used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The principal covering consisted of a long clinging robe of a bright green.
(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 All now assumed their fancy dresses.
AmidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading … “Some sport Amid the waves, like monsters of the deep, And some, among the foliage of the groves.”
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading … “Some sport Amid the waves, like monsters of the deep, And some, among the foliage of the groves.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading … “Some sport Amid the waves, like monsters of the deep, And some, among the foliage of the groves.”
Arandale's
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From this reading Julia, Frances, and the four Misses Morven, were, by Lord Arandale’s wish, habited as sea-nymphs.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Around the bust was wrapped white gauze, of the slightest texture; its folds so arranged, as to resemble, as much as possible, the crested foam of ocean; from which, the head, neck, and arms, seemed, as it were, emerging; while a part of the same drapery fell over one shoulder, and floated loosely behind the figure, like the line of light on divided waters.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Around the bust was wrapped white gauze, of the slightest texture; its folds so arranged, as to resemble, as much as possible, the crested foam of ocean; from which, the head, neck, and arms, seemed, as it were, emerging; while a part of the same drapery fell over one shoulder, and floated loosely behind the figure, like the line of light on divided waters.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Around the bust was wrapped white gauze, of the slightest texture; its folds so arranged, as to resemble, as much as possible, the crested foam of ocean; from which, the head, neck, and arms, seemed, as it were, emerging; while a part of the same drapery fell over one shoulder, and floated loosely behind the figure, like the line of light on divided waters.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Julia, Frances, and the four Misses Morven, were, by Lord Arandale’s wish, habited as sea-nymphs.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading All now assumed their fancy dresses.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Around the bust was wrapped white gauze, of the slightest texture; its folds so arranged, as to resemble, as much as possible, the crested foam of ocean; from which, the head, neck, and arms, seemed, as it were, emerging; while a part of the same drapery fell over one shoulder, and floated loosely behind the figure, like the line of light on divided waters.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The principal covering consisted of a long clinging robe of a bright green.
bustverbUS /bʌst/
ruin completely
From this reading Around the bust was wrapped white gauze, of the slightest texture; its folds so arranged, as to resemble, as much as possible, the crested foam of ocean; from which, the head, neck, and arms, seemed, as it were, emerging; while a part of the same drapery fell over one shoulder, and floated loosely behind the figure, like the line of light on divided waters.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Julia, Frances, and the four Misses Morven, were, by Lord Arandale’s wish, habited as sea-nymphs.
clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading The principal covering consisted of a long clinging robe of a bright green.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading The principal covering consisted of a long clinging robe of a bright green.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading The principal covering consisted of a long clinging robe of a bright green.
crestedadjectiveUS /ˈkrestɪd/
bearing an heraldic device
From this reading Around the bust was wrapped white gauze, of the slightest texture; its folds so arranged, as to resemble, as much as possible, the crested foam of ocean; from which, the head, neck, and arms, seemed, as it were, emerging; while a part of the same drapery fell over one shoulder, and floated loosely behind the figure, like the line of light on divided waters.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading … “Some sport Amid the waves, like monsters of the deep, And some, among the foliage of the groves.”
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading Around the bust was wrapped white gauze, of the slightest texture; its folds so arranged, as to resemble, as much as possible, the crested foam of ocean; from which, the head, neck, and arms, seemed, as it were, emerging; while a part of the same drapery fell over one shoulder, and floated loosely behind the figure, like the line of light on divided waters.
draperynounUS /ˈdreɪpəri/
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading Around the bust was wrapped white gauze, of the slightest texture; its folds so arranged, as to resemble, as much as possible, the crested foam of ocean; from which, the head, neck, and arms, seemed, as it were, emerging; while a part of the same drapery fell over one shoulder, and floated loosely behind the figure, like the line of light on divided waters.
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading All now assumed their fancy dresses.
emergingadjectiveUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒɪŋ/
coming to maturity
From this reading Around the bust was wrapped white gauze, of the slightest texture; its folds so arranged, as to resemble, as much as possible, the crested foam of ocean; from which, the head, neck, and arms, seemed, as it were, emerging; while a part of the same drapery fell over one shoulder, and floated loosely behind the figure, like the line of light on divided waters.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading All now assumed their fancy dresses.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Around the bust was wrapped white gauze, of the slightest texture; its folds so arranged, as to resemble, as much as possible, the crested foam of ocean; from which, the head, neck, and arms, seemed, as it were, emerging; while a part of the same drapery fell over one shoulder, and floated loosely behind the figure, like the line of light on divided waters.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Around the bust was wrapped white gauze, of the slightest texture; its folds so arranged, as to resemble, as much as possible, the crested foam of ocean; from which, the head, neck, and arms, seemed, as it were, emerging; while a part of the same drapery fell over one shoulder, and floated loosely behind the figure, like the line of light on divided waters.
