used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Something like a startled cry burst from Leonora's lips as she thus beheld that face beside her own--that fair, strong, handsome face that was as familiar as her own--the face of Clive, Lord Lancaster.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She believed for a moment that his face had indeed arisen from the depths of the enchanted pool, and after that one startled cry she was silent, watching it with dilated eyes and bated breath, expecting every moment to see it fade into the nothingness from which it had sprung.
anew
From this reading It was the face of a lover on which Leonora now gazed with rapt interest, unconscious that-- "His eyes looked love To eyes that spake again."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She believed for a moment that his face had indeed arisen from the depths of the enchanted pool, and after that one startled cry she was silent, watching it with dilated eyes and bated breath, expecting every moment to see it fade into the nothingness from which it had sprung.
arisenverbUS /ərˈɪzən/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading She believed for a moment that his face had indeed arisen from the depths of the enchanted pool, and after that one startled cry she was silent, watching it with dilated eyes and bated breath, expecting every moment to see it fade into the nothingness from which it had sprung.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Something like a startled cry burst from Leonora's lips as she thus beheld that face beside her own--that fair, strong, handsome face that was as familiar as her own--the face of Clive, Lord Lancaster.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first it had a half-mischievous smile upon the lips and in the eyes; this changed to gravity, tenderness, and passion.
batedadjectiveUS /ˈbeɪtɪd/
diminished or moderated
From this reading She believed for a moment that his face had indeed arisen from the depths of the enchanted pool, and after that one startled cry she was silent, watching it with dilated eyes and bated breath, expecting every moment to see it fade into the nothingness from which it had sprung.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading Something like a startled cry burst from Leonora's lips as she thus beheld that face beside her own--that fair, strong, handsome face that was as familiar as her own--the face of Clive, Lord Lancaster.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading She believed for a moment that his face had indeed arisen from the depths of the enchanted pool, and after that one startled cry she was silent, watching it with dilated eyes and bated breath, expecting every moment to see it fade into the nothingness from which it had sprung.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Something like a startled cry burst from Leonora's lips as she thus beheld that face beside her own--that fair, strong, handsome face that was as familiar as her own--the face of Clive, Lord Lancaster.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading She believed for a moment that his face had indeed arisen from the depths of the enchanted pool, and after that one startled cry she was silent, watching it with dilated eyes and bated breath, expecting every moment to see it fade into the nothingness from which it had sprung.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Something like a startled cry burst from Leonora's lips as she thus beheld that face beside her own--that fair, strong, handsome face that was as familiar as her own--the face of Clive, Lord Lancaster.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, instead of fading, it grew clearer to her sight; it changed its expression.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading But, instead of fading, it grew clearer to her sight; it changed its expression.
cleareradjectiveUS /ˈklɪrər/
comparative of “clear” — readily apparent to the mind
From this reading But, instead of fading, it grew clearer to her sight; it changed its expression.
ClivenounUS /klaɪv/
British general and statesman whose victory at Plassey in 1757 strengthened British control of India (1725-1774)
From this reading Something like a startled cry burst from Leonora's lips as she thus beheld that face beside her own--that fair, strong, handsome face that was as familiar as her own--the face of Clive, Lord Lancaster.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Something like a startled cry burst from Leonora's lips as she thus beheld that face beside her own--that fair, strong, handsome face that was as familiar as her own--the face of Clive, Lord Lancaster.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading She believed for a moment that his face had indeed arisen from the depths of the enchanted pool, and after that one startled cry she was silent, watching it with dilated eyes and bated breath, expecting every moment to see it fade into the nothingness from which it had sprung.
dilatedverbUS /ˌdaɪˈleɪtɪd/
past form of “dilate” — become wider
From this reading She believed for a moment that his face had indeed arisen from the depths of the enchanted pool, and after that one startled cry she was silent, watching it with dilated eyes and bated breath, expecting every moment to see it fade into the nothingness from which it had sprung.
enchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading She believed for a moment that his face had indeed arisen from the depths of the enchanted pool, and after that one startled cry she was silent, watching it with dilated eyes and bated breath, expecting every moment to see it fade into the nothingness from which it had sprung.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading She believed for a moment that his face had indeed arisen from the depths of the enchanted pool, and after that one startled cry she was silent, watching it with dilated eyes and bated breath, expecting every moment to see it fade into the nothingness from which it had sprung.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading She believed for a moment that his face had indeed arisen from the depths of the enchanted pool, and after that one startled cry she was silent, watching it with dilated eyes and bated breath, expecting every moment to see it fade into the nothingness from which it had sprung.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading But, instead of fading, it grew clearer to her sight; it changed its expression.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She believed for a moment that his face had indeed arisen from the depths of the enchanted pool, and after that one startled cry she was silent, watching it with dilated eyes and bated breath, expecting every moment to see it fade into the nothingness from which it had sprung.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Something like a startled cry burst from Leonora's lips as she thus beheld that face beside her own--that fair, strong, handsome face that was as familiar as her own--the face of Clive, Lord Lancaster.
fadeverbUS /feɪd/
become less clearly visible or distinguishable; disappear gradually or seemingly
From this reading She believed for a moment that his face had indeed arisen from the depths of the enchanted pool, and after that one startled cry she was silent, watching it with dilated eyes and bated breath, expecting every moment to see it fade into the nothingness from which it had sprung.
fadingnounUS /ˈfeɪdɪŋ/
weakening in force or intensity
From this reading But, instead of fading, it grew clearer to her sight; it changed its expression.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Something like a startled cry burst from Leonora's lips as she thus beheld that face beside her own--that fair, strong, handsome face that was as familiar as her own--the face of Clive, Lord Lancaster.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Something like a startled cry burst from Leonora's lips as she thus beheld that face beside her own--that fair, strong, handsome face that was as familiar as her own--the face of Clive, Lord Lancaster.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first it had a half-mischievous smile upon the lips and in the eyes; this changed to gravity, tenderness, and passion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She believed for a moment that his face had indeed arisen from the depths of the enchanted pool, and after that one startled cry she was silent, watching it with dilated eyes and bated breath, expecting every moment to see it fade into the nothingness from which it had sprung.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Something like a startled cry burst from Leonora's lips as she thus beheld that face beside her own--that fair, strong, handsome face that was as familiar as her own--the face of Clive, Lord Lancaster.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading It was the face of a lover on which Leonora now gazed with rapt interest, unconscious that-- "His eyes looked love To eyes that spake again."
gravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading At first it had a half-mischievous smile upon the lips and in the eyes; this changed to gravity, tenderness, and passion.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading But, instead of fading, it grew clearer to her sight; it changed its expression.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She believed for a moment that his face had indeed arisen from the depths of the enchanted pool, and after that one startled cry she was silent, watching it with dilated eyes and bated breath, expecting every moment to see it fade into the nothingness from which it had sprung.
half-mischievous
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From this reading At first it had a half-mischievous smile upon the lips and in the eyes; this changed to gravity, tenderness, and passion.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Something like a startled cry burst from Leonora's lips as she thus beheld that face beside her own--that fair, strong, handsome face that was as familiar as her own--the face of Clive, Lord Lancaster.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Something like a startled cry burst from Leonora's lips as she thus beheld that face beside her own--that fair, strong, handsome face that was as familiar as her own--the face of Clive, Lord Lancaster.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She believed for a moment that his face had indeed arisen from the depths of the enchanted pool, and after that one startled cry she was silent, watching it with dilated eyes and bated breath, expecting every moment to see it fade into the nothingness from which it had sprung.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At first it had a half-mischievous smile upon the lips and in the eyes; this changed to gravity, tenderness, and passion.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading She believed for a moment that his face had indeed arisen from the depths of the enchanted pool, and after that one startled cry she was silent, watching it with dilated eyes and bated breath, expecting every moment to see it fade into the nothingness from which it had sprung.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading But, instead of fading, it grew clearer to her sight; it changed its expression.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading It was the face of a lover on which Leonora now gazed with rapt interest, unconscious that-- "His eyes looked love To eyes that spake again."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She believed for a moment that his face had indeed arisen from the depths of the enchanted pool, and after that one startled cry she was silent, watching it with dilated eyes and bated breath, expecting every moment to see it fade into the nothingness from which it had sprung.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She believed for a moment that his face had indeed arisen from the depths of the enchanted pool, and after that one startled cry she was silent, watching it with dilated eyes and bated breath, expecting every moment to see it fade into the nothingness from which it had sprung.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But, instead of fading, it grew clearer to her sight; it changed its expression.
