Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading ALL NONSENSE On the evening of the next day, while the sun was still on the Pool, and its waters, forgetful of darker moods and bygone tragedies, smiled under the tickling of darting golden gleams, a girl sat on the broad lowest step of the temple.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading She had rolled the sleeves of her white gown above her elbow, up well-nigh to her shoulder, and, the afternoon being sultry, from time to time dipped her arms in the water and, taking them out again, amused herself by watching the bright drops race down to her rosy fingertips.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading The posture had another advantage she had not thought of, and she laughed again when she saw her own eyes twinkling at her from the depths.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading She had rolled the sleeves of her white gown above her elbow, up well-nigh to her shoulder, and, the afternoon being sultry, from time to time dipped her arms in the water and, taking them out again, amused herself by watching the bright drops race down to her rosy fingertips.

anew

From this reading She had rolled the sleeves of her white gown above her elbow, up well-nigh to her shoulder, and, the afternoon being sultry, from time to time dipped her arms in the water and, taking them out again, amused herself by watching the bright drops race down to her rosy fingertips.

(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 ALL NONSENSE On the evening of the next day, while the sun was still on the Pool, and its waters, forgetful of darker moods and bygone tragedies, smiled under the tickling of darting golden gleams, a girl sat on the broad lowest step of the temple.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading She had rolled the sleeves of her white gown above her elbow, up well-nigh to her shoulder, and, the afternoon being sultry, from time to time dipped her arms in the water and, taking them out again, amused herself by watching the bright drops race down to her rosy fingertips.

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

From this reading ALL NONSENSE On the evening of the next day, while the sun was still on the Pool, and its waters, forgetful of darker moods and bygone tragedies, smiled under the tickling of darting golden gleams, a girl sat on the broad lowest step of the temple.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The posture had another advantage she had not thought of, and she laughed again when she saw her own eyes twinkling at her from the depths.

from appearances alone

From this reading The sport was good, apparently, for she laughed and flung back her head so that the stray locks of hair might not spoil her sight of it.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading She had rolled the sleeves of her white gown above her elbow, up well-nigh to her shoulder, and, the afternoon being sultry, from time to time dipped her arms in the water and, taking them out again, amused herself by watching the bright drops race down to her rosy fingertips.

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

From this reading On either side of this lowest step there was a margin of smooth level grass, and, being unable as she sat to bathe both arms at once, presently she moved on to the grass and lay down, sinking her elbows in the pond and leaning her face over the edge of it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On either side of this lowest step there was a margin of smooth level grass, and, being unable as she sat to bathe both arms at once, presently she moved on to the grass and lay down, sinking her elbows in the pond and leaning her face over the edge of it.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The sport was good, apparently, for she laughed and flung back her head so that the stray locks of hair might not spoil her sight of it.

cleanse the entire body

From this reading On either side of this lowest step there was a margin of smooth level grass, and, being unable as she sat to bathe both arms at once, presently she moved on to the grass and lay down, sinking her elbows in the pond and leaning her face over the edge of it.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading She had rolled the sleeves of her white gown above her elbow, up well-nigh to her shoulder, and, the afternoon being sultry, from time to time dipped her arms in the water and, taking them out again, amused herself by watching the bright drops race down to her rosy fingertips.

the two together, not just one

From this reading On either side of this lowest step there was a margin of smooth level grass, and, being unable as she sat to bathe both arms at once, presently she moved on to the grass and lay down, sinking her elbows in the pond and leaning her face over the edge of it.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading She had rolled the sleeves of her white gown above her elbow, up well-nigh to her shoulder, and, the afternoon being sultry, from time to time dipped her arms in the water and, taking them out again, amused herself by watching the bright drops race down to her rosy fingertips.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading ALL NONSENSE On the evening of the next day, while the sun was still on the Pool, and its waters, forgetful of darker moods and bygone tragedies, smiled under the tickling of darting golden gleams, a girl sat on the broad lowest step of the temple.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She had rolled the sleeves of her white gown above her elbow, up well-nigh to her shoulder, and, the afternoon being sultry, from time to time dipped her arms in the water and, taking them out again, amused herself by watching the bright drops race down to her rosy fingertips.

past events to be put aside

From this reading ALL NONSENSE On the evening of the next day, while the sun was still on the Pool, and its waters, forgetful of darker moods and bygone tragedies, smiled under the tickling of darting golden gleams, a girl sat on the broad lowest step of the temple.

comparative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black

From this reading ALL NONSENSE On the evening of the next day, while the sun was still on the Pool, and its waters, forgetful of darker moods and bygone tragedies, smiled under the tickling of darting golden gleams, a girl sat on the broad lowest step of the temple.

