used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So absorbed in its beauties was she that she failed to hear an approaching footstep, and was aware of her father's presence only when he laid a hand gently on her head and, bending down, imprinted a kiss on her lips.
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading So absorbed in its beauties was she that she failed to hear an approaching footstep, and was aware of her father's presence only when he laid a hand gently on her head and, bending down, imprinted a kiss on her lips.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Lulu rose with the sun and, before he was an hour high, was down on the veranda, gazing with delight upon the lovely landscape spread out at her feet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Sabbath morning dawned bright and clear.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading So absorbed in its beauties was she that she failed to hear an approaching footstep, and was aware of her father's presence only when he laid a hand gently on her head and, bending down, imprinted a kiss on her lips.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading "Yes, sir, like my father, my dear, dear father," she returned, twining her arms around his neck and holding him fast for a moment.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "Yes, sir, like my father, my dear, dear father," she returned, twining her arms around his neck and holding him fast for a moment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "An early bird as usual, my darling!" he said.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lulu rose with the sun and, before he was an hour high, was down on the veranda, gazing with delight upon the lovely landscape spread out at her feet.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading So absorbed in its beauties was she that she failed to hear an approaching footstep, and was aware of her father's presence only when he laid a hand gently on her head and, bending down, imprinted a kiss on her lips.
beautiesnounUS /ˈbjuːtiz/
plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading So absorbed in its beauties was she that she failed to hear an approaching footstep, and was aware of her father's presence only when he laid a hand gently on her head and, bending down, imprinted a kiss on her lips.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Lulu rose with the sun and, before he was an hour high, was down on the veranda, gazing with delight upon the lovely landscape spread out at her feet.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading So absorbed in its beauties was she that she failed to hear an approaching footstep, and was aware of her father's presence only when he laid a hand gently on her head and, bending down, imprinted a kiss on her lips.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading "An early bird as usual, my darling!" he said.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The Sabbath morning dawned bright and clear.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The Sabbath morning dawned bright and clear.
a special loved one
From this reading "An early bird as usual, my darling!" he said.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading The Sabbath morning dawned bright and clear.
dearly loved
From this reading "Yes, sir, like my father, my dear, dear father," she returned, twining her arms around his neck and holding him fast for a moment.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Lulu rose with the sun and, before he was an hour high, was down on the veranda, gazing with delight upon the lovely landscape spread out at her feet.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Lulu rose with the sun and, before he was an hour high, was down on the veranda, gazing with delight upon the lovely landscape spread out at her feet.
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 "An early bird as usual, my darling!" he said.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading So absorbed in its beauties was she that she failed to hear an approaching footstep, and was aware of her father's presence only when he laid a hand gently on her head and, bending down, imprinted a kiss on her lips.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading "Yes, sir, like my father, my dear, dear father," she returned, twining her arms around his neck and holding him fast for a moment.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Yes, sir, like my father, my dear, dear father," she returned, twining her arms around his neck and holding him fast for a moment.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading So absorbed in its beauties was she that she failed to hear an approaching footstep, and was aware of her father's presence only when he laid a hand gently on her head and, bending down, imprinted a kiss on her lips.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Lulu rose with the sun and, before he was an hour high, was down on the veranda, gazing with delight upon the lovely landscape spread out at her feet.
footstepnounUS /ˈfʊtstep/
the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading So absorbed in its beauties was she that she failed to hear an approaching footstep, and was aware of her father's presence only when he laid a hand gently on her head and, bending down, imprinted a kiss on her lips.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Yes, sir, like my father, my dear, dear father," she returned, twining her arms around his neck and holding him fast for a moment.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Lulu rose with the sun and, before he was an hour high, was down on the veranda, gazing with delight upon the lovely landscape spread out at her feet.
in a gradual manner
From this reading So absorbed in its beauties was she that she failed to hear an approaching footstep, and was aware of her father's presence only when he laid a hand gently on her head and, bending down, imprinted a kiss on her lips.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading So absorbed in its beauties was she that she failed to hear an approaching footstep, and was aware of her father's presence only when he laid a hand gently on her head and, bending down, imprinted a kiss on her lips.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lulu rose with the sun and, before he was an hour high, was down on the veranda, gazing with delight upon the lovely landscape spread out at her feet.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading So absorbed in its beauties was she that she failed to hear an approaching footstep, and was aware of her father's presence only when he laid a hand gently on her head and, bending down, imprinted a kiss on her lips.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading So absorbed in its beauties was she that she failed to hear an approaching footstep, and was aware of her father's presence only when he laid a hand gently on her head and, bending down, imprinted a kiss on her lips.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lulu rose with the sun and, before he was an hour high, was down on the veranda, gazing with delight upon the lovely landscape spread out at her feet.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Lulu rose with the sun and, before he was an hour high, was down on the veranda, gazing with delight upon the lovely landscape spread out at her feet.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Yes, sir, like my father, my dear, dear father," she returned, twining her arms around his neck and holding him fast for a moment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Yes, sir, like my father, my dear, dear father," she returned, twining her arms around his neck and holding him fast for a moment.
the act of retaining something
From this reading "Yes, sir, like my father, my dear, dear father," she returned, twining her arms around his neck and holding him fast for a moment.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Lulu rose with the sun and, before he was an hour high, was down on the veranda, gazing with delight upon the lovely landscape spread out at her feet.