LancasternounUS /ˈlænkæstər/
a city in northwestern England
From this reading Something like a startled cry burst from Leonora's lips as she thus beheld that face beside her own--that fair, strong, handsome face that was as familiar as her own--the face of Clive, Lord Lancaster.
Leonora
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From this reading It was the face of a lover on which Leonora now gazed with rapt interest, unconscious that-- "His eyes looked love To eyes that spake again."
Leonora's
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From this reading Something like a startled cry burst from Leonora's lips as she thus beheld that face beside her own--that fair, strong, handsome face that was as familiar as her own--the face of Clive, Lord Lancaster.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Something like a startled cry burst from Leonora's lips as she thus beheld that face beside her own--that fair, strong, handsome face that was as familiar as her own--the face of Clive, Lord Lancaster.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Something like a startled cry burst from Leonora's lips as she thus beheld that face beside her own--that fair, strong, handsome face that was as familiar as her own--the face of Clive, Lord Lancaster.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It was the face of a lover on which Leonora now gazed with rapt interest, unconscious that-- "His eyes looked love To eyes that spake again."
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Something like a startled cry burst from Leonora's lips as she thus beheld that face beside her own--that fair, strong, handsome face that was as familiar as her own--the face of Clive, Lord Lancaster.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading It was the face of a lover on which Leonora now gazed with rapt interest, unconscious that-- "His eyes looked love To eyes that spake again."
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading It was the face of a lover on which Leonora now gazed with rapt interest, unconscious that-- "His eyes looked love To eyes that spake again."
a particular point in time
From this reading She believed for a moment that his face had indeed arisen from the depths of the enchanted pool, and after that one startled cry she was silent, watching it with dilated eyes and bated breath, expecting every moment to see it fade into the nothingness from which it had sprung.
nothingnessnounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋnəs/
the state of nonexistence
From this reading She believed for a moment that his face had indeed arisen from the depths of the enchanted pool, and after that one startled cry she was silent, watching it with dilated eyes and bated breath, expecting every moment to see it fade into the nothingness from which it had sprung.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was the face of a lover on which Leonora now gazed with rapt interest, unconscious that-- "His eyes looked love To eyes that spake again."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Something like a startled cry burst from Leonora's lips as she thus beheld that face beside her own--that fair, strong, handsome face that was as familiar as her own--the face of Clive, Lord Lancaster.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was the face of a lover on which Leonora now gazed with rapt interest, unconscious that-- "His eyes looked love To eyes that spake again."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She believed for a moment that his face had indeed arisen from the depths of the enchanted pool, and after that one startled cry she was silent, watching it with dilated eyes and bated breath, expecting every moment to see it fade into the nothingness from which it had sprung.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Something like a startled cry burst from Leonora's lips as she thus beheld that face beside her own--that fair, strong, handsome face that was as familiar as her own--the face of Clive, Lord Lancaster.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading At first it had a half-mischievous smile upon the lips and in the eyes; this changed to gravity, tenderness, and passion.
poolnounUS /puːl/
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading She believed for a moment that his face had indeed arisen from the depths of the enchanted pool, and after that one startled cry she was silent, watching it with dilated eyes and bated breath, expecting every moment to see it fade into the nothingness from which it had sprung.
