used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I had seen her only as she had been seen by multitudes from every corner of the globe, on the stage, waving her draperies in the first light, or transformed into a great resplendent lily, revealing to us a new and dignified type of beauty.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading I saw an American lady with small features, with blue eyes, like water in which a pale sky is reflected, rather plump, quiet, smiling, refined.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I saw an American lady with small features, with blue eyes, like water in which a pale sky is reflected, rather plump, quiet, smiling, refined.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had seen her only as she had been seen by multitudes from every corner of the globe, on the stage, waving her draperies in the first light, or transformed into a great resplendent lily, revealing to us a new and dignified type of beauty.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I had seen her only as she had been seen by multitudes from every corner of the globe, on the stage, waving her draperies in the first light, or transformed into a great resplendent lily, revealing to us a new and dignified type of beauty.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I had the honour of being presented to her at a luncheon of the _tour du monde_ at Boulogne.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading I had seen her only as she had been seen by multitudes from every corner of the globe, on the stage, waving her draperies in the first light, or transformed into a great resplendent lily, revealing to us a new and dignified type of beauty.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I had seen her only as she had been seen by multitudes from every corner of the globe, on the stage, waving her draperies in the first light, or transformed into a great resplendent lily, revealing to us a new and dignified type of beauty.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I had the honour of being presented to her at a luncheon of the _tour du monde_ at Boulogne.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading I saw an American lady with small features, with blue eyes, like water in which a pale sky is reflected, rather plump, quiet, smiling, refined.
Boulogne
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From this reading I had the honour of being presented to her at a luncheon of the _tour du monde_ at Boulogne.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I had seen her only as she had been seen by multitudes from every corner of the globe, on the stage, waving her draperies in the first light, or transformed into a great resplendent lily, revealing to us a new and dignified type of beauty.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading I had seen her only as she had been seen by multitudes from every corner of the globe, on the stage, waving her draperies in the first light, or transformed into a great resplendent lily, revealing to us a new and dignified type of beauty.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading I had seen her only as she had been seen by multitudes from every corner of the globe, on the stage, waving her draperies in the first light, or transformed into a great resplendent lily, revealing to us a new and dignified type of beauty.
draperiesnounUS /ˈdreɪpəriz/
plural of “drapery” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading I had seen her only as she had been seen by multitudes from every corner of the globe, on the stage, waving her draperies in the first light, or transformed into a great resplendent lily, revealing to us a new and dignified type of beauty.
du
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From this reading I had the honour of being presented to her at a luncheon of the _tour du monde_ at Boulogne.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I had seen her only as she had been seen by multitudes from every corner of the globe, on the stage, waving her draperies in the first light, or transformed into a great resplendent lily, revealing to us a new and dignified type of beauty.
opinion or judgment
From this reading I saw an American lady with small features, with blue eyes, like water in which a pale sky is reflected, rather plump, quiet, smiling, refined.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading I saw an American lady with small features, with blue eyes, like water in which a pale sky is reflected, rather plump, quiet, smiling, refined.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I had seen her only as she had been seen by multitudes from every corner of the globe, on the stage, waving her draperies in the first light, or transformed into a great resplendent lily, revealing to us a new and dignified type of beauty.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN FRENCH.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I had seen her only as she had been seen by multitudes from every corner of the globe, on the stage, waving her draperies in the first light, or transformed into a great resplendent lily, revealing to us a new and dignified type of beauty.
globenounUS /ɡloʊb/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading I had seen her only as she had been seen by multitudes from every corner of the globe, on the stage, waving her draperies in the first light, or transformed into a great resplendent lily, revealing to us a new and dignified type of beauty.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I had seen her only as she had been seen by multitudes from every corner of the globe, on the stage, waving her draperies in the first light, or transformed into a great resplendent lily, revealing to us a new and dignified type of beauty.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had seen her only as she had been seen by multitudes from every corner of the globe, on the stage, waving her draperies in the first light, or transformed into a great resplendent lily, revealing to us a new and dignified type of beauty.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I heard her talk.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I had seen her only as she had been seen by multitudes from every corner of the globe, on the stage, waving her draperies in the first light, or transformed into a great resplendent lily, revealing to us a new and dignified type of beauty.
the state of being honored
From this reading I had the honour of being presented to her at a luncheon of the _tour du monde_ at Boulogne.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had seen her only as she had been seen by multitudes from every corner of the globe, on the stage, waving her draperies in the first light, or transformed into a great resplendent lily, revealing to us a new and dignified type of beauty.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN FRENCH.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I had seen her only as she had been seen by multitudes from every corner of the globe, on the stage, waving her draperies in the first light, or transformed into a great resplendent lily, revealing to us a new and dignified type of beauty.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I saw an American lady with small features, with blue eyes, like water in which a pale sky is reflected, rather plump, quiet, smiling, refined.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading I saw an American lady with small features, with blue eyes, like water in which a pale sky is reflected, rather plump, quiet, smiling, refined.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading I had seen her only as she had been seen by multitudes from every corner of the globe, on the stage, waving her draperies in the first light, or transformed into a great resplendent lily, revealing to us a new and dignified type of beauty.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I saw an American lady with small features, with blue eyes, like water in which a pale sky is reflected, rather plump, quiet, smiling, refined.
lilynounUS /ˈlɪli/
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading I had seen her only as she had been seen by multitudes from every corner of the globe, on the stage, waving her draperies in the first light, or transformed into a great resplendent lily, revealing to us a new and dignified type of beauty.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading I had the honour of being presented to her at a luncheon of the _tour du monde_ at Boulogne.
monde
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From this reading I had the honour of being presented to her at a luncheon of the _tour du monde_ at Boulogne.