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Around the bust was wrapped white gauze, of the slightest texture; its folds so arranged, as to resemble, as much as possible, the crested foam of ocean; from which, the head, neck, and arms, seemed, as it were, emerging; while a part of the same drapery fell over one shoulder, and floated loosely behind the figure, like the line of light on divided waters.
foamnounUS /foʊm/
a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid
From this reading Around the bust was wrapped white gauze, of the slightest texture; its folds so arranged, as to resemble, as much as possible, the crested foam of ocean; from which, the head, neck, and arms, seemed, as it were, emerging; while a part of the same drapery fell over one shoulder, and floated loosely behind the figure, like the line of light on divided waters.
foldsnounUS /foʊldz/
plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading Around the bust was wrapped white gauze, of the slightest texture; its folds so arranged, as to resemble, as much as possible, the crested foam of ocean; from which, the head, neck, and arms, seemed, as it were, emerging; while a part of the same drapery fell over one shoulder, and floated loosely behind the figure, like the line of light on divided waters.
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading … “Some sport Amid the waves, like monsters of the deep, And some, among the foliage of the groves.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Julia, Frances, and the four Misses Morven, were, by Lord Arandale’s wish, habited as sea-nymphs.
FrancesnounUS /ˈfrænsɪs/
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Julia, Frances, and the four Misses Morven, were, by Lord Arandale’s wish, habited as sea-nymphs.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Around the bust was wrapped white gauze, of the slightest texture; its folds so arranged, as to resemble, as much as possible, the crested foam of ocean; from which, the head, neck, and arms, seemed, as it were, emerging; while a part of the same drapery fell over one shoulder, and floated loosely behind the figure, like the line of light on divided waters.
gauzenounUS /ɡɔːz/
(medicine) bleached cotton cloth of plain weave used for bandages and dressings
From this reading Around the bust was wrapped white gauze, of the slightest texture; its folds so arranged, as to resemble, as much as possible, the crested foam of ocean; from which, the head, neck, and arms, seemed, as it were, emerging; while a part of the same drapery fell over one shoulder, and floated loosely behind the figure, like the line of light on divided waters.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The principal covering consisted of a long clinging robe of a bright green.
grovesnounUS /ɡroʊvz/
United States general who served as military director of the atomic bomb project (1896-1970)
From this reading … “Some sport Amid the waves, like monsters of the deep, And some, among the foliage of the groves.”
habitedadjective
dressed in a habit
From this reading Julia, Frances, and the four Misses Morven, were, by Lord Arandale’s wish, habited as sea-nymphs.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Around the bust was wrapped white gauze, of the slightest texture; its folds so arranged, as to resemble, as much as possible, the crested foam of ocean; from which, the head, neck, and arms, seemed, as it were, emerging; while a part of the same drapery fell over one shoulder, and floated loosely behind the figure, like the line of light on divided waters.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Around the bust was wrapped white gauze, of the slightest texture; its folds so arranged, as to resemble, as much as possible, the crested foam of ocean; from which, the head, neck, and arms, seemed, as it were, emerging; while a part of the same drapery fell over one shoulder, and floated loosely behind the figure, like the line of light on divided waters.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Around the bust was wrapped white gauze, of the slightest texture; its folds so arranged, as to resemble, as much as possible, the crested foam of ocean; from which, the head, neck, and arms, seemed, as it were, emerging; while a part of the same drapery fell over one shoulder, and floated loosely behind the figure, like the line of light on divided waters.
Julia
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From this reading Julia, Frances, and the four Misses Morven, were, by Lord Arandale’s wish, habited as sea-nymphs.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Around the bust was wrapped white gauze, of the slightest texture; its folds so arranged, as to resemble, as much as possible, the crested foam of ocean; from which, the head, neck, and arms, seemed, as it were, emerging; while a part of the same drapery fell over one shoulder, and floated loosely behind the figure, like the line of light on divided waters.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading … “Some sport Amid the waves, like monsters of the deep, And some, among the foliage of the groves.”
