Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading The stranger, who was dressed in a rather graceful and perhaps rather flamboyant adaptation of the prevailing fashion, was picturesque and radiant to the extreme: slender, dark, vivid, with big, dark eyes in a small pointed face, dark hair "bobbed" and curling sufficiently to turn under about her ears and neck, a rather large mouth flanked by really extraordinary dimples, and an expression at once gay and saucy and sweet and appealing withal.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The stranger, who was dressed in a rather graceful and perhaps rather flamboyant adaptation of the prevailing fashion, was picturesque and radiant to the extreme: slender, dark, vivid, with big, dark eyes in a small pointed face, dark hair "bobbed" and curling sufficiently to turn under about her ears and neck, a rather large mouth flanked by really extraordinary dimples, and an expression at once gay and saucy and sweet and appealing withal.

a written work (as a novel) that has been recast in a new form

From this reading The stranger, who was dressed in a rather graceful and perhaps rather flamboyant adaptation of the prevailing fashion, was picturesque and radiant to the extreme: slender, dark, vivid, with big, dark eyes in a small pointed face, dark hair "bobbed" and curling sufficiently to turn under about her ears and neck, a rather large mouth flanked by really extraordinary dimples, and an expression at once gay and saucy and sweet and appealing withal.

(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 "Do you know, I've been simply crazy all the way to come and speak to you," she confessed as soon as they were outside.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The stranger, who was dressed in a rather graceful and perhaps rather flamboyant adaptation of the prevailing fashion, was picturesque and radiant to the extreme: slender, dark, vivid, with big, dark eyes in a small pointed face, dark hair "bobbed" and curling sufficiently to turn under about her ears and neck, a rather large mouth flanked by really extraordinary dimples, and an expression at once gay and saucy and sweet and appealing withal.

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

From this reading The stranger, who was dressed in a rather graceful and perhaps rather flamboyant adaptation of the prevailing fashion, was picturesque and radiant to the extreme: slender, dark, vivid, with big, dark eyes in a small pointed face, dark hair "bobbed" and curling sufficiently to turn under about her ears and neck, a rather large mouth flanked by really extraordinary dimples, and an expression at once gay and saucy and sweet and appealing withal.

able to attract interest or draw favorable attention

From this reading The stranger, who was dressed in a rather graceful and perhaps rather flamboyant adaptation of the prevailing fashion, was picturesque and radiant to the extreme: slender, dark, vivid, with big, dark eyes in a small pointed face, dark hair "bobbed" and curling sufficiently to turn under about her ears and neck, a rather large mouth flanked by really extraordinary dimples, and an expression at once gay and saucy and sweet and appealing withal.

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

From this reading "Do you know, I've been simply crazy all the way to come and speak to you," she confessed as soon as they were outside.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The stranger, who was dressed in a rather graceful and perhaps rather flamboyant adaptation of the prevailing fashion, was picturesque and radiant to the extreme: slender, dark, vivid, with big, dark eyes in a small pointed face, dark hair "bobbed" and curling sufficiently to turn under about her ears and neck, a rather large mouth flanked by really extraordinary dimples, and an expression at once gay and saucy and sweet and appealing withal.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "Do you know, I've been simply crazy all the way to come and speak to you," she confessed as soon as they were outside.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The stranger, who was dressed in a rather graceful and perhaps rather flamboyant adaptation of the prevailing fashion, was picturesque and radiant to the extreme: slender, dark, vivid, with big, dark eyes in a small pointed face, dark hair "bobbed" and curling sufficiently to turn under about her ears and neck, a rather large mouth flanked by really extraordinary dimples, and an expression at once gay and saucy and sweet and appealing withal.

