used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As she stood thus irresolute, a door was softly pushed open, and a fair young face looked out.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The wreath of white jasmines is torn from her brow, The bride is alone, and, oh, desolate now.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The wreath of white jasmines is torn from her brow, The bride is alone, and, oh, desolate now.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Julia Warren mounted the stairs in wild haste, as the caged bird springs from perch to perch when terrified by strange faces.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Julia Warren mounted the stairs in wild haste, as the caged bird springs from perch to perch when terrified by strange faces.
BRIDALadjectiveUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
of or relating to a wedding
From this reading THE BRIDAL WREATH.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading The wreath of white jasmines is torn from her brow, The bride is alone, and, oh, desolate now.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading The wreath of white jasmines is torn from her brow, The bride is alone, and, oh, desolate now.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Julia Warren mounted the stairs in wild haste, as the caged bird springs from perch to perch when terrified by strange faces.
cagedverbUS /keɪdʒd/
past form of “cage” — confine in a cage
From this reading Julia Warren mounted the stairs in wild haste, as the caged bird springs from perch to perch when terrified by strange faces.
desolateadjectiveUS /ˈdesələt/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading The wreath of white jasmines is torn from her brow, The bride is alone, and, oh, desolate now.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As she stood thus irresolute, a door was softly pushed open, and a fair young face looked out.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading Then she paused in her fright, doubtful where to turn or what room to enter.
to come or go into
From this reading Then she paused in her fright, doubtful where to turn or what room to enter.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading As she stood thus irresolute, a door was softly pushed open, and a fair young face looked out.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Julia Warren mounted the stairs in wild haste, as the caged bird springs from perch to perch when terrified by strange faces.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading As she stood thus irresolute, a door was softly pushed open, and a fair young face looked out.
frightnounUS /fraɪt/
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading Then she paused in her fright, doubtful where to turn or what room to enter.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The wreath of white jasmines is torn from her brow, The bride is alone, and, oh, desolate now.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading Julia Warren mounted the stairs in wild haste, as the caged bird springs from perch to perch when terrified by strange faces.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The wreath of white jasmines is torn from her brow, The bride is alone, and, oh, desolate now.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Julia Warren mounted the stairs in wild haste, as the caged bird springs from perch to perch when terrified by strange faces.
irresoluteadjective
uncertain how to act or proceed
From this reading As she stood thus irresolute, a door was softly pushed open, and a fair young face looked out.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The wreath of white jasmines is torn from her brow, The bride is alone, and, oh, desolate now.
jasmines
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From this reading The wreath of white jasmines is torn from her brow, The bride is alone, and, oh, desolate now.
Julia
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From this reading Julia Warren mounted the stairs in wild haste, as the caged bird springs from perch to perch when terrified by strange faces.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As she stood thus irresolute, a door was softly pushed open, and a fair young face looked out.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Julia Warren mounted the stairs in wild haste, as the caged bird springs from perch to perch when terrified by strange faces.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The wreath of white jasmines is torn from her brow, The bride is alone, and, oh, desolate now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The wreath of white jasmines is torn from her brow, The bride is alone, and, oh, desolate now.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading The wreath of white jasmines is torn from her brow, The bride is alone, and, oh, desolate now.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading As she stood thus irresolute, a door was softly pushed open, and a fair young face looked out.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Then she paused in her fright, doubtful where to turn or what room to enter.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As she stood thus irresolute, a door was softly pushed open, and a fair young face looked out.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Then she paused in her fright, doubtful where to turn or what room to enter.
perchnounUS /pɜːrtʃ/
support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)
From this reading Julia Warren mounted the stairs in wild haste, as the caged bird springs from perch to perch when terrified by strange faces.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading As she stood thus irresolute, a door was softly pushed open, and a fair young face looked out.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Then she paused in her fright, doubtful where to turn or what room to enter.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then she paused in her fright, doubtful where to turn or what room to enter.
with low volume
From this reading As she stood thus irresolute, a door was softly pushed open, and a fair young face looked out.
springsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading Julia Warren mounted the stairs in wild haste, as the caged bird springs from perch to perch when terrified by strange faces.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Julia Warren mounted the stairs in wild haste, as the caged bird springs from perch to perch when terrified by strange faces.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading As she stood thus irresolute, a door was softly pushed open, and a fair young face looked out.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Julia Warren mounted the stairs in wild haste, as the caged bird springs from perch to perch when terrified by strange faces.
terrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪd/
thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
From this reading Julia Warren mounted the stairs in wild haste, as the caged bird springs from perch to perch when terrified by strange faces.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BRIDAL WREATH.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then she paused in her fright, doubtful where to turn or what room to enter.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading As she stood thus irresolute, a door was softly pushed open, and a fair young face looked out.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Julia Warren mounted the stairs in wild haste, as the caged bird springs from perch to perch when terrified by strange faces.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading The wreath of white jasmines is torn from her brow, The bride is alone, and, oh, desolate now.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Then she paused in her fright, doubtful where to turn or what room to enter.
WarrennounUS /ˈwɔːrən/
United States writer and poet (1905-1989)
From this reading Julia Warren mounted the stairs in wild haste, as the caged bird springs from perch to perch when terrified by strange faces.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As she stood thus irresolute, a door was softly pushed open, and a fair young face looked out.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Then she paused in her fright, doubtful where to turn or what room to enter.
at the time that
From this reading Julia Warren mounted the stairs in wild haste, as the caged bird springs from perch to perch when terrified by strange faces.
in or at the place that
From this reading Then she paused in her fright, doubtful where to turn or what room to enter.
a Caucasian
From this reading The wreath of white jasmines is torn from her brow, The bride is alone, and, oh, desolate now.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Julia Warren mounted the stairs in wild haste, as the caged bird springs from perch to perch when terrified by strange faces.
WREATHnounUS /riːθ/
flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
From this reading THE BRIDAL WREATH.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading As she stood thus irresolute, a door was softly pushed open, and a fair young face looked out.