-ing form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading ALL NONSENSE On the evening of the next day, while the sun was still on the Pool, and its waters, forgetful of darker moods and bygone tragedies, smiled under the tickling of darting golden gleams, a girl sat on the broad lowest step of the temple.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading ALL NONSENSE On the evening of the next day, while the sun was still on the Pool, and its waters, forgetful of darker moods and bygone tragedies, smiled under the tickling of darting golden gleams, a girl sat on the broad lowest step of the temple.

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading The posture had another advantage she had not thought of, and she laughed again when she saw her own eyes twinkling at her from the depths.

having abnormal sagging of the spine (especially in horses)

From this reading She had rolled the sleeves of her white gown above her elbow, up well-nigh to her shoulder, and, the afternoon being sultry, from time to time dipped her arms in the water and, taking them out again, amused herself by watching the bright drops race down to her rosy fingertips.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading She had rolled the sleeves of her white gown above her elbow, up well-nigh to her shoulder, and, the afternoon being sultry, from time to time dipped her arms in the water and, taking them out again, amused herself by watching the bright drops race down to her rosy fingertips.

plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small

From this reading She had rolled the sleeves of her white gown above her elbow, up well-nigh to her shoulder, and, the afternoon being sultry, from time to time dipped her arms in the water and, taking them out again, amused herself by watching the bright drops race down to her rosy fingertips.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading On either side of this lowest step there was a margin of smooth level grass, and, being unable as she sat to bathe both arms at once, presently she moved on to the grass and lay down, sinking her elbows in the pond and leaning her face over the edge of it.

one or the other of two

From this reading On either side of this lowest step there was a margin of smooth level grass, and, being unable as she sat to bathe both arms at once, presently she moved on to the grass and lay down, sinking her elbows in the pond and leaning her face over the edge of it.

hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped

From this reading She had rolled the sleeves of her white gown above her elbow, up well-nigh to her shoulder, and, the afternoon being sultry, from time to time dipped her arms in the water and, taking them out again, amused herself by watching the bright drops race down to her rosy fingertips.

plural of “elbow” — hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped

From this reading On either side of this lowest step there was a margin of smooth level grass, and, being unable as she sat to bathe both arms at once, presently she moved on to the grass and lay down, sinking her elbows in the pond and leaning her face over the edge of it.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading ALL NONSENSE On the evening of the next day, while the sun was still on the Pool, and its waters, forgetful of darker moods and bygone tragedies, smiled under the tickling of darting golden gleams, a girl sat on the broad lowest step of the temple.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The posture had another advantage she had not thought of, and she laughed again when she saw her own eyes twinkling at her from the depths.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading On either side of this lowest step there was a margin of smooth level grass, and, being unable as she sat to bathe both arms at once, presently she moved on to the grass and lay down, sinking her elbows in the pond and leaning her face over the edge of it.

plural of “fingertip” — the end (tip) of a finger

From this reading She had rolled the sleeves of her white gown above her elbow, up well-nigh to her shoulder, and, the afternoon being sultry, from time to time dipped her arms in the water and, taking them out again, amused herself by watching the bright drops race down to her rosy fingertips.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading The sport was good, apparently, for she laughed and flung back her head so that the stray locks of hair might not spoil her sight of it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The sport was good, apparently, for she laughed and flung back her head so that the stray locks of hair might not spoil her sight of it.