imprintedverbUS /ˌɪmˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “imprint” — establish or impress firmly in the mind
From this reading So absorbed in its beauties was she that she failed to hear an approaching footstep, and was aware of her father's presence only when he laid a hand gently on her head and, bending down, imprinted a kiss on her lips.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So absorbed in its beauties was she that she failed to hear an approaching footstep, and was aware of her father's presence only when he laid a hand gently on her head and, bending down, imprinted a kiss on her lips.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading So absorbed in its beauties was she that she failed to hear an approaching footstep, and was aware of her father's presence only when he laid a hand gently on her head and, bending down, imprinted a kiss on her lips.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading So absorbed in its beauties was she that she failed to hear an approaching footstep, and was aware of her father's presence only when he laid a hand gently on her head and, bending down, imprinted a kiss on her lips.
set down according to a plan
From this reading So absorbed in its beauties was she that she failed to hear an approaching footstep, and was aware of her father's presence only when he laid a hand gently on her head and, bending down, imprinted a kiss on her lips.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading Lulu rose with the sun and, before he was an hour high, was down on the veranda, gazing with delight upon the lovely landscape spread out at her feet.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Yes, sir, like my father, my dear, dear father," she returned, twining her arms around his neck and holding him fast for a moment.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading So absorbed in its beauties was she that she failed to hear an approaching footstep, and was aware of her father's presence only when he laid a hand gently on her head and, bending down, imprinted a kiss on her lips.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading Lulu rose with the sun and, before he was an hour high, was down on the veranda, gazing with delight upon the lovely landscape spread out at her feet.
LulunounUS /ˈluːluː/
a very attractive or seductive looking woman
From this reading Lulu rose with the sun and, before he was an hour high, was down on the veranda, gazing with delight upon the lovely landscape spread out at her feet.
a particular point in time
From this reading "Yes, sir, like my father, my dear, dear father," she returned, twining her arms around his neck and holding him fast for a moment.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The Sabbath morning dawned bright and clear.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "An early bird as usual, my darling!" he said.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading "Yes, sir, like my father, my dear, dear father," she returned, twining her arms around his neck and holding him fast for a moment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So absorbed in its beauties was she that she failed to hear an approaching footstep, and was aware of her father's presence only when he laid a hand gently on her head and, bending down, imprinted a kiss on her lips.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lulu rose with the sun and, before he was an hour high, was down on the veranda, gazing with delight upon the lovely landscape spread out at her feet.
and nothing more
From this reading So absorbed in its beauties was she that she failed to hear an approaching footstep, and was aware of her father's presence only when he laid a hand gently on her head and, bending down, imprinted a kiss on her lips.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Lulu rose with the sun and, before he was an hour high, was down on the veranda, gazing with delight upon the lovely landscape spread out at her feet.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading So absorbed in its beauties was she that she failed to hear an approaching footstep, and was aware of her father's presence only when he laid a hand gently on her head and, bending down, imprinted a kiss on her lips.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "Yes, sir, like my father, my dear, dear father," she returned, twining her arms around his neck and holding him fast for a moment.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Lulu rose with the sun and, before he was an hour high, was down on the veranda, gazing with delight upon the lovely landscape spread out at her feet.
SabbathnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/
a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
From this reading The Sabbath morning dawned bright and clear.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "An early bird as usual, my darling!" he said.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So absorbed in its beauties was she that she failed to hear an approaching footstep, and was aware of her father's presence only when he laid a hand gently on her head and, bending down, imprinted a kiss on her lips.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Yes, sir, like my father, my dear, dear father," she returned, twining her arms around his neck and holding him fast for a moment.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So absorbed in its beauties was she that she failed to hear an approaching footstep, and was aware of her father's presence only when he laid a hand gently on her head and, bending down, imprinted a kiss on her lips.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Lulu rose with the sun and, before he was an hour high, was down on the veranda, gazing with delight upon the lovely landscape spread out at her feet.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Lulu rose with the sun and, before he was an hour high, was down on the veranda, gazing with delight upon the lovely landscape spread out at her feet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So absorbed in its beauties was she that she failed to hear an approaching footstep, and was aware of her father's presence only when he laid a hand gently on her head and, bending down, imprinted a kiss on her lips.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Sabbath morning dawned bright and clear.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So absorbed in its beauties was she that she failed to hear an approaching footstep, and was aware of her father's presence only when he laid a hand gently on her head and, bending down, imprinted a kiss on her lips.
twiningverbUS /ˈtwaɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “twine” — spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading "Yes, sir, like my father, my dear, dear father," she returned, twining her arms around his neck and holding him fast for a moment.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Lulu rose with the sun and, before he was an hour high, was down on the veranda, gazing with delight upon the lovely landscape spread out at her feet.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading "An early bird as usual, my darling!" he said.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading Lulu rose with the sun and, before he was an hour high, was down on the veranda, gazing with delight upon the lovely landscape spread out at her feet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lulu rose with the sun and, before he was an hour high, was down on the veranda, gazing with delight upon the lovely landscape spread out at her feet.
at the time that
From this reading So absorbed in its beauties was she that she failed to hear an approaching footstep, and was aware of her father's presence only when he laid a hand gently on her head and, bending down, imprinted a kiss on her lips.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lulu rose with the sun and, before he was an hour high, was down on the veranda, gazing with delight upon the lovely landscape spread out at her feet.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, sir, like my father, my dear, dear father," she returned, twining her arms around his neck and holding him fast for a moment.
