot blood of her heart; her eyes, that were wont to be blue as the noonday sky, were black as night, and the pomegranates of her lips had been ripened by passion.

cause to flee

From this reading It was on that night that the Lady Barbara received an ovation at Lord Grimsby's rout as the belle of London town.

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

From this reading Most beautiful she was, in reality, for the damask roses in her cheeks were dyed with the hot blood of her heart; her eyes, that were wont to be blue as the noonday sky, were black as night, and the pomegranates of her lips had been ripened by passion.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Most beautiful she was, in reality, for the damask roses in her cheeks were dyed with the hot blood of her heart; her eyes, that were wont to be blue as the noonday sky, were black as night, and the pomegranates of her lips had been ripened by passion.

confined on all sides

From this reading Surrounded by courtiers, she flung her favors right and left with impartial prodigality.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was on that night that the Lady Barbara received an ovation at Lord Grimsby's rout as the belle of London town.

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

From this reading It was on that night that the Lady Barbara received an ovation at Lord Grimsby's rout as the belle of London town.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading All the time her heart was crying out that she would be avenged for the insult that had been offered her that afternoon.

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

From this reading Most beautiful she was, in reality, for the damask roses in her cheeks were dyed with the hot blood of her heart; her eyes, that were wont to be blue as the noonday sky, were black as night, and the pomegranates of her lips had been ripened by passion.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading It was on that night that the Lady Barbara received an ovation at Lord Grimsby's rout as the belle of London town.

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

From this reading It was on that night that the Lady Barbara received an ovation at Lord Grimsby's rout as the belle of London town.

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

From this reading Most beautiful she was, in reality, for the damask roses in her cheeks were dyed with the hot blood of her heart; her eyes, that were wont to be blue as the noonday sky, were black as night, and the pomegranates of her lips had been ripened by passion.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Most beautiful she was, in reality, for the damask roses in her cheeks were dyed with the hot blood of her heart; her eyes, that were wont to be blue as the noonday sky, were black as night, and the pomegranates of her lips had been ripened by passion.

an established custom

From this reading Most beautiful she was, in reality, for the damask roses in her cheeks were dyed with the hot blood of her heart; her eyes, that were wont to be blue as the noonday sky, were black as night, and the pomegranates of her lips had been ripened by passion.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading All the time her heart was crying out that she would be avenged for the insult that had been offered her that afternoon.

the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one

From this reading XIV.