used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It threw into vivid relief the cameo that fastened the lace at her throat, rested for a moment upon the mellow gold of her worn wedding-ring as she filled Alden's cup, and paused reminiscently at the corner of her mouth, where there had once been a dimple.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading [Sidenote: Tales of a Mirror] Across the table, the light shone full upon Alden's face, but, man-like, he had no fear of it.
Alden's
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From this reading It threw into vivid relief the cameo that fastened the lace at her throat, rested for a moment upon the mellow gold of her worn wedding-ring as she filled Alden's cup, and paused reminiscently at the corner of her mouth, where there had once been a dimple.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading It brought silver into her white hair, shimmered along the silken surface of her grey gown, and deepened the violet shadows in her eyes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It brought silver into her white hair, shimmered along the silken surface of her grey gown, and deepened the violet shadows in her eyes.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading Madame noted, with loving approval, how it illumined the dark depths of his eyes and showed the strength of his firm, boyish chin.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she sat with her back to it, the light was scarcely less gentle with Madame.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It threw into vivid relief the cameo that fastened the lace at her throat, rested for a moment upon the mellow gold of her worn wedding-ring as she filled Alden's cup, and paused reminiscently at the corner of her mouth, where there had once been a dimple.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading As she sat with her back to it, the light was scarcely less gentle with Madame.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It threw into vivid relief the cameo that fastened the lace at her throat, rested for a moment upon the mellow gold of her worn wedding-ring as she filled Alden's cup, and paused reminiscently at the corner of her mouth, where there had once been a dimple.
boyishadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young boy
From this reading Madame noted, with loving approval, how it illumined the dark depths of his eyes and showed the strength of his firm, boyish chin.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It brought silver into her white hair, shimmered along the silken surface of her grey gown, and deepened the violet shadows in her eyes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading [Sidenote: Tales of a Mirror] Across the table, the light shone full upon Alden's face, but, man-like, he had no fear of it.
cameonounUS /ˈkæmioʊ/
engraving or carving in low relief on a stone (as in a brooch or ring)
From this reading It threw into vivid relief the cameo that fastened the lace at her throat, rested for a moment upon the mellow gold of her worn wedding-ring as she filled Alden's cup, and paused reminiscently at the corner of her mouth, where there had once been a dimple.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading Madame noted, with loving approval, how it illumined the dark depths of his eyes and showed the strength of his firm, boyish chin.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading It threw into vivid relief the cameo that fastened the lace at her throat, rested for a moment upon the mellow gold of her worn wedding-ring as she filled Alden's cup, and paused reminiscently at the corner of her mouth, where there had once been a dimple.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading It threw into vivid relief the cameo that fastened the lace at her throat, rested for a moment upon the mellow gold of her worn wedding-ring as she filled Alden's cup, and paused reminiscently at the corner of her mouth, where there had once been a dimple.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Madame noted, with loving approval, how it illumined the dark depths of his eyes and showed the strength of his firm, boyish chin.
deepenedverbUS /ˈdiːpənd/
past form of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked
From this reading It brought silver into her white hair, shimmered along the silken surface of her grey gown, and deepened the violet shadows in her eyes.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading Madame noted, with loving approval, how it illumined the dark depths of his eyes and showed the strength of his firm, boyish chin.
dimplenounUS /ˈdɪmpəl/
a chad that has been punched or dimpled but all four corners are still attached
From this reading It threw into vivid relief the cameo that fastened the lace at her throat, rested for a moment upon the mellow gold of her worn wedding-ring as she filled Alden's cup, and paused reminiscently at the corner of her mouth, where there had once been a dimple.
