used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the private parlor of a neat hotel in a city not very far from New York, the true Beatrix Gordon was sitting one lovely morning awaiting the coming of her husband.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although Beatrix had deceived and deserted her parents, and foisted an impostor on the aristocratic Le Roys, she looked positively and undeniably happy this bright summer morning.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Although Beatrix had deceived and deserted her parents, and foisted an impostor on the aristocratic Le Roys, she looked positively and undeniably happy this bright summer morning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although Beatrix had deceived and deserted her parents, and foisted an impostor on the aristocratic Le Roys, she looked positively and undeniably happy this bright summer morning.
aristocraticadjectiveUS /ərˌɪstəˈkrætɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
From this reading Although Beatrix had deceived and deserted her parents, and foisted an impostor on the aristocratic Le Roys, she looked positively and undeniably happy this bright summer morning.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading In the private parlor of a neat hotel in a city not very far from New York, the true Beatrix Gordon was sitting one lovely morning awaiting the coming of her husband.
Beatrix
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From this reading In the private parlor of a neat hotel in a city not very far from New York, the true Beatrix Gordon was sitting one lovely morning awaiting the coming of her husband.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Her lovely blonde face, with its crown of soft golden hair, glowed with love and happiness, and her beauty was enhanced by her becoming morning-dress of soft pale blue with delicate trimmings of rich cream tinted lace.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading Her lovely blonde face, with its crown of soft golden hair, glowed with love and happiness, and her beauty was enhanced by her becoming morning-dress of soft pale blue with delicate trimmings of rich cream tinted lace.
blondenounUS /blɑːnd/
a person with fair skin and hair
From this reading Her lovely blonde face, with its crown of soft golden hair, glowed with love and happiness, and her beauty was enhanced by her becoming morning-dress of soft pale blue with delicate trimmings of rich cream tinted lace.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Her lovely blonde face, with its crown of soft golden hair, glowed with love and happiness, and her beauty was enhanced by her becoming morning-dress of soft pale blue with delicate trimmings of rich cream tinted lace.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading He kissed his fair young bride, and held the delicate envelope tantalizingly out of reach.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Although Beatrix had deceived and deserted her parents, and foisted an impostor on the aristocratic Le Roys, she looked positively and undeniably happy this bright summer morning.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Her lovely blonde face, with its crown of soft golden hair, glowed with love and happiness, and her beauty was enhanced by her becoming morning-dress of soft pale blue with delicate trimmings of rich cream tinted lace.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading In the private parlor of a neat hotel in a city not very far from New York, the true Beatrix Gordon was sitting one lovely morning awaiting the coming of her husband.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading In the private parlor of a neat hotel in a city not very far from New York, the true Beatrix Gordon was sitting one lovely morning awaiting the coming of her husband.
creamnounUS /kriːm/
the best people or things in a group
From this reading Her lovely blonde face, with its crown of soft golden hair, glowed with love and happiness, and her beauty was enhanced by her becoming morning-dress of soft pale blue with delicate trimmings of rich cream tinted lace.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading Her lovely blonde face, with its crown of soft golden hair, glowed with love and happiness, and her beauty was enhanced by her becoming morning-dress of soft pale blue with delicate trimmings of rich cream tinted lace.
CyrilnounUS /ˈsɪrəl/
Greek missionary; the invention of the Cyrillic alphabet is attributed to him (826-869)
From this reading The door opened suddenly, and Cyril Wentworth, her handsome young husband, entered with a letter in his hand.
deceivedverbUS /dɪˈsiːvd/
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading Although Beatrix had deceived and deserted her parents, and foisted an impostor on the aristocratic Le Roys, she looked positively and undeniably happy this bright summer morning.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Her lovely blonde face, with its crown of soft golden hair, glowed with love and happiness, and her beauty was enhanced by her becoming morning-dress of soft pale blue with delicate trimmings of rich cream tinted lace.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Although Beatrix had deceived and deserted her parents, and foisted an impostor on the aristocratic Le Roys, she looked positively and undeniably happy this bright summer morning.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The door opened suddenly, and Cyril Wentworth, her handsome young husband, entered with a letter in his hand.
enhancedadjectiveUS /enˈhænst/
increased or intensified in value or beauty or quality
From this reading Her lovely blonde face, with its crown of soft golden hair, glowed with love and happiness, and her beauty was enhanced by her becoming morning-dress of soft pale blue with delicate trimmings of rich cream tinted lace.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The door opened suddenly, and Cyril Wentworth, her handsome young husband, entered with a letter in his hand.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading He kissed his fair young bride, and held the delicate envelope tantalizingly out of reach.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Her lovely blonde face, with its crown of soft golden hair, glowed with love and happiness, and her beauty was enhanced by her becoming morning-dress of soft pale blue with delicate trimmings of rich cream tinted lace.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading He kissed his fair young bride, and held the delicate envelope tantalizingly out of reach.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading In the private parlor of a neat hotel in a city not very far from New York, the true Beatrix Gordon was sitting one lovely morning awaiting the coming of her husband.
