used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A girl's first ball!
admiringverbUS /ædˈmaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for
From this reading A vague, overwhelming vision of delight before she goes into it--all brightness, and poetry, and music, and flowers, and kind, admiring faces; everything converging towards herself as a centre, not with any selfish sense of exclusive enjoyment, but sweetly, spontaneously, as to the natural queen.
(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 A vague, overwhelming vision of delight before she goes into it--all brightness, and poetry, and music, and flowers, and kind, admiring faces; everything converging towards herself as a centre, not with any selfish sense of exclusive enjoyment, but sweetly, spontaneously, as to the natural queen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A vague, overwhelming vision of delight before she goes into it--all brightness, and poetry, and music, and flowers, and kind, admiring faces; everything converging towards herself as a centre, not with any selfish sense of exclusive enjoyment, but sweetly, spontaneously, as to the natural queen.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A vague, overwhelming vision of delight before she goes into it--all brightness, and poetry, and music, and flowers, and kind, admiring faces; everything converging towards herself as a centre, not with any selfish sense of exclusive enjoyment, but sweetly, spontaneously, as to the natural queen.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A vague, overwhelming vision of delight before she goes into it--all brightness, and poetry, and music, and flowers, and kind, admiring faces; everything converging towards herself as a centre, not with any selfish sense of exclusive enjoyment, but sweetly, spontaneously, as to the natural queen.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There is the first glow and triumph of power which is at once a surprise to her and a joy.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading A girl's first ball!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading What words more full of ecstasy could be breathed in this dull world!
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A vague, overwhelming vision of delight before she goes into it--all brightness, and poetry, and music, and flowers, and kind, admiring faces; everything converging towards herself as a centre, not with any selfish sense of exclusive enjoyment, but sweetly, spontaneously, as to the natural queen.
uttered without voice
From this reading What words more full of ecstasy could be breathed in this dull world!
brightnessnounUS /ˈbraɪtnəs/
the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white
From this reading A vague, overwhelming vision of delight before she goes into it--all brightness, and poetry, and music, and flowers, and kind, admiring faces; everything converging towards herself as a centre, not with any selfish sense of exclusive enjoyment, but sweetly, spontaneously, as to the natural queen.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A vague, overwhelming vision of delight before she goes into it--all brightness, and poetry, and music, and flowers, and kind, admiring faces; everything converging towards herself as a centre, not with any selfish sense of exclusive enjoyment, but sweetly, spontaneously, as to the natural queen.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading A vague, overwhelming vision of delight before she goes into it--all brightness, and poetry, and music, and flowers, and kind, admiring faces; everything converging towards herself as a centre, not with any selfish sense of exclusive enjoyment, but sweetly, spontaneously, as to the natural queen.
convergingnounUS /kənˈvɜːrdʒɪŋ/
the act of converging (coming closer)
From this reading A vague, overwhelming vision of delight before she goes into it--all brightness, and poetry, and music, and flowers, and kind, admiring faces; everything converging towards herself as a centre, not with any selfish sense of exclusive enjoyment, but sweetly, spontaneously, as to the natural queen.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading What words more full of ecstasy could be breathed in this dull world!
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading A vague, overwhelming vision of delight before she goes into it--all brightness, and poetry, and music, and flowers, and kind, admiring faces; everything converging towards herself as a centre, not with any selfish sense of exclusive enjoyment, but sweetly, spontaneously, as to the natural queen.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading What words more full of ecstasy could be breathed in this dull world!
ecstasynounUS /ˈekstəsi/
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading What words more full of ecstasy could be breathed in this dull world!
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading A hundred unexpected, inexpressible emotions go to make up this image of paradise.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading A vague, overwhelming vision of delight before she goes into it--all brightness, and poetry, and music, and flowers, and kind, admiring faces; everything converging towards herself as a centre, not with any selfish sense of exclusive enjoyment, but sweetly, spontaneously, as to the natural queen.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading A vague, overwhelming vision of delight before she goes into it--all brightness, and poetry, and music, and flowers, and kind, admiring faces; everything converging towards herself as a centre, not with any selfish sense of exclusive enjoyment, but sweetly, spontaneously, as to the natural queen.
exclusiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/
not divided or shared with others
From this reading A vague, overwhelming vision of delight before she goes into it--all brightness, and poetry, and music, and flowers, and kind, admiring faces; everything converging towards herself as a centre, not with any selfish sense of exclusive enjoyment, but sweetly, spontaneously, as to the natural queen.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A vague, overwhelming vision of delight before she goes into it--all brightness, and poetry, and music, and flowers, and kind, admiring faces; everything converging towards herself as a centre, not with any selfish sense of exclusive enjoyment, but sweetly, spontaneously, as to the natural queen.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A girl's first ball!
