Chapter XXXVI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Sitting in the quiet little room of Mrs. West that morning, with the golden sunlight of June shining in through the screen of flowers at the window, the pretty American girl listened to the story of the _grande passion_ told in as eloquent phrases as the young soldier could command--a story as old as the world, but ever sweet and new.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading She knew the value of all that he was offering to her--knew that he was wealthy, that he was heir to a title, that he had a warm, true, manly heart, and that in his affection for her he was running counter to the wishes and desires of all his friends.

(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 She knew the value of all that he was offering to her--knew that he was wealthy, that he was heir to a title, that he had a warm, true, manly heart, and that in his affection for her he was running counter to the wishes and desires of all his friends.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading Sitting in the quiet little room of Mrs. West that morning, with the golden sunlight of June shining in through the screen of flowers at the window, the pretty American girl listened to the story of the _grande passion_ told in as eloquent phrases as the young soldier could command--a story as old as the world, but ever sweet and new.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Sitting in the quiet little room of Mrs. West that morning, with the golden sunlight of June shining in through the screen of flowers at the window, the pretty American girl listened to the story of the _grande passion_ told in as eloquent phrases as the young soldier could command--a story as old as the world, but ever sweet and new.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Sitting in the quiet little room of Mrs. West that morning, with the golden sunlight of June shining in through the screen of flowers at the window, the pretty American girl listened to the story of the _grande passion_ told in as eloquent phrases as the young soldier could command--a story as old as the world, but ever sweet and new.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Sitting in the quiet little room of Mrs. West that morning, with the golden sunlight of June shining in through the screen of flowers at the window, the pretty American girl listened to the story of the _grande passion_ told in as eloquent phrases as the young soldier could command--a story as old as the world, but ever sweet and new.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Sitting in the quiet little room of Mrs. West that morning, with the golden sunlight of June shining in through the screen of flowers at the window, the pretty American girl listened to the story of the _grande passion_ told in as eloquent phrases as the young soldier could command--a story as old as the world, but ever sweet and new.

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading Leonora listened with dewy eyes and flushing cheeks.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Sitting in the quiet little room of Mrs. West that morning, with the golden sunlight of June shining in through the screen of flowers at the window, the pretty American girl listened to the story of the _grande passion_ told in as eloquent phrases as the young soldier could command--a story as old as the world, but ever sweet and new.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Sitting in the quiet little room of Mrs. West that morning, with the golden sunlight of June shining in through the screen of flowers at the window, the pretty American girl listened to the story of the _grande passion_ told in as eloquent phrases as the young soldier could command--a story as old as the world, but ever sweet and new.

table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted

From this reading She knew the value of all that he was offering to her--knew that he was wealthy, that he was heir to a title, that he had a warm, true, manly heart, and that in his affection for her he was running counter to the wishes and desires of all his friends.

plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading She knew the value of all that he was offering to her--knew that he was wealthy, that he was heir to a title, that he had a warm, true, manly heart, and that in his affection for her he was running counter to the wishes and desires of all his friends.

wet with dew

From this reading Leonora listened with dewy eyes and flushing cheeks.

expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively

From this reading Sitting in the quiet little room of Mrs. West that morning, with the golden sunlight of June shining in through the screen of flowers at the window, the pretty American girl listened to the story of the _grande passion_ told in as eloquent phrases as the young soldier could command--a story as old as the world, but ever sweet and new.

at any time

From this reading Sitting in the quiet little room of Mrs. West that morning, with the golden sunlight of June shining in through the screen of flowers at the window, the pretty American girl listened to the story of the _grande passion_ told in as eloquent phrases as the young soldier could command--a story as old as the world, but ever sweet and new.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Leonora listened with dewy eyes and flushing cheeks.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading It was but natural that she should feel proud of his homage.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading Sitting in the quiet little room of Mrs. West that morning, with the golden sunlight of June shining in through the screen of flowers at the window, the pretty American girl listened to the story of the _grande passion_ told in as eloquent phrases as the young soldier could command--a story as old as the world, but ever sweet and new.

