used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Arnold and his family, consisting only of his wife and step-daughter, Felise Herbert, were in their places at the table before Bonnibel came floating in, a vision of rosy, innocent loveliness.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A pale blue sash was knotted about her slender waist, and clusters of fragrant blue violets looped back her long golden curls.
adornmentnounUS /əˈdɔːrnmənt/
a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness
From this reading A golden chain and a cross studded with pearls was clasped about her white neck, though she scarcely needed such adornment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Arnold and his family, consisting only of his wife and step-daughter, Felise Herbert, were in their places at the table before Bonnibel came floating in, a vision of rosy, innocent loveliness.
ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading Mr. Arnold and his family, consisting only of his wife and step-daughter, Felise Herbert, were in their places at the table before Bonnibel came floating in, a vision of rosy, innocent loveliness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Arnold and his family, consisting only of his wife and step-daughter, Felise Herbert, were in their places at the table before Bonnibel came floating in, a vision of rosy, innocent loveliness.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A pale blue sash was knotted about her slender waist, and clusters of fragrant blue violets looped back her long golden curls.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading If she had been beautiful before in her plain blue walking-dress she was doubly so now in her soft white robe of India muslin, with fleecy trimmings of rich Valenciennes lace.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Her beauty was a crown in itself.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If she had been beautiful before in her plain blue walking-dress she was doubly so now in her soft white robe of India muslin, with fleecy trimmings of rich Valenciennes lace.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Mr. Arnold and his family, consisting only of his wife and step-daughter, Felise Herbert, were in their places at the table before Bonnibel came floating in, a vision of rosy, innocent loveliness.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading If she had been beautiful before in her plain blue walking-dress she was doubly so now in her soft white robe of India muslin, with fleecy trimmings of rich Valenciennes lace.
Bonnibel
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From this reading Mr. Arnold and his family, consisting only of his wife and step-daughter, Felise Herbert, were in their places at the table before Bonnibel came floating in, a vision of rosy, innocent loveliness.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mr. Arnold and his family, consisting only of his wife and step-daughter, Felise Herbert, were in their places at the table before Bonnibel came floating in, a vision of rosy, innocent loveliness.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading A golden chain and a cross studded with pearls was clasped about her white neck, though she scarcely needed such adornment.
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading A golden chain and a cross studded with pearls was clasped about her white neck, though she scarcely needed such adornment.
clustersnounUS /ˈklʌstərz/
plural of “cluster” — a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading A pale blue sash was knotted about her slender waist, and clusters of fragrant blue violets looped back her long golden curls.
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
From this reading Mr. Arnold and his family, consisting only of his wife and step-daughter, Felise Herbert, were in their places at the table before Bonnibel came floating in, a vision of rosy, innocent loveliness.
travel across or pass over
From this reading A golden chain and a cross studded with pearls was clasped about her white neck, though she scarcely needed such adornment.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading Her beauty was a crown in itself.
curlsnounUS /kɜːrlz/
plural of “curl” — a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
From this reading A pale blue sash was knotted about her slender waist, and clusters of fragrant blue violets looped back her long golden curls.
doublyadverbUS /ˈdʌbli/
to double the degree
From this reading If she had been beautiful before in her plain blue walking-dress she was doubly so now in her soft white robe of India muslin, with fleecy trimmings of rich Valenciennes lace.
a social unit living together
From this reading Mr. Arnold and his family, consisting only of his wife and step-daughter, Felise Herbert, were in their places at the table before Bonnibel came floating in, a vision of rosy, innocent loveliness.
Felise
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From this reading Mr. Arnold and his family, consisting only of his wife and step-daughter, Felise Herbert, were in their places at the table before Bonnibel came floating in, a vision of rosy, innocent loveliness.
fleecyadjectiveUS /ˈfliːsi/
(of fabrics) having soft nap produced by brushing
From this reading If she had been beautiful before in her plain blue walking-dress she was doubly so now in her soft white robe of India muslin, with fleecy trimmings of rich Valenciennes lace.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading Mr. Arnold and his family, consisting only of his wife and step-daughter, Felise Herbert, were in their places at the table before Bonnibel came floating in, a vision of rosy, innocent loveliness.
