Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading She and Pat had motored out into the country that morning, and lunched at a quaint old inn covered with wistaria, just outside Penshurst, and the spell of the country, with its riot of scent and song, still possessed her.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading NATURE’S FAULT Claudia was leisurely dressing for the dinner _à quatre_ at Frank’s studio, leisurely, because there was something in the warm May air, stealing in through the windows, that made her dawdle and dream.

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

From this reading NATURE’S FAULT Claudia was leisurely dressing for the dinner _à quatre_ at Frank’s studio, leisurely, because there was something in the warm May air, stealing in through the windows, that made her dawdle and dream.

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

From this reading She looked at the bowl of wild hyacinths she and Pat had gathered as excitedly as a couple of Cockney children, and she wished that she could have stayed in fairyland a little longer.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading NATURE’S FAULT Claudia was leisurely dressing for the dinner _à quatre_ at Frank’s studio, leisurely, because there was something in the warm May air, stealing in through the windows, that made her dawdle and dream.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading She thought of the hedges, with their tender greens; the young grass studded with gold and silver, for the buttercups and daisies were gaily blooming; the lilac in the cottage-gardens, just bursting into exquisite flower; the primroses with their pale beauty, nestling at the roots of the trees; the fruit blossom making a poem in delicate pinks and whites.

for the reason that

From this reading NATURE’S FAULT Claudia was leisurely dressing for the dinner _à quatre_ at Frank’s studio, leisurely, because there was something in the warm May air, stealing in through the windows, that made her dawdle and dream.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She had been so happy for a few hours, for she loved the country.

the organic process of bearing flowers

From this reading She thought of the hedges, with their tender greens; the young grass studded with gold and silver, for the buttercups and daisies were gaily blooming; the lilac in the cottage-gardens, just bursting into exquisite flower; the primroses with their pale beauty, nestling at the roots of the trees; the fruit blossom making a poem in delicate pinks and whites.

produce or yield flowers

From this reading She thought of the hedges, with their tender greens; the young grass studded with gold and silver, for the buttercups and daisies were gaily blooming; the lilac in the cottage-gardens, just bursting into exquisite flower; the primroses with their pale beauty, nestling at the roots of the trees; the fruit blossom making a poem in delicate pinks and whites.

a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids

From this reading She looked at the bowl of wild hyacinths she and Pat had gathered as excitedly as a couple of Cockney children, and she wished that she could have stayed in fairyland a little longer.

-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading She thought of the hedges, with their tender greens; the young grass studded with gold and silver, for the buttercups and daisies were gaily blooming; the lilac in the cottage-gardens, just bursting into exquisite flower; the primroses with their pale beauty, nestling at the roots of the trees; the fruit blossom making a poem in delicate pinks and whites.

plural of “buttercup” — any of various plants of the genus Ranunculus

From this reading She thought of the hedges, with their tender greens; the young grass studded with gold and silver, for the buttercups and daisies were gaily blooming; the lilac in the cottage-gardens, just bursting into exquisite flower; the primroses with their pale beauty, nestling at the roots of the trees; the fruit blossom making a poem in delicate pinks and whites.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading She looked at the bowl of wild hyacinths she and Pat had gathered as excitedly as a couple of Cockney children, and she wished that she could have stayed in fairyland a little longer.

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From this reading NATURE’S FAULT Claudia was leisurely dressing for the dinner _à quatre_ at Frank’s studio, leisurely, because there was something in the warm May air, stealing in through the windows, that made her dawdle and dream.

a native of the east end of London

From this reading She looked at the bowl of wild hyacinths she and Pat had gathered as excitedly as a couple of Cockney children, and she wished that she could have stayed in fairyland a little longer.

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From this reading She thought of the hedges, with their tender greens; the young grass studded with gold and silver, for the buttercups and daisies were gaily blooming; the lilac in the cottage-gardens, just bursting into exquisite flower; the primroses with their pale beauty, nestling at the roots of the trees; the fruit blossom making a poem in delicate pinks and whites.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading She looked at the bowl of wild hyacinths she and Pat had gathered as excitedly as a couple of Cockney children, and she wished that she could have stayed in fairyland a little longer.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading She and Pat had motored out into the country that morning, and lunched at a quaint old inn covered with wistaria, just outside Penshurst, and the spell of the country, with its riot of scent and song, still possessed her.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading She looked at the bowl of wild hyacinths she and Pat had gathered as excitedly as a couple of Cockney children, and she wished that she could have stayed in fairyland a little longer.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading She and Pat had motored out into the country that morning, and lunched at a quaint old inn covered with wistaria, just outside Penshurst, and the spell of the country, with its riot of scent and song, still possessed her.

