used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Frida, knowing--perhaps more deeply than that violent woman thought--the mischief thus put into her, stole back to her bedroom, and, without a word to anyone, tired her hair in the Grecian snood which her lover used to admire so, and arrayed her soft and delicate form in all the bridal finery.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading After some wonder she fetched a deep sigh--not from clearly thinking anything, but as an act of nature--and said, “Good-by!” forever, with a little smile of irony, to her looking-glass, and all the many pretty things that knew her.
admireverbUS /ædˈmaɪr/
feel admiration for
From this reading Frida, knowing--perhaps more deeply than that violent woman thought--the mischief thus put into her, stole back to her bedroom, and, without a word to anyone, tired her hair in the Grecian snood which her lover used to admire so, and arrayed her soft and delicate form in all the bridal finery.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After some wonder she fetched a deep sigh--not from clearly thinking anything, but as an act of nature--and said, “Good-by!” forever, with a little smile of irony, to her looking-glass, and all the many pretty things that knew her.
(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 Frida, knowing--perhaps more deeply than that violent woman thought--the mischief thus put into her, stole back to her bedroom, and, without a word to anyone, tired her hair in the Grecian snood which her lover used to admire so, and arrayed her soft and delicate form in all the bridal finery.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After some wonder she fetched a deep sigh--not from clearly thinking anything, but as an act of nature--and said, “Good-by!” forever, with a little smile of irony, to her looking-glass, and all the many pretty things that knew her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Frida, knowing--perhaps more deeply than that violent woman thought--the mischief thus put into her, stole back to her bedroom, and, without a word to anyone, tired her hair in the Grecian snood which her lover used to admire so, and arrayed her soft and delicate form in all the bridal finery.
any person at all
From this reading Frida, knowing--perhaps more deeply than that violent woman thought--the mischief thus put into her, stole back to her bedroom, and, without a word to anyone, tired her hair in the Grecian snood which her lover used to admire so, and arrayed her soft and delicate form in all the bridal finery.
any thing at all
From this reading After some wonder she fetched a deep sigh--not from clearly thinking anything, but as an act of nature--and said, “Good-by!” forever, with a little smile of irony, to her looking-glass, and all the many pretty things that knew her.
arrayedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪd/
in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia
From this reading Frida, knowing--perhaps more deeply than that violent woman thought--the mischief thus put into her, stole back to her bedroom, and, without a word to anyone, tired her hair in the Grecian snood which her lover used to admire so, and arrayed her soft and delicate form in all the bridal finery.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After some wonder she fetched a deep sigh--not from clearly thinking anything, but as an act of nature--and said, “Good-by!” forever, with a little smile of irony, to her looking-glass, and all the many pretty things that knew her.
on or to one side
From this reading Then at the last, when all was ready, she snatched up her lover's portrait (which for days had been cast aside and cold), and, laying it on her bosom, took a snatch of a glance at her lovely self.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then at the last, when all was ready, she snatched up her lover's portrait (which for days had been cast aside and cold), and, laying it on her bosom, took a snatch of a glance at her lovely self.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Frida, knowing--perhaps more deeply than that violent woman thought--the mischief thus put into her, stole back to her bedroom, and, without a word to anyone, tired her hair in the Grecian snood which her lover used to admire so, and arrayed her soft and delicate form in all the bridal finery.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She did not care to examine herself, through some reluctant sense of havoc, and a bitter fear that someone might be disappointed in her.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Perhaps, that day, no bride in England--certainly none of her youth and beauty--treated her favourite looking-glass with such contempt and ingratitude.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading Frida, knowing--perhaps more deeply than that violent woman thought--the mischief thus put into her, stole back to her bedroom, and, without a word to anyone, tired her hair in the Grecian snood which her lover used to admire so, and arrayed her soft and delicate form in all the bridal finery.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Then at the last, when all was ready, she snatched up her lover's portrait (which for days had been cast aside and cold), and, laying it on her bosom, took a snatch of a glance at her lovely self.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading She did not care to examine herself, through some reluctant sense of havoc, and a bitter fear that someone might be disappointed in her.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading Then at the last, when all was ready, she snatched up her lover's portrait (which for days had been cast aside and cold), and, laying it on her bosom, took a snatch of a glance at her lovely self.
bridaladjectiveUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
of or relating to a wedding
From this reading Frida, knowing--perhaps more deeply than that violent woman thought--the mischief thus put into her, stole back to her bedroom, and, without a word to anyone, tired her hair in the Grecian snood which her lover used to admire so, and arrayed her soft and delicate form in all the bridal finery.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading Perhaps, that day, no bride in England--certainly none of her youth and beauty--treated her favourite looking-glass with such contempt and ingratitude.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading After some wonder she fetched a deep sigh--not from clearly thinking anything, but as an act of nature--and said, “Good-by!” forever, with a little smile of irony, to her looking-glass, and all the many pretty things that knew her.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading She did not care to examine herself, through some reluctant sense of havoc, and a bitter fear that someone might be disappointed in her.
put or send forth
From this reading Then at the last, when all was ready, she snatched up her lover's portrait (which for days had been cast aside and cold), and, laying it on her bosom, took a snatch of a glance at her lovely self.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Perhaps, that day, no bride in England--certainly none of her youth and beauty--treated her favourite looking-glass with such contempt and ingratitude.
without doubt or question
From this reading After some wonder she fetched a deep sigh--not from clearly thinking anything, but as an act of nature--and said, “Good-by!” forever, with a little smile of irony, to her looking-glass, and all the many pretty things that knew her.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Then at the last, when all was ready, she snatched up her lover's portrait (which for days had been cast aside and cold), and, laying it on her bosom, took a snatch of a glance at her lovely self.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading Perhaps, that day, no bride in England--certainly none of her youth and beauty--treated her favourite looking-glass with such contempt and ingratitude.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Perhaps, that day, no bride in England--certainly none of her youth and beauty--treated her favourite looking-glass with such contempt and ingratitude.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Then at the last, when all was ready, she snatched up her lover's portrait (which for days had been cast aside and cold), and, laying it on her bosom, took a snatch of a glance at her lovely self.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading After some wonder she fetched a deep sigh--not from clearly thinking anything, but as an act of nature--and said, “Good-by!” forever, with a little smile of irony, to her looking-glass, and all the many pretty things that knew her.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Frida, knowing--perhaps more deeply than that violent woman thought--the mischief thus put into her, stole back to her bedroom, and, without a word to anyone, tired her hair in the Grecian snood which her lover used to admire so, and arrayed her soft and delicate form in all the bridal finery.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Frida, knowing--perhaps more deeply than that violent woman thought--the mischief thus put into her, stole back to her bedroom, and, without a word to anyone, tired her hair in the Grecian snood which her lover used to admire so, and arrayed her soft and delicate form in all the bridal finery.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not care to examine herself, through some reluctant sense of havoc, and a bitter fear that someone might be disappointed in her.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading She did not care to examine herself, through some reluctant sense of havoc, and a bitter fear that someone might be disappointed in her.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Perhaps, that day, no bride in England--certainly none of her youth and beauty--treated her favourite looking-glass with such contempt and ingratitude.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading She did not care to examine herself, through some reluctant sense of havoc, and a bitter fear that someone might be disappointed in her.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading Perhaps, that day, no bride in England--certainly none of her youth and beauty--treated her favourite looking-glass with such contempt and ingratitude.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading She did not care to examine herself, through some reluctant sense of havoc, and a bitter fear that someone might be disappointed in her.
fetchedverbUS /fetʃt/
past form of “fetch” — go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading After some wonder she fetched a deep sigh--not from clearly thinking anything, but as an act of nature--and said, “Good-by!” forever, with a little smile of irony, to her looking-glass, and all the many pretty things that knew her.
finerynounUS /ˈfaɪnəri/
elaborate or showy attire and accessories
From this reading Frida, knowing--perhaps more deeply than that violent woman thought--the mischief thus put into her, stole back to her bedroom, and, without a word to anyone, tired her hair in the Grecian snood which her lover used to admire so, and arrayed her soft and delicate form in all the bridal finery.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then at the last, when all was ready, she snatched up her lover's portrait (which for days had been cast aside and cold), and, laying it on her bosom, took a snatch of a glance at her lovely self.
for a limitless time
From this reading After some wonder she fetched a deep sigh--not from clearly thinking anything, but as an act of nature--and said, “Good-by!” forever, with a little smile of irony, to her looking-glass, and all the many pretty things that knew her.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Frida, knowing--perhaps more deeply than that violent woman thought--the mischief thus put into her, stole back to her bedroom, and, without a word to anyone, tired her hair in the Grecian snood which her lover used to admire so, and arrayed her soft and delicate form in all the bridal finery.