fragrantadjectiveUS /ˈfreɪɡrənt/
pleasant-smelling
From this reading A pale blue sash was knotted about her slender waist, and clusters of fragrant blue violets looped back her long golden curls.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading A pale blue sash was knotted about her slender waist, and clusters of fragrant blue violets looped back her long golden curls.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If she had been beautiful before in her plain blue walking-dress she was doubly so now in her soft white robe of India muslin, with fleecy trimmings of rich Valenciennes lace.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading If she had been beautiful before in her plain blue walking-dress she was doubly so now in her soft white robe of India muslin, with fleecy trimmings of rich Valenciennes lace.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading Mr. Arnold and his family, consisting only of his wife and step-daughter, Felise Herbert, were in their places at the table before Bonnibel came floating in, a vision of rosy, innocent loveliness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Arnold and his family, consisting only of his wife and step-daughter, Felise Herbert, were in their places at the table before Bonnibel came floating in, a vision of rosy, innocent loveliness.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If she had been beautiful before in her plain blue walking-dress she was doubly so now in her soft white robe of India muslin, with fleecy trimmings of rich Valenciennes lace.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Arnold and his family, consisting only of his wife and step-daughter, Felise Herbert, were in their places at the table before Bonnibel came floating in, a vision of rosy, innocent loveliness.
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading If she had been beautiful before in her plain blue walking-dress she was doubly so now in her soft white robe of India muslin, with fleecy trimmings of rich Valenciennes lace.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading Mr. Arnold and his family, consisting only of his wife and step-daughter, Felise Herbert, were in their places at the table before Bonnibel came floating in, a vision of rosy, innocent loveliness.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Her beauty was a crown in itself.
knottedadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːtɪd/
tied with a knot
From this reading A pale blue sash was knotted about her slender waist, and clusters of fragrant blue violets looped back her long golden curls.
laceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading If she had been beautiful before in her plain blue walking-dress she was doubly so now in her soft white robe of India muslin, with fleecy trimmings of rich Valenciennes lace.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading A pale blue sash was knotted about her slender waist, and clusters of fragrant blue violets looped back her long golden curls.
loopedverbUS /luːpt/
past form of “loop” — move in loops
From this reading A pale blue sash was knotted about her slender waist, and clusters of fragrant blue violets looped back her long golden curls.
lovelinessnoun
the quality of being good looking and attractive
From this reading Mr. Arnold and his family, consisting only of his wife and step-daughter, Felise Herbert, were in their places at the table before Bonnibel came floating in, a vision of rosy, innocent loveliness.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Arnold and his family, consisting only of his wife and step-daughter, Felise Herbert, were in their places at the table before Bonnibel came floating in, a vision of rosy, innocent loveliness.
muslinnounUS /ˈmʌzlən/
plain-woven cotton fabric
From this reading If she had been beautiful before in her plain blue walking-dress she was doubly so now in her soft white robe of India muslin, with fleecy trimmings of rich Valenciennes lace.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading A golden chain and a cross studded with pearls was clasped about her white neck, though she scarcely needed such adornment.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading A golden chain and a cross studded with pearls was clasped about her white neck, though she scarcely needed such adornment.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading If she had been beautiful before in her plain blue walking-dress she was doubly so now in her soft white robe of India muslin, with fleecy trimmings of rich Valenciennes lace.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Arnold and his family, consisting only of his wife and step-daughter, Felise Herbert, were in their places at the table before Bonnibel came floating in, a vision of rosy, innocent loveliness.
and nothing more
From this reading Mr. Arnold and his family, consisting only of his wife and step-daughter, Felise Herbert, were in their places at the table before Bonnibel came floating in, a vision of rosy, innocent loveliness.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading A pale blue sash was knotted about her slender waist, and clusters of fragrant blue violets looped back her long golden curls.
pearlsnounUS /pɜːrlz/
plural of “pearl” — a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading A golden chain and a cross studded with pearls was clasped about her white neck, though she scarcely needed such adornment.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Mr. Arnold and his family, consisting only of his wife and step-daughter, Felise Herbert, were in their places at the table before Bonnibel came floating in, a vision of rosy, innocent loveliness.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading If she had been beautiful before in her plain blue walking-dress she was doubly so now in her soft white robe of India muslin, with fleecy trimmings of rich Valenciennes lace.
possessing material wealth
From this reading If she had been beautiful before in her plain blue walking-dress she was doubly so now in her soft white robe of India muslin, with fleecy trimmings of rich Valenciennes lace.