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

From this reading The stranger, who was dressed in a rather graceful and perhaps rather flamboyant adaptation of the prevailing fashion, was picturesque and radiant to the extreme: slender, dark, vivid, with big, dark eyes in a small pointed face, dark hair "bobbed" and curling sufficiently to turn under about her ears and neck, a rather large mouth flanked by really extraordinary dimples, and an expression at once gay and saucy and sweet and appealing withal.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "I spotted you the very first thing, but I was rather phased by that woman with you.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The stranger, who was dressed in a rather graceful and perhaps rather flamboyant adaptation of the prevailing fashion, was picturesque and radiant to the extreme: slender, dark, vivid, with big, dark eyes in a small pointed face, dark hair "bobbed" and curling sufficiently to turn under about her ears and neck, a rather large mouth flanked by really extraordinary dimples, and an expression at once gay and saucy and sweet and appealing withal.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading She wore her clothes jauntily, carried herself with charming grace, and her great dimples made her frank smile irresistible.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading She wore her clothes jauntily, carried herself with charming grace, and her great dimples made her frank smile irresistible.

clothing in general

From this reading She wore her clothes jauntily, carried herself with charming grace, and her great dimples made her frank smile irresistible.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Do you know, I've been simply crazy all the way to come and speak to you," she confessed as soon as they were outside.

past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading "Do you know, I've been simply crazy all the way to come and speak to you," she confessed as soon as they were outside.

affected with madness or insanity

From this reading "Do you know, I've been simply crazy all the way to come and speak to you," she confessed as soon as they were outside.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Her voice was very sweet, her unusually finished pronunciation and enunciation giving a curious effect to her slangy speech.

a game played on ice in which heavy stones with handles are slid toward a target

From this reading The stranger, who was dressed in a rather graceful and perhaps rather flamboyant adaptation of the prevailing fashion, was picturesque and radiant to the extreme: slender, dark, vivid, with big, dark eyes in a small pointed face, dark hair "bobbed" and curling sufficiently to turn under about her ears and neck, a rather large mouth flanked by really extraordinary dimples, and an expression at once gay and saucy and sweet and appealing withal.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The stranger, who was dressed in a rather graceful and perhaps rather flamboyant adaptation of the prevailing fashion, was picturesque and radiant to the extreme: slender, dark, vivid, with big, dark eyes in a small pointed face, dark hair "bobbed" and curling sufficiently to turn under about her ears and neck, a rather large mouth flanked by really extraordinary dimples, and an expression at once gay and saucy and sweet and appealing withal.

plural of “dimple” — a chad that has been punched or dimpled but all four corners are still attached

From this reading The stranger, who was dressed in a rather graceful and perhaps rather flamboyant adaptation of the prevailing fashion, was picturesque and radiant to the extreme: slender, dark, vivid, with big, dark eyes in a small pointed face, dark hair "bobbed" and curling sufficiently to turn under about her ears and neck, a rather large mouth flanked by really extraordinary dimples, and an expression at once gay and saucy and sweet and appealing withal.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Do you know, I've been simply crazy all the way to come and speak to you," she confessed as soon as they were outside.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading The stranger, who was dressed in a rather graceful and perhaps rather flamboyant adaptation of the prevailing fashion, was picturesque and radiant to the extreme: slender, dark, vivid, with big, dark eyes in a small pointed face, dark hair "bobbed" and curling sufficiently to turn under about her ears and neck, a rather large mouth flanked by really extraordinary dimples, and an expression at once gay and saucy and sweet and appealing withal.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading The stranger, who was dressed in a rather graceful and perhaps rather flamboyant adaptation of the prevailing fashion, was picturesque and radiant to the extreme: slender, dark, vivid, with big, dark eyes in a small pointed face, dark hair "bobbed" and curling sufficiently to turn under about her ears and neck, a rather large mouth flanked by really extraordinary dimples, and an expression at once gay and saucy and sweet and appealing withal.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Her voice was very sweet, her unusually finished pronunciation and enunciation giving a curious effect to her slangy speech.

the articulation of speech regarded from the point of view of its intelligibility to the audience

