used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If Mrs. Kildare's eyes had been of their usual observant keenness in those days, she could not have failed to notice the change in Jacqueline; a new loveliness, a sudden bursting into bloom of the womanhood that had lain hidden in the bud.
how long something has existed
From this reading People were saying among themselves, "The Madam's beginning to show her age."
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading People were saying among themselves, "The Madam's beginning to show her age."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her eyes took on a starry softness quite different from their usual glint of mischief, the rich blood in her cheeks came and went with her thoughts, her very hair had a sort of sheen upon it like the luster on the wings of pigeons in the spring.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If Mrs. Kildare's eyes had been of their usual observant keenness in those days, she could not have failed to notice the change in Jacqueline; a new loveliness, a sudden bursting into bloom of the womanhood that had lain hidden in the bud.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading People were saying among themselves, "The Madam's beginning to show her age."
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Her eyes took on a starry softness quite different from their usual glint of mischief, the rich blood in her cheeks came and went with her thoughts, her very hair had a sort of sheen upon it like the luster on the wings of pigeons in the spring.
bloomnounUS /bluːm/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading If Mrs. Kildare's eyes had been of their usual observant keenness in those days, she could not have failed to notice the change in Jacqueline; a new loveliness, a sudden bursting into bloom of the womanhood that had lain hidden in the bud.
BlossomverbUS /ˈblɑːsəm/
produce or yield flowers
From this reading Blossom time, that comes once in life to every woman, with its perilous short gift of the power that moves the world, had come in turn to Jacqueline.
budnounUS /bʌd/
a partially opened flower
From this reading If Mrs. Kildare's eyes had been of their usual observant keenness in those days, she could not have failed to notice the change in Jacqueline; a new loveliness, a sudden bursting into bloom of the womanhood that had lain hidden in the bud.
burstingverbUS /ˈbɜːrstɪŋ/
-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading If Mrs. Kildare's eyes had been of their usual observant keenness in those days, she could not have failed to notice the change in Jacqueline; a new loveliness, a sudden bursting into bloom of the womanhood that had lain hidden in the bud.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is a moment when a girl most needs her mother; but Kate's thoughts were elsewhere.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Her eyes took on a starry softness quite different from their usual glint of mischief, the rich blood in her cheeks came and went with her thoughts, her very hair had a sort of sheen upon it like the luster on the wings of pigeons in the spring.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading If Mrs. Kildare's eyes had been of their usual observant keenness in those days, she could not have failed to notice the change in Jacqueline; a new loveliness, a sudden bursting into bloom of the womanhood that had lain hidden in the bud.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Her eyes took on a starry softness quite different from their usual glint of mischief, the rich blood in her cheeks came and went with her thoughts, her very hair had a sort of sheen upon it like the luster on the wings of pigeons in the spring.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Blossom time, that comes once in life to every woman, with its perilous short gift of the power that moves the world, had come in turn to Jacqueline.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Blossom time, that comes once in life to every woman, with its perilous short gift of the power that moves the world, had come in turn to Jacqueline.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If Mrs. Kildare's eyes had been of their usual observant keenness in those days, she could not have failed to notice the change in Jacqueline; a new loveliness, a sudden bursting into bloom of the womanhood that had lain hidden in the bud.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading If Mrs. Kildare's eyes had been of their usual observant keenness in those days, she could not have failed to notice the change in Jacqueline; a new loveliness, a sudden bursting into bloom of the womanhood that had lain hidden in the bud.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Her eyes took on a starry softness quite different from their usual glint of mischief, the rich blood in her cheeks came and went with her thoughts, her very hair had a sort of sheen upon it like the luster on the wings of pigeons in the spring.
elsewhereadverbUS /ˈelswer/
in or to another place
From this reading It is a moment when a girl most needs her mother; but Kate's thoughts were elsewhere.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Blossom time, that comes once in life to every woman, with its perilous short gift of the power that moves the world, had come in turn to Jacqueline.
opinion or judgment
From this reading If Mrs. Kildare's eyes had been of their usual observant keenness in those days, she could not have failed to notice the change in Jacqueline; a new loveliness, a sudden bursting into bloom of the womanhood that had lain hidden in the bud.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading If Mrs. Kildare's eyes had been of their usual observant keenness in those days, she could not have failed to notice the change in Jacqueline; a new loveliness, a sudden bursting into bloom of the womanhood that had lain hidden in the bud.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Her eyes took on a starry softness quite different from their usual glint of mischief, the rich blood in her cheeks came and went with her thoughts, her very hair had a sort of sheen upon it like the luster on the wings of pigeons in the spring.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading Blossom time, that comes once in life to every woman, with its perilous short gift of the power that moves the world, had come in turn to Jacqueline.
