ablazeadjectiveUS /əˈbleɪz/
keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement
From this reading But there were two seasons when the rocky and ignored gardens of the town were ablaze with beauty--in the lilac month of the spring, and in the dahlia month of the fall.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was at the time of lilac bloom that Bettina came to make her wonderful visit to Diana, and, after an exciting day in which she had been swept from the hands of the dressmaker to the hands of the hair-dresser, thence to Sophie for inspection and to Diana for confirmation of the completeness of her attire, she found herself, arrayed in all her glory, alone in the wide hallway.
(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 It was at the time of lilac bloom that Bettina came to make her wonderful visit to Diana, and, after an exciting day in which she had been swept from the hands of the dressmaker to the hands of the hair-dresser, thence to Sophie for inspection and to Diana for confirmation of the completeness of her attire, she found herself, arrayed in all her glory, alone in the wide hallway.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading It was at the time of lilac bloom that Bettina came to make her wonderful visit to Diana, and, after an exciting day in which she had been swept from the hands of the dressmaker to the hands of the hair-dresser, thence to Sophie for inspection and to Diana for confirmation of the completeness of her attire, she found herself, arrayed in all her glory, alone in the wide hallway.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was at the time of lilac bloom that Bettina came to make her wonderful visit to Diana, and, after an exciting day in which she had been swept from the hands of the dressmaker to the hands of the hair-dresser, thence to Sophie for inspection and to Diana for confirmation of the completeness of her attire, she found herself, arrayed in all her glory, alone in the wide hallway.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the quaint old town, front doors became back doors, kitchens looked out on the street, and the windows of living-rooms and dining-rooms faced the sea.
arrayedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪd/
in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia
From this reading It was at the time of lilac bloom that Bettina came to make her wonderful visit to Diana, and, after an exciting day in which she had been swept from the hands of the dressmaker to the hands of the hair-dresser, thence to Sophie for inspection and to Diana for confirmation of the completeness of her attire, she found herself, arrayed in all her glory, alone in the wide hallway.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was at the time of lilac bloom that Bettina came to make her wonderful visit to Diana, and, after an exciting day in which she had been swept from the hands of the dressmaker to the hands of the hair-dresser, thence to Sophie for inspection and to Diana for confirmation of the completeness of her attire, she found herself, arrayed in all her glory, alone in the wide hallway.
attirenounUS /əˈtaɪər/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading It was at the time of lilac bloom that Bettina came to make her wonderful visit to Diana, and, after an exciting day in which she had been swept from the hands of the dressmaker to the hands of the hair-dresser, thence to Sophie for inspection and to Diana for confirmation of the completeness of her attire, she found herself, arrayed in all her glory, alone in the wide hallway.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading In the quaint old town, front doors became back doors, kitchens looked out on the street, and the windows of living-rooms and dining-rooms faced the sea.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading But there were two seasons when the rocky and ignored gardens of the town were ablaze with beauty--in the lilac month of the spring, and in the dahlia month of the fall.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading In the quaint old town, front doors became back doors, kitchens looked out on the street, and the windows of living-rooms and dining-rooms faced the sea.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was at the time of lilac bloom that Bettina came to make her wonderful visit to Diana, and, after an exciting day in which she had been swept from the hands of the dressmaker to the hands of the hair-dresser, thence to Sophie for inspection and to Diana for confirmation of the completeness of her attire, she found herself, arrayed in all her glory, alone in the wide hallway.
BETTINA
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From this reading IN WHICH BETTINA DANCES Diana's house, set high on the rocks, hung over the harbor.
bloomnounUS /bluːm/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading It was at the time of lilac bloom that Bettina came to make her wonderful visit to Diana, and, after an exciting day in which she had been swept from the hands of the dressmaker to the hands of the hair-dresser, thence to Sophie for inspection and to Diana for confirmation of the completeness of her attire, she found herself, arrayed in all her glory, alone in the wide hallway.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there were two seasons when the rocky and ignored gardens of the town were ablaze with beauty--in the lilac month of the spring, and in the dahlia month of the fall.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was at the time of lilac bloom that Bettina came to make her wonderful visit to Diana, and, after an exciting day in which she had been swept from the hands of the dressmaker to the hands of the hair-dresser, thence to Sophie for inspection and to Diana for confirmation of the completeness of her attire, she found herself, arrayed in all her glory, alone in the wide hallway.