From this reading Her voice was very sweet, her unusually finished pronunciation and enunciation giving a curious effect to her slangy speech.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading The stranger, who was dressed in a rather graceful and perhaps rather flamboyant adaptation of the prevailing fashion, was picturesque and radiant to the extreme: slender, dark, vivid, with big, dark eyes in a small pointed face, dark hair "bobbed" and curling sufficiently to turn under about her ears and neck, a rather large mouth flanked by really extraordinary dimples, and an expression at once gay and saucy and sweet and appealing withal.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading The stranger, who was dressed in a rather graceful and perhaps rather flamboyant adaptation of the prevailing fashion, was picturesque and radiant to the extreme: slender, dark, vivid, with big, dark eyes in a small pointed face, dark hair "bobbed" and curling sufficiently to turn under about her ears and neck, a rather large mouth flanked by really extraordinary dimples, and an expression at once gay and saucy and sweet and appealing withal.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading The stranger, who was dressed in a rather graceful and perhaps rather flamboyant adaptation of the prevailing fashion, was picturesque and radiant to the extreme: slender, dark, vivid, with big, dark eyes in a small pointed face, dark hair "bobbed" and curling sufficiently to turn under about her ears and neck, a rather large mouth flanked by really extraordinary dimples, and an expression at once gay and saucy and sweet and appealing withal.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The stranger, who was dressed in a rather graceful and perhaps rather flamboyant adaptation of the prevailing fashion, was picturesque and radiant to the extreme: slender, dark, vivid, with big, dark eyes in a small pointed face, dark hair "bobbed" and curling sufficiently to turn under about her ears and neck, a rather large mouth flanked by really extraordinary dimples, and an expression at once gay and saucy and sweet and appealing withal.

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

From this reading The stranger, who was dressed in a rather graceful and perhaps rather flamboyant adaptation of the prevailing fashion, was picturesque and radiant to the extreme: slender, dark, vivid, with big, dark eyes in a small pointed face, dark hair "bobbed" and curling sufficiently to turn under about her ears and neck, a rather large mouth flanked by really extraordinary dimples, and an expression at once gay and saucy and sweet and appealing withal.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The stranger, who was dressed in a rather graceful and perhaps rather flamboyant adaptation of the prevailing fashion, was picturesque and radiant to the extreme: slender, dark, vivid, with big, dark eyes in a small pointed face, dark hair "bobbed" and curling sufficiently to turn under about her ears and neck, a rather large mouth flanked by really extraordinary dimples, and an expression at once gay and saucy and sweet and appealing withal.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading Her voice was very sweet, her unusually finished pronunciation and enunciation giving a curious effect to her slangy speech.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "I spotted you the very first thing, but I was rather phased by that woman with you.

marked by ostentation but often tasteless

From this reading The stranger, who was dressed in a rather graceful and perhaps rather flamboyant adaptation of the prevailing fashion, was picturesque and radiant to the extreme: slender, dark, vivid, with big, dark eyes in a small pointed face, dark hair "bobbed" and curling sufficiently to turn under about her ears and neck, a rather large mouth flanked by really extraordinary dimples, and an expression at once gay and saucy and sweet and appealing withal.

past form of “flank” — be located at the sides of something or somebody

From this reading The stranger, who was dressed in a rather graceful and perhaps rather flamboyant adaptation of the prevailing fashion, was picturesque and radiant to the extreme: slender, dark, vivid, with big, dark eyes in a small pointed face, dark hair "bobbed" and curling sufficiently to turn under about her ears and neck, a rather large mouth flanked by really extraordinary dimples, and an expression at once gay and saucy and sweet and appealing withal.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading She wore her clothes jauntily, carried herself with charming grace, and her great dimples made her frank smile irresistible.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading The stranger, who was dressed in a rather graceful and perhaps rather flamboyant adaptation of the prevailing fashion, was picturesque and radiant to the extreme: slender, dark, vivid, with big, dark eyes in a small pointed face, dark hair "bobbed" and curling sufficiently to turn under about her ears and neck, a rather large mouth flanked by really extraordinary dimples, and an expression at once gay and saucy and sweet and appealing withal.

the act of giving

From this reading Her voice was very sweet, her unusually finished pronunciation and enunciation giving a curious effect to her slangy speech.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading She wore her clothes jauntily, carried herself with charming grace, and her great dimples made her frank smile irresistible.