a young female
From this reading It is a moment when a girl most needs her mother; but Kate's thoughts were elsewhere.
glintverbUS /ɡlɪnt/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading Her eyes took on a starry softness quite different from their usual glint of mischief, the rich blood in her cheeks came and went with her thoughts, her very hair had a sort of sheen upon it like the luster on the wings of pigeons in the spring.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If Mrs. Kildare's eyes had been of their usual observant keenness in those days, she could not have failed to notice the change in Jacqueline; a new loveliness, a sudden bursting into bloom of the womanhood that had lain hidden in the bud.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Her eyes took on a starry softness quite different from their usual glint of mischief, the rich blood in her cheeks came and went with her thoughts, her very hair had a sort of sheen upon it like the luster on the wings of pigeons in the spring.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If Mrs. Kildare's eyes had been of their usual observant keenness in those days, she could not have failed to notice the change in Jacqueline; a new loveliness, a sudden bursting into bloom of the womanhood that had lain hidden in the bud.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her eyes took on a starry softness quite different from their usual glint of mischief, the rich blood in her cheeks came and went with her thoughts, her very hair had a sort of sheen upon it like the luster on the wings of pigeons in the spring.
not accessible to view
From this reading If Mrs. Kildare's eyes had been of their usual observant keenness in those days, she could not have failed to notice the change in Jacqueline; a new loveliness, a sudden bursting into bloom of the womanhood that had lain hidden in the bud.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Mrs. Kildare's eyes had been of their usual observant keenness in those days, she could not have failed to notice the change in Jacqueline; a new loveliness, a sudden bursting into bloom of the womanhood that had lain hidden in the bud.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If Mrs. Kildare's eyes had been of their usual observant keenness in those days, she could not have failed to notice the change in Jacqueline; a new loveliness, a sudden bursting into bloom of the womanhood that had lain hidden in the bud.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading If Mrs. Kildare's eyes had been of their usual observant keenness in those days, she could not have failed to notice the change in Jacqueline; a new loveliness, a sudden bursting into bloom of the womanhood that had lain hidden in the bud.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a moment when a girl most needs her mother; but Kate's thoughts were elsewhere.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Her eyes took on a starry softness quite different from their usual glint of mischief, the rich blood in her cheeks came and went with her thoughts, her very hair had a sort of sheen upon it like the luster on the wings of pigeons in the spring.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Blossom time, that comes once in life to every woman, with its perilous short gift of the power that moves the world, had come in turn to Jacqueline.
Jacqueline
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From this reading If Mrs. Kildare's eyes had been of their usual observant keenness in those days, she could not have failed to notice the change in Jacqueline; a new loveliness, a sudden bursting into bloom of the womanhood that had lain hidden in the bud.
Kate's
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From this reading It is a moment when a girl most needs her mother; but Kate's thoughts were elsewhere.
keennessnoun
a quick and penetrating intelligence
From this reading If Mrs. Kildare's eyes had been of their usual observant keenness in those days, she could not have failed to notice the change in Jacqueline; a new loveliness, a sudden bursting into bloom of the womanhood that had lain hidden in the bud.
Kildare's
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From this reading If Mrs. Kildare's eyes had been of their usual observant keenness in those days, she could not have failed to notice the change in Jacqueline; a new loveliness, a sudden bursting into bloom of the womanhood that had lain hidden in the bud.
lainverbUS /leɪn/
inflected form of “lie” — be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading If Mrs. Kildare's eyes had been of their usual observant keenness in those days, she could not have failed to notice the change in Jacqueline; a new loveliness, a sudden bursting into bloom of the womanhood that had lain hidden in the bud.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Blossom time, that comes once in life to every woman, with its perilous short gift of the power that moves the world, had come in turn to Jacqueline.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Her eyes took on a starry softness quite different from their usual glint of mischief, the rich blood in her cheeks came and went with her thoughts, her very hair had a sort of sheen upon it like the luster on the wings of pigeons in the spring.
lovelinessnoun
the quality of being good looking and attractive
From this reading If Mrs. Kildare's eyes had been of their usual observant keenness in those days, she could not have failed to notice the change in Jacqueline; a new loveliness, a sudden bursting into bloom of the womanhood that had lain hidden in the bud.
lusternounUS /ˈlʌstər/
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading Her eyes took on a starry softness quite different from their usual glint of mischief, the rich blood in her cheeks came and went with her thoughts, her very hair had a sort of sheen upon it like the luster on the wings of pigeons in the spring.
Madam's
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From this reading People were saying among themselves, "The Madam's beginning to show her age."