Frida
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From this reading Frida, knowing--perhaps more deeply than that violent woman thought--the mischief thus put into her, stole back to her bedroom, and, without a word to anyone, tired her hair in the Grecian snood which her lover used to admire so, and arrayed her soft and delicate form in all the bridal finery.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading After some wonder she fetched a deep sigh--not from clearly thinking anything, but as an act of nature--and said, “Good-by!” forever, with a little smile of irony, to her looking-glass, and all the many pretty things that knew her.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Then at the last, when all was ready, she snatched up her lover's portrait (which for days had been cast aside and cold), and, laying it on her bosom, took a snatch of a glance at her lovely self.
Good-bynoun
a farewell remark
From this reading After some wonder she fetched a deep sigh--not from clearly thinking anything, but as an act of nature--and said, “Good-by!” forever, with a little smile of irony, to her looking-glass, and all the many pretty things that knew her.
GrecianadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːʃən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Greece or the Greeks or the Greek language
From this reading Frida, knowing--perhaps more deeply than that violent woman thought--the mischief thus put into her, stole back to her bedroom, and, without a word to anyone, tired her hair in the Grecian snood which her lover used to admire so, and arrayed her soft and delicate form in all the bridal finery.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then at the last, when all was ready, she snatched up her lover's portrait (which for days had been cast aside and cold), and, laying it on her bosom, took a snatch of a glance at her lovely self.
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 Frida, knowing--perhaps more deeply than that violent woman thought--the mischief thus put into her, stole back to her bedroom, and, without a word to anyone, tired her hair in the Grecian snood which her lover used to admire so, and arrayed her soft and delicate form in all the bridal finery.
havocnounUS /ˈhævək/
violent and needless disturbance
From this reading She did not care to examine herself, through some reluctant sense of havoc, and a bitter fear that someone might be disappointed in her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Frida, knowing--perhaps more deeply than that violent woman thought--the mischief thus put into her, stole back to her bedroom, and, without a word to anyone, tired her hair in the Grecian snood which her lover used to admire so, and arrayed her soft and delicate form in all the bridal finery.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She did not care to examine herself, through some reluctant sense of havoc, and a bitter fear that someone might be disappointed in her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Frida, knowing--perhaps more deeply than that violent woman thought--the mischief thus put into her, stole back to her bedroom, and, without a word to anyone, tired her hair in the Grecian snood which her lover used to admire so, and arrayed her soft and delicate form in all the bridal finery.
ingratitudenoun
a lack of gratitude
From this reading Perhaps, that day, no bride in England--certainly none of her youth and beauty--treated her favourite looking-glass with such contempt and ingratitude.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Frida, knowing--perhaps more deeply than that violent woman thought--the mischief thus put into her, stole back to her bedroom, and, without a word to anyone, tired her hair in the Grecian snood which her lover used to admire so, and arrayed her soft and delicate form in all the bridal finery.
ironynounUS /ˈaɪrəni/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading After some wonder she fetched a deep sigh--not from clearly thinking anything, but as an act of nature--and said, “Good-by!” forever, with a little smile of irony, to her looking-glass, and all the many pretty things that knew her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then at the last, when all was ready, she snatched up her lover's portrait (which for days had been cast aside and cold), and, laying it on her bosom, took a snatch of a glance at her lovely self.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading After some wonder she fetched a deep sigh--not from clearly thinking anything, but as an act of nature--and said, “Good-by!” forever, with a little smile of irony, to her looking-glass, and all the many pretty things that knew her.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Frida, knowing--perhaps more deeply than that violent woman thought--the mischief thus put into her, stole back to her bedroom, and, without a word to anyone, tired her hair in the Grecian snood which her lover used to admire so, and arrayed her soft and delicate form in all the bridal finery.
