used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had just come in from a walk on the downs, and as she sat there, her eyes shining, the colour coming and going in her cheeks, Madame Sampiero's gaze rested on her with critical pleasure and approval, lingering over every detail of the pretty brown cloth gown and neat plumed hat, both designed by a famous French arbiter of fashion who in the long ago had counted Madame Sampiero as among his earliest and most faithful patronesses.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Such half-beauties only win Fools to let affection in."
in the past
From this reading She had just come in from a walk on the downs, and as she sat there, her eyes shining, the colour coming and going in her cheeks, Madame Sampiero's gaze rested on her with critical pleasure and approval, lingering over every detail of the pretty brown cloth gown and neat plumed hat, both designed by a famous French arbiter of fashion who in the long ago had counted Madame Sampiero as among his earliest and most faithful patronesses.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading She had just come in from a walk on the downs, and as she sat there, her eyes shining, the colour coming and going in her cheeks, Madame Sampiero's gaze rested on her with critical pleasure and approval, lingering over every detail of the pretty brown cloth gown and neat plumed hat, both designed by a famous French arbiter of fashion who in the long ago had counted Madame Sampiero as among his earliest and most faithful patronesses.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had just come in from a walk on the downs, and as she sat there, her eyes shining, the colour coming and going in her cheeks, Madame Sampiero's gaze rested on her with critical pleasure and approval, lingering over every detail of the pretty brown cloth gown and neat plumed hat, both designed by a famous French arbiter of fashion who in the long ago had counted Madame Sampiero as among his earliest and most faithful patronesses.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading She had just come in from a walk on the downs, and as she sat there, her eyes shining, the colour coming and going in her cheeks, Madame Sampiero's gaze rested on her with critical pleasure and approval, lingering over every detail of the pretty brown cloth gown and neat plumed hat, both designed by a famous French arbiter of fashion who in the long ago had counted Madame Sampiero as among his earliest and most faithful patronesses.
arbiternounUS /ˈɑːrbɪtər/
someone with the power to settle matters at will
From this reading She had just come in from a walk on the downs, and as she sat there, her eyes shining, the colour coming and going in her cheeks, Madame Sampiero's gaze rested on her with critical pleasure and approval, lingering over every detail of the pretty brown cloth gown and neat plumed hat, both designed by a famous French arbiter of fashion who in the long ago had counted Madame Sampiero as among his earliest and most faithful patronesses.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "She whom I have praised so, Yields delight for reason too: Who could dote on thing so common As mere outward-handsome woman?
the two together, not just one
From this reading She had just come in from a walk on the downs, and as she sat there, her eyes shining, the colour coming and going in her cheeks, Madame Sampiero's gaze rested on her with critical pleasure and approval, lingering over every detail of the pretty brown cloth gown and neat plumed hat, both designed by a famous French arbiter of fashion who in the long ago had counted Madame Sampiero as among his earliest and most faithful patronesses.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading She had just come in from a walk on the downs, and as she sat there, her eyes shining, the colour coming and going in her cheeks, Madame Sampiero's gaze rested on her with critical pleasure and approval, lingering over every detail of the pretty brown cloth gown and neat plumed hat, both designed by a famous French arbiter of fashion who in the long ago had counted Madame Sampiero as among his earliest and most faithful patronesses.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mrs. Rebell was sitting by her god-mother's couch, pouring out tea.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading She had just come in from a walk on the downs, and as she sat there, her eyes shining, the colour coming and going in her cheeks, Madame Sampiero's gaze rested on her with critical pleasure and approval, lingering over every detail of the pretty brown cloth gown and neat plumed hat, both designed by a famous French arbiter of fashion who in the long ago had counted Madame Sampiero as among his earliest and most faithful patronesses.