used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Half past six on Friday morning and Constance appeared on the terrace; Constance in fluffy, billowy, lacy white with a spray of oleander in her belt--the last costume in the world in which one would start on a mountain climb.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Constance sniffed it eagerly as she gazed across toward the purple outline of Monte Maggiore.
AlpineadjectiveUS /ˈælpaɪn/
relating to or characteristic of alps
From this reading The breeze that blew from the farther shore brought fresh Alpine odors of flowers and pine trees.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Half past six on Friday morning and Constance appeared on the terrace; Constance in fluffy, billowy, lacy white with a spray of oleander in her belt--the last costume in the world in which one would start on a mountain climb.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Half past six on Friday morning and Constance appeared on the terrace; Constance in fluffy, billowy, lacy white with a spray of oleander in her belt--the last costume in the world in which one would start on a mountain climb.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Constance sniffed it eagerly as she gazed across toward the purple outline of Monte Maggiore.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading She cast a glance in passing toward the gateway and the stretch of road visible beyond, but both were empty, and seating herself on the parapet, she turned her attention to the lake.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The serenity of her smile gradually gave place to doubt; she turned and glanced back toward the house, visibly changing her mind.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading Half past six on Friday morning and Constance appeared on the terrace; Constance in fluffy, billowy, lacy white with a spray of oleander in her belt--the last costume in the world in which one would start on a mountain climb.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading She cast a glance in passing toward the gateway and the stretch of road visible beyond, but both were empty, and seating herself on the parapet, she turned her attention to the lake.
billowyadjective
characterized by great swelling waves or surges
From this reading Half past six on Friday morning and Constance appeared on the terrace; Constance in fluffy, billowy, lacy white with a spray of oleander in her belt--the last costume in the world in which one would start on a mountain climb.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading The breeze that blew from the farther shore brought fresh Alpine odors of flowers and pine trees.
the two together, not just one
From this reading She cast a glance in passing toward the gateway and the stretch of road visible beyond, but both were empty, and seating herself on the parapet, she turned her attention to the lake.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The breeze that blew from the farther shore brought fresh Alpine odors of flowers and pine trees.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The breeze that blew from the farther shore brought fresh Alpine odors of flowers and pine trees.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She cast a glance in passing toward the gateway and the stretch of road visible beyond, but both were empty, and seating herself on the parapet, she turned her attention to the lake.
put or send forth
From this reading She cast a glance in passing toward the gateway and the stretch of road visible beyond, but both were empty, and seating herself on the parapet, she turned her attention to the lake.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading The serenity of her smile gradually gave place to doubt; she turned and glanced back toward the house, visibly changing her mind.
climbverbUS /klaɪm/
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading Half past six on Friday morning and Constance appeared on the terrace; Constance in fluffy, billowy, lacy white with a spray of oleander in her belt--the last costume in the world in which one would start on a mountain climb.
ConstancenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading Half past six on Friday morning and Constance appeared on the terrace; Constance in fluffy, billowy, lacy white with a spray of oleander in her belt--the last costume in the world in which one would start on a mountain climb.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading Half past six on Friday morning and Constance appeared on the terrace; Constance in fluffy, billowy, lacy white with a spray of oleander in her belt--the last costume in the world in which one would start on a mountain climb.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading The serenity of her smile gradually gave place to doubt; she turned and glanced back toward the house, visibly changing her mind.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Constance sniffed it eagerly as she gazed across toward the purple outline of Monte Maggiore.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading She cast a glance in passing toward the gateway and the stretch of road visible beyond, but both were empty, and seating herself on the parapet, she turned her attention to the lake.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading The breeze that blew from the farther shore brought fresh Alpine odors of flowers and pine trees.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The breeze that blew from the farther shore brought fresh Alpine odors of flowers and pine trees.
fluffyadjectiveUS /ˈflʌfi/
like down or as soft as down
From this reading Half past six on Friday morning and Constance appeared on the terrace; Constance in fluffy, billowy, lacy white with a spray of oleander in her belt--the last costume in the world in which one would start on a mountain climb.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The breeze that blew from the farther shore brought fresh Alpine odors of flowers and pine trees.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading Half past six on Friday morning and Constance appeared on the terrace; Constance in fluffy, billowy, lacy white with a spray of oleander in her belt--the last costume in the world in which one would start on a mountain climb.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The breeze that blew from the farther shore brought fresh Alpine odors of flowers and pine trees.
