used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lady Margaret, eagerly displaying the splendid store to Calantha, asked her if she were not happy.—“Do not,” she replied addressing her aunt, “do not fancy that I am weak enough to value these baubles:—My heart at least is free from a folly like this:—I despise this mockery of riches.”
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading Lady Margaret, eagerly displaying the splendid store to Calantha, asked her if she were not happy.—“Do not,” she replied addressing her aunt, “do not fancy that I am weak enough to value these baubles:—My heart at least is free from a folly like this:—I despise this mockery of riches.”
(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 Every rich gift was ostentatiously exhibited; while congratulations, were on all sides, poured forth, upon the youthful bride.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Lady Margaret, eagerly displaying the splendid store to Calantha, asked her if she were not happy.—“Do not,” she replied addressing her aunt, “do not fancy that I am weak enough to value these baubles:—My heart at least is free from a folly like this:—I despise this mockery of riches.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “You despise it!” repeated Lady Margaret, with an incredulous smile:—“you despise grandeur and vanity!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Calantha’s jewels and costly attire—her equipages and attendants, were now the constant topic of conversation.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Child, believe one who knows you well, you worship them; they are your idols; and while your simple voice sings forth romantic praises of simplicity and retirement, you have been cradled in luxury, and you cannot exist without it.”
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Lady Margaret, eagerly displaying the splendid store to Calantha, asked her if she were not happy.—“Do not,” she replied addressing her aunt, “do not fancy that I am weak enough to value these baubles:—My heart at least is free from a folly like this:—I despise this mockery of riches.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lady Margaret, eagerly displaying the splendid store to Calantha, asked her if she were not happy.—“Do not,” she replied addressing her aunt, “do not fancy that I am weak enough to value these baubles:—My heart at least is free from a folly like this:—I despise this mockery of riches.”
attendantsnounUS /əˈtendənts/
plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading Calantha’s jewels and costly attire—her equipages and attendants, were now the constant topic of conversation.
attirenounUS /əˈtaɪər/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading Calantha’s jewels and costly attire—her equipages and attendants, were now the constant topic of conversation.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Lady Margaret, eagerly displaying the splendid store to Calantha, asked her if she were not happy.—“Do not,” she replied addressing her aunt, “do not fancy that I am weak enough to value these baubles:—My heart at least is free from a folly like this:—I despise this mockery of riches.”
baublesnounUS /ˈbɔːbəlz/
plural of “bauble” — a mock scepter carried by a court jester
From this reading Lady Margaret, eagerly displaying the splendid store to Calantha, asked her if she were not happy.—“Do not,” she replied addressing her aunt, “do not fancy that I am weak enough to value these baubles:—My heart at least is free from a folly like this:—I despise this mockery of riches.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Child, believe one who knows you well, you worship them; they are your idols; and while your simple voice sings forth romantic praises of simplicity and retirement, you have been cradled in luxury, and you cannot exist without it.”
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Child, believe one who knows you well, you worship them; they are your idols; and while your simple voice sings forth romantic praises of simplicity and retirement, you have been cradled in luxury, and you cannot exist without it.”
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading Every rich gift was ostentatiously exhibited; while congratulations, were on all sides, poured forth, upon the youthful bride.
Calantha
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From this reading Lady Margaret, eagerly displaying the splendid store to Calantha, asked her if she were not happy.—“Do not,” she replied addressing her aunt, “do not fancy that I am weak enough to value these baubles:—My heart at least is free from a folly like this:—I despise this mockery of riches.”
Calantha's
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From this reading Calantha’s jewels and costly attire—her equipages and attendants, were now the constant topic of conversation.
cannot
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From this reading Child, believe one who knows you well, you worship them; they are your idols; and while your simple voice sings forth romantic praises of simplicity and retirement, you have been cradled in luxury, and you cannot exist without it.”
a young person of either sex
From this reading Child, believe one who knows you well, you worship them; they are your idols; and while your simple voice sings forth romantic praises of simplicity and retirement, you have been cradled in luxury, and you cannot exist without it.”
congratulationsnounUS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃənz/
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading Every rich gift was ostentatiously exhibited; while congratulations, were on all sides, poured forth, upon the youthful bride.