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading The stranger, who was dressed in a rather graceful and perhaps rather flamboyant adaptation of the prevailing fashion, was picturesque and radiant to the extreme: slender, dark, vivid, with big, dark eyes in a small pointed face, dark hair "bobbed" and curling sufficiently to turn under about her ears and neck, a rather large mouth flanked by really extraordinary dimples, and an expression at once gay and saucy and sweet and appealing withal.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading She wore her clothes jauntily, carried herself with charming grace, and her great dimples made her frank smile irresistible.

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 stranger, who was dressed in a rather graceful and perhaps rather flamboyant adaptation of the prevailing fashion, was picturesque and radiant to the extreme: slender, dark, vivid, with big, dark eyes in a small pointed face, dark hair "bobbed" and curling sufficiently to turn under about her ears and neck, a rather large mouth flanked by really extraordinary dimples, and an expression at once gay and saucy and sweet and appealing withal.

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

From this reading The stranger, who was dressed in a rather graceful and perhaps rather flamboyant adaptation of the prevailing fashion, was picturesque and radiant to the extreme: slender, dark, vivid, with big, dark eyes in a small pointed face, dark hair "bobbed" and curling sufficiently to turn under about her ears and neck, a rather large mouth flanked by really extraordinary dimples, and an expression at once gay and saucy and sweet and appealing withal.

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

From this reading She wore her clothes jauntily, carried herself with charming grace, and her great dimples made her frank smile irresistible.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I spotted you the very first thing, but I was rather phased by that woman with you.

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

From this reading "Do you know, I've been simply crazy all the way to come and speak to you," she confessed as soon as they were outside.

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

From this reading The stranger, who was dressed in a rather graceful and perhaps rather flamboyant adaptation of the prevailing fashion, was picturesque and radiant to the extreme: slender, dark, vivid, with big, dark eyes in a small pointed face, dark hair "bobbed" and curling sufficiently to turn under about her ears and neck, a rather large mouth flanked by really extraordinary dimples, and an expression at once gay and saucy and sweet and appealing withal.

impossible to resist; overpowering

From this reading She wore her clothes jauntily, carried herself with charming grace, and her great dimples made her frank smile irresistible.

in a jaunty fashionable manner

From this reading She wore her clothes jauntily, carried herself with charming grace, and her great dimples made her frank smile irresistible.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "Do you know, I've been simply crazy all the way to come and speak to you," she confessed as soon as they were outside.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The stranger, who was dressed in a rather graceful and perhaps rather flamboyant adaptation of the prevailing fashion, was picturesque and radiant to the extreme: slender, dark, vivid, with big, dark eyes in a small pointed face, dark hair "bobbed" and curling sufficiently to turn under about her ears and neck, a rather large mouth flanked by really extraordinary dimples, and an expression at once gay and saucy and sweet and appealing withal.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading She wore her clothes jauntily, carried herself with charming grace, and her great dimples made her frank smile irresistible.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading The stranger, who was dressed in a rather graceful and perhaps rather flamboyant adaptation of the prevailing fashion, was picturesque and radiant to the extreme: slender, dark, vivid, with big, dark eyes in a small pointed face, dark hair "bobbed" and curling sufficiently to turn under about her ears and neck, a rather large mouth flanked by really extraordinary dimples, and an expression at once gay and saucy and sweet and appealing withal.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading The stranger, who was dressed in a rather graceful and perhaps rather flamboyant adaptation of the prevailing fashion, was picturesque and radiant to the extreme: slender, dark, vivid, with big, dark eyes in a small pointed face, dark hair "bobbed" and curling sufficiently to turn under about her ears and neck, a rather large mouth flanked by really extraordinary dimples, and an expression at once gay and saucy and sweet and appealing withal.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The stranger, who was dressed in a rather graceful and perhaps rather flamboyant adaptation of the prevailing fashion, was picturesque and radiant to the extreme: slender, dark, vivid, with big, dark eyes in a small pointed face, dark hair "bobbed" and curling sufficiently to turn under about her ears and neck, a rather large mouth flanked by really extraordinary dimples, and an expression at once gay and saucy and sweet and appealing withal.

on one occasion

From this reading The stranger, who was dressed in a rather graceful and perhaps rather flamboyant adaptation of the prevailing fashion, was picturesque and radiant to the extreme: slender, dark, vivid, with big, dark eyes in a small pointed face, dark hair "bobbed" and curling sufficiently to turn under about her ears and neck, a rather large mouth flanked by really extraordinary dimples, and an expression at once gay and saucy and sweet and appealing withal.

