used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a very pretty picture which greeted Roy’s vision next morning, when, at an earlier hour than usual, he arose and sauntered out into the garden, glancing involuntary toward Miss Overton’s window, and noticing that it was open, but seeing no signs of its owner near it.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading “You are an early riser,” he said, “and your cheeks show the good effects of it; they are almost as bright as the rose in your hand.”
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading So high a color as that would be vulgar, you know,” Edna replied, laughing back at him, and then continuing: “Perhaps you think me a trespasser, or even worse, a thief; but I assure you I am neither.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was a very pretty picture which greeted Roy’s vision next morning, when, at an earlier hour than usual, he arose and sauntered out into the garden, glancing involuntary toward Miss Overton’s window, and noticing that it was open, but seeing no signs of its owner near it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a very pretty picture which greeted Roy’s vision next morning, when, at an earlier hour than usual, he arose and sauntered out into the garden, glancing involuntary toward Miss Overton’s window, and noticing that it was open, but seeing no signs of its owner near it.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Edna was in the garden before him, gathering a bouquet for the breakfast table, and looking so fresh, and bright, and beautiful, with the flush of early girlhood upon her face, and the deep peace shining in her brown eyes, that Roy felt his pulse beat faster as he approached her and passed the compliments of the morning.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “You are an early riser,” he said, “and your cheeks show the good effects of it; they are almost as bright as the rose in your hand.”
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading It was a very pretty picture which greeted Roy’s vision next morning, when, at an earlier hour than usual, he arose and sauntered out into the garden, glancing involuntary toward Miss Overton’s window, and noticing that it was open, but seeing no signs of its owner near it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Edna was in the garden before him, gathering a bouquet for the breakfast table, and looking so fresh, and bright, and beautiful, with the flush of early girlhood upon her face, and the deep peace shining in her brown eyes, that Roy felt his pulse beat faster as he approached her and passed the compliments of the morning.
make certain of
From this reading So high a color as that would be vulgar, you know,” Edna replied, laughing back at him, and then continuing: “Perhaps you think me a trespasser, or even worse, a thief; but I assure you I am neither.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was a very pretty picture which greeted Roy’s vision next morning, when, at an earlier hour than usual, he arose and sauntered out into the garden, glancing involuntary toward Miss Overton’s window, and noticing that it was open, but seeing no signs of its owner near it.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading So high a color as that would be vulgar, you know,” Edna replied, laughing back at him, and then continuing: “Perhaps you think me a trespasser, or even worse, a thief; but I assure you I am neither.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading So high a color as that would be vulgar, you know,” Edna replied, laughing back at him, and then continuing: “Perhaps you think me a trespasser, or even worse, a thief; but I assure you I am neither.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading Edna was in the garden before him, gathering a bouquet for the breakfast table, and looking so fresh, and bright, and beautiful, with the flush of early girlhood upon her face, and the deep peace shining in her brown eyes, that Roy felt his pulse beat faster as he approached her and passed the compliments of the morning.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Edna was in the garden before him, gathering a bouquet for the breakfast table, and looking so fresh, and bright, and beautiful, with the flush of early girlhood upon her face, and the deep peace shining in her brown eyes, that Roy felt his pulse beat faster as he approached her and passed the compliments of the morning.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Edna was in the garden before him, gathering a bouquet for the breakfast table, and looking so fresh, and bright, and beautiful, with the flush of early girlhood upon her face, and the deep peace shining in her brown eyes, that Roy felt his pulse beat faster as he approached her and passed the compliments of the morning.
bouquetnounUS /buːˈkeɪ/
an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
From this reading Edna was in the garden before him, gathering a bouquet for the breakfast table, and looking so fresh, and bright, and beautiful, with the flush of early girlhood upon her face, and the deep peace shining in her brown eyes, that Roy felt his pulse beat faster as he approached her and passed the compliments of the morning.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Edna was in the garden before him, gathering a bouquet for the breakfast table, and looking so fresh, and bright, and beautiful, with the flush of early girlhood upon her face, and the deep peace shining in her brown eyes, that Roy felt his pulse beat faster as he approached her and passed the compliments of the morning.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Edna was in the garden before him, gathering a bouquet for the breakfast table, and looking so fresh, and bright, and beautiful, with the flush of early girlhood upon her face, and the deep peace shining in her brown eyes, that Roy felt his pulse beat faster as he approached her and passed the compliments of the morning.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Edna was in the garden before him, gathering a bouquet for the breakfast table, and looking so fresh, and bright, and beautiful, with the flush of early girlhood upon her face, and the deep peace shining in her brown eyes, that Roy felt his pulse beat faster as he approached her and passed the compliments of the morning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a very pretty picture which greeted Roy’s vision next morning, when, at an earlier hour than usual, he arose and sauntered out into the garden, glancing involuntary toward Miss Overton’s window, and noticing that it was open, but seeing no signs of its owner near it.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading “You are an early riser,” he said, “and your cheeks show the good effects of it; they are almost as bright as the rose in your hand.”