plural of “daisy” — any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl

From this reading She thought of the hedges, with their tender greens; the young grass studded with gold and silver, for the buttercups and daisies were gaily blooming; the lilac in the cottage-gardens, just bursting into exquisite flower; the primroses with their pale beauty, nestling at the roots of the trees; the fruit blossom making a poem in delicate pinks and whites.

take one's time; proceed slowly

From this reading NATURE’S FAULT Claudia was leisurely dressing for the dinner _à quatre_ at Frank’s studio, leisurely, because there was something in the warm May air, stealing in through the windows, that made her dawdle and dream.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading She thought of the hedges, with their tender greens; the young grass studded with gold and silver, for the buttercups and daisies were gaily blooming; the lilac in the cottage-gardens, just bursting into exquisite flower; the primroses with their pale beauty, nestling at the roots of the trees; the fruit blossom making a poem in delicate pinks and whites.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading NATURE’S FAULT Claudia was leisurely dressing for the dinner _à quatre_ at Frank’s studio, leisurely, because there was something in the warm May air, stealing in through the windows, that made her dawdle and dream.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading NATURE’S FAULT Claudia was leisurely dressing for the dinner _à quatre_ at Frank’s studio, leisurely, because there was something in the warm May air, stealing in through the windows, that made her dawdle and dream.

savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type

From this reading NATURE’S FAULT Claudia was leisurely dressing for the dinner _à quatre_ at Frank’s studio, leisurely, because there was something in the warm May air, stealing in through the windows, that made her dawdle and dream.

with excitement; in an excited manner

From this reading She looked at the bowl of wild hyacinths she and Pat had gathered as excitedly as a couple of Cockney children, and she wished that she could have stayed in fairyland a little longer.

intense or sharp

From this reading She thought of the hedges, with their tender greens; the young grass studded with gold and silver, for the buttercups and daisies were gaily blooming; the lilac in the cottage-gardens, just bursting into exquisite flower; the primroses with their pale beauty, nestling at the roots of the trees; the fruit blossom making a poem in delicate pinks and whites.

something existing solely in the imagination (but often mistaken for reality)

From this reading She looked at the bowl of wild hyacinths she and Pat had gathered as excitedly as a couple of Cockney children, and she wished that she could have stayed in fairyland a little longer.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading NATURE’S FAULT Claudia was leisurely dressing for the dinner _à quatre_ at Frank’s studio, leisurely, because there was something in the warm May air, stealing in through the windows, that made her dawdle and dream.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading She had been so happy for a few hours, for she loved the country.

a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading She thought of the hedges, with their tender greens; the young grass studded with gold and silver, for the buttercups and daisies were gaily blooming; the lilac in the cottage-gardens, just bursting into exquisite flower; the primroses with their pale beauty, nestling at the roots of the trees; the fruit blossom making a poem in delicate pinks and whites.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading NATURE’S FAULT Claudia was leisurely dressing for the dinner _à quatre_ at Frank’s studio, leisurely, because there was something in the warm May air, stealing in through the windows, that made her dawdle and dream.

possessive form of “frank” — a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century

From this reading NATURE’S FAULT Claudia was leisurely dressing for the dinner _à quatre_ at Frank’s studio, leisurely, because there was something in the warm May air, stealing in through the windows, that made her dawdle and dream.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading She thought of the hedges, with their tender greens; the young grass studded with gold and silver, for the buttercups and daisies were gaily blooming; the lilac in the cottage-gardens, just bursting into exquisite flower; the primroses with their pale beauty, nestling at the roots of the trees; the fruit blossom making a poem in delicate pinks and whites.

in a gay manner

From this reading She thought of the hedges, with their tender greens; the young grass studded with gold and silver, for the buttercups and daisies were gaily blooming; the lilac in the cottage-gardens, just bursting into exquisite flower; the primroses with their pale beauty, nestling at the roots of the trees; the fruit blossom making a poem in delicate pinks and whites.