completenessnounUS /kəmˈpliːtnəs/
the state of being complete and entire; having everything that is needed
From this reading It was at the time of lilac bloom that Bettina came to make her wonderful visit to Diana, and, after an exciting day in which she had been swept from the hands of the dressmaker to the hands of the hair-dresser, thence to Sophie for inspection and to Diana for confirmation of the completeness of her attire, she found herself, arrayed in all her glory, alone in the wide hallway.
confirmationnounUS /ˌkɑːnfərˈmeɪʃən/
additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
From this reading It was at the time of lilac bloom that Bettina came to make her wonderful visit to Diana, and, after an exciting day in which she had been swept from the hands of the dressmaker to the hands of the hair-dresser, thence to Sophie for inspection and to Diana for confirmation of the completeness of her attire, she found herself, arrayed in all her glory, alone in the wide hallway.
dahlianounUS /ˈdæljə/
any of several plants of or developed from the species Dahlia pinnata having tuberous roots and showy rayed variously colored flower heads; native to the mountains of Mexico and Central America and Colombia
From this reading But there were two seasons when the rocky and ignored gardens of the town were ablaze with beauty--in the lilac month of the spring, and in the dahlia month of the fall.
DANCESnounUS /ˈdænsəz/
plural of “dance” — an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading IN WHICH BETTINA DANCES Diana's house, set high on the rocks, hung over the harbor.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was at the time of lilac bloom that Bettina came to make her wonderful visit to Diana, and, after an exciting day in which she had been swept from the hands of the dressmaker to the hands of the hair-dresser, thence to Sophie for inspection and to Diana for confirmation of the completeness of her attire, she found herself, arrayed in all her glory, alone in the wide hallway.
DiananounUS /daɪˈænə/
English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)
From this reading It was at the time of lilac bloom that Bettina came to make her wonderful visit to Diana, and, after an exciting day in which she had been swept from the hands of the dressmaker to the hands of the hair-dresser, thence to Sophie for inspection and to Diana for confirmation of the completeness of her attire, she found herself, arrayed in all her glory, alone in the wide hallway.
Diana'snounUS /daɪˈænəz/
possessive form of “diana” — English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)
From this reading IN WHICH BETTINA DANCES Diana's house, set high on the rocks, hung over the harbor.
dining-rooms
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From this reading In the quaint old town, front doors became back doors, kitchens looked out on the street, and the windows of living-rooms and dining-rooms faced the sea.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The door was open at the end which faced the town, and the fragrance of the lilacs poured in.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading In the quaint old town, front doors became back doors, kitchens looked out on the street, and the windows of living-rooms and dining-rooms faced the sea.
dressmakernounUS /ˈdresmeɪkər/
someone who makes or mends dresses
From this reading It was at the time of lilac bloom that Bettina came to make her wonderful visit to Diana, and, after an exciting day in which she had been swept from the hands of the dressmaker to the hands of the hair-dresser, thence to Sophie for inspection and to Diana for confirmation of the completeness of her attire, she found herself, arrayed in all her glory, alone in the wide hallway.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The door was open at the end which faced the town, and the fragrance of the lilacs poured in.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading It was at the time of lilac bloom that Bettina came to make her wonderful visit to Diana, and, after an exciting day in which she had been swept from the hands of the dressmaker to the hands of the hair-dresser, thence to Sophie for inspection and to Diana for confirmation of the completeness of her attire, she found herself, arrayed in all her glory, alone in the wide hallway.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading In the quaint old town, front doors became back doors, kitchens looked out on the street, and the windows of living-rooms and dining-rooms faced the sea.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading But there were two seasons when the rocky and ignored gardens of the town were ablaze with beauty--in the lilac month of the spring, and in the dahlia month of the fall.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was at the time of lilac bloom that Bettina came to make her wonderful visit to Diana, and, after an exciting day in which she had been swept from the hands of the dressmaker to the hands of the hair-dresser, thence to Sophie for inspection and to Diana for confirmation of the completeness of her attire, she found herself, arrayed in all her glory, alone in the wide hallway.