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading A vague, overwhelming vision of delight before she goes into it--all brightness, and poetry, and music, and flowers, and kind, admiring faces; everything converging towards herself as a centre, not with any selfish sense of exclusive enjoyment, but sweetly, spontaneously, as to the natural queen.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading What words more full of ecstasy could be breathed in this dull world!
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading A girl's first ball!
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading There is the first glow and triumph of power which is at once a surprise to her and a joy.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A hundred unexpected, inexpressible emotions go to make up this image of paradise.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading A vague, overwhelming vision of delight before she goes into it--all brightness, and poetry, and music, and flowers, and kind, admiring faces; everything converging towards herself as a centre, not with any selfish sense of exclusive enjoyment, but sweetly, spontaneously, as to the natural queen.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There is the first glow and triumph of power which is at once a surprise to her and a joy.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading A vague, overwhelming vision of delight before she goes into it--all brightness, and poetry, and music, and flowers, and kind, admiring faces; everything converging towards herself as a centre, not with any selfish sense of exclusive enjoyment, but sweetly, spontaneously, as to the natural queen.
ten 10s
From this reading A hundred unexpected, inexpressible emotions go to make up this image of paradise.
an iconic mental representation
From this reading A hundred unexpected, inexpressible emotions go to make up this image of paradise.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading What words more full of ecstasy could be breathed in this dull world!
inexpressibleadjective
defying expression
From this reading A hundred unexpected, inexpressible emotions go to make up this image of paradise.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A vague, overwhelming vision of delight before she goes into it--all brightness, and poetry, and music, and flowers, and kind, admiring faces; everything converging towards herself as a centre, not with any selfish sense of exclusive enjoyment, but sweetly, spontaneously, as to the natural queen.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is the first glow and triumph of power which is at once a surprise to her and a joy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A vague, overwhelming vision of delight before she goes into it--all brightness, and poetry, and music, and flowers, and kind, admiring faces; everything converging towards herself as a centre, not with any selfish sense of exclusive enjoyment, but sweetly, spontaneously, as to the natural queen.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading There is the first glow and triumph of power which is at once a surprise to her and a joy.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading A vague, overwhelming vision of delight before she goes into it--all brightness, and poetry, and music, and flowers, and kind, admiring faces; everything converging towards herself as a centre, not with any selfish sense of exclusive enjoyment, but sweetly, spontaneously, as to the natural queen.
engage in
From this reading A hundred unexpected, inexpressible emotions go to make up this image of paradise.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading What words more full of ecstasy could be breathed in this dull world!
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading A vague, overwhelming vision of delight before she goes into it--all brightness, and poetry, and music, and flowers, and kind, admiring faces; everything converging towards herself as a centre, not with any selfish sense of exclusive enjoyment, but sweetly, spontaneously, as to the natural queen.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading A vague, overwhelming vision of delight before she goes into it--all brightness, and poetry, and music, and flowers, and kind, admiring faces; everything converging towards herself as a centre, not with any selfish sense of exclusive enjoyment, but sweetly, spontaneously, as to the natural queen.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A vague, overwhelming vision of delight before she goes into it--all brightness, and poetry, and music, and flowers, and kind, admiring faces; everything converging towards herself as a centre, not with any selfish sense of exclusive enjoyment, but sweetly, spontaneously, as to the natural queen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What words more full of ecstasy could be breathed in this dull world!
on one occasion
From this reading There is the first glow and triumph of power which is at once a surprise to her and a joy.
overwhelmingadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading A vague, overwhelming vision of delight before she goes into it--all brightness, and poetry, and music, and flowers, and kind, admiring faces; everything converging towards herself as a centre, not with any selfish sense of exclusive enjoyment, but sweetly, spontaneously, as to the natural queen.
paradisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading A hundred unexpected, inexpressible emotions go to make up this image of paradise.
literature in metrical form
From this reading A vague, overwhelming vision of delight before she goes into it--all brightness, and poetry, and music, and flowers, and kind, admiring faces; everything converging towards herself as a centre, not with any selfish sense of exclusive enjoyment, but sweetly, spontaneously, as to the natural queen.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading There is the first glow and triumph of power which is at once a surprise to her and a joy.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading A vague, overwhelming vision of delight before she goes into it--all brightness, and poetry, and music, and flowers, and kind, admiring faces; everything converging towards herself as a centre, not with any selfish sense of exclusive enjoyment, but sweetly, spontaneously, as to the natural queen.