robenounUS /roʊb/
any loose flowing garment
From this reading If she had been beautiful before in her plain blue walking-dress she was doubly so now in her soft white robe of India muslin, with fleecy trimmings of rich Valenciennes lace.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading Mr. Arnold and his family, consisting only of his wife and step-daughter, Felise Herbert, were in their places at the table before Bonnibel came floating in, a vision of rosy, innocent loveliness.
sashnounUS /sæʃ/
a framework that holds the panes of a window in the window frame
From this reading A pale blue sash was knotted about her slender waist, and clusters of fragrant blue violets looped back her long golden curls.
only a very short time before
From this reading A golden chain and a cross studded with pearls was clasped about her white neck, though she scarcely needed such adornment.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If she had been beautiful before in her plain blue walking-dress she was doubly so now in her soft white robe of India muslin, with fleecy trimmings of rich Valenciennes lace.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading A pale blue sash was knotted about her slender waist, and clusters of fragrant blue violets looped back her long golden curls.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If she had been beautiful before in her plain blue walking-dress she was doubly so now in her soft white robe of India muslin, with fleecy trimmings of rich Valenciennes lace.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading If she had been beautiful before in her plain blue walking-dress she was doubly so now in her soft white robe of India muslin, with fleecy trimmings of rich Valenciennes lace.
step-daughter
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From this reading Mr. Arnold and his family, consisting only of his wife and step-daughter, Felise Herbert, were in their places at the table before Bonnibel came floating in, a vision of rosy, innocent loveliness.
studdedadjectiveUS /ˈstʌdɪd/
dotted or adorned with or as with studs or nailheads; usually used in combination
From this reading A golden chain and a cross studded with pearls was clasped about her white neck, though she scarcely needed such adornment.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A golden chain and a cross studded with pearls was clasped about her white neck, though she scarcely needed such adornment.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Mr. Arnold and his family, consisting only of his wife and step-daughter, Felise Herbert, were in their places at the table before Bonnibel came floating in, a vision of rosy, innocent loveliness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Arnold and his family, consisting only of his wife and step-daughter, Felise Herbert, were in their places at the table before Bonnibel came floating in, a vision of rosy, innocent loveliness.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Arnold and his family, consisting only of his wife and step-daughter, Felise Herbert, were in their places at the table before Bonnibel came floating in, a vision of rosy, innocent loveliness.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading A golden chain and a cross studded with pearls was clasped about her white neck, though she scarcely needed such adornment.
trimmingsnounUS /ˈtrɪmɪŋz/
the accessories that normally accompany (something or some activity)
From this reading If she had been beautiful before in her plain blue walking-dress she was doubly so now in her soft white robe of India muslin, with fleecy trimmings of rich Valenciennes lace.
Valenciennesnoun
a town in northeastern France long noted for its lace industry
From this reading If she had been beautiful before in her plain blue walking-dress she was doubly so now in her soft white robe of India muslin, with fleecy trimmings of rich Valenciennes lace.
violetsnounUS /ˈvaɪələts/
plural of “violet” — any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading A pale blue sash was knotted about her slender waist, and clusters of fragrant blue violets looped back her long golden curls.
a vivid mental image
From this reading Mr. Arnold and his family, consisting only of his wife and step-daughter, Felise Herbert, were in their places at the table before Bonnibel came floating in, a vision of rosy, innocent loveliness.
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading A pale blue sash was knotted about her slender waist, and clusters of fragrant blue violets looped back her long golden curls.
walking-dress
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From this reading If she had been beautiful before in her plain blue walking-dress she was doubly so now in her soft white robe of India muslin, with fleecy trimmings of rich Valenciennes lace.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If she had been beautiful before in her plain blue walking-dress she was doubly so now in her soft white robe of India muslin, with fleecy trimmings of rich Valenciennes lace.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr. Arnold and his family, consisting only of his wife and step-daughter, Felise Herbert, were in their places at the table before Bonnibel came floating in, a vision of rosy, innocent loveliness.
a Caucasian
From this reading If she had been beautiful before in her plain blue walking-dress she was doubly so now in her soft white robe of India muslin, with fleecy trimmings of rich Valenciennes lace.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Mr. Arnold and his family, consisting only of his wife and step-daughter, Felise Herbert, were in their places at the table before Bonnibel came floating in, a vision of rosy, innocent loveliness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If she had been beautiful before in her plain blue walking-dress she was doubly so now in her soft white robe of India muslin, with fleecy trimmings of rich Valenciennes lace.