set up or found
From this reading It was at the time of lilac bloom that Bettina came to make her wonderful visit to Diana, and, after an exciting day in which she had been swept from the hands of the dressmaker to the hands of the hair-dresser, thence to Sophie for inspection and to Diana for confirmation of the completeness of her attire, she found herself, arrayed in all her glory, alone in the wide hallway.
fragrancenounUS /ˈfreɪɡrəns/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading The door was open at the end which faced the town, and the fragrance of the lilacs poured in.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was at the time of lilac bloom that Bettina came to make her wonderful visit to Diana, and, after an exciting day in which she had been swept from the hands of the dressmaker to the hands of the hair-dresser, thence to Sophie for inspection and to Diana for confirmation of the completeness of her attire, she found herself, arrayed in all her glory, alone in the wide hallway.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading In the quaint old town, front doors became back doors, kitchens looked out on the street, and the windows of living-rooms and dining-rooms faced the sea.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading But there were two seasons when the rocky and ignored gardens of the town were ablaze with beauty--in the lilac month of the spring, and in the dahlia month of the fall.
a state of high honor
From this reading It was at the time of lilac bloom that Bettina came to make her wonderful visit to Diana, and, after an exciting day in which she had been swept from the hands of the dressmaker to the hands of the hair-dresser, thence to Sophie for inspection and to Diana for confirmation of the completeness of her attire, she found herself, arrayed in all her glory, alone in the wide hallway.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was at the time of lilac bloom that Bettina came to make her wonderful visit to Diana, and, after an exciting day in which she had been swept from the hands of the dressmaker to the hands of the hair-dresser, thence to Sophie for inspection and to Diana for confirmation of the completeness of her attire, she found herself, arrayed in all her glory, alone in the wide hallway.
hair-dresser
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From this reading It was at the time of lilac bloom that Bettina came to make her wonderful visit to Diana, and, after an exciting day in which she had been swept from the hands of the dressmaker to the hands of the hair-dresser, thence to Sophie for inspection and to Diana for confirmation of the completeness of her attire, she found herself, arrayed in all her glory, alone in the wide hallway.
hallwaynounUS /ˈhɔːlweɪ/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading It was at the time of lilac bloom that Bettina came to make her wonderful visit to Diana, and, after an exciting day in which she had been swept from the hands of the dressmaker to the hands of the hair-dresser, thence to Sophie for inspection and to Diana for confirmation of the completeness of her attire, she found herself, arrayed in all her glory, alone in the wide hallway.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading It was at the time of lilac bloom that Bettina came to make her wonderful visit to Diana, and, after an exciting day in which she had been swept from the hands of the dressmaker to the hands of the hair-dresser, thence to Sophie for inspection and to Diana for confirmation of the completeness of her attire, she found herself, arrayed in all her glory, alone in the wide hallway.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading IN WHICH BETTINA DANCES Diana's house, set high on the rocks, hung over the harbor.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was at the time of lilac bloom that Bettina came to make her wonderful visit to Diana, and, after an exciting day in which she had been swept from the hands of the dressmaker to the hands of the hair-dresser, thence to Sophie for inspection and to Diana for confirmation of the completeness of her attire, she found herself, arrayed in all her glory, alone in the wide hallway.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was at the time of lilac bloom that Bettina came to make her wonderful visit to Diana, and, after an exciting day in which she had been swept from the hands of the dressmaker to the hands of the hair-dresser, thence to Sophie for inspection and to Diana for confirmation of the completeness of her attire, she found herself, arrayed in all her glory, alone in the wide hallway.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading IN WHICH BETTINA DANCES Diana's house, set high on the rocks, hung over the harbor.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading IN WHICH BETTINA DANCES Diana's house, set high on the rocks, hung over the harbor.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading IN WHICH BETTINA DANCES Diana's house, set high on the rocks, hung over the harbor.
ignoredadjectiveUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːrd/
disregarded
From this reading But there were two seasons when the rocky and ignored gardens of the town were ablaze with beauty--in the lilac month of the spring, and in the dahlia month of the fall.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH BETTINA DANCES Diana's house, set high on the rocks, hung over the harbor.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading It was at the time of lilac bloom that Bettina came to make her wonderful visit to Diana, and, after an exciting day in which she had been swept from the hands of the dressmaker to the hands of the hair-dresser, thence to Sophie for inspection and to Diana for confirmation of the completeness of her attire, she found herself, arrayed in all her glory, alone in the wide hallway.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was at the time of lilac bloom that Bettina came to make her wonderful visit to Diana, and, after an exciting day in which she had been swept from the hands of the dressmaker to the hands of the hair-dresser, thence to Sophie for inspection and to Diana for confirmation of the completeness of her attire, she found herself, arrayed in all her glory, alone in the wide hallway.