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading So high a color as that would be vulgar, you know,” Edna replied, laughing back at him, and then continuing: “Perhaps you think me a trespasser, or even worse, a thief; but I assure you I am neither.
complimentsnounUS /ˈkɑːmpləments/
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
From this reading Edna was in the garden before him, gathering a bouquet for the breakfast table, and looking so fresh, and bright, and beautiful, with the flush of early girlhood upon her face, and the deep peace shining in her brown eyes, that Roy felt his pulse beat faster as he approached her and passed the compliments of the morning.
continuingadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ/
remaining in force or being carried on without letup
From this reading So high a color as that would be vulgar, you know,” Edna replied, laughing back at him, and then continuing: “Perhaps you think me a trespasser, or even worse, a thief; but I assure you I am neither.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Edna was in the garden before him, gathering a bouquet for the breakfast table, and looking so fresh, and bright, and beautiful, with the flush of early girlhood upon her face, and the deep peace shining in her brown eyes, that Roy felt his pulse beat faster as he approached her and passed the compliments of the morning.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading It was a very pretty picture which greeted Roy’s vision next morning, when, at an earlier hour than usual, he arose and sauntered out into the garden, glancing involuntary toward Miss Overton’s window, and noticing that it was open, but seeing no signs of its owner near it.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Edna was in the garden before him, gathering a bouquet for the breakfast table, and looking so fresh, and bright, and beautiful, with the flush of early girlhood upon her face, and the deep peace shining in her brown eyes, that Roy felt his pulse beat faster as he approached her and passed the compliments of the morning.
Edna
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From this reading Edna was in the garden before him, gathering a bouquet for the breakfast table, and looking so fresh, and bright, and beautiful, with the flush of early girlhood upon her face, and the deep peace shining in her brown eyes, that Roy felt his pulse beat faster as he approached her and passed the compliments of the morning.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading “You are an early riser,” he said, “and your cheeks show the good effects of it; they are almost as bright as the rose in your hand.”
divisible by two
From this reading So high a color as that would be vulgar, you know,” Edna replied, laughing back at him, and then continuing: “Perhaps you think me a trespasser, or even worse, a thief; but I assure you I am neither.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Edna was in the garden before him, gathering a bouquet for the breakfast table, and looking so fresh, and bright, and beautiful, with the flush of early girlhood upon her face, and the deep peace shining in her brown eyes, that Roy felt his pulse beat faster as he approached her and passed the compliments of the morning.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Edna was in the garden before him, gathering a bouquet for the breakfast table, and looking so fresh, and bright, and beautiful, with the flush of early girlhood upon her face, and the deep peace shining in her brown eyes, that Roy felt his pulse beat faster as he approached her and passed the compliments of the morning.
fasteradverbUS /ˈfæstər/
more quickly
From this reading Edna was in the garden before him, gathering a bouquet for the breakfast table, and looking so fresh, and bright, and beautiful, with the flush of early girlhood upon her face, and the deep peace shining in her brown eyes, that Roy felt his pulse beat faster as he approached her and passed the compliments of the morning.
fatesnounUS /feɪts/
plural of “fate” — an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading “The fates forbid.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Edna was in the garden before him, gathering a bouquet for the breakfast table, and looking so fresh, and bright, and beautiful, with the flush of early girlhood upon her face, and the deep peace shining in her brown eyes, that Roy felt his pulse beat faster as he approached her and passed the compliments of the morning.
flushnounUS /flʌʃ/
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
From this reading Edna was in the garden before him, gathering a bouquet for the breakfast table, and looking so fresh, and bright, and beautiful, with the flush of early girlhood upon her face, and the deep peace shining in her brown eyes, that Roy felt his pulse beat faster as he approached her and passed the compliments of the morning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Edna was in the garden before him, gathering a bouquet for the breakfast table, and looking so fresh, and bright, and beautiful, with the flush of early girlhood upon her face, and the deep peace shining in her brown eyes, that Roy felt his pulse beat faster as he approached her and passed the compliments of the morning.