immediately past
From this reading Then at the last, when all was ready, she snatched up her lover's portrait (which for days had been cast aside and cold), and, laying it on her bosom, took a snatch of a glance at her lovely self.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading Then at the last, when all was ready, she snatched up her lover's portrait (which for days had been cast aside and cold), and, laying it on her bosom, took a snatch of a glance at her lovely self.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After some wonder she fetched a deep sigh--not from clearly thinking anything, but as an act of nature--and said, “Good-by!” forever, with a little smile of irony, to her looking-glass, and all the many pretty things that knew her.
looking-glass
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From this reading Perhaps, that day, no bride in England--certainly none of her youth and beauty--treated her favourite looking-glass with such contempt and ingratitude.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading Then at the last, when all was ready, she snatched up her lover's portrait (which for days had been cast aside and cold), and, laying it on her bosom, took a snatch of a glance at her lovely self.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Frida, knowing--perhaps more deeply than that violent woman thought--the mischief thus put into her, stole back to her bedroom, and, without a word to anyone, tired her hair in the Grecian snood which her lover used to admire so, and arrayed her soft and delicate form in all the bridal finery.
lover'snounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
possessive form of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Then at the last, when all was ready, she snatched up her lover's portrait (which for days had been cast aside and cold), and, laying it on her bosom, took a snatch of a glance at her lovely self.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading After some wonder she fetched a deep sigh--not from clearly thinking anything, but as an act of nature--and said, “Good-by!” forever, with a little smile of irony, to her looking-glass, and all the many pretty things that knew her.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She did not care to examine herself, through some reluctant sense of havoc, and a bitter fear that someone might be disappointed in her.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading Frida, knowing--perhaps more deeply than that violent woman thought--the mischief thus put into her, stole back to her bedroom, and, without a word to anyone, tired her hair in the Grecian snood which her lover used to admire so, and arrayed her soft and delicate form in all the bridal finery.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Frida, knowing--perhaps more deeply than that violent woman thought--the mischief thus put into her, stole back to her bedroom, and, without a word to anyone, tired her hair in the Grecian snood which her lover used to admire so, and arrayed her soft and delicate form in all the bridal finery.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading After some wonder she fetched a deep sigh--not from clearly thinking anything, but as an act of nature--and said, “Good-by!” forever, with a little smile of irony, to her looking-glass, and all the many pretty things that knew her.
not any; not one
From this reading Perhaps, that day, no bride in England--certainly none of her youth and beauty--treated her favourite looking-glass with such contempt and ingratitude.
not one, and not any
From this reading Perhaps, that day, no bride in England--certainly none of her youth and beauty--treated her favourite looking-glass with such contempt and ingratitude.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She did not care to examine herself, through some reluctant sense of havoc, and a bitter fear that someone might be disappointed in her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Perhaps, that day, no bride in England--certainly none of her youth and beauty--treated her favourite looking-glass with such contempt and ingratitude.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then at the last, when all was ready, she snatched up her lover's portrait (which for days had been cast aside and cold), and, laying it on her bosom, took a snatch of a glance at her lovely self.
by chance
From this reading Frida, knowing--perhaps more deeply than that violent woman thought--the mischief thus put into her, stole back to her bedroom, and, without a word to anyone, tired her hair in the Grecian snood which her lover used to admire so, and arrayed her soft and delicate form in all the bridal finery.
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading Then at the last, when all was ready, she snatched up her lover's portrait (which for days had been cast aside and cold), and, laying it on her bosom, took a snatch of a glance at her lovely self.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading After some wonder she fetched a deep sigh--not from clearly thinking anything, but as an act of nature--and said, “Good-by!” forever, with a little smile of irony, to her looking-glass, and all the many pretty things that knew her.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Frida, knowing--perhaps more deeply than that violent woman thought--the mischief thus put into her, stole back to her bedroom, and, without a word to anyone, tired her hair in the Grecian snood which her lover used to admire so, and arrayed her soft and delicate form in all the bridal finery.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Then at the last, when all was ready, she snatched up her lover's portrait (which for days had been cast aside and cold), and, laying it on her bosom, took a snatch of a glance at her lovely self.
