used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He kisses it as though it were the hand of a princess.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading There is a reverence, a homage in the act that he never showed to Helen Braine in her proudest days,--the homage that helplessness and misery command.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He takes the slim, transparent hand that lies inert on the grimy quilt, and bowing over it lifts it to his lips.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He kisses it as though it were the hand of a princess.
bowingnounUS /ˈboʊɪŋ/
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
From this reading He takes the slim, transparent hand that lies inert on the grimy quilt, and bowing over it lifts it to his lips.
Braine
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From this reading There is a reverence, a homage in the act that he never showed to Helen Braine in her proudest days,--the homage that helplessness and misery command.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading There is a reverence, a homage in the act that he never showed to Helen Braine in her proudest days,--the homage that helplessness and misery command.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading There is a reverence, a homage in the act that he never showed to Helen Braine in her proudest days,--the homage that helplessness and misery command.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Slowly his eyes fill with tears.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading Slowly his eyes fill with tears.
grimyadjectiveUS /ˈɡraɪmi/
thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot
From this reading He takes the slim, transparent hand that lies inert on the grimy quilt, and bowing over it lifts it to his lips.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He takes the slim, transparent hand that lies inert on the grimy quilt, and bowing over it lifts it to his lips.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He takes the slim, transparent hand that lies inert on the grimy quilt, and bowing over it lifts it to his lips.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading There is a reverence, a homage in the act that he never showed to Helen Braine in her proudest days,--the homage that helplessness and misery command.
helplessnessnounUS /ˈhelpləsnəs/
powerlessness revealed by an inability to act
From this reading There is a reverence, a homage in the act that he never showed to Helen Braine in her proudest days,--the homage that helplessness and misery command.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There is a reverence, a homage in the act that he never showed to Helen Braine in her proudest days,--the homage that helplessness and misery command.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Slowly his eyes fill with tears.
homagenounUS /ˈɑːmədʒ/
respectful deference
From this reading There is a reverence, a homage in the act that he never showed to Helen Braine in her proudest days,--the homage that helplessness and misery command.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There is a reverence, a homage in the act that he never showed to Helen Braine in her proudest days,--the homage that helplessness and misery command.
inertadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnɜːrt/
unable to move or resist motion
From this reading He takes the slim, transparent hand that lies inert on the grimy quilt, and bowing over it lifts it to his lips.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is a reverence, a homage in the act that he never showed to Helen Braine in her proudest days,--the homage that helplessness and misery command.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He takes the slim, transparent hand that lies inert on the grimy quilt, and bowing over it lifts it to his lips.
kissesnounUS /ˈkɪsəz/
plural of “kiss” — the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading He kisses it as though it were the hand of a princess.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading He takes the slim, transparent hand that lies inert on the grimy quilt, and bowing over it lifts it to his lips.
liftsnounUS /lɪfts/
plural of “lift” — the act of giving temporary assistance
From this reading He takes the slim, transparent hand that lies inert on the grimy quilt, and bowing over it lifts it to his lips.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading He takes the slim, transparent hand that lies inert on the grimy quilt, and bowing over it lifts it to his lips.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Helen makes no sign.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading There is a reverence, a homage in the act that he never showed to Helen Braine in her proudest days,--the homage that helplessness and misery command.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading There is a reverence, a homage in the act that he never showed to Helen Braine in her proudest days,--the homage that helplessness and misery command.
not any; not one
From this reading Helen makes no sign.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He kisses it as though it were the hand of a princess.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He takes the slim, transparent hand that lies inert on the grimy quilt, and bowing over it lifts it to his lips.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He takes the slim, transparent hand that lies inert on the grimy quilt, and bowing over it lifts it to his lips.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading He kisses it as though it were the hand of a princess.
proudestadjectiveUS /ˈpraʊdəst/
superlative of “proud” — feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading There is a reverence, a homage in the act that he never showed to Helen Braine in her proudest days,--the homage that helplessness and misery command.
quiltnounUS /kwɪlt/
bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together
From this reading He takes the slim, transparent hand that lies inert on the grimy quilt, and bowing over it lifts it to his lips.
reverenceverbUS /ˈrevərəns/
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading There is a reverence, a homage in the act that he never showed to Helen Braine in her proudest days,--the homage that helplessness and misery command.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading There is a reverence, a homage in the act that he never showed to Helen Braine in her proudest days,--the homage that helplessness and misery command.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Helen makes no sign.
slimadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading He takes the slim, transparent hand that lies inert on the grimy quilt, and bowing over it lifts it to his lips.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Slowly his eyes fill with tears.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading He takes the slim, transparent hand that lies inert on the grimy quilt, and bowing over it lifts it to his lips.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Slowly his eyes fill with tears.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He takes the slim, transparent hand that lies inert on the grimy quilt, and bowing over it lifts it to his lips.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He takes the slim, transparent hand that lies inert on the grimy quilt, and bowing over it lifts it to his lips.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is a reverence, a homage in the act that he never showed to Helen Braine in her proudest days,--the homage that helplessness and misery command.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He kisses it as though it were the hand of a princess.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He takes the slim, transparent hand that lies inert on the grimy quilt, and bowing over it lifts it to his lips.
transparentadjectiveUS /trænˈsperənt/
transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
From this reading He takes the slim, transparent hand that lies inert on the grimy quilt, and bowing over it lifts it to his lips.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He kisses it as though it were the hand of a princess.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Slowly his eyes fill with tears.