brought together in one place

From this reading She looked at the bowl of wild hyacinths she and Pat had gathered as excitedly as a couple of Cockney children, and she wished that she could have stayed in fairyland a little longer.

coins made of gold

From this reading She thought of the hedges, with their tender greens; the young grass studded with gold and silver, for the buttercups and daisies were gaily blooming; the lilac in the cottage-gardens, just bursting into exquisite flower; the primroses with their pale beauty, nestling at the roots of the trees; the fruit blossom making a poem in delicate pinks and whites.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading She thought of the hedges, with their tender greens; the young grass studded with gold and silver, for the buttercups and daisies were gaily blooming; the lilac in the cottage-gardens, just bursting into exquisite flower; the primroses with their pale beauty, nestling at the roots of the trees; the fruit blossom making a poem in delicate pinks and whites.

any of various leafy plants or their leaves and stems eaten as vegetables

From this reading She thought of the hedges, with their tender greens; the young grass studded with gold and silver, for the buttercups and daisies were gaily blooming; the lilac in the cottage-gardens, just bursting into exquisite flower; the primroses with their pale beauty, nestling at the roots of the trees; the fruit blossom making a poem in delicate pinks and whites.

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

From this reading She and Pat had motored out into the country that morning, and lunched at a quaint old inn covered with wistaria, just outside Penshurst, and the spell of the country, with its riot of scent and song, still possessed her.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading She had been so happy for a few hours, for she loved the country.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading She looked at the bowl of wild hyacinths she and Pat had gathered as excitedly as a couple of Cockney children, and she wished that she could have stayed in fairyland a little longer.

plural of “hedge” — a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes

From this reading She thought of the hedges, with their tender greens; the young grass studded with gold and silver, for the buttercups and daisies were gaily blooming; the lilac in the cottage-gardens, just bursting into exquisite flower; the primroses with their pale beauty, nestling at the roots of the trees; the fruit blossom making a poem in delicate pinks and whites.

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

From this reading NATURE’S FAULT Claudia was leisurely dressing for the dinner _à quatre_ at Frank’s studio, leisurely, because there was something in the warm May air, stealing in through the windows, that made her dawdle and dream.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading She had been so happy for a few hours, for she loved the country.

plural of “hyacinth” — a red transparent variety of zircon used as a gemstone

From this reading She looked at the bowl of wild hyacinths she and Pat had gathered as excitedly as a couple of Cockney children, and she wished that she could have stayed in fairyland a little longer.

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

From this reading NATURE’S FAULT Claudia was leisurely dressing for the dinner _à quatre_ at Frank’s studio, leisurely, because there was something in the warm May air, stealing in through the windows, that made her dawdle and dream.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading She and Pat had motored out into the country that morning, and lunched at a quaint old inn covered with wistaria, just outside Penshurst, and the spell of the country, with its riot of scent and song, still possessed her.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading She and Pat had motored out into the country that morning, and lunched at a quaint old inn covered with wistaria, just outside Penshurst, and the spell of the country, with its riot of scent and song, still possessed her.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading She and Pat had motored out into the country that morning, and lunched at a quaint old inn covered with wistaria, just outside Penshurst, and the spell of the country, with its riot of scent and song, still possessed her.

and nothing more

From this reading She and Pat had motored out into the country that morning, and lunched at a quaint old inn covered with wistaria, just outside Penshurst, and the spell of the country, with its riot of scent and song, still possessed her.

in an unhurried way or at one's convenience

From this reading NATURE’S FAULT Claudia was leisurely dressing for the dinner _à quatre_ at Frank’s studio, leisurely, because there was something in the warm May air, stealing in through the windows, that made her dawdle and dream.

any of various plants of the genus Syringa having large panicles of usually fragrant flowers

From this reading She thought of the hedges, with their tender greens; the young grass studded with gold and silver, for the buttercups and daisies were gaily blooming; the lilac in the cottage-gardens, just bursting into exquisite flower; the primroses with their pale beauty, nestling at the roots of the trees; the fruit blossom making a poem in delicate pinks and whites.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading She looked at the bowl of wild hyacinths she and Pat had gathered as excitedly as a couple of Cockney children, and she wished that she could have stayed in fairyland a little longer.

for more time

From this reading She looked at the bowl of wild hyacinths she and Pat had gathered as excitedly as a couple of Cockney children, and she wished that she could have stayed in fairyland a little longer.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading She looked at the bowl of wild hyacinths she and Pat had gathered as excitedly as a couple of Cockney children, and she wished that she could have stayed in fairyland a little longer.