gatewaynounUS /ˈɡeɪtweɪ/
an entrance that can be closed by a gate
From this reading She cast a glance in passing toward the gateway and the stretch of road visible beyond, but both were empty, and seating herself on the parapet, she turned her attention to the lake.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The serenity of her smile gradually gave place to doubt; she turned and glanced back toward the house, visibly changing her mind.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Constance sniffed it eagerly as she gazed across toward the purple outline of Monte Maggiore.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading She cast a glance in passing toward the gateway and the stretch of road visible beyond, but both were empty, and seating herself on the parapet, she turned her attention to the lake.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The serenity of her smile gradually gave place to doubt; she turned and glanced back toward the house, visibly changing her mind.
in a gradual manner
From this reading The serenity of her smile gradually gave place to doubt; she turned and glanced back toward the house, visibly changing her mind.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Half past six on Friday morning and Constance appeared on the terrace; Constance in fluffy, billowy, lacy white with a spray of oleander in her belt--the last costume in the world in which one would start on a mountain climb.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Half past six on Friday morning and Constance appeared on the terrace; Constance in fluffy, billowy, lacy white with a spray of oleander in her belt--the last costume in the world in which one would start on a mountain climb.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She cast a glance in passing toward the gateway and the stretch of road visible beyond, but both were empty, and seating herself on the parapet, she turned her attention to the lake.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The serenity of her smile gradually gave place to doubt; she turned and glanced back toward the house, visibly changing her mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Half past six on Friday morning and Constance appeared on the terrace; Constance in fluffy, billowy, lacy white with a spray of oleander in her belt--the last costume in the world in which one would start on a mountain climb.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Constance sniffed it eagerly as she gazed across toward the purple outline of Monte Maggiore.
lacyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪsi/
made of or resembling lace
From this reading Half past six on Friday morning and Constance appeared on the terrace; Constance in fluffy, billowy, lacy white with a spray of oleander in her belt--the last costume in the world in which one would start on a mountain climb.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading She cast a glance in passing toward the gateway and the stretch of road visible beyond, but both were empty, and seating herself on the parapet, she turned her attention to the lake.
immediately past
From this reading Half past six on Friday morning and Constance appeared on the terrace; Constance in fluffy, billowy, lacy white with a spray of oleander in her belt--the last costume in the world in which one would start on a mountain climb.
Maggiore
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From this reading Constance sniffed it eagerly as she gazed across toward the purple outline of Monte Maggiore.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The serenity of her smile gradually gave place to doubt; she turned and glanced back toward the house, visibly changing her mind.
MontenounUS /ˈmɑːnti/
a gambling card game of Spanish origin; 3 or 4 cards are dealt face up and players bet that one of them will be matched before the others as the cards are dealt from the pack one at a time
From this reading Constance sniffed it eagerly as she gazed across toward the purple outline of Monte Maggiore.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Half past six on Friday morning and Constance appeared on the terrace; Constance in fluffy, billowy, lacy white with a spray of oleander in her belt--the last costume in the world in which one would start on a mountain climb.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Half past six on Friday morning and Constance appeared on the terrace; Constance in fluffy, billowy, lacy white with a spray of oleander in her belt--the last costume in the world in which one would start on a mountain climb.
odorsnounUS /ˈoʊdərz/
plural of “odor” — any property detected by the olfactory system
From this reading The breeze that blew from the farther shore brought fresh Alpine odors of flowers and pine trees.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Half past six on Friday morning and Constance appeared on the terrace; Constance in fluffy, billowy, lacy white with a spray of oleander in her belt--the last costume in the world in which one would start on a mountain climb.
oleandernounUS /ˈoʊliændər/
an ornamental but poisonous flowering shrub having narrow evergreen leaves and clusters of fragrant white to pink or red flowers: native to East Indies but widely cultivated in warm regions
From this reading Half past six on Friday morning and Constance appeared on the terrace; Constance in fluffy, billowy, lacy white with a spray of oleander in her belt--the last costume in the world in which one would start on a mountain climb.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Half past six on Friday morning and Constance appeared on the terrace; Constance in fluffy, billowy, lacy white with a spray of oleander in her belt--the last costume in the world in which one would start on a mountain climb.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Half past six on Friday morning and Constance appeared on the terrace; Constance in fluffy, billowy, lacy white with a spray of oleander in her belt--the last costume in the world in which one would start on a mountain climb.
outlinenounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading Constance sniffed it eagerly as she gazed across toward the purple outline of Monte Maggiore.
parapetnounUS /ˈperəpet/
a low wall along the edge of a roof or balcony
From this reading She cast a glance in passing toward the gateway and the stretch of road visible beyond, but both were empty, and seating herself on the parapet, she turned her attention to the lake.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading She cast a glance in passing toward the gateway and the stretch of road visible beyond, but both were empty, and seating herself on the parapet, she turned her attention to the lake.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Half past six on Friday morning and Constance appeared on the terrace; Constance in fluffy, billowy, lacy white with a spray of oleander in her belt--the last costume in the world in which one would start on a mountain climb.
pinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading The breeze that blew from the farther shore brought fresh Alpine odors of flowers and pine trees.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The serenity of her smile gradually gave place to doubt; she turned and glanced back toward the house, visibly changing her mind.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading Constance sniffed it eagerly as she gazed across toward the purple outline of Monte Maggiore.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading She cast a glance in passing toward the gateway and the stretch of road visible beyond, but both were empty, and seating herself on the parapet, she turned her attention to the lake.
seatingnounUS /ˈsiːtɪŋ/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading She cast a glance in passing toward the gateway and the stretch of road visible beyond, but both were empty, and seating herself on the parapet, she turned her attention to the lake.
serenitynounUS /səˈren.ə.t̬i/
The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled by external storms.
From this reading The serenity of her smile gradually gave place to doubt; she turned and glanced back toward the house, visibly changing her mind.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She cast a glance in passing toward the gateway and the stretch of road visible beyond, but both were empty, and seating herself on the parapet, she turned her attention to the lake.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading The breeze that blew from the farther shore brought fresh Alpine odors of flowers and pine trees.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Half past six on Friday morning and Constance appeared on the terrace; Constance in fluffy, billowy, lacy white with a spray of oleander in her belt--the last costume in the world in which one would start on a mountain climb.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The serenity of her smile gradually gave place to doubt; she turned and glanced back toward the house, visibly changing her mind.
sniffedverbUS /snɪft/
past form of “sniff” — perceive by inhaling through the nose
From this reading Constance sniffed it eagerly as she gazed across toward the purple outline of Monte Maggiore.
spraynounUS /spreɪ/
a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying
From this reading Half past six on Friday morning and Constance appeared on the terrace; Constance in fluffy, billowy, lacy white with a spray of oleander in her belt--the last costume in the world in which one would start on a mountain climb.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Half past six on Friday morning and Constance appeared on the terrace; Constance in fluffy, billowy, lacy white with a spray of oleander in her belt--the last costume in the world in which one would start on a mountain climb.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading She cast a glance in passing toward the gateway and the stretch of road visible beyond, but both were empty, and seating herself on the parapet, she turned her attention to the lake.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading Half past six on Friday morning and Constance appeared on the terrace; Constance in fluffy, billowy, lacy white with a spray of oleander in her belt--the last costume in the world in which one would start on a mountain climb.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The breeze that blew from the farther shore brought fresh Alpine odors of flowers and pine trees.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Half past six on Friday morning and Constance appeared on the terrace; Constance in fluffy, billowy, lacy white with a spray of oleander in her belt--the last costume in the world in which one would start on a mountain climb.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She cast a glance in passing toward the gateway and the stretch of road visible beyond, but both were empty, and seating herself on the parapet, she turned her attention to the lake.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading She cast a glance in passing toward the gateway and the stretch of road visible beyond, but both were empty, and seating herself on the parapet, she turned her attention to the lake.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The breeze that blew from the farther shore brought fresh Alpine odors of flowers and pine trees.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading She cast a glance in passing toward the gateway and the stretch of road visible beyond, but both were empty, and seating herself on the parapet, she turned her attention to the lake.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading She cast a glance in passing toward the gateway and the stretch of road visible beyond, but both were empty, and seating herself on the parapet, she turned her attention to the lake.
visiblyadverbUS /ˈvɪzəbli/
in a visible manner
From this reading The serenity of her smile gradually gave place to doubt; she turned and glanced back toward the house, visibly changing her mind.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She cast a glance in passing toward the gateway and the stretch of road visible beyond, but both were empty, and seating herself on the parapet, she turned her attention to the lake.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Half past six on Friday morning and Constance appeared on the terrace; Constance in fluffy, billowy, lacy white with a spray of oleander in her belt--the last costume in the world in which one would start on a mountain climb.
a Caucasian
From this reading Half past six on Friday morning and Constance appeared on the terrace; Constance in fluffy, billowy, lacy white with a spray of oleander in her belt--the last costume in the world in which one would start on a mountain climb.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Half past six on Friday morning and Constance appeared on the terrace; Constance in fluffy, billowy, lacy white with a spray of oleander in her belt--the last costume in the world in which one would start on a mountain climb.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Half past six on Friday morning and Constance appeared on the terrace; Constance in fluffy, billowy, lacy white with a spray of oleander in her belt--the last costume in the world in which one would start on a mountain climb.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Half past six on Friday morning and Constance appeared on the terrace; Constance in fluffy, billowy, lacy white with a spray of oleander in her belt--the last costume in the world in which one would start on a mountain climb.