forbidverbUS /fərˈbɪd/
command against
From this reading “The fates forbid.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Edna was in the garden before him, gathering a bouquet for the breakfast table, and looking so fresh, and bright, and beautiful, with the flush of early girlhood upon her face, and the deep peace shining in her brown eyes, that Roy felt his pulse beat faster as he approached her and passed the compliments of the morning.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading It was a very pretty picture which greeted Roy’s vision next morning, when, at an earlier hour than usual, he arose and sauntered out into the garden, glancing involuntary toward Miss Overton’s window, and noticing that it was open, but seeing no signs of its owner near it.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading Edna was in the garden before him, gathering a bouquet for the breakfast table, and looking so fresh, and bright, and beautiful, with the flush of early girlhood upon her face, and the deep peace shining in her brown eyes, that Roy felt his pulse beat faster as he approached her and passed the compliments of the morning.
girlhoodnounUS /ˈɡɜːrlhʊd/
the childhood of a girl
From this reading Edna was in the garden before him, gathering a bouquet for the breakfast table, and looking so fresh, and bright, and beautiful, with the flush of early girlhood upon her face, and the deep peace shining in her brown eyes, that Roy felt his pulse beat faster as he approached her and passed the compliments of the morning.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading It was a very pretty picture which greeted Roy’s vision next morning, when, at an earlier hour than usual, he arose and sauntered out into the garden, glancing involuntary toward Miss Overton’s window, and noticing that it was open, but seeing no signs of its owner near it.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “You are an early riser,” he said, “and your cheeks show the good effects of it; they are almost as bright as the rose in your hand.”
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading It was a very pretty picture which greeted Roy’s vision next morning, when, at an earlier hour than usual, he arose and sauntered out into the garden, glancing involuntary toward Miss Overton’s window, and noticing that it was open, but seeing no signs of its owner near it.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading “You are an early riser,” he said, “and your cheeks show the good effects of it; they are almost as bright as the rose in your hand.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was a very pretty picture which greeted Roy’s vision next morning, when, at an earlier hour than usual, he arose and sauntered out into the garden, glancing involuntary toward Miss Overton’s window, and noticing that it was open, but seeing no signs of its owner near it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Edna was in the garden before him, gathering a bouquet for the breakfast table, and looking so fresh, and bright, and beautiful, with the flush of early girlhood upon her face, and the deep peace shining in her brown eyes, that Roy felt his pulse beat faster as he approached her and passed the compliments of the morning.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading So high a color as that would be vulgar, you know,” Edna replied, laughing back at him, and then continuing: “Perhaps you think me a trespasser, or even worse, a thief; but I assure you I am neither.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Edna was in the garden before him, gathering a bouquet for the breakfast table, and looking so fresh, and bright, and beautiful, with the flush of early girlhood upon her face, and the deep peace shining in her brown eyes, that Roy felt his pulse beat faster as he approached her and passed the compliments of the morning.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Edna was in the garden before him, gathering a bouquet for the breakfast table, and looking so fresh, and bright, and beautiful, with the flush of early girlhood upon her face, and the deep peace shining in her brown eyes, that Roy felt his pulse beat faster as he approached her and passed the compliments of the morning.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It was a very pretty picture which greeted Roy’s vision next morning, when, at an earlier hour than usual, he arose and sauntered out into the garden, glancing involuntary toward Miss Overton’s window, and noticing that it was open, but seeing no signs of its owner near it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading So high a color as that would be vulgar, you know,” Edna replied, laughing back at him, and then continuing: “Perhaps you think me a trespasser, or even worse, a thief; but I assure you I am neither.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Edna was in the garden before him, gathering a bouquet for the breakfast table, and looking so fresh, and bright, and beautiful, with the flush of early girlhood upon her face, and the deep peace shining in her brown eyes, that Roy felt his pulse beat faster as he approached her and passed the compliments of the morning.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was a very pretty picture which greeted Roy’s vision next morning, when, at an earlier hour than usual, he arose and sauntered out into the garden, glancing involuntary toward Miss Overton’s window, and noticing that it was open, but seeing no signs of its owner near it.
involuntaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlənteri/
not subject to the control of the will
From this reading It was a very pretty picture which greeted Roy’s vision next morning, when, at an earlier hour than usual, he arose and sauntered out into the garden, glancing involuntary toward Miss Overton’s window, and noticing that it was open, but seeing no signs of its owner near it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a very pretty picture which greeted Roy’s vision next morning, when, at an earlier hour than usual, he arose and sauntered out into the garden, glancing involuntary toward Miss Overton’s window, and noticing that it was open, but seeing no signs of its owner near it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a very pretty picture which greeted Roy’s vision next morning, when, at an earlier hour than usual, he arose and sauntered out into the garden, glancing involuntary toward Miss Overton’s window, and noticing that it was open, but seeing no signs of its owner near it.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading So high a color as that would be vulgar, you know,” Edna replied, laughing back at him, and then continuing: “Perhaps you think me a trespasser, or even worse, a thief; but I assure you I am neither.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading So high a color as that would be vulgar, you know,” Edna replied, laughing back at him, and then continuing: “Perhaps you think me a trespasser, or even worse, a thief; but I assure you I am neither.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Edna was in the garden before him, gathering a bouquet for the breakfast table, and looking so fresh, and bright, and beautiful, with the flush of early girlhood upon her face, and the deep peace shining in her brown eyes, that Roy felt his pulse beat faster as he approached her and passed the compliments of the morning.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So high a color as that would be vulgar, you know,” Edna replied, laughing back at him, and then continuing: “Perhaps you think me a trespasser, or even worse, a thief; but I assure you I am neither.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading It was a very pretty picture which greeted Roy’s vision next morning, when, at an earlier hour than usual, he arose and sauntered out into the garden, glancing involuntary toward Miss Overton’s window, and noticing that it was open, but seeing no signs of its owner near it.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was a very pretty picture which greeted Roy’s vision next morning, when, at an earlier hour than usual, he arose and sauntered out into the garden, glancing involuntary toward Miss Overton’s window, and noticing that it was open, but seeing no signs of its owner near it.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading It was a very pretty picture which greeted Roy’s vision next morning, when, at an earlier hour than usual, he arose and sauntered out into the garden, glancing involuntary toward Miss Overton’s window, and noticing that it was open, but seeing no signs of its owner near it.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading So high a color as that would be vulgar, you know,” Edna replied, laughing back at him, and then continuing: “Perhaps you think me a trespasser, or even worse, a thief; but I assure you I am neither.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It was a very pretty picture which greeted Roy’s vision next morning, when, at an earlier hour than usual, he arose and sauntered out into the garden, glancing involuntary toward Miss Overton’s window, and noticing that it was open, but seeing no signs of its owner near it.
not any; not one
From this reading It was a very pretty picture which greeted Roy’s vision next morning, when, at an earlier hour than usual, he arose and sauntered out into the garden, glancing involuntary toward Miss Overton’s window, and noticing that it was open, but seeing no signs of its owner near it.
noticingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “notice” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading It was a very pretty picture which greeted Roy’s vision next morning, when, at an earlier hour than usual, he arose and sauntered out into the garden, glancing involuntary toward Miss Overton’s window, and noticing that it was open, but seeing no signs of its owner near it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a very pretty picture which greeted Roy’s vision next morning, when, at an earlier hour than usual, he arose and sauntered out into the garden, glancing involuntary toward Miss Overton’s window, and noticing that it was open, but seeing no signs of its owner near it.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading It was a very pretty picture which greeted Roy’s vision next morning, when, at an earlier hour than usual, he arose and sauntered out into the garden, glancing involuntary toward Miss Overton’s window, and noticing that it was open, but seeing no signs of its owner near it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading So high a color as that would be vulgar, you know,” Edna replied, laughing back at him, and then continuing: “Perhaps you think me a trespasser, or even worse, a thief; but I assure you I am neither.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was a very pretty picture which greeted Roy’s vision next morning, when, at an earlier hour than usual, he arose and sauntered out into the garden, glancing involuntary toward Miss Overton’s window, and noticing that it was open, but seeing no signs of its owner near it.
Overton's
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From this reading It was a very pretty picture which greeted Roy’s vision next morning, when, at an earlier hour than usual, he arose and sauntered out into the garden, glancing involuntary toward Miss Overton’s window, and noticing that it was open, but seeing no signs of its owner near it.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading It was a very pretty picture which greeted Roy’s vision next morning, when, at an earlier hour than usual, he arose and sauntered out into the garden, glancing involuntary toward Miss Overton’s window, and noticing that it was open, but seeing no signs of its owner near it.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Edna was in the garden before him, gathering a bouquet for the breakfast table, and looking so fresh, and bright, and beautiful, with the flush of early girlhood upon her face, and the deep peace shining in her brown eyes, that Roy felt his pulse beat faster as he approached her and passed the compliments of the morning.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Edna was in the garden before him, gathering a bouquet for the breakfast table, and looking so fresh, and bright, and beautiful, with the flush of early girlhood upon her face, and the deep peace shining in her brown eyes, that Roy felt his pulse beat faster as he approached her and passed the compliments of the morning.