(of memory) deficient in retentiveness or range

From this reading ALL NONSENSE On the evening of the next day, while the sun was still on the Pool, and its waters, forgetful of darker moods and bygone tragedies, smiled under the tickling of darting golden gleams, a girl sat on the broad lowest step of the temple.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She had rolled the sleeves of her white gown above her elbow, up well-nigh to her shoulder, and, the afternoon being sultry, from time to time dipped her arms in the water and, taking them out again, amused herself by watching the bright drops race down to her rosy fingertips.

a young female

From this reading ALL NONSENSE On the evening of the next day, while the sun was still on the Pool, and its waters, forgetful of darker moods and bygone tragedies, smiled under the tickling of darting golden gleams, a girl sat on the broad lowest step of the temple.

plural of “gleam” — an appearance of reflected light

From this reading ALL NONSENSE On the evening of the next day, while the sun was still on the Pool, and its waters, forgetful of darker moods and bygone tragedies, smiled under the tickling of darting golden gleams, a girl sat on the broad lowest step of the temple.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading ALL NONSENSE On the evening of the next day, while the sun was still on the Pool, and its waters, forgetful of darker moods and bygone tragedies, smiled under the tickling of darting golden gleams, a girl sat on the broad lowest step of the temple.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The sport was good, apparently, for she laughed and flung back her head so that the stray locks of hair might not spoil her sight of it.

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 rolled the sleeves of her white gown above her elbow, up well-nigh to her shoulder, and, the afternoon being sultry, from time to time dipped her arms in the water and, taking them out again, amused herself by watching the bright drops race down to her rosy fingertips.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading On either side of this lowest step there was a margin of smooth level grass, and, being unable as she sat to bathe both arms at once, presently she moved on to the grass and lay down, sinking her elbows in the pond and leaning her face over the edge of it.

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

From this reading She had rolled the sleeves of her white gown above her elbow, up well-nigh to her shoulder, and, the afternoon being sultry, from time to time dipped her arms in the water and, taking them out again, amused herself by watching the bright drops race down to her rosy fingertips.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading The sport was good, apparently, for she laughed and flung back her head so that the stray locks of hair might not spoil her sight of it.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The sport was good, apparently, for she laughed and flung back her head so that the stray locks of hair might not spoil her sight of it.

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

From this reading She had rolled the sleeves of her white gown above her elbow, up well-nigh to her shoulder, and, the afternoon being sultry, from time to time dipped her arms in the water and, taking them out again, amused herself by watching the bright drops race down to her rosy fingertips.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading She had rolled the sleeves of her white gown above her elbow, up well-nigh to her shoulder, and, the afternoon being sultry, from time to time dipped her arms in the water and, taking them out again, amused herself by watching the bright drops race down to her rosy fingertips.

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

From this reading She had rolled the sleeves of her white gown above her elbow, up well-nigh to her shoulder, and, the afternoon being sultry, from time to time dipped her arms in the water and, taking them out again, amused herself by watching the bright drops race down to her rosy fingertips.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The sport was good, apparently, for she laughed and flung back her head so that the stray locks of hair might not spoil her sight of it.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading ALL NONSENSE On the evening of the next day, while the sun was still on the Pool, and its waters, forgetful of darker moods and bygone tragedies, smiled under the tickling of darting golden gleams, a girl sat on the broad lowest step of the temple.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading The sport was good, apparently, for she laughed and flung back her head so that the stray locks of hair might not spoil her sight of it.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading On either side of this lowest step there was a margin of smooth level grass, and, being unable as she sat to bathe both arms at once, presently she moved on to the grass and lay down, sinking her elbows in the pond and leaning her face over the edge of it.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading On either side of this lowest step there was a margin of smooth level grass, and, being unable as she sat to bathe both arms at once, presently she moved on to the grass and lay down, sinking her elbows in the pond and leaning her face over the edge of it.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading On either side of this lowest step there was a margin of smooth level grass, and, being unable as she sat to bathe both arms at once, presently she moved on to the grass and lay down, sinking her elbows in the pond and leaning her face over the edge of it.

plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed

From this reading The sport was good, apparently, for she laughed and flung back her head so that the stray locks of hair might not spoil her sight of it.

lowest in rank or importance

From this reading ALL NONSENSE On the evening of the next day, while the sun was still on the Pool, and its waters, forgetful of darker moods and bygone tragedies, smiled under the tickling of darting golden gleams, a girl sat on the broad lowest step of the temple.

the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary

From this reading On either side of this lowest step there was a margin of smooth level grass, and, being unable as she sat to bathe both arms at once, presently she moved on to the grass and lay down, sinking her elbows in the pond and leaning her face over the edge of it.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The sport was good, apparently, for she laughed and flung back her head so that the stray locks of hair might not spoil her sight of it.

plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading ALL NONSENSE On the evening of the next day, while the sun was still on the Pool, and its waters, forgetful of darker moods and bygone tragedies, smiled under the tickling of darting golden gleams, a girl sat on the broad lowest step of the temple.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading On either side of this lowest step there was a margin of smooth level grass, and, being unable as she sat to bathe both arms at once, presently she moved on to the grass and lay down, sinking her elbows in the pond and leaning her face over the edge of it.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading ALL NONSENSE On the evening of the next day, while the sun was still on the Pool, and its waters, forgetful of darker moods and bygone tragedies, smiled under the tickling of darting golden gleams, a girl sat on the broad lowest step of the temple.

a message that seems to convey no meaning

From this reading ALL NONSENSE On the evening of the next day, while the sun was still on the Pool, and its waters, forgetful of darker moods and bygone tragedies, smiled under the tickling of darting golden gleams, a girl sat on the broad lowest step of the temple.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The sport was good, apparently, for she laughed and flung back her head so that the stray locks of hair might not spoil her sight of it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ALL NONSENSE On the evening of the next day, while the sun was still on the Pool, and its waters, forgetful of darker moods and bygone tragedies, smiled under the tickling of darting golden gleams, a girl sat on the broad lowest step of the temple.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ALL NONSENSE On the evening of the next day, while the sun was still on the Pool, and its waters, forgetful of darker moods and bygone tragedies, smiled under the tickling of darting golden gleams, a girl sat on the broad lowest step of the temple.

on one occasion

From this reading On either side of this lowest step there was a margin of smooth level grass, and, being unable as she sat to bathe both arms at once, presently she moved on to the grass and lay down, sinking her elbows in the pond and leaning her face over the edge of it.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading She had rolled the sleeves of her white gown above her elbow, up well-nigh to her shoulder, and, the afternoon being sultry, from time to time dipped her arms in the water and, taking them out again, amused herself by watching the bright drops race down to her rosy fingertips.

above and across; more than

From this reading On either side of this lowest step there was a margin of smooth level grass, and, being unable as she sat to bathe both arms at once, presently she moved on to the grass and lay down, sinking her elbows in the pond and leaning her face over the edge of it.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The posture had another advantage she had not thought of, and she laughed again when she saw her own eyes twinkling at her from the depths.

a small lake

From this reading On either side of this lowest step there was a margin of smooth level grass, and, being unable as she sat to bathe both arms at once, presently she moved on to the grass and lay down, sinking her elbows in the pond and leaning her face over the edge of it.

an excavation that is (usually) filled with water

From this reading ALL NONSENSE On the evening of the next day, while the sun was still on the Pool, and its waters, forgetful of darker moods and bygone tragedies, smiled under the tickling of darting golden gleams, a girl sat on the broad lowest step of the temple.

the arrangement of the body and its limbs

From this reading The posture had another advantage she had not thought of, and she laughed again when she saw her own eyes twinkling at her from the depths.

in the near future

From this reading On either side of this lowest step there was a margin of smooth level grass, and, being unable as she sat to bathe both arms at once, presently she moved on to the grass and lay down, sinking her elbows in the pond and leaning her face over the edge of it.

any competition

From this reading She had rolled the sleeves of her white gown above her elbow, up well-nigh to her shoulder, and, the afternoon being sultry, from time to time dipped her arms in the water and, taking them out again, amused herself by watching the bright drops race down to her rosy fingertips.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading She had rolled the sleeves of her white gown above her elbow, up well-nigh to her shoulder, and, the afternoon being sultry, from time to time dipped her arms in the water and, taking them out again, amused herself by watching the bright drops race down to her rosy fingertips.

reflecting optimism

From this reading She had rolled the sleeves of her white gown above her elbow, up well-nigh to her shoulder, and, the afternoon being sultry, from time to time dipped her arms in the water and, taking them out again, amused herself by watching the bright drops race down to her rosy fingertips.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading ALL NONSENSE On the evening of the next day, while the sun was still on the Pool, and its waters, forgetful of darker moods and bygone tragedies, smiled under the tickling of darting golden gleams, a girl sat on the broad lowest step of the temple.

cut with a saw

From this reading The posture had another advantage she had not thought of, and she laughed again when she saw her own eyes twinkling at her from the depths.