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading Her eyes took on a starry softness quite different from their usual glint of mischief, the rich blood in her cheeks came and went with her thoughts, her very hair had a sort of sheen upon it like the luster on the wings of pigeons in the spring.
a particular point in time
From this reading It is a moment when a girl most needs her mother; but Kate's thoughts were elsewhere.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It is a moment when a girl most needs her mother; but Kate's thoughts were elsewhere.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading It is a moment when a girl most needs her mother; but Kate's thoughts were elsewhere.
movesnounUS /muːvz/
plural of “move” — the act of deciding to do something
From this reading Blossom time, that comes once in life to every woman, with its perilous short gift of the power that moves the world, had come in turn to Jacqueline.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading If Mrs. Kildare's eyes had been of their usual observant keenness in those days, she could not have failed to notice the change in Jacqueline; a new loveliness, a sudden bursting into bloom of the womanhood that had lain hidden in the bud.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading It is a moment when a girl most needs her mother; but Kate's thoughts were elsewhere.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading If Mrs. Kildare's eyes had been of their usual observant keenness in those days, she could not have failed to notice the change in Jacqueline; a new loveliness, a sudden bursting into bloom of the womanhood that had lain hidden in the bud.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If Mrs. Kildare's eyes had been of their usual observant keenness in those days, she could not have failed to notice the change in Jacqueline; a new loveliness, a sudden bursting into bloom of the womanhood that had lain hidden in the bud.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading If Mrs. Kildare's eyes had been of their usual observant keenness in those days, she could not have failed to notice the change in Jacqueline; a new loveliness, a sudden bursting into bloom of the womanhood that had lain hidden in the bud.
observantadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvənt/
paying close attention especially to details
From this reading If Mrs. Kildare's eyes had been of their usual observant keenness in those days, she could not have failed to notice the change in Jacqueline; a new loveliness, a sudden bursting into bloom of the womanhood that had lain hidden in the bud.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If Mrs. Kildare's eyes had been of their usual observant keenness in those days, she could not have failed to notice the change in Jacqueline; a new loveliness, a sudden bursting into bloom of the womanhood that had lain hidden in the bud.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Her eyes took on a starry softness quite different from their usual glint of mischief, the rich blood in her cheeks came and went with her thoughts, her very hair had a sort of sheen upon it like the luster on the wings of pigeons in the spring.
on one occasion
From this reading Blossom time, that comes once in life to every woman, with its perilous short gift of the power that moves the world, had come in turn to Jacqueline.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading People were saying among themselves, "The Madam's beginning to show her age."
perilousadjectiveUS /ˈperələs/
fraught with danger
From this reading Blossom time, that comes once in life to every woman, with its perilous short gift of the power that moves the world, had come in turn to Jacqueline.
pigeonsnounUS /ˈpɪdʒənz/
plural of “pigeon” — wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs
From this reading Her eyes took on a starry softness quite different from their usual glint of mischief, the rich blood in her cheeks came and went with her thoughts, her very hair had a sort of sheen upon it like the luster on the wings of pigeons in the spring.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Blossom time, that comes once in life to every woman, with its perilous short gift of the power that moves the world, had come in turn to Jacqueline.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Her eyes took on a starry softness quite different from their usual glint of mischief, the rich blood in her cheeks came and went with her thoughts, her very hair had a sort of sheen upon it like the luster on the wings of pigeons in the spring.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Her eyes took on a starry softness quite different from their usual glint of mischief, the rich blood in her cheeks came and went with her thoughts, her very hair had a sort of sheen upon it like the luster on the wings of pigeons in the spring.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading People were saying among themselves, "The Madam's beginning to show her age."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If Mrs. Kildare's eyes had been of their usual observant keenness in those days, she could not have failed to notice the change in Jacqueline; a new loveliness, a sudden bursting into bloom of the womanhood that had lain hidden in the bud.
sheennounUS /ʃiːn/
the visual property of something that shines with reflected light
From this reading Her eyes took on a starry softness quite different from their usual glint of mischief, the rich blood in her cheeks came and went with her thoughts, her very hair had a sort of sheen upon it like the luster on the wings of pigeons in the spring.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Blossom time, that comes once in life to every woman, with its perilous short gift of the power that moves the world, had come in turn to Jacqueline.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading People were saying among themselves, "The Madam's beginning to show her age."
softnessnounUS /ˈsɔːftnəs/
the property of giving little resistance to pressure and being easily cut or molded
From this reading Her eyes took on a starry softness quite different from their usual glint of mischief, the rich blood in her cheeks came and went with her thoughts, her very hair had a sort of sheen upon it like the luster on the wings of pigeons in the spring.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Her eyes took on a starry softness quite different from their usual glint of mischief, the rich blood in her cheeks came and went with her thoughts, her very hair had a sort of sheen upon it like the luster on the wings of pigeons in the spring.