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading She had just come in from a walk on the downs, and as she sat there, her eyes shining, the colour coming and going in her cheeks, Madame Sampiero's gaze rested on her with critical pleasure and approval, lingering over every detail of the pretty brown cloth gown and neat plumed hat, both designed by a famous French arbiter of fashion who in the long ago had counted Madame Sampiero as among his earliest and most faithful patronesses.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading She had just come in from a walk on the downs, and as she sat there, her eyes shining, the colour coming and going in her cheeks, Madame Sampiero's gaze rested on her with critical pleasure and approval, lingering over every detail of the pretty brown cloth gown and neat plumed hat, both designed by a famous French arbiter of fashion who in the long ago had counted Madame Sampiero as among his earliest and most faithful patronesses.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She had just come in from a walk on the downs, and as she sat there, her eyes shining, the colour coming and going in her cheeks, Madame Sampiero's gaze rested on her with critical pleasure and approval, lingering over every detail of the pretty brown cloth gown and neat plumed hat, both designed by a famous French arbiter of fashion who in the long ago had counted Madame Sampiero as among his earliest and most faithful patronesses.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading She had just come in from a walk on the downs, and as she sat there, her eyes shining, the colour coming and going in her cheeks, Madame Sampiero's gaze rested on her with critical pleasure and approval, lingering over every detail of the pretty brown cloth gown and neat plumed hat, both designed by a famous French arbiter of fashion who in the long ago had counted Madame Sampiero as among his earliest and most faithful patronesses.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading "She whom I have praised so, Yields delight for reason too: Who could dote on thing so common As mere outward-handsome woman?
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading Mrs. Rebell was sitting by her god-mother's couch, pouring out tea.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "She whom I have praised so, Yields delight for reason too: Who could dote on thing so common As mere outward-handsome woman?
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading She had just come in from a walk on the downs, and as she sat there, her eyes shining, the colour coming and going in her cheeks, Madame Sampiero's gaze rested on her with critical pleasure and approval, lingering over every detail of the pretty brown cloth gown and neat plumed hat, both designed by a famous French arbiter of fashion who in the long ago had counted Madame Sampiero as among his earliest and most faithful patronesses.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading She had just come in from a walk on the downs, and as she sat there, her eyes shining, the colour coming and going in her cheeks, Madame Sampiero's gaze rested on her with critical pleasure and approval, lingering over every detail of the pretty brown cloth gown and neat plumed hat, both designed by a famous French arbiter of fashion who in the long ago had counted Madame Sampiero as among his earliest and most faithful patronesses.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "She whom I have praised so, Yields delight for reason too: Who could dote on thing so common As mere outward-handsome woman?
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading She had just come in from a walk on the downs, and as she sat there, her eyes shining, the colour coming and going in her cheeks, Madame Sampiero's gaze rested on her with critical pleasure and approval, lingering over every detail of the pretty brown cloth gown and neat plumed hat, both designed by a famous French arbiter of fashion who in the long ago had counted Madame Sampiero as among his earliest and most faithful patronesses.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading She had just come in from a walk on the downs, and as she sat there, her eyes shining, the colour coming and going in her cheeks, Madame Sampiero's gaze rested on her with critical pleasure and approval, lingering over every detail of the pretty brown cloth gown and neat plumed hat, both designed by a famous French arbiter of fashion who in the long ago had counted Madame Sampiero as among his earliest and most faithful patronesses.
doteverbUS /doʊt/
be foolish or senile due to old age
From this reading "She whom I have praised so, Yields delight for reason too: Who could dote on thing so common As mere outward-handsome woman?
downsnounUS /daʊnz/
plural of “down” — soft fine feathers
From this reading She had just come in from a walk on the downs, and as she sat there, her eyes shining, the colour coming and going in her cheeks, Madame Sampiero's gaze rested on her with critical pleasure and approval, lingering over every detail of the pretty brown cloth gown and neat plumed hat, both designed by a famous French arbiter of fashion who in the long ago had counted Madame Sampiero as among his earliest and most faithful patronesses.