by chance
From this reading So high a color as that would be vulgar, you know,” Edna replied, laughing back at him, and then continuing: “Perhaps you think me a trespasser, or even worse, a thief; but I assure you I am neither.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading It was a very pretty picture which greeted Roy’s vision next morning, when, at an earlier hour than usual, he arose and sauntered out into the garden, glancing involuntary toward Miss Overton’s window, and noticing that it was open, but seeing no signs of its owner near it.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading It was a very pretty picture which greeted Roy’s vision next morning, when, at an earlier hour than usual, he arose and sauntered out into the garden, glancing involuntary toward Miss Overton’s window, and noticing that it was open, but seeing no signs of its owner near it.
pulsenounUS /pʌls/
(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)
From this reading Edna was in the garden before him, gathering a bouquet for the breakfast table, and looking so fresh, and bright, and beautiful, with the flush of early girlhood upon her face, and the deep peace shining in her brown eyes, that Roy felt his pulse beat faster as he approached her and passed the compliments of the morning.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading So high a color as that would be vulgar, you know,” Edna replied, laughing back at him, and then continuing: “Perhaps you think me a trespasser, or even worse, a thief; but I assure you I am neither.
risernounUS /ˈraɪzər/
a person who rises (especially from bed)
From this reading “You are an early riser,” he said, “and your cheeks show the good effects of it; they are almost as bright as the rose in your hand.”
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading “You are an early riser,” he said, “and your cheeks show the good effects of it; they are almost as bright as the rose in your hand.”
Roy
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From this reading Edna was in the garden before him, gathering a bouquet for the breakfast table, and looking so fresh, and bright, and beautiful, with the flush of early girlhood upon her face, and the deep peace shining in her brown eyes, that Roy felt his pulse beat faster as he approached her and passed the compliments of the morning.
Roy's
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From this reading It was a very pretty picture which greeted Roy’s vision next morning, when, at an earlier hour than usual, he arose and sauntered out into the garden, glancing involuntary toward Miss Overton’s window, and noticing that it was open, but seeing no signs of its owner near it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “You are an early riser,” he said, “and your cheeks show the good effects of it; they are almost as bright as the rose in your hand.”
sauntered
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From this reading It was a very pretty picture which greeted Roy’s vision next morning, when, at an earlier hour than usual, he arose and sauntered out into the garden, glancing involuntary toward Miss Overton’s window, and noticing that it was open, but seeing no signs of its owner near it.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading It was a very pretty picture which greeted Roy’s vision next morning, when, at an earlier hour than usual, he arose and sauntered out into the garden, glancing involuntary toward Miss Overton’s window, and noticing that it was open, but seeing no signs of its owner near it.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading Edna was in the garden before him, gathering a bouquet for the breakfast table, and looking so fresh, and bright, and beautiful, with the flush of early girlhood upon her face, and the deep peace shining in her brown eyes, that Roy felt his pulse beat faster as he approached her and passed the compliments of the morning.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “You are an early riser,” he said, “and your cheeks show the good effects of it; they are almost as bright as the rose in your hand.”
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading It was a very pretty picture which greeted Roy’s vision next morning, when, at an earlier hour than usual, he arose and sauntered out into the garden, glancing involuntary toward Miss Overton’s window, and noticing that it was open, but seeing no signs of its owner near it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Edna was in the garden before him, gathering a bouquet for the breakfast table, and looking so fresh, and bright, and beautiful, with the flush of early girlhood upon her face, and the deep peace shining in her brown eyes, that Roy felt his pulse beat faster as he approached her and passed the compliments of the morning.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Edna was in the garden before him, gathering a bouquet for the breakfast table, and looking so fresh, and bright, and beautiful, with the flush of early girlhood upon her face, and the deep peace shining in her brown eyes, that Roy felt his pulse beat faster as he approached her and passed the compliments of the morning.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was a very pretty picture which greeted Roy’s vision next morning, when, at an earlier hour than usual, he arose and sauntered out into the garden, glancing involuntary toward Miss Overton’s window, and noticing that it was open, but seeing no signs of its owner near it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a very pretty picture which greeted Roy’s vision next morning, when, at an earlier hour than usual, he arose and sauntered out into the garden, glancing involuntary toward Miss Overton’s window, and noticing that it was open, but seeing no signs of its owner near it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a very pretty picture which greeted Roy’s vision next morning, when, at an earlier hour than usual, he arose and sauntered out into the garden, glancing involuntary toward Miss Overton’s window, and noticing that it was open, but seeing no signs of its owner near it.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading So high a color as that would be vulgar, you know,” Edna replied, laughing back at him, and then continuing: “Perhaps you think me a trespasser, or even worse, a thief; but I assure you I am neither.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “You are an early riser,” he said, “and your cheeks show the good effects of it; they are almost as bright as the rose in your hand.”
