used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was upon this, evening, that, having walked for a considerable time Lady Avondale felt fatigued and rested for a moment near the banks of Elle.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading “They are no longer rare,” she said alluding to the one he had given her upon their first acquaintance at Donallan: “but are they the less prized?”
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading She knew not what she answered; and she afterwards wished she could forget what she had then felt.
alludingverbUS /əˈluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “allude” — make a more or less disguised reference to
From this reading “They are no longer rare,” she said alluding to the one he had given her upon their first acquaintance at Donallan: “but are they the less prized?”
allusionnounUS /əˈluːʒən/
passing reference or indirect mention
From this reading He understood her allusion, and pulling a bud from the mossy bank on which it grew, he kissed it, and putting it gently to her lips asked her, if the perfume were sweet, and which she preferred of the two roses which he had offered her?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was upon this, evening, that, having walked for a considerable time Lady Avondale felt fatigued and rested for a moment near the banks of Elle.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading She knew not what she answered; and she afterwards wished she could forget what she had then felt.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “They are no longer rare,” she said alluding to the one he had given her upon their first acquaintance at Donallan: “but are they the less prized?”
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading She pointed to the roses which grew luxuriantly around.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He understood her allusion, and pulling a bud from the mossy bank on which it grew, he kissed it, and putting it gently to her lips asked her, if the perfume were sweet, and which she preferred of the two roses which he had offered her?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “They are no longer rare,” she said alluding to the one he had given her upon their first acquaintance at Donallan: “but are they the less prized?”
Avondale
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From this reading It was upon this, evening, that, having walked for a considerable time Lady Avondale felt fatigued and rested for a moment near the banks of Elle.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading He understood her allusion, and pulling a bud from the mossy bank on which it grew, he kissed it, and putting it gently to her lips asked her, if the perfume were sweet, and which she preferred of the two roses which he had offered her?
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading It was upon this, evening, that, having walked for a considerable time Lady Avondale felt fatigued and rested for a moment near the banks of Elle.
budnounUS /bʌd/
a partially opened flower
From this reading He understood her allusion, and pulling a bud from the mossy bank on which it grew, he kissed it, and putting it gently to her lips asked her, if the perfume were sweet, and which she preferred of the two roses which he had offered her?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “They are no longer rare,” she said alluding to the one he had given her upon their first acquaintance at Donallan: “but are they the less prized?”
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was upon this, evening, that, having walked for a considerable time Lady Avondale felt fatigued and rested for a moment near the banks of Elle.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She knew not what she answered; and she afterwards wished she could forget what she had then felt.
Donallan
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From this reading “They are no longer rare,” she said alluding to the one he had given her upon their first acquaintance at Donallan: “but are they the less prized?”
Elle
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From this reading It was upon this, evening, that, having walked for a considerable time Lady Avondale felt fatigued and rested for a moment near the banks of Elle.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was upon this, evening, that, having walked for a considerable time Lady Avondale felt fatigued and rested for a moment near the banks of Elle.
fatiguedadjectiveUS /fəˈtiːɡd/
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading It was upon this, evening, that, having walked for a considerable time Lady Avondale felt fatigued and rested for a moment near the banks of Elle.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading It was upon this, evening, that, having walked for a considerable time Lady Avondale felt fatigued and rested for a moment near the banks of Elle.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “They are no longer rare,” she said alluding to the one he had given her upon their first acquaintance at Donallan: “but are they the less prized?”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was upon this, evening, that, having walked for a considerable time Lady Avondale felt fatigued and rested for a moment near the banks of Elle.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading She knew not what she answered; and she afterwards wished she could forget what she had then felt.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He understood her allusion, and pulling a bud from the mossy bank on which it grew, he kissed it, and putting it gently to her lips asked her, if the perfume were sweet, and which she preferred of the two roses which he had offered her?
in a gradual manner
From this reading He understood her allusion, and pulling a bud from the mossy bank on which it grew, he kissed it, and putting it gently to her lips asked her, if the perfume were sweet, and which she preferred of the two roses which he had offered her?
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading “They are no longer rare,” she said alluding to the one he had given her upon their first acquaintance at Donallan: “but are they the less prized?”
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading She pointed to the roses which grew luxuriantly around.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “They are no longer rare,” she said alluding to the one he had given her upon their first acquaintance at Donallan: “but are they the less prized?”
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It was upon this, evening, that, having walked for a considerable time Lady Avondale felt fatigued and rested for a moment near the banks of Elle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “They are no longer rare,” she said alluding to the one he had given her upon their first acquaintance at Donallan: “but are they the less prized?”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “They are no longer rare,” she said alluding to the one he had given her upon their first acquaintance at Donallan: “but are they the less prized?”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He understood her allusion, and pulling a bud from the mossy bank on which it grew, he kissed it, and putting it gently to her lips asked her, if the perfume were sweet, and which she preferred of the two roses which he had offered her?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was upon this, evening, that, having walked for a considerable time Lady Avondale felt fatigued and rested for a moment near the banks of Elle.
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading He understood her allusion, and pulling a bud from the mossy bank on which it grew, he kissed it, and putting it gently to her lips asked her, if the perfume were sweet, and which she preferred of the two roses which he had offered her?
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 She knew not what she answered; and she afterwards wished she could forget what she had then felt.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading It was upon this, evening, that, having walked for a considerable time Lady Avondale felt fatigued and rested for a moment near the banks of Elle.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading “They are no longer rare,” she said alluding to the one he had given her upon their first acquaintance at Donallan: “but are they the less prized?”