held dear

From this reading She had been so happy for a few hours, for she loved the country.

past form of “lunch” — take the midday meal

From this reading She and Pat had motored out into the country that morning, and lunched at a quaint old inn covered with wistaria, just outside Penshurst, and the spell of the country, with its riot of scent and song, still possessed her.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading NATURE’S FAULT Claudia was leisurely dressing for the dinner _à quatre_ at Frank’s studio, leisurely, because there was something in the warm May air, stealing in through the windows, that made her dawdle and dream.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading She thought of the hedges, with their tender greens; the young grass studded with gold and silver, for the buttercups and daisies were gaily blooming; the lilac in the cottage-gardens, just bursting into exquisite flower; the primroses with their pale beauty, nestling at the roots of the trees; the fruit blossom making a poem in delicate pinks and whites.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading NATURE’S FAULT Claudia was leisurely dressing for the dinner _à quatre_ at Frank’s studio, leisurely, because there was something in the warm May air, stealing in through the windows, that made her dawdle and dream.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading She and Pat had motored out into the country that morning, and lunched at a quaint old inn covered with wistaria, just outside Penshurst, and the spell of the country, with its riot of scent and song, still possessed her.

equipped with a motor or motors

From this reading She and Pat had motored out into the country that morning, and lunched at a quaint old inn covered with wistaria, just outside Penshurst, and the spell of the country, with its riot of scent and song, still possessed her.

possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading NATURE’S FAULT Claudia was leisurely dressing for the dinner _à quatre_ at Frank’s studio, leisurely, because there was something in the warm May air, stealing in through the windows, that made her dawdle and dream.

young bird not yet fledged

From this reading She thought of the hedges, with their tender greens; the young grass studded with gold and silver, for the buttercups and daisies were gaily blooming; the lilac in the cottage-gardens, just bursting into exquisite flower; the primroses with their pale beauty, nestling at the roots of the trees; the fruit blossom making a poem in delicate pinks and whites.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She and Pat had motored out into the country that morning, and lunched at a quaint old inn covered with wistaria, just outside Penshurst, and the spell of the country, with its riot of scent and song, still possessed her.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading She and Pat had motored out into the country that morning, and lunched at a quaint old inn covered with wistaria, just outside Penshurst, and the spell of the country, with its riot of scent and song, still possessed her.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading She and Pat had motored out into the country that morning, and lunched at a quaint old inn covered with wistaria, just outside Penshurst, and the spell of the country, with its riot of scent and song, still possessed her.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading She and Pat had motored out into the country that morning, and lunched at a quaint old inn covered with wistaria, just outside Penshurst, and the spell of the country, with its riot of scent and song, still possessed her.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading She thought of the hedges, with their tender greens; the young grass studded with gold and silver, for the buttercups and daisies were gaily blooming; the lilac in the cottage-gardens, just bursting into exquisite flower; the primroses with their pale beauty, nestling at the roots of the trees; the fruit blossom making a poem in delicate pinks and whites.

pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

From this reading She and Pat had motored out into the country that morning, and lunched at a quaint old inn covered with wistaria, just outside Penshurst, and the spell of the country, with its riot of scent and song, still possessed her.

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

From this reading She and Pat had motored out into the country that morning, and lunched at a quaint old inn covered with wistaria, just outside Penshurst, and the spell of the country, with its riot of scent and song, still possessed her.

plural of “pink” — a light shade of red

From this reading She thought of the hedges, with their tender greens; the young grass studded with gold and silver, for the buttercups and daisies were gaily blooming; the lilac in the cottage-gardens, just bursting into exquisite flower; the primroses with their pale beauty, nestling at the roots of the trees; the fruit blossom making a poem in delicate pinks and whites.

a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading She thought of the hedges, with their tender greens; the young grass studded with gold and silver, for the buttercups and daisies were gaily blooming; the lilac in the cottage-gardens, just bursting into exquisite flower; the primroses with their pale beauty, nestling at the roots of the trees; the fruit blossom making a poem in delicate pinks and whites.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading She and Pat had motored out into the country that morning, and lunched at a quaint old inn covered with wistaria, just outside Penshurst, and the spell of the country, with its riot of scent and song, still possessed her.