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

From this reading She had rolled the sleeves of her white gown above her elbow, up well-nigh to her shoulder, and, the afternoon being sultry, from time to time dipped her arms in the water and, taking them out again, amused herself by watching the bright drops race down to her rosy fingertips.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading She had rolled the sleeves of her white gown above her elbow, up well-nigh to her shoulder, and, the afternoon being sultry, from time to time dipped her arms in the water and, taking them out again, amused herself by watching the bright drops race down to her rosy fingertips.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading On either side of this lowest step there was a margin of smooth level grass, and, being unable as she sat to bathe both arms at once, presently she moved on to the grass and lay down, sinking her elbows in the pond and leaning her face over the edge of it.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading The sport was good, apparently, for she laughed and flung back her head so that the stray locks of hair might not spoil her sight of it.

a descent as through liquid (especially through water)

From this reading On either side of this lowest step there was a margin of smooth level grass, and, being unable as she sat to bathe both arms at once, presently she moved on to the grass and lay down, sinking her elbows in the pond and leaning her face over the edge of it.

plural of “sleeve” — the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm

From this reading She had rolled the sleeves of her white gown above her elbow, up well-nigh to her shoulder, and, the afternoon being sultry, from time to time dipped her arms in the water and, taking them out again, amused herself by watching the bright drops race down to her rosy fingertips.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading ALL NONSENSE On the evening of the next day, while the sun was still on the Pool, and its waters, forgetful of darker moods and bygone tragedies, smiled under the tickling of darting golden gleams, a girl sat on the broad lowest step of the temple.

having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

From this reading On either side of this lowest step there was a margin of smooth level grass, and, being unable as she sat to bathe both arms at once, presently she moved on to the grass and lay down, sinking her elbows in the pond and leaning her face over the edge of it.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The sport was good, apparently, for she laughed and flung back her head so that the stray locks of hair might not spoil her sight of it.

make a mess of, destroy or ruin

From this reading The sport was good, apparently, for she laughed and flung back her head so that the stray locks of hair might not spoil her sight of it.

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading The sport was good, apparently, for she laughed and flung back her head so that the stray locks of hair might not spoil her sight of it.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading ALL NONSENSE On the evening of the next day, while the sun was still on the Pool, and its waters, forgetful of darker moods and bygone tragedies, smiled under the tickling of darting golden gleams, a girl sat on the broad lowest step of the temple.

not in physical motion

From this reading ALL NONSENSE On the evening of the next day, while the sun was still on the Pool, and its waters, forgetful of darker moods and bygone tragedies, smiled under the tickling of darting golden gleams, a girl sat on the broad lowest step of the temple.

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading The sport was good, apparently, for she laughed and flung back her head so that the stray locks of hair might not spoil her sight of it.

sexually exciting or gratifying

From this reading She had rolled the sleeves of her white gown above her elbow, up well-nigh to her shoulder, and, the afternoon being sultry, from time to time dipped her arms in the water and, taking them out again, amused herself by watching the bright drops race down to her rosy fingertips.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading ALL NONSENSE On the evening of the next day, while the sun was still on the Pool, and its waters, forgetful of darker moods and bygone tragedies, smiled under the tickling of darting golden gleams, a girl sat on the broad lowest step of the temple.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading She had rolled the sleeves of her white gown above her elbow, up well-nigh to her shoulder, and, the afternoon being sultry, from time to time dipped her arms in the water and, taking them out again, amused herself by watching the bright drops race down to her rosy fingertips.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading ALL NONSENSE On the evening of the next day, while the sun was still on the Pool, and its waters, forgetful of darker moods and bygone tragedies, smiled under the tickling of darting golden gleams, a girl sat on the broad lowest step of the temple.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The sport was good, apparently, for she laughed and flung back her head so that the stray locks of hair might not spoil her sight of it.