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading He understood her allusion, and pulling a bud from the mossy bank on which it grew, he kissed it, and putting it gently to her lips asked her, if the perfume were sweet, and which she preferred of the two roses which he had offered her?
for more time
From this reading “They are no longer rare,” she said alluding to the one he had given her upon their first acquaintance at Donallan: “but are they the less prized?”
luxuriantlyadverb
in an abundant and luxuriant manner
From this reading She pointed to the roses which grew luxuriantly around.
a particular point in time
From this reading It was upon this, evening, that, having walked for a considerable time Lady Avondale felt fatigued and rested for a moment near the banks of Elle.
mossyadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːsi/
overgrown with moss
From this reading He understood her allusion, and pulling a bud from the mossy bank on which it grew, he kissed it, and putting it gently to her lips asked her, if the perfume were sweet, and which she preferred of the two roses which he had offered her?
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading It was upon this, evening, that, having walked for a considerable time Lady Avondale felt fatigued and rested for a moment near the banks of Elle.
not any; not one
From this reading “They are no longer rare,” she said alluding to the one he had given her upon their first acquaintance at Donallan: “but are they the less prized?”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She knew not what she answered; and she afterwards wished she could forget what she had then felt.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was upon this, evening, that, having walked for a considerable time Lady Avondale felt fatigued and rested for a moment near the banks of Elle.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading He understood her allusion, and pulling a bud from the mossy bank on which it grew, he kissed it, and putting it gently to her lips asked her, if the perfume were sweet, and which she preferred of the two roses which he had offered her?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He understood her allusion, and pulling a bud from the mossy bank on which it grew, he kissed it, and putting it gently to her lips asked her, if the perfume were sweet, and which she preferred of the two roses which he had offered her?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “They are no longer rare,” she said alluding to the one he had given her upon their first acquaintance at Donallan: “but are they the less prized?”
perfumenounUS /pərˈfjuːm/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading He understood her allusion, and pulling a bud from the mossy bank on which it grew, he kissed it, and putting it gently to her lips asked her, if the perfume were sweet, and which she preferred of the two roses which he had offered her?
having a point
From this reading She pointed to the roses which grew luxuriantly around.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading He understood her allusion, and pulling a bud from the mossy bank on which it grew, he kissed it, and putting it gently to her lips asked her, if the perfume were sweet, and which she preferred of the two roses which he had offered her?
prizedverbUS /praɪzd/
past form of “prize” — hold dear
From this reading “They are no longer rare,” she said alluding to the one he had given her upon their first acquaintance at Donallan: “but are they the less prized?”
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading He understood her allusion, and pulling a bud from the mossy bank on which it grew, he kissed it, and putting it gently to her lips asked her, if the perfume were sweet, and which she preferred of the two roses which he had offered her?
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading He understood her allusion, and pulling a bud from the mossy bank on which it grew, he kissed it, and putting it gently to her lips asked her, if the perfume were sweet, and which she preferred of the two roses which he had offered her?
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading “They are no longer rare,” she said alluding to the one he had given her upon their first acquaintance at Donallan: “but are they the less prized?”
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading It was upon this, evening, that, having walked for a considerable time Lady Avondale felt fatigued and rested for a moment near the banks of Elle.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading She pointed to the roses which grew luxuriantly around.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “They are no longer rare,” she said alluding to the one he had given her upon their first acquaintance at Donallan: “but are they the less prized?”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She pointed to the roses which grew luxuriantly around.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading He understood her allusion, and pulling a bud from the mossy bank on which it grew, he kissed it, and putting it gently to her lips asked her, if the perfume were sweet, and which she preferred of the two roses which he had offered her?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was upon this, evening, that, having walked for a considerable time Lady Avondale felt fatigued and rested for a moment near the banks of Elle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was upon this, evening, that, having walked for a considerable time Lady Avondale felt fatigued and rested for a moment near the banks of Elle.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “They are no longer rare,” she said alluding to the one he had given her upon their first acquaintance at Donallan: “but are they the less prized?”
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She knew not what she answered; and she afterwards wished she could forget what she had then felt.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “They are no longer rare,” she said alluding to the one he had given her upon their first acquaintance at Donallan: “but are they the less prized?”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was upon this, evening, that, having walked for a considerable time Lady Avondale felt fatigued and rested for a moment near the banks of Elle.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was upon this, evening, that, having walked for a considerable time Lady Avondale felt fatigued and rested for a moment near the banks of Elle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She pointed to the roses which grew luxuriantly around.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He understood her allusion, and pulling a bud from the mossy bank on which it grew, he kissed it, and putting it gently to her lips asked her, if the perfume were sweet, and which she preferred of the two roses which he had offered her?
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading He understood her allusion, and pulling a bud from the mossy bank on which it grew, he kissed it, and putting it gently to her lips asked her, if the perfume were sweet, and which she preferred of the two roses which he had offered her?
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was upon this, evening, that, having walked for a considerable time Lady Avondale felt fatigued and rested for a moment near the banks of Elle.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading It was upon this, evening, that, having walked for a considerable time Lady Avondale felt fatigued and rested for a moment near the banks of Elle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was upon this, evening, that, having walked for a considerable time Lady Avondale felt fatigued and rested for a moment near the banks of Elle.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He understood her allusion, and pulling a bud from the mossy bank on which it grew, he kissed it, and putting it gently to her lips asked her, if the perfume were sweet, and which she preferred of the two roses which he had offered her?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She knew not what she answered; and she afterwards wished she could forget what she had then felt.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She pointed to the roses which grew luxuriantly around.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading She knew not what she answered; and she afterwards wished she could forget what she had then felt.