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading She had just come in from a walk on the downs, and as she sat there, her eyes shining, the colour coming and going in her cheeks, Madame Sampiero's gaze rested on her with critical pleasure and approval, lingering over every detail of the pretty brown cloth gown and neat plumed hat, both designed by a famous French arbiter of fashion who in the long ago had counted Madame Sampiero as among his earliest and most faithful patronesses.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading She had just come in from a walk on the downs, and as she sat there, her eyes shining, the colour coming and going in her cheeks, Madame Sampiero's gaze rested on her with critical pleasure and approval, lingering over every detail of the pretty brown cloth gown and neat plumed hat, both designed by a famous French arbiter of fashion who in the long ago had counted Madame Sampiero as among his earliest and most faithful patronesses.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She had just come in from a walk on the downs, and as she sat there, her eyes shining, the colour coming and going in her cheeks, Madame Sampiero's gaze rested on her with critical pleasure and approval, lingering over every detail of the pretty brown cloth gown and neat plumed hat, both designed by a famous French arbiter of fashion who in the long ago had counted Madame Sampiero as among his earliest and most faithful patronesses.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading She had just come in from a walk on the downs, and as she sat there, her eyes shining, the colour coming and going in her cheeks, Madame Sampiero's gaze rested on her with critical pleasure and approval, lingering over every detail of the pretty brown cloth gown and neat plumed hat, both designed by a famous French arbiter of fashion who in the long ago had counted Madame Sampiero as among his earliest and most faithful patronesses.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading She had just come in from a walk on the downs, and as she sat there, her eyes shining, the colour coming and going in her cheeks, Madame Sampiero's gaze rested on her with critical pleasure and approval, lingering over every detail of the pretty brown cloth gown and neat plumed hat, both designed by a famous French arbiter of fashion who in the long ago had counted Madame Sampiero as among his earliest and most faithful patronesses.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She had just come in from a walk on the downs, and as she sat there, her eyes shining, the colour coming and going in her cheeks, Madame Sampiero's gaze rested on her with critical pleasure and approval, lingering over every detail of the pretty brown cloth gown and neat plumed hat, both designed by a famous French arbiter of fashion who in the long ago had counted Madame Sampiero as among his earliest and most faithful patronesses.
FoolsnounUS /fuːlz/
plural of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading Such half-beauties only win Fools to let affection in."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "She whom I have praised so, Yields delight for reason too: Who could dote on thing so common As mere outward-handsome woman?
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading She had just come in from a walk on the downs, and as she sat there, her eyes shining, the colour coming and going in her cheeks, Madame Sampiero's gaze rested on her with critical pleasure and approval, lingering over every detail of the pretty brown cloth gown and neat plumed hat, both designed by a famous French arbiter of fashion who in the long ago had counted Madame Sampiero as among his earliest and most faithful patronesses.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She had just come in from a walk on the downs, and as she sat there, her eyes shining, the colour coming and going in her cheeks, Madame Sampiero's gaze rested on her with critical pleasure and approval, lingering over every detail of the pretty brown cloth gown and neat plumed hat, both designed by a famous French arbiter of fashion who in the long ago had counted Madame Sampiero as among his earliest and most faithful patronesses.
a long fixed look
From this reading She had just come in from a walk on the downs, and as she sat there, her eyes shining, the colour coming and going in her cheeks, Madame Sampiero's gaze rested on her with critical pleasure and approval, lingering over every detail of the pretty brown cloth gown and neat plumed hat, both designed by a famous French arbiter of fashion who in the long ago had counted Madame Sampiero as among his earliest and most faithful patronesses.
god-mother's
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From this reading Mrs. Rebell was sitting by her god-mother's couch, pouring out tea.
the act of departing
From this reading She had just come in from a walk on the downs, and as she sat there, her eyes shining, the colour coming and going in her cheeks, Madame Sampiero's gaze rested on her with critical pleasure and approval, lingering over every detail of the pretty brown cloth gown and neat plumed hat, both designed by a famous French arbiter of fashion who in the long ago had counted Madame Sampiero as among his earliest and most faithful patronesses.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading She had just come in from a walk on the downs, and as she sat there, her eyes shining, the colour coming and going in her cheeks, Madame Sampiero's gaze rested on her with critical pleasure and approval, lingering over every detail of the pretty brown cloth gown and neat plumed hat, both designed by a famous French arbiter of fashion who in the long ago had counted Madame Sampiero as among his earliest and most faithful patronesses.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had just come in from a walk on the downs, and as she sat there, her eyes shining, the colour coming and going in her cheeks, Madame Sampiero's gaze rested on her with critical pleasure and approval, lingering over every detail of the pretty brown cloth gown and neat plumed hat, both designed by a famous French arbiter of fashion who in the long ago had counted Madame Sampiero as among his earliest and most faithful patronesses.
half-beauties
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From this reading Such half-beauties only win Fools to let affection in."