reluctantadjectiveUS /rɪˈlʌktənt/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading She did not care to examine herself, through some reluctant sense of havoc, and a bitter fear that someone might be disappointed in her.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading After some wonder she fetched a deep sigh--not from clearly thinking anything, but as an act of nature--and said, “Good-by!” forever, with a little smile of irony, to her looking-glass, and all the many pretty things that knew her.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading Then at the last, when all was ready, she snatched up her lover's portrait (which for days had been cast aside and cold), and, laying it on her bosom, took a snatch of a glance at her lovely self.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading She did not care to examine herself, through some reluctant sense of havoc, and a bitter fear that someone might be disappointed in her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She did not care to examine herself, through some reluctant sense of havoc, and a bitter fear that someone might be disappointed in her.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading After some wonder she fetched a deep sigh--not from clearly thinking anything, but as an act of nature--and said, “Good-by!” forever, with a little smile of irony, to her looking-glass, and all the many pretty things that knew her.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading After some wonder she fetched a deep sigh--not from clearly thinking anything, but as an act of nature--and said, “Good-by!” forever, with a little smile of irony, to her looking-glass, and all the many pretty things that knew her.
snatchverbUS /snætʃ/
to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading Then at the last, when all was ready, she snatched up her lover's portrait (which for days had been cast aside and cold), and, laying it on her bosom, took a snatch of a glance at her lovely self.
snatchedverbUS /snætʃt/
past form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading Then at the last, when all was ready, she snatched up her lover's portrait (which for days had been cast aside and cold), and, laying it on her bosom, took a snatch of a glance at her lovely self.
snoodnoun
an ornamental net in the shape of a bag that confines a woman's hair; pins or ties at the back of the head
From this reading Frida, knowing--perhaps more deeply than that violent woman thought--the mischief thus put into her, stole back to her bedroom, and, without a word to anyone, tired her hair in the Grecian snood which her lover used to admire so, and arrayed her soft and delicate form in all the bridal finery.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Frida, knowing--perhaps more deeply than that violent woman thought--the mischief thus put into her, stole back to her bedroom, and, without a word to anyone, tired her hair in the Grecian snood which her lover used to admire so, and arrayed her soft and delicate form in all the bridal finery.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Frida, knowing--perhaps more deeply than that violent woman thought--the mischief thus put into her, stole back to her bedroom, and, without a word to anyone, tired her hair in the Grecian snood which her lover used to admire so, and arrayed her soft and delicate form in all the bridal finery.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She did not care to examine herself, through some reluctant sense of havoc, and a bitter fear that someone might be disappointed in her.
a person, without saying who
From this reading She did not care to examine herself, through some reluctant sense of havoc, and a bitter fear that someone might be disappointed in her.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading Frida, knowing--perhaps more deeply than that violent woman thought--the mischief thus put into her, stole back to her bedroom, and, without a word to anyone, tired her hair in the Grecian snood which her lover used to admire so, and arrayed her soft and delicate form in all the bridal finery.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps, that day, no bride in England--certainly none of her youth and beauty--treated her favourite looking-glass with such contempt and ingratitude.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Frida, knowing--perhaps more deeply than that violent woman thought--the mischief thus put into her, stole back to her bedroom, and, without a word to anyone, tired her hair in the Grecian snood which her lover used to admire so, and arrayed her soft and delicate form in all the bridal finery.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Frida, knowing--perhaps more deeply than that violent woman thought--the mischief thus put into her, stole back to her bedroom, and, without a word to anyone, tired her hair in the Grecian snood which her lover used to admire so, and arrayed her soft and delicate form in all the bridal finery.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Frida, knowing--perhaps more deeply than that violent woman thought--the mischief thus put into her, stole back to her bedroom, and, without a word to anyone, tired her hair in the Grecian snood which her lover used to admire so, and arrayed her soft and delicate form in all the bridal finery.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then at the last, when all was ready, she snatched up her lover's portrait (which for days had been cast aside and cold), and, laying it on her bosom, took a snatch of a glance at her lovely self.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading After some wonder she fetched a deep sigh--not from clearly thinking anything, but as an act of nature--and said, “Good-by!” forever, with a little smile of irony, to her looking-glass, and all the many pretty things that knew her.