unvarying in nature
From this reading Calantha’s jewels and costly attire—her equipages and attendants, were now the constant topic of conversation.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Calantha’s jewels and costly attire—her equipages and attendants, were now the constant topic of conversation.
costlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːstli/
entailing great loss or sacrifice
From this reading Calantha’s jewels and costly attire—her equipages and attendants, were now the constant topic of conversation.
cradled
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From this reading Child, believe one who knows you well, you worship them; they are your idols; and while your simple voice sings forth romantic praises of simplicity and retirement, you have been cradled in luxury, and you cannot exist without it.”
despiseverbUS /dɪˈspaɪz/
look down on with disdain
From this reading Lady Margaret, eagerly displaying the splendid store to Calantha, asked her if she were not happy.—“Do not,” she replied addressing her aunt, “do not fancy that I am weak enough to value these baubles:—My heart at least is free from a folly like this:—I despise this mockery of riches.”
displayingverbUS /dɪˈspleɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading Lady Margaret, eagerly displaying the splendid store to Calantha, asked her if she were not happy.—“Do not,” she replied addressing her aunt, “do not fancy that I am weak enough to value these baubles:—My heart at least is free from a folly like this:—I despise this mockery of riches.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Lady Margaret, eagerly displaying the splendid store to Calantha, asked her if she were not happy.—“Do not,” she replied addressing her aunt, “do not fancy that I am weak enough to value these baubles:—My heart at least is free from a folly like this:—I despise this mockery of riches.”
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Lady Margaret, eagerly displaying the splendid store to Calantha, asked her if she were not happy.—“Do not,” she replied addressing her aunt, “do not fancy that I am weak enough to value these baubles:—My heart at least is free from a folly like this:—I despise this mockery of riches.”
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Lady Margaret, eagerly displaying the splendid store to Calantha, asked her if she were not happy.—“Do not,” she replied addressing her aunt, “do not fancy that I am weak enough to value these baubles:—My heart at least is free from a folly like this:—I despise this mockery of riches.”
equipages
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From this reading Calantha’s jewels and costly attire—her equipages and attendants, were now the constant topic of conversation.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every rich gift was ostentatiously exhibited; while congratulations, were on all sides, poured forth, upon the youthful bride.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Every rich gift was ostentatiously exhibited; while congratulations, were on all sides, poured forth, upon the youthful bride.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading Child, believe one who knows you well, you worship them; they are your idols; and while your simple voice sings forth romantic praises of simplicity and retirement, you have been cradled in luxury, and you cannot exist without it.”
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Lady Margaret, eagerly displaying the splendid store to Calantha, asked her if she were not happy.—“Do not,” she replied addressing her aunt, “do not fancy that I am weak enough to value these baubles:—My heart at least is free from a folly like this:—I despise this mockery of riches.”
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading Lady Margaret, eagerly displaying the splendid store to Calantha, asked her if she were not happy.—“Do not,” she replied addressing her aunt, “do not fancy that I am weak enough to value these baubles:—My heart at least is free from a folly like this:—I despise this mockery of riches.”
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Every rich gift was ostentatiously exhibited; while congratulations, were on all sides, poured forth, upon the youthful bride.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Lady Margaret, eagerly displaying the splendid store to Calantha, asked her if she were not happy.—“Do not,” she replied addressing her aunt, “do not fancy that I am weak enough to value these baubles:—My heart at least is free from a folly like this:—I despise this mockery of riches.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Lady Margaret, eagerly displaying the splendid store to Calantha, asked her if she were not happy.—“Do not,” she replied addressing her aunt, “do not fancy that I am weak enough to value these baubles:—My heart at least is free from a folly like this:—I despise this mockery of riches.”
something acquired without compensation
From this reading Every rich gift was ostentatiously exhibited; while congratulations, were on all sides, poured forth, upon the youthful bride.
grandeurnounUS /ɡrænˈduːr/
the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
From this reading “You despise it!” repeated Lady Margaret, with an incredulous smile:—“you despise grandeur and vanity!
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Lady Margaret, eagerly displaying the splendid store to Calantha, asked her if she were not happy.—“Do not,” she replied addressing her aunt, “do not fancy that I am weak enough to value these baubles:—My heart at least is free from a folly like this:—I despise this mockery of riches.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Child, believe one who knows you well, you worship them; they are your idols; and while your simple voice sings forth romantic praises of simplicity and retirement, you have been cradled in luxury, and you cannot exist without it.”