kitchensnounUS /ˈkɪtʃənz/
plural of “kitchen” — a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading In the quaint old town, front doors became back doors, kitchens looked out on the street, and the windows of living-rooms and dining-rooms faced the sea.
lilacnounUS /ˈlaɪlæk/
any of various plants of the genus Syringa having large panicles of usually fragrant flowers
From this reading But there were two seasons when the rocky and ignored gardens of the town were ablaze with beauty--in the lilac month of the spring, and in the dahlia month of the fall.
lilacsnounUS /ˈlaɪlæks/
plural of “lilac” — any of various plants of the genus Syringa having large panicles of usually fragrant flowers
From this reading The door was open at the end which faced the town, and the fragrance of the lilacs poured in.
living-rooms
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From this reading In the quaint old town, front doors became back doors, kitchens looked out on the street, and the windows of living-rooms and dining-rooms faced the sea.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading In the quaint old town, front doors became back doors, kitchens looked out on the street, and the windows of living-rooms and dining-rooms faced the sea.
engage in
From this reading It was at the time of lilac bloom that Bettina came to make her wonderful visit to Diana, and, after an exciting day in which she had been swept from the hands of the dressmaker to the hands of the hair-dresser, thence to Sophie for inspection and to Diana for confirmation of the completeness of her attire, she found herself, arrayed in all her glory, alone in the wide hallway.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading But there were two seasons when the rocky and ignored gardens of the town were ablaze with beauty--in the lilac month of the spring, and in the dahlia month of the fall.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the quaint old town, front doors became back doors, kitchens looked out on the street, and the windows of living-rooms and dining-rooms faced the sea.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In the quaint old town, front doors became back doors, kitchens looked out on the street, and the windows of living-rooms and dining-rooms faced the sea.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IN WHICH BETTINA DANCES Diana's house, set high on the rocks, hung over the harbor.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The door was open at the end which faced the town, and the fragrance of the lilacs poured in.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In the quaint old town, front doors became back doors, kitchens looked out on the street, and the windows of living-rooms and dining-rooms faced the sea.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading IN WHICH BETTINA DANCES Diana's house, set high on the rocks, hung over the harbor.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading The door was open at the end which faced the town, and the fragrance of the lilacs poured in.
quaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading In the quaint old town, front doors became back doors, kitchens looked out on the street, and the windows of living-rooms and dining-rooms faced the sea.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading IN WHICH BETTINA DANCES Diana's house, set high on the rocks, hung over the harbor.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading But there were two seasons when the rocky and ignored gardens of the town were ablaze with beauty--in the lilac month of the spring, and in the dahlia month of the fall.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading In the quaint old town, front doors became back doors, kitchens looked out on the street, and the windows of living-rooms and dining-rooms faced the sea.
seasonsnounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading But there were two seasons when the rocky and ignored gardens of the town were ablaze with beauty--in the lilac month of the spring, and in the dahlia month of the fall.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading IN WHICH BETTINA DANCES Diana's house, set high on the rocks, hung over the harbor.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was at the time of lilac bloom that Bettina came to make her wonderful visit to Diana, and, after an exciting day in which she had been swept from the hands of the dressmaker to the hands of the hair-dresser, thence to Sophie for inspection and to Diana for confirmation of the completeness of her attire, she found herself, arrayed in all her glory, alone in the wide hallway.