thiefnounUS /θiːf/
a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading So high a color as that would be vulgar, you know,” Edna replied, laughing back at him, and then continuing: “Perhaps you think me a trespasser, or even worse, a thief; but I assure you I am neither.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading So high a color as that would be vulgar, you know,” Edna replied, laughing back at him, and then continuing: “Perhaps you think me a trespasser, or even worse, a thief; but I assure you I am neither.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading It was a very pretty picture which greeted Roy’s vision next morning, when, at an earlier hour than usual, he arose and sauntered out into the garden, glancing involuntary toward Miss Overton’s window, and noticing that it was open, but seeing no signs of its owner near it.
trespassernoun
someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission
From this reading So high a color as that would be vulgar, you know,” Edna replied, laughing back at him, and then continuing: “Perhaps you think me a trespasser, or even worse, a thief; but I assure you I am neither.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Edna was in the garden before him, gathering a bouquet for the breakfast table, and looking so fresh, and bright, and beautiful, with the flush of early girlhood upon her face, and the deep peace shining in her brown eyes, that Roy felt his pulse beat faster as he approached her and passed the compliments of the morning.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading It was a very pretty picture which greeted Roy’s vision next morning, when, at an earlier hour than usual, he arose and sauntered out into the garden, glancing involuntary toward Miss Overton’s window, and noticing that it was open, but seeing no signs of its owner near it.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was a very pretty picture which greeted Roy’s vision next morning, when, at an earlier hour than usual, he arose and sauntered out into the garden, glancing involuntary toward Miss Overton’s window, and noticing that it was open, but seeing no signs of its owner near it.
a vivid mental image
From this reading It was a very pretty picture which greeted Roy’s vision next morning, when, at an earlier hour than usual, he arose and sauntered out into the garden, glancing involuntary toward Miss Overton’s window, and noticing that it was open, but seeing no signs of its owner near it.
vulgaradjectiveUS /ˈvʌlɡər/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading So high a color as that would be vulgar, you know,” Edna replied, laughing back at him, and then continuing: “Perhaps you think me a trespasser, or even worse, a thief; but I assure you I am neither.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a very pretty picture which greeted Roy’s vision next morning, when, at an earlier hour than usual, he arose and sauntered out into the garden, glancing involuntary toward Miss Overton’s window, and noticing that it was open, but seeing no signs of its owner near it.
at the time that
From this reading It was a very pretty picture which greeted Roy’s vision next morning, when, at an earlier hour than usual, he arose and sauntered out into the garden, glancing involuntary toward Miss Overton’s window, and noticing that it was open, but seeing no signs of its owner near it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was a very pretty picture which greeted Roy’s vision next morning, when, at an earlier hour than usual, he arose and sauntered out into the garden, glancing involuntary toward Miss Overton’s window, and noticing that it was open, but seeing no signs of its owner near it.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading It was a very pretty picture which greeted Roy’s vision next morning, when, at an earlier hour than usual, he arose and sauntered out into the garden, glancing involuntary toward Miss Overton’s window, and noticing that it was open, but seeing no signs of its owner near it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Edna was in the garden before him, gathering a bouquet for the breakfast table, and looking so fresh, and bright, and beautiful, with the flush of early girlhood upon her face, and the deep peace shining in her brown eyes, that Roy felt his pulse beat faster as he approached her and passed the compliments of the morning.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading So high a color as that would be vulgar, you know,” Edna replied, laughing back at him, and then continuing: “Perhaps you think me a trespasser, or even worse, a thief; but I assure you I am neither.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading So high a color as that would be vulgar, you know,” Edna replied, laughing back at him, and then continuing: “Perhaps you think me a trespasser, or even worse, a thief; but I assure you I am neither.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You are an early riser,” he said, “and your cheeks show the good effects of it; they are almost as bright as the rose in your hand.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You are an early riser,” he said, “and your cheeks show the good effects of it; they are almost as bright as the rose in your hand.”