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading A vague, overwhelming vision of delight before she goes into it--all brightness, and poetry, and music, and flowers, and kind, admiring faces; everything converging towards herself as a centre, not with any selfish sense of exclusive enjoyment, but sweetly, spontaneously, as to the natural queen.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading A vague, overwhelming vision of delight before she goes into it--all brightness, and poetry, and music, and flowers, and kind, admiring faces; everything converging towards herself as a centre, not with any selfish sense of exclusive enjoyment, but sweetly, spontaneously, as to the natural queen.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A vague, overwhelming vision of delight before she goes into it--all brightness, and poetry, and music, and flowers, and kind, admiring faces; everything converging towards herself as a centre, not with any selfish sense of exclusive enjoyment, but sweetly, spontaneously, as to the natural queen.
spontaneouslyadverbUS /spɑːnˈteɪniəsli/
in a spontaneous manner
From this reading A vague, overwhelming vision of delight before she goes into it--all brightness, and poetry, and music, and flowers, and kind, admiring faces; everything converging towards herself as a centre, not with any selfish sense of exclusive enjoyment, but sweetly, spontaneously, as to the natural queen.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading There is the first glow and triumph of power which is at once a surprise to her and a joy.
sweetlyadverbUS /ˈswiːtli/
in an affectionate or loving manner (“sweet” is sometimes a poetic or informal variant of “sweetly”)
From this reading A vague, overwhelming vision of delight before she goes into it--all brightness, and poetry, and music, and flowers, and kind, admiring faces; everything converging towards herself as a centre, not with any selfish sense of exclusive enjoyment, but sweetly, spontaneously, as to the natural queen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A vague, overwhelming vision of delight before she goes into it--all brightness, and poetry, and music, and flowers, and kind, admiring faces; everything converging towards herself as a centre, not with any selfish sense of exclusive enjoyment, but sweetly, spontaneously, as to the natural queen.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is the first glow and triumph of power which is at once a surprise to her and a joy.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading What words more full of ecstasy could be breathed in this dull world!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A vague, overwhelming vision of delight before she goes into it--all brightness, and poetry, and music, and flowers, and kind, admiring faces; everything converging towards herself as a centre, not with any selfish sense of exclusive enjoyment, but sweetly, spontaneously, as to the natural queen.
in the direction of
From this reading A vague, overwhelming vision of delight before she goes into it--all brightness, and poetry, and music, and flowers, and kind, admiring faces; everything converging towards herself as a centre, not with any selfish sense of exclusive enjoyment, but sweetly, spontaneously, as to the natural queen.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading There is the first glow and triumph of power which is at once a surprise to her and a joy.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading A hundred unexpected, inexpressible emotions go to make up this image of paradise.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A hundred unexpected, inexpressible emotions go to make up this image of paradise.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading A vague, overwhelming vision of delight before she goes into it--all brightness, and poetry, and music, and flowers, and kind, admiring faces; everything converging towards herself as a centre, not with any selfish sense of exclusive enjoyment, but sweetly, spontaneously, as to the natural queen.
a vivid mental image
From this reading A vague, overwhelming vision of delight before she goes into it--all brightness, and poetry, and music, and flowers, and kind, admiring faces; everything converging towards herself as a centre, not with any selfish sense of exclusive enjoyment, but sweetly, spontaneously, as to the natural queen.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What words more full of ecstasy could be breathed in this dull world!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There is the first glow and triumph of power which is at once a surprise to her and a joy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A vague, overwhelming vision of delight before she goes into it--all brightness, and poetry, and music, and flowers, and kind, admiring faces; everything converging towards herself as a centre, not with any selfish sense of exclusive enjoyment, but sweetly, spontaneously, as to the natural queen.
the words that are spoken
From this reading What words more full of ecstasy could be breathed in this dull world!
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading What words more full of ecstasy could be breathed in this dull world!