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading After some wonder she fetched a deep sigh--not from clearly thinking anything, but as an act of nature--and said, “Good-by!” forever, with a little smile of irony, to her looking-glass, and all the many pretty things that knew her.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Frida, knowing--perhaps more deeply than that violent woman thought--the mischief thus put into her, stole back to her bedroom, and, without a word to anyone, tired her hair in the Grecian snood which her lover used to admire so, and arrayed her soft and delicate form in all the bridal finery.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading She did not care to examine herself, through some reluctant sense of havoc, and a bitter fear that someone might be disappointed in her.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Frida, knowing--perhaps more deeply than that violent woman thought--the mischief thus put into her, stole back to her bedroom, and, without a word to anyone, tired her hair in the Grecian snood which her lover used to admire so, and arrayed her soft and delicate form in all the bridal finery.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Frida, knowing--perhaps more deeply than that violent woman thought--the mischief thus put into her, stole back to her bedroom, and, without a word to anyone, tired her hair in the Grecian snood which her lover used to admire so, and arrayed her soft and delicate form in all the bridal finery.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Frida, knowing--perhaps more deeply than that violent woman thought--the mischief thus put into her, stole back to her bedroom, and, without a word to anyone, tired her hair in the Grecian snood which her lover used to admire so, and arrayed her soft and delicate form in all the bridal finery.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Then at the last, when all was ready, she snatched up her lover's portrait (which for days had been cast aside and cold), and, laying it on her bosom, took a snatch of a glance at her lovely self.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading Perhaps, that day, no bride in England--certainly none of her youth and beauty--treated her favourite looking-glass with such contempt and ingratitude.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then at the last, when all was ready, she snatched up her lover's portrait (which for days had been cast aside and cold), and, laying it on her bosom, took a snatch of a glance at her lovely self.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Frida, knowing--perhaps more deeply than that violent woman thought--the mischief thus put into her, stole back to her bedroom, and, without a word to anyone, tired her hair in the Grecian snood which her lover used to admire so, and arrayed her soft and delicate form in all the bridal finery.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading Frida, knowing--perhaps more deeply than that violent woman thought--the mischief thus put into her, stole back to her bedroom, and, without a word to anyone, tired her hair in the Grecian snood which her lover used to admire so, and arrayed her soft and delicate form in all the bridal finery.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then at the last, when all was ready, she snatched up her lover's portrait (which for days had been cast aside and cold), and, laying it on her bosom, took a snatch of a glance at her lovely self.
at the time that
From this reading Then at the last, when all was ready, she snatched up her lover's portrait (which for days had been cast aside and cold), and, laying it on her bosom, took a snatch of a glance at her lovely self.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Frida, knowing--perhaps more deeply than that violent woman thought--the mischief thus put into her, stole back to her bedroom, and, without a word to anyone, tired her hair in the Grecian snood which her lover used to admire so, and arrayed her soft and delicate form in all the bridal finery.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Perhaps, that day, no bride in England--certainly none of her youth and beauty--treated her favourite looking-glass with such contempt and ingratitude.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Frida, knowing--perhaps more deeply than that violent woman thought--the mischief thus put into her, stole back to her bedroom, and, without a word to anyone, tired her hair in the Grecian snood which her lover used to admire so, and arrayed her soft and delicate form in all the bridal finery.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Frida, knowing--perhaps more deeply than that violent woman thought--the mischief thus put into her, stole back to her bedroom, and, without a word to anyone, tired her hair in the Grecian snood which her lover used to admire so, and arrayed her soft and delicate form in all the bridal finery.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading After some wonder she fetched a deep sigh--not from clearly thinking anything, but as an act of nature--and said, “Good-by!” forever, with a little smile of irony, to her looking-glass, and all the many pretty things that knew her.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Frida, knowing--perhaps more deeply than that violent woman thought--the mischief thus put into her, stole back to her bedroom, and, without a word to anyone, tired her hair in the Grecian snood which her lover used to admire so, and arrayed her soft and delicate form in all the bridal finery.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Perhaps, that day, no bride in England--certainly none of her youth and beauty--treated her favourite looking-glass with such contempt and ingratitude.