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading She had just come in from a walk on the downs, and as she sat there, her eyes shining, the colour coming and going in her cheeks, Madame Sampiero's gaze rested on her with critical pleasure and approval, lingering over every detail of the pretty brown cloth gown and neat plumed hat, both designed by a famous French arbiter of fashion who in the long ago had counted Madame Sampiero as among his earliest and most faithful patronesses.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "She whom I have praised so, Yields delight for reason too: Who could dote on thing so common As mere outward-handsome woman?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Rebell was sitting by her god-mother's couch, pouring out tea.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She had just come in from a walk on the downs, and as she sat there, her eyes shining, the colour coming and going in her cheeks, Madame Sampiero's gaze rested on her with critical pleasure and approval, lingering over every detail of the pretty brown cloth gown and neat plumed hat, both designed by a famous French arbiter of fashion who in the long ago had counted Madame Sampiero as among his earliest and most faithful patronesses.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "She whom I have praised so, Yields delight for reason too: Who could dote on thing so common As mere outward-handsome woman?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Such half-beauties only win Fools to let affection in."
and nothing more
From this reading She had just come in from a walk on the downs, and as she sat there, her eyes shining, the colour coming and going in her cheeks, Madame Sampiero's gaze rested on her with critical pleasure and approval, lingering over every detail of the pretty brown cloth gown and neat plumed hat, both designed by a famous French arbiter of fashion who in the long ago had counted Madame Sampiero as among his earliest and most faithful patronesses.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Such half-beauties only win Fools to let affection in."
lingeringnounUS /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/
the act of tarrying
From this reading She had just come in from a walk on the downs, and as she sat there, her eyes shining, the colour coming and going in her cheeks, Madame Sampiero's gaze rested on her with critical pleasure and approval, lingering over every detail of the pretty brown cloth gown and neat plumed hat, both designed by a famous French arbiter of fashion who in the long ago had counted Madame Sampiero as among his earliest and most faithful patronesses.
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 She had just come in from a walk on the downs, and as she sat there, her eyes shining, the colour coming and going in her cheeks, Madame Sampiero's gaze rested on her with critical pleasure and approval, lingering over every detail of the pretty brown cloth gown and neat plumed hat, both designed by a famous French arbiter of fashion who in the long ago had counted Madame Sampiero as among his earliest and most faithful patronesses.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading She had just come in from a walk on the downs, and as she sat there, her eyes shining, the colour coming and going in her cheeks, Madame Sampiero's gaze rested on her with critical pleasure and approval, lingering over every detail of the pretty brown cloth gown and neat plumed hat, both designed by a famous French arbiter of fashion who in the long ago had counted Madame Sampiero as among his earliest and most faithful patronesses.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading "She whom I have praised so, Yields delight for reason too: Who could dote on thing so common As mere outward-handsome woman?
used to form the superlative
From this reading She had just come in from a walk on the downs, and as she sat there, her eyes shining, the colour coming and going in her cheeks, Madame Sampiero's gaze rested on her with critical pleasure and approval, lingering over every detail of the pretty brown cloth gown and neat plumed hat, both designed by a famous French arbiter of fashion who in the long ago had counted Madame Sampiero as among his earliest and most faithful patronesses.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Rebell was sitting by her god-mother's couch, pouring out tea.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading She had just come in from a walk on the downs, and as she sat there, her eyes shining, the colour coming and going in her cheeks, Madame Sampiero's gaze rested on her with critical pleasure and approval, lingering over every detail of the pretty brown cloth gown and neat plumed hat, both designed by a famous French arbiter of fashion who in the long ago had counted Madame Sampiero as among his earliest and most faithful patronesses.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had just come in from a walk on the downs, and as she sat there, her eyes shining, the colour coming and going in her cheeks, Madame Sampiero's gaze rested on her with critical pleasure and approval, lingering over every detail of the pretty brown cloth gown and neat plumed hat, both designed by a famous French arbiter of fashion who in the long ago had counted Madame Sampiero as among his earliest and most faithful patronesses.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "She whom I have praised so, Yields delight for reason too: Who could dote on thing so common As mere outward-handsome woman?