Sophie
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From this reading It was at the time of lilac bloom that Bettina came to make her wonderful visit to Diana, and, after an exciting day in which she had been swept from the hands of the dressmaker to the hands of the hair-dresser, thence to Sophie for inspection and to Diana for confirmation of the completeness of her attire, she found herself, arrayed in all her glory, alone in the wide hallway.
the season of growth
From this reading But there were two seasons when the rocky and ignored gardens of the town were ablaze with beauty--in the lilac month of the spring, and in the dahlia month of the fall.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading In the quaint old town, front doors became back doors, kitchens looked out on the street, and the windows of living-rooms and dining-rooms faced the sea.
possessing sweep
From this reading It was at the time of lilac bloom that Bettina came to make her wonderful visit to Diana, and, after an exciting day in which she had been swept from the hands of the dressmaker to the hands of the hair-dresser, thence to Sophie for inspection and to Diana for confirmation of the completeness of her attire, she found herself, arrayed in all her glory, alone in the wide hallway.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was at the time of lilac bloom that Bettina came to make her wonderful visit to Diana, and, after an exciting day in which she had been swept from the hands of the dressmaker to the hands of the hair-dresser, thence to Sophie for inspection and to Diana for confirmation of the completeness of her attire, she found herself, arrayed in all her glory, alone in the wide hallway.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH BETTINA DANCES Diana's house, set high on the rocks, hung over the harbor.
from that place or that time
From this reading It was at the time of lilac bloom that Bettina came to make her wonderful visit to Diana, and, after an exciting day in which she had been swept from the hands of the dressmaker to the hands of the hair-dresser, thence to Sophie for inspection and to Diana for confirmation of the completeness of her attire, she found herself, arrayed in all her glory, alone in the wide hallway.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there were two seasons when the rocky and ignored gardens of the town were ablaze with beauty--in the lilac month of the spring, and in the dahlia month of the fall.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was at the time of lilac bloom that Bettina came to make her wonderful visit to Diana, and, after an exciting day in which she had been swept from the hands of the dressmaker to the hands of the hair-dresser, thence to Sophie for inspection and to Diana for confirmation of the completeness of her attire, she found herself, arrayed in all her glory, alone in the wide hallway.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was at the time of lilac bloom that Bettina came to make her wonderful visit to Diana, and, after an exciting day in which she had been swept from the hands of the dressmaker to the hands of the hair-dresser, thence to Sophie for inspection and to Diana for confirmation of the completeness of her attire, she found herself, arrayed in all her glory, alone in the wide hallway.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading In the quaint old town, front doors became back doors, kitchens looked out on the street, and the windows of living-rooms and dining-rooms faced the sea.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But there were two seasons when the rocky and ignored gardens of the town were ablaze with beauty--in the lilac month of the spring, and in the dahlia month of the fall.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading It was at the time of lilac bloom that Bettina came to make her wonderful visit to Diana, and, after an exciting day in which she had been swept from the hands of the dressmaker to the hands of the hair-dresser, thence to Sophie for inspection and to Diana for confirmation of the completeness of her attire, she found herself, arrayed in all her glory, alone in the wide hallway.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was at the time of lilac bloom that Bettina came to make her wonderful visit to Diana, and, after an exciting day in which she had been swept from the hands of the dressmaker to the hands of the hair-dresser, thence to Sophie for inspection and to Diana for confirmation of the completeness of her attire, she found herself, arrayed in all her glory, alone in the wide hallway.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But there were two seasons when the rocky and ignored gardens of the town were ablaze with beauty--in the lilac month of the spring, and in the dahlia month of the fall.
at the time that
From this reading But there were two seasons when the rocky and ignored gardens of the town were ablaze with beauty--in the lilac month of the spring, and in the dahlia month of the fall.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH BETTINA DANCES Diana's house, set high on the rocks, hung over the harbor.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading It was at the time of lilac bloom that Bettina came to make her wonderful visit to Diana, and, after an exciting day in which she had been swept from the hands of the dressmaker to the hands of the hair-dresser, thence to Sophie for inspection and to Diana for confirmation of the completeness of her attire, she found herself, arrayed in all her glory, alone in the wide hallway.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading In the quaint old town, front doors became back doors, kitchens looked out on the street, and the windows of living-rooms and dining-rooms faced the sea.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But there were two seasons when the rocky and ignored gardens of the town were ablaze with beauty--in the lilac month of the spring, and in the dahlia month of the fall.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading It was at the time of lilac bloom that Bettina came to make her wonderful visit to Diana, and, after an exciting day in which she had been swept from the hands of the dressmaker to the hands of the hair-dresser, thence to Sophie for inspection and to Diana for confirmation of the completeness of her attire, she found herself, arrayed in all her glory, alone in the wide hallway.