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Around the bust was wrapped white gauze, of the slightest texture; its folds so arranged, as to resemble, as much as possible, the crested foam of ocean; from which, the head, neck, and arms, seemed, as it were, emerging; while a part of the same drapery fell over one shoulder, and floated loosely behind the figure, like the line of light on divided waters.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The principal covering consisted of a long clinging robe of a bright green.
looselyadverbUS /ˈluːsli/
in a relaxed manner; not rigid
From this reading Around the bust was wrapped white gauze, of the slightest texture; its folds so arranged, as to resemble, as much as possible, the crested foam of ocean; from which, the head, neck, and arms, seemed, as it were, emerging; while a part of the same drapery fell over one shoulder, and floated loosely behind the figure, like the line of light on divided waters.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Julia, Frances, and the four Misses Morven, were, by Lord Arandale’s wish, habited as sea-nymphs.
MissesnounUS /ˈmɪsəz/
plural of “miss” — a young female
From this reading Julia, Frances, and the four Misses Morven, were, by Lord Arandale’s wish, habited as sea-nymphs.
monstersnounUS /ˈmɑːnstərz/
plural of “monster” — an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading … “Some sport Amid the waves, like monsters of the deep, And some, among the foliage of the groves.”
Morven
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From this reading Julia, Frances, and the four Misses Morven, were, by Lord Arandale’s wish, habited as sea-nymphs.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Around the bust was wrapped white gauze, of the slightest texture; its folds so arranged, as to resemble, as much as possible, the crested foam of ocean; from which, the head, neck, and arms, seemed, as it were, emerging; while a part of the same drapery fell over one shoulder, and floated loosely behind the figure, like the line of light on divided waters.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading Around the bust was wrapped white gauze, of the slightest texture; its folds so arranged, as to resemble, as much as possible, the crested foam of ocean; from which, the head, neck, and arms, seemed, as it were, emerging; while a part of the same drapery fell over one shoulder, and floated loosely behind the figure, like the line of light on divided waters.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading All now assumed their fancy dresses.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading Around the bust was wrapped white gauze, of the slightest texture; its folds so arranged, as to resemble, as much as possible, the crested foam of ocean; from which, the head, neck, and arms, seemed, as it were, emerging; while a part of the same drapery fell over one shoulder, and floated loosely behind the figure, like the line of light on divided waters.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading … “Some sport Amid the waves, like monsters of the deep, And some, among the foliage of the groves.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Around the bust was wrapped white gauze, of the slightest texture; its folds so arranged, as to resemble, as much as possible, the crested foam of ocean; from which, the head, neck, and arms, seemed, as it were, emerging; while a part of the same drapery fell over one shoulder, and floated loosely behind the figure, like the line of light on divided waters.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Around the bust was wrapped white gauze, of the slightest texture; its folds so arranged, as to resemble, as much as possible, the crested foam of ocean; from which, the head, neck, and arms, seemed, as it were, emerging; while a part of the same drapery fell over one shoulder, and floated loosely behind the figure, like the line of light on divided waters.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Around the bust was wrapped white gauze, of the slightest texture; its folds so arranged, as to resemble, as much as possible, the crested foam of ocean; from which, the head, neck, and arms, seemed, as it were, emerging; while a part of the same drapery fell over one shoulder, and floated loosely behind the figure, like the line of light on divided waters.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Around the bust was wrapped white gauze, of the slightest texture; its folds so arranged, as to resemble, as much as possible, the crested foam of ocean; from which, the head, neck, and arms, seemed, as it were, emerging; while a part of the same drapery fell over one shoulder, and floated loosely behind the figure, like the line of light on divided waters.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Around the bust was wrapped white gauze, of the slightest texture; its folds so arranged, as to resemble, as much as possible, the crested foam of ocean; from which, the head, neck, and arms, seemed, as it were, emerging; while a part of the same drapery fell over one shoulder, and floated loosely behind the figure, like the line of light on divided waters.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading The principal covering consisted of a long clinging robe of a bright green.
resembleverbUS /rɪˈzembəl/
appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading Around the bust was wrapped white gauze, of the slightest texture; its folds so arranged, as to resemble, as much as possible, the crested foam of ocean; from which, the head, neck, and arms, seemed, as it were, emerging; while a part of the same drapery fell over one shoulder, and floated loosely behind the figure, like the line of light on divided waters.
robenounUS /roʊb/
any loose flowing garment
From this reading The principal covering consisted of a long clinging robe of a bright green.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Around the bust was wrapped white gauze, of the slightest texture; its folds so arranged, as to resemble, as much as possible, the crested foam of ocean; from which, the head, neck, and arms, seemed, as it were, emerging; while a part of the same drapery fell over one shoulder, and floated loosely behind the figure, like the line of light on divided waters.