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Lady Margaret, eagerly displaying the splendid store to Calantha, asked her if she were not happy.—“Do not,” she replied addressing her aunt, “do not fancy that I am weak enough to value these baubles:—My heart at least is free from a folly like this:—I despise this mockery of riches.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Calantha’s jewels and costly attire—her equipages and attendants, were now the constant topic of conversation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Lady Margaret, eagerly displaying the splendid store to Calantha, asked her if she were not happy.—“Do not,” she replied addressing her aunt, “do not fancy that I am weak enough to value these baubles:—My heart at least is free from a folly like this:—I despise this mockery of riches.”
idolsnounUS /ˈaɪdəlz/
plural of “idol” — a material effigy that is worshipped
From this reading Child, believe one who knows you well, you worship them; they are your idols; and while your simple voice sings forth romantic praises of simplicity and retirement, you have been cradled in luxury, and you cannot exist without it.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Lady Margaret, eagerly displaying the splendid store to Calantha, asked her if she were not happy.—“Do not,” she replied addressing her aunt, “do not fancy that I am weak enough to value these baubles:—My heart at least is free from a folly like this:—I despise this mockery of riches.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Child, believe one who knows you well, you worship them; they are your idols; and while your simple voice sings forth romantic praises of simplicity and retirement, you have been cradled in luxury, and you cannot exist without it.”
incredulousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredʒələs/
not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving
From this reading “You despise it!” repeated Lady Margaret, with an incredulous smile:—“you despise grandeur and vanity!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lady Margaret, eagerly displaying the splendid store to Calantha, asked her if she were not happy.—“Do not,” she replied addressing her aunt, “do not fancy that I am weak enough to value these baubles:—My heart at least is free from a folly like this:—I despise this mockery of riches.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “You despise it!” repeated Lady Margaret, with an incredulous smile:—“you despise grandeur and vanity!
jewelsnounUS /ˈdʒuːəlz/
plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading Calantha’s jewels and costly attire—her equipages and attendants, were now the constant topic of conversation.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading Child, believe one who knows you well, you worship them; they are your idols; and while your simple voice sings forth romantic praises of simplicity and retirement, you have been cradled in luxury, and you cannot exist without it.”
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Margaret, eagerly displaying the splendid store to Calantha, asked her if she were not happy.—“Do not,” she replied addressing her aunt, “do not fancy that I am weak enough to value these baubles:—My heart at least is free from a folly like this:—I despise this mockery of riches.”
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Lady Margaret, eagerly displaying the splendid store to Calantha, asked her if she were not happy.—“Do not,” she replied addressing her aunt, “do not fancy that I am weak enough to value these baubles:—My heart at least is free from a folly like this:—I despise this mockery of riches.”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Lady Margaret, eagerly displaying the splendid store to Calantha, asked her if she were not happy.—“Do not,” she replied addressing her aunt, “do not fancy that I am weak enough to value these baubles:—My heart at least is free from a folly like this:—I despise this mockery of riches.”
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading Child, believe one who knows you well, you worship them; they are your idols; and while your simple voice sings forth romantic praises of simplicity and retirement, you have been cradled in luxury, and you cannot exist without it.”
Margaret
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lady Margaret, eagerly displaying the splendid store to Calantha, asked her if she were not happy.—“Do not,” she replied addressing her aunt, “do not fancy that I am weak enough to value these baubles:—My heart at least is free from a folly like this:—I despise this mockery of riches.”