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

From this reading "Do you know, I've been simply crazy all the way to come and speak to you," she confessed as soon as they were outside.

by chance

From this reading The stranger, who was dressed in a rather graceful and perhaps rather flamboyant adaptation of the prevailing fashion, was picturesque and radiant to the extreme: slender, dark, vivid, with big, dark eyes in a small pointed face, dark hair "bobbed" and curling sufficiently to turn under about her ears and neck, a rather large mouth flanked by really extraordinary dimples, and an expression at once gay and saucy and sweet and appealing withal.

past form of “phase” — arrange in phases or stages

From this reading "I spotted you the very first thing, but I was rather phased by that woman with you.

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading The stranger, who was dressed in a rather graceful and perhaps rather flamboyant adaptation of the prevailing fashion, was picturesque and radiant to the extreme: slender, dark, vivid, with big, dark eyes in a small pointed face, dark hair "bobbed" and curling sufficiently to turn under about her ears and neck, a rather large mouth flanked by really extraordinary dimples, and an expression at once gay and saucy and sweet and appealing withal.

having a point

From this reading The stranger, who was dressed in a rather graceful and perhaps rather flamboyant adaptation of the prevailing fashion, was picturesque and radiant to the extreme: slender, dark, vivid, with big, dark eyes in a small pointed face, dark hair "bobbed" and curling sufficiently to turn under about her ears and neck, a rather large mouth flanked by really extraordinary dimples, and an expression at once gay and saucy and sweet and appealing withal.

most frequent or common

From this reading The stranger, who was dressed in a rather graceful and perhaps rather flamboyant adaptation of the prevailing fashion, was picturesque and radiant to the extreme: slender, dark, vivid, with big, dark eyes in a small pointed face, dark hair "bobbed" and curling sufficiently to turn under about her ears and neck, a rather large mouth flanked by really extraordinary dimples, and an expression at once gay and saucy and sweet and appealing withal.

the manner in which someone utters a word

From this reading Her voice was very sweet, her unusually finished pronunciation and enunciation giving a curious effect to her slangy speech.

radiating or as if radiating light

From this reading The stranger, who was dressed in a rather graceful and perhaps rather flamboyant adaptation of the prevailing fashion, was picturesque and radiant to the extreme: slender, dark, vivid, with big, dark eyes in a small pointed face, dark hair "bobbed" and curling sufficiently to turn under about her ears and neck, a rather large mouth flanked by really extraordinary dimples, and an expression at once gay and saucy and sweet and appealing withal.

on the contrary

From this reading The stranger, who was dressed in a rather graceful and perhaps rather flamboyant adaptation of the prevailing fashion, was picturesque and radiant to the extreme: slender, dark, vivid, with big, dark eyes in a small pointed face, dark hair "bobbed" and curling sufficiently to turn under about her ears and neck, a rather large mouth flanked by really extraordinary dimples, and an expression at once gay and saucy and sweet and appealing withal.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading The stranger, who was dressed in a rather graceful and perhaps rather flamboyant adaptation of the prevailing fashion, was picturesque and radiant to the extreme: slender, dark, vivid, with big, dark eyes in a small pointed face, dark hair "bobbed" and curling sufficiently to turn under about her ears and neck, a rather large mouth flanked by really extraordinary dimples, and an expression at once gay and saucy and sweet and appealing withal.

characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality

From this reading The stranger, who was dressed in a rather graceful and perhaps rather flamboyant adaptation of the prevailing fashion, was picturesque and radiant to the extreme: slender, dark, vivid, with big, dark eyes in a small pointed face, dark hair "bobbed" and curling sufficiently to turn under about her ears and neck, a rather large mouth flanked by really extraordinary dimples, and an expression at once gay and saucy and sweet and appealing withal.