-ing form of “flush” — turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame

From this reading Leonora listened with dewy eyes and flushing cheeks.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She knew the value of all that he was offering to her--knew that he was wealthy, that he was heir to a title, that he had a warm, true, manly heart, and that in his affection for her he was running counter to the wishes and desires of all his friends.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading She knew the value of all that he was offering to her--knew that he was wealthy, that he was heir to a title, that he had a warm, true, manly heart, and that in his affection for her he was running counter to the wishes and desires of all his friends.

a young female

From this reading Sitting in the quiet little room of Mrs. West that morning, with the golden sunlight of June shining in through the screen of flowers at the window, the pretty American girl listened to the story of the _grande passion_ told in as eloquent phrases as the young soldier could command--a story as old as the world, but ever sweet and new.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading Sitting in the quiet little room of Mrs. West that morning, with the golden sunlight of June shining in through the screen of flowers at the window, the pretty American girl listened to the story of the _grande passion_ told in as eloquent phrases as the young soldier could command--a story as old as the world, but ever sweet and new.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Sitting in the quiet little room of Mrs. West that morning, with the golden sunlight of June shining in through the screen of flowers at the window, the pretty American girl listened to the story of the _grande passion_ told in as eloquent phrases as the young soldier could command--a story as old as the world, but ever sweet and new.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading She knew the value of all that he was offering to her--knew that he was wealthy, that he was heir to a title, that he had a warm, true, manly heart, and that in his affection for her he was running counter to the wishes and desires of all his friends.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading She wished that she might have loved him in return.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She knew the value of all that he was offering to her--knew that he was wealthy, that he was heir to a title, that he had a warm, true, manly heart, and that in his affection for her he was running counter to the wishes and desires of all his friends.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading She knew the value of all that he was offering to her--knew that he was wealthy, that he was heir to a title, that he had a warm, true, manly heart, and that in his affection for her he was running counter to the wishes and desires of all his friends.

A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.

From this reading She knew the value of all that he was offering to her--knew that he was wealthy, that he was heir to a title, that he had a warm, true, manly heart, and that in his affection for her he was running counter to the wishes and desires of all his friends.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading She knew the value of all that he was offering to her--knew that he was wealthy, that he was heir to a title, that he had a warm, true, manly heart, and that in his affection for her he was running counter to the wishes and desires of all his friends.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading She wished that she might have loved him in return.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading She knew the value of all that he was offering to her--knew that he was wealthy, that he was heir to a title, that he had a warm, true, manly heart, and that in his affection for her he was running counter to the wishes and desires of all his friends.

respectful deference

From this reading It was but natural that she should feel proud of his homage.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Sitting in the quiet little room of Mrs. West that morning, with the golden sunlight of June shining in through the screen of flowers at the window, the pretty American girl listened to the story of the _grande passion_ told in as eloquent phrases as the young soldier could command--a story as old as the world, but ever sweet and new.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was but natural that she should feel proud of his homage.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading Sitting in the quiet little room of Mrs. West that morning, with the golden sunlight of June shining in through the screen of flowers at the window, the pretty American girl listened to the story of the _grande passion_ told in as eloquent phrases as the young soldier could command--a story as old as the world, but ever sweet and new.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading She knew the value of all that he was offering to her--knew that he was wealthy, that he was heir to a title, that he had a warm, true, manly heart, and that in his affection for her he was running counter to the wishes and desires of all his friends.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Leonora listened with dewy eyes and flushing cheeks.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading Sitting in the quiet little room of Mrs. West that morning, with the golden sunlight of June shining in through the screen of flowers at the window, the pretty American girl listened to the story of the _grande passion_ told in as eloquent phrases as the young soldier could command--a story as old as the world, but ever sweet and new.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Sitting in the quiet little room of Mrs. West that morning, with the golden sunlight of June shining in through the screen of flowers at the window, the pretty American girl listened to the story of the _grande passion_ told in as eloquent phrases as the young soldier could command--a story as old as the world, but ever sweet and new.

held dear

From this reading She wished that she might have loved him in return.

possessing qualities befitting a man

From this reading She knew the value of all that he was offering to her--knew that he was wealthy, that he was heir to a title, that he had a warm, true, manly heart, and that in his affection for her he was running counter to the wishes and desires of all his friends.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading She wished that she might have loved him in return.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Sitting in the quiet little room of Mrs. West that morning, with the golden sunlight of June shining in through the screen of flowers at the window, the pretty American girl listened to the story of the _grande passion_ told in as eloquent phrases as the young soldier could command--a story as old as the world, but ever sweet and new.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Sitting in the quiet little room of Mrs. West that morning, with the golden sunlight of June shining in through the screen of flowers at the window, the pretty American girl listened to the story of the _grande passion_ told in as eloquent phrases as the young soldier could command--a story as old as the world, but ever sweet and new.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading It was but natural that she should feel proud of his homage.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Sitting in the quiet little room of Mrs. West that morning, with the golden sunlight of June shining in through the screen of flowers at the window, the pretty American girl listened to the story of the _grande passion_ told in as eloquent phrases as the young soldier could command--a story as old as the world, but ever sweet and new.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Sitting in the quiet little room of Mrs. West that morning, with the golden sunlight of June shining in through the screen of flowers at the window, the pretty American girl listened to the story of the _grande passion_ told in as eloquent phrases as the young soldier could command--a story as old as the world, but ever sweet and new.