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

From this reading ALL NONSENSE On the evening of the next day, while the sun was still on the Pool, and its waters, forgetful of darker moods and bygone tragedies, smiled under the tickling of darting golden gleams, a girl sat on the broad lowest step of the temple.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading She had rolled the sleeves of her white gown above her elbow, up well-nigh to her shoulder, and, the afternoon being sultry, from time to time dipped her arms in the water and, taking them out again, amused herself by watching the bright drops race down to her rosy fingertips.

in or at that place or location

From this reading On either side of this lowest step there was a margin of smooth level grass, and, being unable as she sat to bathe both arms at once, presently she moved on to the grass and lay down, sinking her elbows in the pond and leaning her face over the edge of it.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading On either side of this lowest step there was a margin of smooth level grass, and, being unable as she sat to bathe both arms at once, presently she moved on to the grass and lay down, sinking her elbows in the pond and leaning her face over the edge of it.

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

From this reading The posture had another advantage she had not thought of, and she laughed again when she saw her own eyes twinkling at her from the depths.

the act of tickling

From this reading ALL NONSENSE On the evening of the next day, while the sun was still on the Pool, and its waters, forgetful of darker moods and bygone tragedies, smiled under the tickling of darting golden gleams, a girl sat on the broad lowest step of the temple.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading She had rolled the sleeves of her white gown above her elbow, up well-nigh to her shoulder, and, the afternoon being sultry, from time to time dipped her arms in the water and, taking them out again, amused herself by watching the bright drops race down to her rosy fingertips.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading She had rolled the sleeves of her white gown above her elbow, up well-nigh to her shoulder, and, the afternoon being sultry, from time to time dipped her arms in the water and, taking them out again, amused herself by watching the bright drops race down to her rosy fingertips.

plural of “tragedy” — an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading ALL NONSENSE On the evening of the next day, while the sun was still on the Pool, and its waters, forgetful of darker moods and bygone tragedies, smiled under the tickling of darting golden gleams, a girl sat on the broad lowest step of the temple.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading The posture had another advantage she had not thought of, and she laughed again when she saw her own eyes twinkling at her from the depths.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading On either side of this lowest step there was a margin of smooth level grass, and, being unable as she sat to bathe both arms at once, presently she moved on to the grass and lay down, sinking her elbows in the pond and leaning her face over the edge of it.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading ALL NONSENSE On the evening of the next day, while the sun was still on the Pool, and its waters, forgetful of darker moods and bygone tragedies, smiled under the tickling of darting golden gleams, a girl sat on the broad lowest step of the temple.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading She had rolled the sleeves of her white gown above her elbow, up well-nigh to her shoulder, and, the afternoon being sultry, from time to time dipped her arms in the water and, taking them out again, amused herself by watching the bright drops race down to her rosy fingertips.

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

From this reading ALL NONSENSE On the evening of the next day, while the sun was still on the Pool, and its waters, forgetful of darker moods and bygone tragedies, smiled under the tickling of darting golden gleams, a girl sat on the broad lowest step of the temple.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading She had rolled the sleeves of her white gown above her elbow, up well-nigh to her shoulder, and, the afternoon being sultry, from time to time dipped her arms in the water and, taking them out again, amused herself by watching the bright drops race down to her rosy fingertips.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading She had rolled the sleeves of her white gown above her elbow, up well-nigh to her shoulder, and, the afternoon being sultry, from time to time dipped her arms in the water and, taking them out again, amused herself by watching the bright drops race down to her rosy fingertips.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading ALL NONSENSE On the evening of the next day, while the sun was still on the Pool, and its waters, forgetful of darker moods and bygone tragedies, smiled under the tickling of darting golden gleams, a girl sat on the broad lowest step of the temple.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading She had rolled the sleeves of her white gown above her elbow, up well-nigh to her shoulder, and, the afternoon being sultry, from time to time dipped her arms in the water and, taking them out again, amused herself by watching the bright drops race down to her rosy fingertips.

at the time that

From this reading The posture had another advantage she had not thought of, and she laughed again when she saw her own eyes twinkling at her from the depths.

during the time that

From this reading ALL NONSENSE On the evening of the next day, while the sun was still on the Pool, and its waters, forgetful of darker moods and bygone tragedies, smiled under the tickling of darting golden gleams, a girl sat on the broad lowest step of the temple.

a Caucasian

From this reading She had rolled the sleeves of her white gown above her elbow, up well-nigh to her shoulder, and, the afternoon being sultry, from time to time dipped her arms in the water and, taking them out again, amused herself by watching the bright drops race down to her rosy fingertips.