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

From this reading She wore her clothes jauntily, carried herself with charming grace, and her great dimples made her frank smile irresistible.

and nothing more

From this reading "Do you know, I've been simply crazy all the way to come and speak to you," she confessed as soon as they were outside.

constituting or expressed in slang or given to the use of slang

From this reading Her voice was very sweet, her unusually finished pronunciation and enunciation giving a curious effect to her slangy speech.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading The stranger, who was dressed in a rather graceful and perhaps rather flamboyant adaptation of the prevailing fashion, was picturesque and radiant to the extreme: slender, dark, vivid, with big, dark eyes in a small pointed face, dark hair "bobbed" and curling sufficiently to turn under about her ears and neck, a rather large mouth flanked by really extraordinary dimples, and an expression at once gay and saucy and sweet and appealing withal.

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

From this reading The stranger, who was dressed in a rather graceful and perhaps rather flamboyant adaptation of the prevailing fashion, was picturesque and radiant to the extreme: slender, dark, vivid, with big, dark eyes in a small pointed face, dark hair "bobbed" and curling sufficiently to turn under about her ears and neck, a rather large mouth flanked by really extraordinary dimples, and an expression at once gay and saucy and sweet and appealing withal.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading She wore her clothes jauntily, carried herself with charming grace, and her great dimples made her frank smile irresistible.

in the near future

From this reading "Do you know, I've been simply crazy all the way to come and speak to you," she confessed as soon as they were outside.

express in speech

From this reading "Do you know, I've been simply crazy all the way to come and speak to you," she confessed as soon as they were outside.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading Her voice was very sweet, her unusually finished pronunciation and enunciation giving a curious effect to her slangy speech.

having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture)

From this reading "I spotted you the very first thing, but I was rather phased by that woman with you.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading The stranger, who was dressed in a rather graceful and perhaps rather flamboyant adaptation of the prevailing fashion, was picturesque and radiant to the extreme: slender, dark, vivid, with big, dark eyes in a small pointed face, dark hair "bobbed" and curling sufficiently to turn under about her ears and neck, a rather large mouth flanked by really extraordinary dimples, and an expression at once gay and saucy and sweet and appealing withal.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading The stranger, who was dressed in a rather graceful and perhaps rather flamboyant adaptation of the prevailing fashion, was picturesque and radiant to the extreme: slender, dark, vivid, with big, dark eyes in a small pointed face, dark hair "bobbed" and curling sufficiently to turn under about her ears and neck, a rather large mouth flanked by really extraordinary dimples, and an expression at once gay and saucy and sweet and appealing withal.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading The stranger, who was dressed in a rather graceful and perhaps rather flamboyant adaptation of the prevailing fashion, was picturesque and radiant to the extreme: slender, dark, vivid, with big, dark eyes in a small pointed face, dark hair "bobbed" and curling sufficiently to turn under about her ears and neck, a rather large mouth flanked by really extraordinary dimples, and an expression at once gay and saucy and sweet and appealing withal.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I spotted you the very first thing, but I was rather phased by that woman with you.

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

From this reading The stranger, who was dressed in a rather graceful and perhaps rather flamboyant adaptation of the prevailing fashion, was picturesque and radiant to the extreme: slender, dark, vivid, with big, dark eyes in a small pointed face, dark hair "bobbed" and curling sufficiently to turn under about her ears and neck, a rather large mouth flanked by really extraordinary dimples, and an expression at once gay and saucy and sweet and appealing withal.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Do you know, I've been simply crazy all the way to come and speak to you," she confessed as soon as they were outside.

a special situation

From this reading "I spotted you the very first thing, but I was rather phased by that woman with you.