the season of growth
From this reading Her eyes took on a starry softness quite different from their usual glint of mischief, the rich blood in her cheeks came and went with her thoughts, her very hair had a sort of sheen upon it like the luster on the wings of pigeons in the spring.
starryadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːriː/
abounding with or resembling stars
From this reading Her eyes took on a starry softness quite different from their usual glint of mischief, the rich blood in her cheeks came and went with her thoughts, her very hair had a sort of sheen upon it like the luster on the wings of pigeons in the spring.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading If Mrs. Kildare's eyes had been of their usual observant keenness in those days, she could not have failed to notice the change in Jacqueline; a new loveliness, a sudden bursting into bloom of the womanhood that had lain hidden in the bud.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If Mrs. Kildare's eyes had been of their usual observant keenness in those days, she could not have failed to notice the change in Jacqueline; a new loveliness, a sudden bursting into bloom of the womanhood that had lain hidden in the bud.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If Mrs. Kildare's eyes had been of their usual observant keenness in those days, she could not have failed to notice the change in Jacqueline; a new loveliness, a sudden bursting into bloom of the womanhood that had lain hidden in the bud.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading If Mrs. Kildare's eyes had been of their usual observant keenness in those days, she could not have failed to notice the change in Jacqueline; a new loveliness, a sudden bursting into bloom of the womanhood that had lain hidden in the bud.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading People were saying among themselves, "The Madam's beginning to show her age."
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading If Mrs. Kildare's eyes had been of their usual observant keenness in those days, she could not have failed to notice the change in Jacqueline; a new loveliness, a sudden bursting into bloom of the womanhood that had lain hidden in the bud.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Her eyes took on a starry softness quite different from their usual glint of mischief, the rich blood in her cheeks came and went with her thoughts, her very hair had a sort of sheen upon it like the luster on the wings of pigeons in the spring.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Blossom time, that comes once in life to every woman, with its perilous short gift of the power that moves the world, had come in turn to Jacqueline.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If Mrs. Kildare's eyes had been of their usual observant keenness in those days, she could not have failed to notice the change in Jacqueline; a new loveliness, a sudden bursting into bloom of the womanhood that had lain hidden in the bud.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Her eyes took on a starry softness quite different from their usual glint of mischief, the rich blood in her cheeks came and went with her thoughts, her very hair had a sort of sheen upon it like the luster on the wings of pigeons in the spring.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Blossom time, that comes once in life to every woman, with its perilous short gift of the power that moves the world, had come in turn to Jacqueline.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Her eyes took on a starry softness quite different from their usual glint of mischief, the rich blood in her cheeks came and went with her thoughts, her very hair had a sort of sheen upon it like the luster on the wings of pigeons in the spring.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading If Mrs. Kildare's eyes had been of their usual observant keenness in those days, she could not have failed to notice the change in Jacqueline; a new loveliness, a sudden bursting into bloom of the womanhood that had lain hidden in the bud.
precisely as stated
From this reading Her eyes took on a starry softness quite different from their usual glint of mischief, the rich blood in her cheeks came and went with her thoughts, her very hair had a sort of sheen upon it like the luster on the wings of pigeons in the spring.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Her eyes took on a starry softness quite different from their usual glint of mischief, the rich blood in her cheeks came and went with her thoughts, her very hair had a sort of sheen upon it like the luster on the wings of pigeons in the spring.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is a moment when a girl most needs her mother; but Kate's thoughts were elsewhere.
at the time that
From this reading It is a moment when a girl most needs her mother; but Kate's thoughts were elsewhere.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading Her eyes took on a starry softness quite different from their usual glint of mischief, the rich blood in her cheeks came and went with her thoughts, her very hair had a sort of sheen upon it like the luster on the wings of pigeons in the spring.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her eyes took on a starry softness quite different from their usual glint of mischief, the rich blood in her cheeks came and went with her thoughts, her very hair had a sort of sheen upon it like the luster on the wings of pigeons in the spring.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Blossom time, that comes once in life to every woman, with its perilous short gift of the power that moves the world, had come in turn to Jacqueline.
womanhoodnounUS /ˈwʊmənhʊd/
the state of being an adult woman
From this reading If Mrs. Kildare's eyes had been of their usual observant keenness in those days, she could not have failed to notice the change in Jacqueline; a new loveliness, a sudden bursting into bloom of the womanhood that had lain hidden in the bud.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Blossom time, that comes once in life to every woman, with its perilous short gift of the power that moves the world, had come in turn to Jacqueline.