foistedverbUS /ˈfɔɪstɪd/
past form of “foist” — to force onto another
From this reading Although Beatrix had deceived and deserted her parents, and foisted an impostor on the aristocratic Le Roys, she looked positively and undeniably happy this bright summer morning.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the private parlor of a neat hotel in a city not very far from New York, the true Beatrix Gordon was sitting one lovely morning awaiting the coming of her husband.
glowedverbUS /ɡloʊd/
past form of “glow” — emit a steady even light without flames
From this reading Her lovely blonde face, with its crown of soft golden hair, glowed with love and happiness, and her beauty was enhanced by her becoming morning-dress of soft pale blue with delicate trimmings of rich cream tinted lace.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Her lovely blonde face, with its crown of soft golden hair, glowed with love and happiness, and her beauty was enhanced by her becoming morning-dress of soft pale blue with delicate trimmings of rich cream tinted lace.
Gordon
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From this reading In the private parlor of a neat hotel in a city not very far from New York, the true Beatrix Gordon was sitting one lovely morning awaiting the coming of her husband.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Although Beatrix had deceived and deserted her parents, and foisted an impostor on the aristocratic Le Roys, she looked positively and undeniably happy this bright summer morning.
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 lovely blonde face, with its crown of soft golden hair, glowed with love and happiness, and her beauty was enhanced by her becoming morning-dress of soft pale blue with delicate trimmings of rich cream tinted lace.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The door opened suddenly, and Cyril Wentworth, her handsome young husband, entered with a letter in his hand.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading The door opened suddenly, and Cyril Wentworth, her handsome young husband, entered with a letter in his hand.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Her lovely blonde face, with its crown of soft golden hair, glowed with love and happiness, and her beauty was enhanced by her becoming morning-dress of soft pale blue with delicate trimmings of rich cream tinted lace.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Although Beatrix had deceived and deserted her parents, and foisted an impostor on the aristocratic Le Roys, she looked positively and undeniably happy this bright summer morning.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He kissed his fair young bride, and held the delicate envelope tantalizingly out of reach.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He kissed his fair young bride, and held the delicate envelope tantalizingly out of reach.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In the private parlor of a neat hotel in a city not very far from New York, the true Beatrix Gordon was sitting one lovely morning awaiting the coming of her husband.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The door opened suddenly, and Cyril Wentworth, her handsome young husband, entered with a letter in his hand.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading In the private parlor of a neat hotel in a city not very far from New York, the true Beatrix Gordon was sitting one lovely morning awaiting the coming of her husband.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading In the private parlor of a neat hotel in a city not very far from New York, the true Beatrix Gordon was sitting one lovely morning awaiting the coming of her husband.
impostornounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːstər/
a person who makes deceitful pretenses
From this reading Although Beatrix had deceived and deserted her parents, and foisted an impostor on the aristocratic Le Roys, she looked positively and undeniably happy this bright summer morning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the private parlor of a neat hotel in a city not very far from New York, the true Beatrix Gordon was sitting one lovely morning awaiting the coming of her husband.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Her lovely blonde face, with its crown of soft golden hair, glowed with love and happiness, and her beauty was enhanced by her becoming morning-dress of soft pale blue with delicate trimmings of rich cream tinted lace.
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading He kissed his fair young bride, and held the delicate envelope tantalizingly out of reach.
laceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading Her lovely blonde face, with its crown of soft golden hair, glowed with love and happiness, and her beauty was enhanced by her becoming morning-dress of soft pale blue with delicate trimmings of rich cream tinted lace.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading Although Beatrix had deceived and deserted her parents, and foisted an impostor on the aristocratic Le Roys, she looked positively and undeniably happy this bright summer morning.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The door opened suddenly, and Cyril Wentworth, her handsome young husband, entered with a letter in his hand.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Although Beatrix had deceived and deserted her parents, and foisted an impostor on the aristocratic Le Roys, she looked positively and undeniably happy this bright summer morning.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Her lovely blonde face, with its crown of soft golden hair, glowed with love and happiness, and her beauty was enhanced by her becoming morning-dress of soft pale blue with delicate trimmings of rich cream tinted lace.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading In the private parlor of a neat hotel in a city not very far from New York, the true Beatrix Gordon was sitting one lovely morning awaiting the coming of her husband.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In the private parlor of a neat hotel in a city not very far from New York, the true Beatrix Gordon was sitting one lovely morning awaiting the coming of her husband.