mockerynounUS /ˈmɑːkəri/
showing your contempt by derision
From this reading Lady Margaret, eagerly displaying the splendid store to Calantha, asked her if she were not happy.—“Do not,” she replied addressing her aunt, “do not fancy that I am weak enough to value these baubles:—My heart at least is free from a folly like this:—I despise this mockery of riches.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Lady Margaret, eagerly displaying the splendid store to Calantha, asked her if she were not happy.—“Do not,” she replied addressing her aunt, “do not fancy that I am weak enough to value these baubles:—My heart at least is free from a folly like this:—I despise this mockery of riches.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lady Margaret, eagerly displaying the splendid store to Calantha, asked her if she were not happy.—“Do not,” she replied addressing her aunt, “do not fancy that I am weak enough to value these baubles:—My heart at least is free from a folly like this:—I despise this mockery of riches.”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Calantha’s jewels and costly attire—her equipages and attendants, were now the constant topic of conversation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Calantha’s jewels and costly attire—her equipages and attendants, were now the constant topic of conversation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Every rich gift was ostentatiously exhibited; while congratulations, were on all sides, poured forth, upon the youthful bride.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Child, believe one who knows you well, you worship them; they are your idols; and while your simple voice sings forth romantic praises of simplicity and retirement, you have been cradled in luxury, and you cannot exist without it.”
ostentatiouslyadverbUS /ˌɑːstənˈteɪʃəsli/
with ostentation; in an ostentatious manner
From this reading Every rich gift was ostentatiously exhibited; while congratulations, were on all sides, poured forth, upon the youthful bride.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading Every rich gift was ostentatiously exhibited; while congratulations, were on all sides, poured forth, upon the youthful bride.
praisesnounUS /ˈpreɪzəz/
plural of “praise” — an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading Child, believe one who knows you well, you worship them; they are your idols; and while your simple voice sings forth romantic praises of simplicity and retirement, you have been cradled in luxury, and you cannot exist without it.”
recurring again and again
From this reading “You despise it!” repeated Lady Margaret, with an incredulous smile:—“you despise grandeur and vanity!
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Lady Margaret, eagerly displaying the splendid store to Calantha, asked her if she were not happy.—“Do not,” she replied addressing her aunt, “do not fancy that I am weak enough to value these baubles:—My heart at least is free from a folly like this:—I despise this mockery of riches.”
retirementnounUS /riˈtaɪərmənt/
the state of being retired from one's business or occupation
From this reading Child, believe one who knows you well, you worship them; they are your idols; and while your simple voice sings forth romantic praises of simplicity and retirement, you have been cradled in luxury, and you cannot exist without it.”
possessing material wealth
From this reading Every rich gift was ostentatiously exhibited; while congratulations, were on all sides, poured forth, upon the youthful bride.
richesnounUS /ˈrɪtʃəz/
an abundance of material possessions and resources
From this reading Lady Margaret, eagerly displaying the splendid store to Calantha, asked her if she were not happy.—“Do not,” she replied addressing her aunt, “do not fancy that I am weak enough to value these baubles:—My heart at least is free from a folly like this:—I despise this mockery of riches.”
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading Child, believe one who knows you well, you worship them; they are your idols; and while your simple voice sings forth romantic praises of simplicity and retirement, you have been cradled in luxury, and you cannot exist without it.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lady Margaret, eagerly displaying the splendid store to Calantha, asked her if she were not happy.—“Do not,” she replied addressing her aunt, “do not fancy that I am weak enough to value these baubles:—My heart at least is free from a folly like this:—I despise this mockery of riches.”
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Every rich gift was ostentatiously exhibited; while congratulations, were on all sides, poured forth, upon the youthful bride.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Child, believe one who knows you well, you worship them; they are your idols; and while your simple voice sings forth romantic praises of simplicity and retirement, you have been cradled in luxury, and you cannot exist without it.”
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading Child, believe one who knows you well, you worship them; they are your idols; and while your simple voice sings forth romantic praises of simplicity and retirement, you have been cradled in luxury, and you cannot exist without it.”
singsverbUS /sɪŋz/
third-person singular of “sing” — deliver by singing
From this reading Child, believe one who knows you well, you worship them; they are your idols; and while your simple voice sings forth romantic praises of simplicity and retirement, you have been cradled in luxury, and you cannot exist without it.”
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading “You despise it!” repeated Lady Margaret, with an incredulous smile:—“you despise grandeur and vanity!
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading Lady Margaret, eagerly displaying the splendid store to Calantha, asked her if she were not happy.—“Do not,” she replied addressing her aunt, “do not fancy that I am weak enough to value these baubles:—My heart at least is free from a folly like this:—I despise this mockery of riches.”