something offered (as a proposal or bid)

From this reading She knew the value of all that he was offering to her--knew that he was wealthy, that he was heir to a title, that he had a warm, true, manly heart, and that in his affection for her he was running counter to the wishes and desires of all his friends.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Sitting in the quiet little room of Mrs. West that morning, with the golden sunlight of June shining in through the screen of flowers at the window, the pretty American girl listened to the story of the _grande passion_ told in as eloquent phrases as the young soldier could command--a story as old as the world, but ever sweet and new.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading Sitting in the quiet little room of Mrs. West that morning, with the golden sunlight of June shining in through the screen of flowers at the window, the pretty American girl listened to the story of the _grande passion_ told in as eloquent phrases as the young soldier could command--a story as old as the world, but ever sweet and new.

plural of “phrase” — an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence

From this reading Sitting in the quiet little room of Mrs. West that morning, with the golden sunlight of June shining in through the screen of flowers at the window, the pretty American girl listened to the story of the _grande passion_ told in as eloquent phrases as the young soldier could command--a story as old as the world, but ever sweet and new.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Sitting in the quiet little room of Mrs. West that morning, with the golden sunlight of June shining in through the screen of flowers at the window, the pretty American girl listened to the story of the _grande passion_ told in as eloquent phrases as the young soldier could command--a story as old as the world, but ever sweet and new.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading It was but natural that she should feel proud of his homage.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Sitting in the quiet little room of Mrs. West that morning, with the golden sunlight of June shining in through the screen of flowers at the window, the pretty American girl listened to the story of the _grande passion_ told in as eloquent phrases as the young soldier could command--a story as old as the world, but ever sweet and new.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading She wished that she might have loved him in return.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Sitting in the quiet little room of Mrs. West that morning, with the golden sunlight of June shining in through the screen of flowers at the window, the pretty American girl listened to the story of the _grande passion_ told in as eloquent phrases as the young soldier could command--a story as old as the world, but ever sweet and new.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading She knew the value of all that he was offering to her--knew that he was wealthy, that he was heir to a title, that he had a warm, true, manly heart, and that in his affection for her he was running counter to the wishes and desires of all his friends.

a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing

From this reading Sitting in the quiet little room of Mrs. West that morning, with the golden sunlight of June shining in through the screen of flowers at the window, the pretty American girl listened to the story of the _grande passion_ told in as eloquent phrases as the young soldier could command--a story as old as the world, but ever sweet and new.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She knew the value of all that he was offering to her--knew that he was wealthy, that he was heir to a title, that he had a warm, true, manly heart, and that in his affection for her he was running counter to the wishes and desires of all his friends.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading Sitting in the quiet little room of Mrs. West that morning, with the golden sunlight of June shining in through the screen of flowers at the window, the pretty American girl listened to the story of the _grande passion_ told in as eloquent phrases as the young soldier could command--a story as old as the world, but ever sweet and new.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It was but natural that she should feel proud of his homage.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Sitting in the quiet little room of Mrs. West that morning, with the golden sunlight of June shining in through the screen of flowers at the window, the pretty American girl listened to the story of the _grande passion_ told in as eloquent phrases as the young soldier could command--a story as old as the world, but ever sweet and new.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Sitting in the quiet little room of Mrs. West that morning, with the golden sunlight of June shining in through the screen of flowers at the window, the pretty American girl listened to the story of the _grande passion_ told in as eloquent phrases as the young soldier could command--a story as old as the world, but ever sweet and new.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Sitting in the quiet little room of Mrs. West that morning, with the golden sunlight of June shining in through the screen of flowers at the window, the pretty American girl listened to the story of the _grande passion_ told in as eloquent phrases as the young soldier could command--a story as old as the world, but ever sweet and new.