plural of “primrose” — any of numerous short-stemmed plants of the genus Primula having tufted basal leaves and showy flowers clustered in umbels or heads

From this reading She thought of the hedges, with their tender greens; the young grass studded with gold and silver, for the buttercups and daisies were gaily blooming; the lilac in the cottage-gardens, just bursting into exquisite flower; the primroses with their pale beauty, nestling at the roots of the trees; the fruit blossom making a poem in delicate pinks and whites.

strange in an interesting or pleasing way

From this reading She and Pat had motored out into the country that morning, and lunched at a quaint old inn covered with wistaria, just outside Penshurst, and the spell of the country, with its riot of scent and song, still possessed her.

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

From this reading NATURE’S FAULT Claudia was leisurely dressing for the dinner _à quatre_ at Frank’s studio, leisurely, because there was something in the warm May air, stealing in through the windows, that made her dawdle and dream.

a public act of violence by an unruly mob

From this reading She and Pat had motored out into the country that morning, and lunched at a quaint old inn covered with wistaria, just outside Penshurst, and the spell of the country, with its riot of scent and song, still possessed her.

the condition of belonging to a particular place or group by virtue of social or ethnic or cultural lineage

From this reading She thought of the hedges, with their tender greens; the young grass studded with gold and silver, for the buttercups and daisies were gaily blooming; the lilac in the cottage-gardens, just bursting into exquisite flower; the primroses with their pale beauty, nestling at the roots of the trees; the fruit blossom making a poem in delicate pinks and whites.

A distinctive smell or aroma.

From this reading She and Pat had motored out into the country that morning, and lunched at a quaint old inn covered with wistaria, just outside Penshurst, and the spell of the country, with its riot of scent and song, still possessed her.

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

From this reading She and Pat had motored out into the country that morning, and lunched at a quaint old inn covered with wistaria, just outside Penshurst, and the spell of the country, with its riot of scent and song, still possessed her.

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 She thought of the hedges, with their tender greens; the young grass studded with gold and silver, for the buttercups and daisies were gaily blooming; the lilac in the cottage-gardens, just bursting into exquisite flower; the primroses with their pale beauty, nestling at the roots of the trees; the fruit blossom making a poem in delicate pinks and whites.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She had been so happy for a few hours, for she loved the country.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading NATURE’S FAULT Claudia was leisurely dressing for the dinner _à quatre_ at Frank’s studio, leisurely, because there was something in the warm May air, stealing in through the windows, that made her dawdle and dream.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading She and Pat had motored out into the country that morning, and lunched at a quaint old inn covered with wistaria, just outside Penshurst, and the spell of the country, with its riot of scent and song, still possessed her.

orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

From this reading She and Pat had motored out into the country that morning, and lunched at a quaint old inn covered with wistaria, just outside Penshurst, and the spell of the country, with its riot of scent and song, still possessed her.

past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading She looked at the bowl of wild hyacinths she and Pat had gathered as excitedly as a couple of Cockney children, and she wished that she could have stayed in fairyland a little longer.

the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

From this reading NATURE’S FAULT Claudia was leisurely dressing for the dinner _à quatre_ at Frank’s studio, leisurely, because there was something in the warm May air, stealing in through the windows, that made her dawdle and dream.

not in physical motion

From this reading She and Pat had motored out into the country that morning, and lunched at a quaint old inn covered with wistaria, just outside Penshurst, and the spell of the country, with its riot of scent and song, still possessed her.

dotted or adorned with or as with studs or nailheads; usually used in combination

From this reading She thought of the hedges, with their tender greens; the young grass studded with gold and silver, for the buttercups and daisies were gaily blooming; the lilac in the cottage-gardens, just bursting into exquisite flower; the primroses with their pale beauty, nestling at the roots of the trees; the fruit blossom making a poem in delicate pinks and whites.

workplace for the teaching or practice of an art

From this reading NATURE’S FAULT Claudia was leisurely dressing for the dinner _à quatre_ at Frank’s studio, leisurely, because there was something in the warm May air, stealing in through the windows, that made her dawdle and dream.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading She thought of the hedges, with their tender greens; the young grass studded with gold and silver, for the buttercups and daisies were gaily blooming; the lilac in the cottage-gardens, just bursting into exquisite flower; the primroses with their pale beauty, nestling at the roots of the trees; the fruit blossom making a poem in delicate pinks and whites.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading NATURE’S FAULT Claudia was leisurely dressing for the dinner _à quatre_ at Frank’s studio, leisurely, because there was something in the warm May air, stealing in through the windows, that made her dawdle and dream.