morning-dress
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From this reading Her lovely blonde face, with its crown of soft golden hair, glowed with love and happiness, and her beauty was enhanced by her becoming morning-dress of soft pale blue with delicate trimmings of rich cream tinted lace.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading In the private parlor of a neat hotel in a city not very far from New York, the true Beatrix Gordon was sitting one lovely morning awaiting the coming of her husband.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading In the private parlor of a neat hotel in a city not very far from New York, the true Beatrix Gordon was sitting one lovely morning awaiting the coming of her husband.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In the private parlor of a neat hotel in a city not very far from New York, the true Beatrix Gordon was sitting one lovely morning awaiting the coming of her husband.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the private parlor of a neat hotel in a city not very far from New York, the true Beatrix Gordon was sitting one lovely morning awaiting the coming of her husband.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Although Beatrix had deceived and deserted her parents, and foisted an impostor on the aristocratic Le Roys, she looked positively and undeniably happy this bright summer morning.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the private parlor of a neat hotel in a city not very far from New York, the true Beatrix Gordon was sitting one lovely morning awaiting the coming of her husband.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The door opened suddenly, and Cyril Wentworth, her handsome young husband, entered with a letter in his hand.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He kissed his fair young bride, and held the delicate envelope tantalizingly out of reach.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Her lovely blonde face, with its crown of soft golden hair, glowed with love and happiness, and her beauty was enhanced by her becoming morning-dress of soft pale blue with delicate trimmings of rich cream tinted lace.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Although Beatrix had deceived and deserted her parents, and foisted an impostor on the aristocratic Le Roys, she looked positively and undeniably happy this bright summer morning.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading In the private parlor of a neat hotel in a city not very far from New York, the true Beatrix Gordon was sitting one lovely morning awaiting the coming of her husband.
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading Although Beatrix had deceived and deserted her parents, and foisted an impostor on the aristocratic Le Roys, she looked positively and undeniably happy this bright summer morning.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading In the private parlor of a neat hotel in a city not very far from New York, the true Beatrix Gordon was sitting one lovely morning awaiting the coming of her husband.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He kissed his fair young bride, and held the delicate envelope tantalizingly out of reach.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Her lovely blonde face, with its crown of soft golden hair, glowed with love and happiness, and her beauty was enhanced by her becoming morning-dress of soft pale blue with delicate trimmings of rich cream tinted lace.
Roys
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From this reading Although Beatrix had deceived and deserted her parents, and foisted an impostor on the aristocratic Le Roys, she looked positively and undeniably happy this bright summer morning.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although Beatrix had deceived and deserted her parents, and foisted an impostor on the aristocratic Le Roys, she looked positively and undeniably happy this bright summer morning.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading In the private parlor of a neat hotel in a city not very far from New York, the true Beatrix Gordon was sitting one lovely morning awaiting the coming of her husband.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Her lovely blonde face, with its crown of soft golden hair, glowed with love and happiness, and her beauty was enhanced by her becoming morning-dress of soft pale blue with delicate trimmings of rich cream tinted lace.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading The door opened suddenly, and Cyril Wentworth, her handsome young husband, entered with a letter in his hand.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Although Beatrix had deceived and deserted her parents, and foisted an impostor on the aristocratic Le Roys, she looked positively and undeniably happy this bright summer morning.
tantalizinglyadverbUS /ˈtæntəlaɪzɪŋli/
in a tantalizing manner
From this reading He kissed his fair young bride, and held the delicate envelope tantalizingly out of reach.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the private parlor of a neat hotel in a city not very far from New York, the true Beatrix Gordon was sitting one lovely morning awaiting the coming of her husband.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Although Beatrix had deceived and deserted her parents, and foisted an impostor on the aristocratic Le Roys, she looked positively and undeniably happy this bright summer morning.
tintedverbUS /ˈtɪntɪd/
past form of “tint” — color lightly
From this reading Her lovely blonde face, with its crown of soft golden hair, glowed with love and happiness, and her beauty was enhanced by her becoming morning-dress of soft pale blue with delicate trimmings of rich cream tinted lace.
trimmingsnounUS /ˈtrɪmɪŋz/
the accessories that normally accompany (something or some activity)
From this reading Her lovely blonde face, with its crown of soft golden hair, glowed with love and happiness, and her beauty was enhanced by her becoming morning-dress of soft pale blue with delicate trimmings of rich cream tinted lace.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading In the private parlor of a neat hotel in a city not very far from New York, the true Beatrix Gordon was sitting one lovely morning awaiting the coming of her husband.
undeniablyadverbUS /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbli/
to an undeniable degree or in an undeniable manner
From this reading Although Beatrix had deceived and deserted her parents, and foisted an impostor on the aristocratic Le Roys, she looked positively and undeniably happy this bright summer morning.
precisely as stated
From this reading In the private parlor of a neat hotel in a city not very far from New York, the true Beatrix Gordon was sitting one lovely morning awaiting the coming of her husband.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the private parlor of a neat hotel in a city not very far from New York, the true Beatrix Gordon was sitting one lovely morning awaiting the coming of her husband.
Wentworth
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From this reading The door opened suddenly, and Cyril Wentworth, her handsome young husband, entered with a letter in his hand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her lovely blonde face, with its crown of soft golden hair, glowed with love and happiness, and her beauty was enhanced by her becoming morning-dress of soft pale blue with delicate trimmings of rich cream tinted lace.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading In the private parlor of a neat hotel in a city not very far from New York, the true Beatrix Gordon was sitting one lovely morning awaiting the coming of her husband.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The door opened suddenly, and Cyril Wentworth, her handsome young husband, entered with a letter in his hand.