the rays of the sun

From this reading Sitting in the quiet little room of Mrs. West that morning, with the golden sunlight of June shining in through the screen of flowers at the window, the pretty American girl listened to the story of the _grande passion_ told in as eloquent phrases as the young soldier could command--a story as old as the world, but ever sweet and new.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading Sitting in the quiet little room of Mrs. West that morning, with the golden sunlight of June shining in through the screen of flowers at the window, the pretty American girl listened to the story of the _grande passion_ told in as eloquent phrases as the young soldier could command--a story as old as the world, but ever sweet and new.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Sitting in the quiet little room of Mrs. West that morning, with the golden sunlight of June shining in through the screen of flowers at the window, the pretty American girl listened to the story of the _grande passion_ told in as eloquent phrases as the young soldier could command--a story as old as the world, but ever sweet and new.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Sitting in the quiet little room of Mrs. West that morning, with the golden sunlight of June shining in through the screen of flowers at the window, the pretty American girl listened to the story of the _grande passion_ told in as eloquent phrases as the young soldier could command--a story as old as the world, but ever sweet and new.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Sitting in the quiet little room of Mrs. West that morning, with the golden sunlight of June shining in through the screen of flowers at the window, the pretty American girl listened to the story of the _grande passion_ told in as eloquent phrases as the young soldier could command--a story as old as the world, but ever sweet and new.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading She knew the value of all that he was offering to her--knew that he was wealthy, that he was heir to a title, that he had a warm, true, manly heart, and that in his affection for her he was running counter to the wishes and desires of all his friends.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Sitting in the quiet little room of Mrs. West that morning, with the golden sunlight of June shining in through the screen of flowers at the window, the pretty American girl listened to the story of the _grande passion_ told in as eloquent phrases as the young soldier could command--a story as old as the world, but ever sweet and new.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Sitting in the quiet little room of Mrs. West that morning, with the golden sunlight of June shining in through the screen of flowers at the window, the pretty American girl listened to the story of the _grande passion_ told in as eloquent phrases as the young soldier could command--a story as old as the world, but ever sweet and new.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading She knew the value of all that he was offering to her--knew that he was wealthy, that he was heir to a title, that he had a warm, true, manly heart, and that in his affection for her he was running counter to the wishes and desires of all his friends.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading She knew the value of all that he was offering to her--knew that he was wealthy, that he was heir to a title, that he had a warm, true, manly heart, and that in his affection for her he was running counter to the wishes and desires of all his friends.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading She knew the value of all that he was offering to her--knew that he was wealthy, that he was heir to a title, that he had a warm, true, manly heart, and that in his affection for her he was running counter to the wishes and desires of all his friends.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading She knew the value of all that he was offering to her--knew that he was wealthy, that he was heir to a title, that he had a warm, true, manly heart, and that in his affection for her he was running counter to the wishes and desires of all his friends.

having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

From this reading She knew the value of all that he was offering to her--knew that he was wealthy, that he was heir to a title, that he had a warm, true, manly heart, and that in his affection for her he was running counter to the wishes and desires of all his friends.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Sitting in the quiet little room of Mrs. West that morning, with the golden sunlight of June shining in through the screen of flowers at the window, the pretty American girl listened to the story of the _grande passion_ told in as eloquent phrases as the young soldier could command--a story as old as the world, but ever sweet and new.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Sitting in the quiet little room of Mrs. West that morning, with the golden sunlight of June shining in through the screen of flowers at the window, the pretty American girl listened to the story of the _grande passion_ told in as eloquent phrases as the young soldier could command--a story as old as the world, but ever sweet and new.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading She wished that she might have loved him in return.

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading She knew the value of all that he was offering to her--knew that he was wealthy, that he was heir to a title, that he had a warm, true, manly heart, and that in his affection for her he was running counter to the wishes and desires of all his friends.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Sitting in the quiet little room of Mrs. West that morning, with the golden sunlight of June shining in through the screen of flowers at the window, the pretty American girl listened to the story of the _grande passion_ told in as eloquent phrases as the young soldier could command--a story as old as the world, but ever sweet and new.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Sitting in the quiet little room of Mrs. West that morning, with the golden sunlight of June shining in through the screen of flowers at the window, the pretty American girl listened to the story of the _grande passion_ told in as eloquent phrases as the young soldier could command--a story as old as the world, but ever sweet and new.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Sitting in the quiet little room of Mrs. West that morning, with the golden sunlight of June shining in through the screen of flowers at the window, the pretty American girl listened to the story of the _grande passion_ told in as eloquent phrases as the young soldier could command--a story as old as the world, but ever sweet and new.