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

From this reading NATURE’S FAULT Claudia was leisurely dressing for the dinner _à quatre_ at Frank’s studio, leisurely, because there was something in the warm May air, stealing in through the windows, that made her dawdle and dream.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading She thought of the hedges, with their tender greens; the young grass studded with gold and silver, for the buttercups and daisies were gaily blooming; the lilac in the cottage-gardens, just bursting into exquisite flower; the primroses with their pale beauty, nestling at the roots of the trees; the fruit blossom making a poem in delicate pinks and whites.

in or at that place or location

From this reading NATURE’S FAULT Claudia was leisurely dressing for the dinner _à quatre_ at Frank’s studio, leisurely, because there was something in the warm May air, stealing in through the windows, that made her dawdle and dream.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading She thought of the hedges, with their tender greens; the young grass studded with gold and silver, for the buttercups and daisies were gaily blooming; the lilac in the cottage-gardens, just bursting into exquisite flower; the primroses with their pale beauty, nestling at the roots of the trees; the fruit blossom making a poem in delicate pinks and whites.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading NATURE’S FAULT Claudia was leisurely dressing for the dinner _à quatre_ at Frank’s studio, leisurely, because there was something in the warm May air, stealing in through the windows, that made her dawdle and dream.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading She thought of the hedges, with their tender greens; the young grass studded with gold and silver, for the buttercups and daisies were gaily blooming; the lilac in the cottage-gardens, just bursting into exquisite flower; the primroses with their pale beauty, nestling at the roots of the trees; the fruit blossom making a poem in delicate pinks and whites.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading NATURE’S FAULT Claudia was leisurely dressing for the dinner _à quatre_ at Frank’s studio, leisurely, because there was something in the warm May air, stealing in through the windows, that made her dawdle and dream.

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

From this reading NATURE’S FAULT Claudia was leisurely dressing for the dinner _à quatre_ at Frank’s studio, leisurely, because there was something in the warm May air, stealing in through the windows, that made her dawdle and dream.

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

From this reading She thought of the hedges, with their tender greens; the young grass studded with gold and silver, for the buttercups and daisies were gaily blooming; the lilac in the cottage-gardens, just bursting into exquisite flower; the primroses with their pale beauty, nestling at the roots of the trees; the fruit blossom making a poem in delicate pinks and whites.

plural of “white” — a Caucasian

From this reading She thought of the hedges, with their tender greens; the young grass studded with gold and silver, for the buttercups and daisies were gaily blooming; the lilac in the cottage-gardens, just bursting into exquisite flower; the primroses with their pale beauty, nestling at the roots of the trees; the fruit blossom making a poem in delicate pinks and whites.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading She looked at the bowl of wild hyacinths she and Pat had gathered as excitedly as a couple of Cockney children, and she wished that she could have stayed in fairyland a little longer.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading NATURE’S FAULT Claudia was leisurely dressing for the dinner _à quatre_ at Frank’s studio, leisurely, because there was something in the warm May air, stealing in through the windows, that made her dawdle and dream.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading She looked at the bowl of wild hyacinths she and Pat had gathered as excitedly as a couple of Cockney children, and she wished that she could have stayed in fairyland a little longer.

any flowering vine of the genus Wisteria

From this reading She and Pat had motored out into the country that morning, and lunched at a quaint old inn covered with wistaria, just outside Penshurst, and the spell of the country, with its riot of scent and song, still possessed her.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She and Pat had motored out into the country that morning, and lunched at a quaint old inn covered with wistaria, just outside Penshurst, and the spell of the country, with its riot of scent and song, still possessed her.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading She thought of the hedges, with their tender greens; the young grass studded with gold and silver, for the buttercups and daisies were gaily blooming; the lilac in the cottage-gardens, just bursting into exquisite flower; the primroses with their pale beauty, nestling at the roots of the trees; the fruit blossom making a poem in delicate pinks and whites.

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From this reading NATURE’S FAULT Claudia was leisurely dressing for the dinner _à quatre_ at Frank’s studio, leisurely, because there was something in the warm May air, stealing in through the windows, that made her dawdle and dream.