sea-nymphs
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From this reading Julia, Frances, and the four Misses Morven, were, by Lord Arandale’s wish, habited as sea-nymphs.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Around the bust was wrapped white gauze, of the slightest texture; its folds so arranged, as to resemble, as much as possible, the crested foam of ocean; from which, the head, neck, and arms, seemed, as it were, emerging; while a part of the same drapery fell over one shoulder, and floated loosely behind the figure, like the line of light on divided waters.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Around the bust was wrapped white gauze, of the slightest texture; its folds so arranged, as to resemble, as much as possible, the crested foam of ocean; from which, the head, neck, and arms, seemed, as it were, emerging; while a part of the same drapery fell over one shoulder, and floated loosely behind the figure, like the line of light on divided waters.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading Around the bust was wrapped white gauze, of the slightest texture; its folds so arranged, as to resemble, as much as possible, the crested foam of ocean; from which, the head, neck, and arms, seemed, as it were, emerging; while a part of the same drapery fell over one shoulder, and floated loosely behind the figure, like the line of light on divided waters.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Around the bust was wrapped white gauze, of the slightest texture; its folds so arranged, as to resemble, as much as possible, the crested foam of ocean; from which, the head, neck, and arms, seemed, as it were, emerging; while a part of the same drapery fell over one shoulder, and floated loosely behind the figure, like the line of light on divided waters.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading … “Some sport Amid the waves, like monsters of the deep, And some, among the foliage of the groves.”
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading … “Some sport Amid the waves, like monsters of the deep, And some, among the foliage of the groves.”
texturenounUS /ˈtekstʃər/
the feel of a surface or a fabric
From this reading Around the bust was wrapped white gauze, of the slightest texture; its folds so arranged, as to resemble, as much as possible, the crested foam of ocean; from which, the head, neck, and arms, seemed, as it were, emerging; while a part of the same drapery fell over one shoulder, and floated loosely behind the figure, like the line of light on divided waters.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading … “Some sport Amid the waves, like monsters of the deep, And some, among the foliage of the groves.”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading All now assumed their fancy dresses.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Around the bust was wrapped white gauze, of the slightest texture; its folds so arranged, as to resemble, as much as possible, the crested foam of ocean; from which, the head, neck, and arms, seemed, as it were, emerging; while a part of the same drapery fell over one shoulder, and floated loosely behind the figure, like the line of light on divided waters.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Around the bust was wrapped white gauze, of the slightest texture; its folds so arranged, as to resemble, as much as possible, the crested foam of ocean; from which, the head, neck, and arms, seemed, as it were, emerging; while a part of the same drapery fell over one shoulder, and floated loosely behind the figure, like the line of light on divided waters.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Around the bust was wrapped white gauze, of the slightest texture; its folds so arranged, as to resemble, as much as possible, the crested foam of ocean; from which, the head, neck, and arms, seemed, as it were, emerging; while a part of the same drapery fell over one shoulder, and floated loosely behind the figure, like the line of light on divided waters.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading … “Some sport Amid the waves, like monsters of the deep, And some, among the foliage of the groves.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Julia, Frances, and the four Misses Morven, were, by Lord Arandale’s wish, habited as sea-nymphs.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Around the bust was wrapped white gauze, of the slightest texture; its folds so arranged, as to resemble, as much as possible, the crested foam of ocean; from which, the head, neck, and arms, seemed, as it were, emerging; while a part of the same drapery fell over one shoulder, and floated loosely behind the figure, like the line of light on divided waters.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Around the bust was wrapped white gauze, of the slightest texture; its folds so arranged, as to resemble, as much as possible, the crested foam of ocean; from which, the head, neck, and arms, seemed, as it were, emerging; while a part of the same drapery fell over one shoulder, and floated loosely behind the figure, like the line of light on divided waters.
a Caucasian
From this reading Around the bust was wrapped white gauze, of the slightest texture; its folds so arranged, as to resemble, as much as possible, the crested foam of ocean; from which, the head, neck, and arms, seemed, as it were, emerging; while a part of the same drapery fell over one shoulder, and floated loosely behind the figure, like the line of light on divided waters.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Julia, Frances, and the four Misses Morven, were, by Lord Arandale’s wish, habited as sea-nymphs.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading Around the bust was wrapped white gauze, of the slightest texture; its folds so arranged, as to resemble, as much as possible, the crested foam of ocean; from which, the head, neck, and arms, seemed, as it were, emerging; while a part of the same drapery fell over one shoulder, and floated loosely behind the figure, like the line of light on divided waters.