raptadjectiveUS /ræpt/
feeling great rapture or delight
From this reading It was the face of a lover on which Leonora now gazed with rapt interest, unconscious that-- "His eyes looked love To eyes that spake again."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She believed for a moment that his face had indeed arisen from the depths of the enchanted pool, and after that one startled cry she was silent, watching it with dilated eyes and bated breath, expecting every moment to see it fade into the nothingness from which it had sprung.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Something like a startled cry burst from Leonora's lips as she thus beheld that face beside her own--that fair, strong, handsome face that was as familiar as her own--the face of Clive, Lord Lancaster.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading But, instead of fading, it grew clearer to her sight; it changed its expression.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading She believed for a moment that his face had indeed arisen from the depths of the enchanted pool, and after that one startled cry she was silent, watching it with dilated eyes and bated breath, expecting every moment to see it fade into the nothingness from which it had sprung.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading At first it had a half-mischievous smile upon the lips and in the eyes; this changed to gravity, tenderness, and passion.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Something like a startled cry burst from Leonora's lips as she thus beheld that face beside her own--that fair, strong, handsome face that was as familiar as her own--the face of Clive, Lord Lancaster.
spake
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From this reading It was the face of a lover on which Leonora now gazed with rapt interest, unconscious that-- "His eyes looked love To eyes that spake again."
sprungverbUS /sprʌŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading She believed for a moment that his face had indeed arisen from the depths of the enchanted pool, and after that one startled cry she was silent, watching it with dilated eyes and bated breath, expecting every moment to see it fade into the nothingness from which it had sprung.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Something like a startled cry burst from Leonora's lips as she thus beheld that face beside her own--that fair, strong, handsome face that was as familiar as her own--the face of Clive, Lord Lancaster.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Something like a startled cry burst from Leonora's lips as she thus beheld that face beside her own--that fair, strong, handsome face that was as familiar as her own--the face of Clive, Lord Lancaster.
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading At first it had a half-mischievous smile upon the lips and in the eyes; this changed to gravity, tenderness, and passion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Something like a startled cry burst from Leonora's lips as she thus beheld that face beside her own--that fair, strong, handsome face that was as familiar as her own--the face of Clive, Lord Lancaster.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Something like a startled cry burst from Leonora's lips as she thus beheld that face beside her own--that fair, strong, handsome face that was as familiar as her own--the face of Clive, Lord Lancaster.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At first it had a half-mischievous smile upon the lips and in the eyes; this changed to gravity, tenderness, and passion.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Something like a startled cry burst from Leonora's lips as she thus beheld that face beside her own--that fair, strong, handsome face that was as familiar as her own--the face of Clive, Lord Lancaster.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She believed for a moment that his face had indeed arisen from the depths of the enchanted pool, and after that one startled cry she was silent, watching it with dilated eyes and bated breath, expecting every moment to see it fade into the nothingness from which it had sprung.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading It was the face of a lover on which Leonora now gazed with rapt interest, unconscious that-- "His eyes looked love To eyes that spake again."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading At first it had a half-mischievous smile upon the lips and in the eyes; this changed to gravity, tenderness, and passion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Something like a startled cry burst from Leonora's lips as she thus beheld that face beside her own--that fair, strong, handsome face that was as familiar as her own--the face of Clive, Lord Lancaster.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading She believed for a moment that his face had indeed arisen from the depths of the enchanted pool, and after that one startled cry she was silent, watching it with dilated eyes and bated breath, expecting every moment to see it fade into the nothingness from which it had sprung.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She believed for a moment that his face had indeed arisen from the depths of the enchanted pool, and after that one startled cry she was silent, watching it with dilated eyes and bated breath, expecting every moment to see it fade into the nothingness from which it had sprung.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She believed for a moment that his face had indeed arisen from the depths of the enchanted pool, and after that one startled cry she was silent, watching it with dilated eyes and bated breath, expecting every moment to see it fade into the nothingness from which it had sprung.
