used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A gauzy black wrap covered her black evening gown, from which her white shoulders could be seen rising.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Her small, tight-fitting black hat was draped with black lace that shaded her eyes almost with the effect of a mask.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was quite aware of the impression she made as she stood there silently.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Elise was standing just inside the door, smiling at him from the shadows.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading She was quite aware of the impression she made as she stood there silently.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A gauzy black wrap covered her black evening gown, from which her white shoulders could be seen rising.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading A gauzy black wrap covered her black evening gown, from which her white shoulders could be seen rising.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading She had changed her costume.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading She had changed her costume.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A gauzy black wrap covered her black evening gown, from which her white shoulders could be seen rising.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading A gauzy black wrap covered her black evening gown, from which her white shoulders could be seen rising.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Elise was standing just inside the door, smiling at him from the shadows.
drapedadjectiveUS /dreɪpt/
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading Her small, tight-fitting black hat was draped with black lace that shaded her eyes almost with the effect of a mask.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Her small, tight-fitting black hat was draped with black lace that shaded her eyes almost with the effect of a mask.
Elise
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From this reading Elise was standing just inside the door, smiling at him from the shadows.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A gauzy black wrap covered her black evening gown, from which her white shoulders could be seen rising.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Her small, tight-fitting black hat was draped with black lace that shaded her eyes almost with the effect of a mask.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Elise was standing just inside the door, smiling at him from the shadows.
gauzyadjective
so thin as to transmit light
From this reading A gauzy black wrap covered her black evening gown, from which her white shoulders could be seen rising.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading A gauzy black wrap covered her black evening gown, from which her white shoulders could be seen rising.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had changed her costume.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Her small, tight-fitting black hat was draped with black lace that shaded her eyes almost with the effect of a mask.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had changed her costume.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Elise was standing just inside the door, smiling at him from the shadows.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading She was quite aware of the impression she made as she stood there silently.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Elise was standing just inside the door, smiling at him from the shadows.
and nothing more
From this reading Elise was standing just inside the door, smiling at him from the shadows.
laceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading Her small, tight-fitting black hat was draped with black lace that shaded her eyes almost with the effect of a mask.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She was quite aware of the impression she made as she stood there silently.
maskverbUS /mæsk/
hide under a false appearance
From this reading Her small, tight-fitting black hat was draped with black lace that shaded her eyes almost with the effect of a mask.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her small, tight-fitting black hat was draped with black lace that shaded her eyes almost with the effect of a mask.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading She was quite aware of the impression she made as she stood there silently.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading A gauzy black wrap covered her black evening gown, from which her white shoulders could be seen rising.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A gauzy black wrap covered her black evening gown, from which her white shoulders could be seen rising.
shadedadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdɪd/
protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
From this reading Her small, tight-fitting black hat was draped with black lace that shaded her eyes almost with the effect of a mask.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Elise was standing just inside the door, smiling at him from the shadows.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had changed her costume.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading A gauzy black wrap covered her black evening gown, from which her white shoulders could be seen rising.
without speaking
From this reading She was quite aware of the impression she made as she stood there silently.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Her small, tight-fitting black hat was draped with black lace that shaded her eyes almost with the effect of a mask.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Elise was standing just inside the door, smiling at him from the shadows.
having a supporting base
From this reading Elise was standing just inside the door, smiling at him from the shadows.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading She was quite aware of the impression she made as she stood there silently.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her small, tight-fitting black hat was draped with black lace that shaded her eyes almost with the effect of a mask.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Elise was standing just inside the door, smiling at him from the shadows.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She was quite aware of the impression she made as she stood there silently.
tight-fittingadjective
fitting snugly
From this reading Her small, tight-fitting black hat was draped with black lace that shaded her eyes almost with the effect of a mask.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Elise was standing just inside the door, smiling at him from the shadows.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A gauzy black wrap covered her black evening gown, from which her white shoulders could be seen rising.
a Caucasian
From this reading A gauzy black wrap covered her black evening gown, from which her white shoulders could be seen rising.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her small, tight-fitting black hat was draped with black lace that shaded her eyes almost with the effect of a mask.
wrapverbUS /ræp/
arrange or fold as a cover or protection
From this reading A gauzy black wrap covered her black evening gown, from which her white shoulders could be seen rising.