and nothing more
From this reading Such half-beauties only win Fools to let affection in."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mrs. Rebell was sitting by her god-mother's couch, pouring out tea.
outward-handsome
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From this reading "She whom I have praised so, Yields delight for reason too: Who could dote on thing so common As mere outward-handsome woman?
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She had just come in from a walk on the downs, and as she sat there, her eyes shining, the colour coming and going in her cheeks, Madame Sampiero's gaze rested on her with critical pleasure and approval, lingering over every detail of the pretty brown cloth gown and neat plumed hat, both designed by a famous French arbiter of fashion who in the long ago had counted Madame Sampiero as among his earliest and most faithful patronesses.
patronesses
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From this reading She had just come in from a walk on the downs, and as she sat there, her eyes shining, the colour coming and going in her cheeks, Madame Sampiero's gaze rested on her with critical pleasure and approval, lingering over every detail of the pretty brown cloth gown and neat plumed hat, both designed by a famous French arbiter of fashion who in the long ago had counted Madame Sampiero as among his earliest and most faithful patronesses.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading She had just come in from a walk on the downs, and as she sat there, her eyes shining, the colour coming and going in her cheeks, Madame Sampiero's gaze rested on her with critical pleasure and approval, lingering over every detail of the pretty brown cloth gown and neat plumed hat, both designed by a famous French arbiter of fashion who in the long ago had counted Madame Sampiero as among his earliest and most faithful patronesses.
plumedadjective
having or covered with or abounding in plumes
From this reading She had just come in from a walk on the downs, and as she sat there, her eyes shining, the colour coming and going in her cheeks, Madame Sampiero's gaze rested on her with critical pleasure and approval, lingering over every detail of the pretty brown cloth gown and neat plumed hat, both designed by a famous French arbiter of fashion who in the long ago had counted Madame Sampiero as among his earliest and most faithful patronesses.
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading Mrs. Rebell was sitting by her god-mother's couch, pouring out tea.
praisedverbUS /preɪzd/
past form of “praise” — express approval of
From this reading "She whom I have praised so, Yields delight for reason too: Who could dote on thing so common As mere outward-handsome woman?
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading She had just come in from a walk on the downs, and as she sat there, her eyes shining, the colour coming and going in her cheeks, Madame Sampiero's gaze rested on her with critical pleasure and approval, lingering over every detail of the pretty brown cloth gown and neat plumed hat, both designed by a famous French arbiter of fashion who in the long ago had counted Madame Sampiero as among his earliest and most faithful patronesses.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading "She whom I have praised so, Yields delight for reason too: Who could dote on thing so common As mere outward-handsome woman?
Rebell
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From this reading Mrs. Rebell was sitting by her god-mother's couch, pouring out tea.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading She had just come in from a walk on the downs, and as she sat there, her eyes shining, the colour coming and going in her cheeks, Madame Sampiero's gaze rested on her with critical pleasure and approval, lingering over every detail of the pretty brown cloth gown and neat plumed hat, both designed by a famous French arbiter of fashion who in the long ago had counted Madame Sampiero as among his earliest and most faithful patronesses.
Sampiero
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From this reading She had just come in from a walk on the downs, and as she sat there, her eyes shining, the colour coming and going in her cheeks, Madame Sampiero's gaze rested on her with critical pleasure and approval, lingering over every detail of the pretty brown cloth gown and neat plumed hat, both designed by a famous French arbiter of fashion who in the long ago had counted Madame Sampiero as among his earliest and most faithful patronesses.