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

From this reading The stranger, who was dressed in a rather graceful and perhaps rather flamboyant adaptation of the prevailing fashion, was picturesque and radiant to the extreme: slender, dark, vivid, with big, dark eyes in a small pointed face, dark hair "bobbed" and curling sufficiently to turn under about her ears and neck, a rather large mouth flanked by really extraordinary dimples, and an expression at once gay and saucy and sweet and appealing withal.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading The stranger, who was dressed in a rather graceful and perhaps rather flamboyant adaptation of the prevailing fashion, was picturesque and radiant to the extreme: slender, dark, vivid, with big, dark eyes in a small pointed face, dark hair "bobbed" and curling sufficiently to turn under about her ears and neck, a rather large mouth flanked by really extraordinary dimples, and an expression at once gay and saucy and sweet and appealing withal.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The stranger, who was dressed in a rather graceful and perhaps rather flamboyant adaptation of the prevailing fashion, was picturesque and radiant to the extreme: slender, dark, vivid, with big, dark eyes in a small pointed face, dark hair "bobbed" and curling sufficiently to turn under about her ears and neck, a rather large mouth flanked by really extraordinary dimples, and an expression at once gay and saucy and sweet and appealing withal.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading Her voice was very sweet, her unusually finished pronunciation and enunciation giving a curious effect to her slangy speech.

precisely as stated

From this reading Her voice was very sweet, her unusually finished pronunciation and enunciation giving a curious effect to her slangy speech.

evoking lifelike images within the mind

From this reading The stranger, who was dressed in a rather graceful and perhaps rather flamboyant adaptation of the prevailing fashion, was picturesque and radiant to the extreme: slender, dark, vivid, with big, dark eyes in a small pointed face, dark hair "bobbed" and curling sufficiently to turn under about her ears and neck, a rather large mouth flanked by really extraordinary dimples, and an expression at once gay and saucy and sweet and appealing withal.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Her voice was very sweet, her unusually finished pronunciation and enunciation giving a curious effect to her slangy speech.

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

From this reading The stranger, who was dressed in a rather graceful and perhaps rather flamboyant adaptation of the prevailing fashion, was picturesque and radiant to the extreme: slender, dark, vivid, with big, dark eyes in a small pointed face, dark hair "bobbed" and curling sufficiently to turn under about her ears and neck, a rather large mouth flanked by really extraordinary dimples, and an expression at once gay and saucy and sweet and appealing withal.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "Do you know, I've been simply crazy all the way to come and speak to you," she confessed as soon as they were outside.

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

From this reading "Do you know, I've been simply crazy all the way to come and speak to you," she confessed as soon as they were outside.

which person or people

From this reading The stranger, who was dressed in a rather graceful and perhaps rather flamboyant adaptation of the prevailing fashion, was picturesque and radiant to the extreme: slender, dark, vivid, with big, dark eyes in a small pointed face, dark hair "bobbed" and curling sufficiently to turn under about her ears and neck, a rather large mouth flanked by really extraordinary dimples, and an expression at once gay and saucy and sweet and appealing withal.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The stranger, who was dressed in a rather graceful and perhaps rather flamboyant adaptation of the prevailing fashion, was picturesque and radiant to the extreme: slender, dark, vivid, with big, dark eyes in a small pointed face, dark hair "bobbed" and curling sufficiently to turn under about her ears and neck, a rather large mouth flanked by really extraordinary dimples, and an expression at once gay and saucy and sweet and appealing withal.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading The stranger, who was dressed in a rather graceful and perhaps rather flamboyant adaptation of the prevailing fashion, was picturesque and radiant to the extreme: slender, dark, vivid, with big, dark eyes in a small pointed face, dark hair "bobbed" and curling sufficiently to turn under about her ears and neck, a rather large mouth flanked by really extraordinary dimples, and an expression at once gay and saucy and sweet and appealing withal.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading "I spotted you the very first thing, but I was rather phased by that woman with you.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading She wore her clothes jauntily, carried herself with charming grace, and her great dimples made her frank smile irresistible.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Do you know, I've been simply crazy all the way to come and speak to you," she confessed as soon as they were outside.