multitudesnounUS /ˈmʌltətjuːdz/
plural of “multitude” — a large indefinite number
From this reading I had seen her only as she had been seen by multitudes from every corner of the globe, on the stage, waving her draperies in the first light, or transformed into a great resplendent lily, revealing to us a new and dignified type of beauty.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I had seen her only as she had been seen by multitudes from every corner of the globe, on the stage, waving her draperies in the first light, or transformed into a great resplendent lily, revealing to us a new and dignified type of beauty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I had seen her only as she had been seen by multitudes from every corner of the globe, on the stage, waving her draperies in the first light, or transformed into a great resplendent lily, revealing to us a new and dignified type of beauty.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I had seen her only as she had been seen by multitudes from every corner of the globe, on the stage, waving her draperies in the first light, or transformed into a great resplendent lily, revealing to us a new and dignified type of beauty.
and nothing more
From this reading I had seen her only as she had been seen by multitudes from every corner of the globe, on the stage, waving her draperies in the first light, or transformed into a great resplendent lily, revealing to us a new and dignified type of beauty.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I had seen her only as she had been seen by multitudes from every corner of the globe, on the stage, waving her draperies in the first light, or transformed into a great resplendent lily, revealing to us a new and dignified type of beauty.
ORIGINALLYadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN FRENCH.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading I saw an American lady with small features, with blue eyes, like water in which a pale sky is reflected, rather plump, quiet, smiling, refined.
plumpadjectiveUS /plʌmp/
sufficiently fat so as to have a pleasing fullness of figure
From this reading I saw an American lady with small features, with blue eyes, like water in which a pale sky is reflected, rather plump, quiet, smiling, refined.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I had the honour of being presented to her at a luncheon of the _tour du monde_ at Boulogne.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN FRENCH.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading I saw an American lady with small features, with blue eyes, like water in which a pale sky is reflected, rather plump, quiet, smiling, refined.
on the contrary
From this reading I saw an American lady with small features, with blue eyes, like water in which a pale sky is reflected, rather plump, quiet, smiling, refined.
refinedadjectiveUS /rəˈfaɪnd/
(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel
From this reading I saw an American lady with small features, with blue eyes, like water in which a pale sky is reflected, rather plump, quiet, smiling, refined.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading I saw an American lady with small features, with blue eyes, like water in which a pale sky is reflected, rather plump, quiet, smiling, refined.
resplendentadjectiveUS /riˈsplendənt/
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading I had seen her only as she had been seen by multitudes from every corner of the globe, on the stage, waving her draperies in the first light, or transformed into a great resplendent lily, revealing to us a new and dignified type of beauty.
revealingadjectiveUS /rɪˈviːlɪŋ/
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading I had seen her only as she had been seen by multitudes from every corner of the globe, on the stage, waving her draperies in the first light, or transformed into a great resplendent lily, revealing to us a new and dignified type of beauty.
cut with a saw
From this reading I saw an American lady with small features, with blue eyes, like water in which a pale sky is reflected, rather plump, quiet, smiling, refined.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I had seen her only as she had been seen by multitudes from every corner of the globe, on the stage, waving her draperies in the first light, or transformed into a great resplendent lily, revealing to us a new and dignified type of beauty.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I had seen her only as she had been seen by multitudes from every corner of the globe, on the stage, waving her draperies in the first light, or transformed into a great resplendent lily, revealing to us a new and dignified type of beauty.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading I saw an American lady with small features, with blue eyes, like water in which a pale sky is reflected, rather plump, quiet, smiling, refined.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I saw an American lady with small features, with blue eyes, like water in which a pale sky is reflected, rather plump, quiet, smiling, refined.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading I saw an American lady with small features, with blue eyes, like water in which a pale sky is reflected, rather plump, quiet, smiling, refined.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading I had seen her only as she had been seen by multitudes from every corner of the globe, on the stage, waving her draperies in the first light, or transformed into a great resplendent lily, revealing to us a new and dignified type of beauty.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading I heard her talk.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I had seen her only as she had been seen by multitudes from every corner of the globe, on the stage, waving her draperies in the first light, or transformed into a great resplendent lily, revealing to us a new and dignified type of beauty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had seen her only as she had been seen by multitudes from every corner of the globe, on the stage, waving her draperies in the first light, or transformed into a great resplendent lily, revealing to us a new and dignified type of beauty.
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading I had the honour of being presented to her at a luncheon of the _tour du monde_ at Boulogne.
transformedadjectiveUS /trænˈsfɔːrmd/
given a completely different form or appearance
From this reading I had seen her only as she had been seen by multitudes from every corner of the globe, on the stage, waving her draperies in the first light, or transformed into a great resplendent lily, revealing to us a new and dignified type of beauty.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading I had seen her only as she had been seen by multitudes from every corner of the globe, on the stage, waving her draperies in the first light, or transformed into a great resplendent lily, revealing to us a new and dignified type of beauty.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had seen her only as she had been seen by multitudes from every corner of the globe, on the stage, waving her draperies in the first light, or transformed into a great resplendent lily, revealing to us a new and dignified type of beauty.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading I saw an American lady with small features, with blue eyes, like water in which a pale sky is reflected, rather plump, quiet, smiling, refined.
wavingnounUS /ˈweɪvɪŋ/
the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
From this reading I had seen her only as she had been seen by multitudes from every corner of the globe, on the stage, waving her draperies in the first light, or transformed into a great resplendent lily, revealing to us a new and dignified type of beauty.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I saw an American lady with small features, with blue eyes, like water in which a pale sky is reflected, rather plump, quiet, smiling, refined.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I saw an American lady with small features, with blue eyes, like water in which a pale sky is reflected, rather plump, quiet, smiling, refined.