Sampiero's
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From this reading She had just come in from a walk on the downs, and as she sat there, her eyes shining, the colour coming and going in her cheeks, Madame Sampiero's gaze rested on her with critical pleasure and approval, lingering over every detail of the pretty brown cloth gown and neat plumed hat, both designed by a famous French arbiter of fashion who in the long ago had counted Madame Sampiero as among his earliest and most faithful patronesses.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading She had just come in from a walk on the downs, and as she sat there, her eyes shining, the colour coming and going in her cheeks, Madame Sampiero's gaze rested on her with critical pleasure and approval, lingering over every detail of the pretty brown cloth gown and neat plumed hat, both designed by a famous French arbiter of fashion who in the long ago had counted Madame Sampiero as among his earliest and most faithful patronesses.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "She whom I have praised so, Yields delight for reason too: Who could dote on thing so common As mere outward-handsome woman?
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading She had just come in from a walk on the downs, and as she sat there, her eyes shining, the colour coming and going in her cheeks, Madame Sampiero's gaze rested on her with critical pleasure and approval, lingering over every detail of the pretty brown cloth gown and neat plumed hat, both designed by a famous French arbiter of fashion who in the long ago had counted Madame Sampiero as among his earliest and most faithful patronesses.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Mrs. Rebell was sitting by her god-mother's couch, pouring out tea.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "She whom I have praised so, Yields delight for reason too: Who could dote on thing so common As mere outward-handsome woman?
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such half-beauties only win Fools to let affection in."
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Mrs. Rebell was sitting by her god-mother's couch, pouring out tea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She had just come in from a walk on the downs, and as she sat there, her eyes shining, the colour coming and going in her cheeks, Madame Sampiero's gaze rested on her with critical pleasure and approval, lingering over every detail of the pretty brown cloth gown and neat plumed hat, both designed by a famous French arbiter of fashion who in the long ago had counted Madame Sampiero as among his earliest and most faithful patronesses.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She had just come in from a walk on the downs, and as she sat there, her eyes shining, the colour coming and going in her cheeks, Madame Sampiero's gaze rested on her with critical pleasure and approval, lingering over every detail of the pretty brown cloth gown and neat plumed hat, both designed by a famous French arbiter of fashion who in the long ago had counted Madame Sampiero as among his earliest and most faithful patronesses.
a special situation
From this reading "She whom I have praised so, Yields delight for reason too: Who could dote on thing so common As mere outward-handsome woman?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Such half-beauties only win Fools to let affection in."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "She whom I have praised so, Yields delight for reason too: Who could dote on thing so common As mere outward-handsome woman?
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading She had just come in from a walk on the downs, and as she sat there, her eyes shining, the colour coming and going in her cheeks, Madame Sampiero's gaze rested on her with critical pleasure and approval, lingering over every detail of the pretty brown cloth gown and neat plumed hat, both designed by a famous French arbiter of fashion who in the long ago had counted Madame Sampiero as among his earliest and most faithful patronesses.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Rebell was sitting by her god-mother's couch, pouring out tea.
which person or people
From this reading "She whom I have praised so, Yields delight for reason too: Who could dote on thing so common As mere outward-handsome woman?
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "She whom I have praised so, Yields delight for reason too: Who could dote on thing so common As mere outward-handsome woman?
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading Such half-beauties only win Fools to let affection in."
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had just come in from a walk on the downs, and as she sat there, her eyes shining, the colour coming and going in her cheeks, Madame Sampiero's gaze rested on her with critical pleasure and approval, lingering over every detail of the pretty brown cloth gown and neat plumed hat, both designed by a famous French arbiter of fashion who in the long ago had counted Madame Sampiero as among his earliest and most faithful patronesses.
WITHERverbUS /ˈwɪðər/
wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading WITHER.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "She whom I have praised so, Yields delight for reason too: Who could dote on thing so common As mere outward-handsome woman?
YieldsnounUS /jiːldz/
plural of “yield” — production of a certain amount
From this reading "She whom I have praised so, Yields delight for reason too: Who could dote on thing so common As mere outward-handsome woman?