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Lady Margaret, eagerly displaying the splendid store to Calantha, asked her if she were not happy.—“Do not,” she replied addressing her aunt, “do not fancy that I am weak enough to value these baubles:—My heart at least is free from a folly like this:—I despise this mockery of riches.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lady Margaret, eagerly displaying the splendid store to Calantha, asked her if she were not happy.—“Do not,” she replied addressing her aunt, “do not fancy that I am weak enough to value these baubles:—My heart at least is free from a folly like this:—I despise this mockery of riches.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Calantha’s jewels and costly attire—her equipages and attendants, were now the constant topic of conversation.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Child, believe one who knows you well, you worship them; they are your idols; and while your simple voice sings forth romantic praises of simplicity and retirement, you have been cradled in luxury, and you cannot exist without it.”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Lady Margaret, eagerly displaying the splendid store to Calantha, asked her if she were not happy.—“Do not,” she replied addressing her aunt, “do not fancy that I am weak enough to value these baubles:—My heart at least is free from a folly like this:—I despise this mockery of riches.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Child, believe one who knows you well, you worship them; they are your idols; and while your simple voice sings forth romantic praises of simplicity and retirement, you have been cradled in luxury, and you cannot exist without it.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Lady Margaret, eagerly displaying the splendid store to Calantha, asked her if she were not happy.—“Do not,” she replied addressing her aunt, “do not fancy that I am weak enough to value these baubles:—My heart at least is free from a folly like this:—I despise this mockery of riches.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lady Margaret, eagerly displaying the splendid store to Calantha, asked her if she were not happy.—“Do not,” she replied addressing her aunt, “do not fancy that I am weak enough to value these baubles:—My heart at least is free from a folly like this:—I despise this mockery of riches.”
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Calantha’s jewels and costly attire—her equipages and attendants, were now the constant topic of conversation.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Every rich gift was ostentatiously exhibited; while congratulations, were on all sides, poured forth, upon the youthful bride.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading Lady Margaret, eagerly displaying the splendid store to Calantha, asked her if she were not happy.—“Do not,” she replied addressing her aunt, “do not fancy that I am weak enough to value these baubles:—My heart at least is free from a folly like this:—I despise this mockery of riches.”
vanitynounUS /ˈvænəti/
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading “You despise it!” repeated Lady Margaret, with an incredulous smile:—“you despise grandeur and vanity!
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Child, believe one who knows you well, you worship them; they are your idols; and while your simple voice sings forth romantic praises of simplicity and retirement, you have been cradled in luxury, and you cannot exist without it.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Every rich gift was ostentatiously exhibited; while congratulations, were on all sides, poured forth, upon the youthful bride.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading Lady Margaret, eagerly displaying the splendid store to Calantha, asked her if she were not happy.—“Do not,” she replied addressing her aunt, “do not fancy that I am weak enough to value these baubles:—My heart at least is free from a folly like this:—I despise this mockery of riches.”
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Child, believe one who knows you well, you worship them; they are your idols; and while your simple voice sings forth romantic praises of simplicity and retirement, you have been cradled in luxury, and you cannot exist without it.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Calantha’s jewels and costly attire—her equipages and attendants, were now the constant topic of conversation.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Every rich gift was ostentatiously exhibited; while congratulations, were on all sides, poured forth, upon the youthful bride.
which person or people
From this reading Child, believe one who knows you well, you worship them; they are your idols; and while your simple voice sings forth romantic praises of simplicity and retirement, you have been cradled in luxury, and you cannot exist without it.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “You despise it!” repeated Lady Margaret, with an incredulous smile:—“you despise grandeur and vanity!
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Child, believe one who knows you well, you worship them; they are your idols; and while your simple voice sings forth romantic praises of simplicity and retirement, you have been cradled in luxury, and you cannot exist without it.”
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading Child, believe one who knows you well, you worship them; they are your idols; and while your simple voice sings forth romantic praises of simplicity and retirement, you have been cradled in luxury, and you cannot exist without it.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You despise it!” repeated Lady Margaret, with an incredulous smile:—“you despise grandeur and vanity!
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Child, believe one who knows you well, you worship them; they are your idols; and while your simple voice sings forth romantic praises of simplicity and retirement, you have been cradled in luxury, and you cannot exist without it.”
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading Every rich gift was ostentatiously exhibited; while congratulations, were on all sides, poured forth, upon the youthful bride.