opinion or judgment
From this reading It brought silver into her white hair, shimmered along the silken surface of her grey gown, and deepened the violet shadows in her eyes.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading [Sidenote: Tales of a Mirror] Across the table, the light shone full upon Alden's face, but, man-like, he had no fear of it.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading It threw into vivid relief the cameo that fastened the lace at her throat, rested for a moment upon the mellow gold of her worn wedding-ring as she filled Alden's cup, and paused reminiscently at the corner of her mouth, where there had once been a dimple.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading [Sidenote: Tales of a Mirror] Across the table, the light shone full upon Alden's face, but, man-like, he had no fear of it.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading It threw into vivid relief the cameo that fastened the lace at her throat, rested for a moment upon the mellow gold of her worn wedding-ring as she filled Alden's cup, and paused reminiscently at the corner of her mouth, where there had once been a dimple.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Madame noted, with loving approval, how it illumined the dark depths of his eyes and showed the strength of his firm, boyish chin.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It threw into vivid relief the cameo that fastened the lace at her throat, rested for a moment upon the mellow gold of her worn wedding-ring as she filled Alden's cup, and paused reminiscently at the corner of her mouth, where there had once been a dimple.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading [Sidenote: Tales of a Mirror] Across the table, the light shone full upon Alden's face, but, man-like, he had no fear of it.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading As she sat with her back to it, the light was scarcely less gentle with Madame.
coins made of gold
From this reading It threw into vivid relief the cameo that fastened the lace at her throat, rested for a moment upon the mellow gold of her worn wedding-ring as she filled Alden's cup, and paused reminiscently at the corner of her mouth, where there had once been a dimple.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading It brought silver into her white hair, shimmered along the silken surface of her grey gown, and deepened the violet shadows in her eyes.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading It brought silver into her white hair, shimmered along the silken surface of her grey gown, and deepened the violet shadows in her eyes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It threw into vivid relief the cameo that fastened the lace at her throat, rested for a moment upon the mellow gold of her worn wedding-ring as she filled Alden's cup, and paused reminiscently at the corner of her mouth, where there had once been a dimple.
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 It brought silver into her white hair, shimmered along the silken surface of her grey gown, and deepened the violet shadows in her eyes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading [Sidenote: Tales of a Mirror] Across the table, the light shone full upon Alden's face, but, man-like, he had no fear of it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As she sat with her back to it, the light was scarcely less gentle with Madame.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Madame noted, with loving approval, how it illumined the dark depths of his eyes and showed the strength of his firm, boyish chin.
how
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From this reading Madame noted, with loving approval, how it illumined the dark depths of his eyes and showed the strength of his firm, boyish chin.
illuminedverbUS /ˌɪˈluːmənd/
past form of “illumine” — make lighter or brighter
From this reading Madame noted, with loving approval, how it illumined the dark depths of his eyes and showed the strength of his firm, boyish chin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It brought silver into her white hair, shimmered along the silken surface of her grey gown, and deepened the violet shadows in her eyes.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It brought silver into her white hair, shimmered along the silken surface of her grey gown, and deepened the violet shadows in her eyes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As she sat with her back to it, the light was scarcely less gentle with Madame.
laceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading It threw into vivid relief the cameo that fastened the lace at her throat, rested for a moment upon the mellow gold of her worn wedding-ring as she filled Alden's cup, and paused reminiscently at the corner of her mouth, where there had once been a dimple.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading As she sat with her back to it, the light was scarcely less gentle with Madame.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading As she sat with her back to it, the light was scarcely less gentle with Madame.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading Madame noted, with loving approval, how it illumined the dark depths of his eyes and showed the strength of his firm, boyish chin.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading As she sat with her back to it, the light was scarcely less gentle with Madame.
man-like
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From this reading [Sidenote: Tales of a Mirror] Across the table, the light shone full upon Alden's face, but, man-like, he had no fear of it.
mellowadjectiveUS /ˈmeloʊ/
unhurried and relaxed
From this reading It threw into vivid relief the cameo that fastened the lace at her throat, rested for a moment upon the mellow gold of her worn wedding-ring as she filled Alden's cup, and paused reminiscently at the corner of her mouth, where there had once been a dimple.
MirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading [Sidenote: Tales of a Mirror] Across the table, the light shone full upon Alden's face, but, man-like, he had no fear of it.
a particular point in time
From this reading It threw into vivid relief the cameo that fastened the lace at her throat, rested for a moment upon the mellow gold of her worn wedding-ring as she filled Alden's cup, and paused reminiscently at the corner of her mouth, where there had once been a dimple.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading It threw into vivid relief the cameo that fastened the lace at her throat, rested for a moment upon the mellow gold of her worn wedding-ring as she filled Alden's cup, and paused reminiscently at the corner of her mouth, where there had once been a dimple.
not any; not one
From this reading [Sidenote: Tales of a Mirror] Across the table, the light shone full upon Alden's face, but, man-like, he had no fear of it.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Madame noted, with loving approval, how it illumined the dark depths of his eyes and showed the strength of his firm, boyish chin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It brought silver into her white hair, shimmered along the silken surface of her grey gown, and deepened the violet shadows in her eyes.
on one occasion
From this reading It threw into vivid relief the cameo that fastened the lace at her throat, rested for a moment upon the mellow gold of her worn wedding-ring as she filled Alden's cup, and paused reminiscently at the corner of her mouth, where there had once been a dimple.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading It threw into vivid relief the cameo that fastened the lace at her throat, rested for a moment upon the mellow gold of her worn wedding-ring as she filled Alden's cup, and paused reminiscently at the corner of her mouth, where there had once been a dimple.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading It threw into vivid relief the cameo that fastened the lace at her throat, rested for a moment upon the mellow gold of her worn wedding-ring as she filled Alden's cup, and paused reminiscently at the corner of her mouth, where there had once been a dimple.
reminiscentlyadverb
in a reminiscent manner
From this reading It threw into vivid relief the cameo that fastened the lace at her throat, rested for a moment upon the mellow gold of her worn wedding-ring as she filled Alden's cup, and paused reminiscently at the corner of her mouth, where there had once been a dimple.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading It threw into vivid relief the cameo that fastened the lace at her throat, rested for a moment upon the mellow gold of her worn wedding-ring as she filled Alden's cup, and paused reminiscently at the corner of her mouth, where there had once been a dimple.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading As she sat with her back to it, the light was scarcely less gentle with Madame.
only a very short time before
From this reading As she sat with her back to it, the light was scarcely less gentle with Madame.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading It brought silver into her white hair, shimmered along the silken surface of her grey gown, and deepened the violet shadows in her eyes.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As she sat with her back to it, the light was scarcely less gentle with Madame.
shimmeredverbUS /ˈʃɪmərd/
past form of “shimmer” — shine with a weak or fitful light
From this reading It brought silver into her white hair, shimmered along the silken surface of her grey gown, and deepened the violet shadows in her eyes.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading [Sidenote: Tales of a Mirror] Across the table, the light shone full upon Alden's face, but, man-like, he had no fear of it.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Madame noted, with loving approval, how it illumined the dark depths of his eyes and showed the strength of his firm, boyish chin.
Sidenote
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From this reading [Sidenote: Tales of a Mirror] Across the table, the light shone full upon Alden's face, but, man-like, he had no fear of it.
silkenadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlkən/
having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
From this reading It brought silver into her white hair, shimmered along the silken surface of her grey gown, and deepened the violet shadows in her eyes.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading It brought silver into her white hair, shimmered along the silken surface of her grey gown, and deepened the violet shadows in her eyes.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Madame noted, with loving approval, how it illumined the dark depths of his eyes and showed the strength of his firm, boyish chin.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading It brought silver into her white hair, shimmered along the silken surface of her grey gown, and deepened the violet shadows in her eyes.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading [Sidenote: Tales of a Mirror] Across the table, the light shone full upon Alden's face, but, man-like, he had no fear of it.
plural of “tale” — 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 [Sidenote: Tales of a Mirror] Across the table, the light shone full upon Alden's face, but, man-like, he had no fear of it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It threw into vivid relief the cameo that fastened the lace at her throat, rested for a moment upon the mellow gold of her worn wedding-ring as she filled Alden's cup, and paused reminiscently at the corner of her mouth, where there had once been a dimple.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As she sat with her back to it, the light was scarcely less gentle with Madame.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It threw into vivid relief the cameo that fastened the lace at her throat, rested for a moment upon the mellow gold of her worn wedding-ring as she filled Alden's cup, and paused reminiscently at the corner of her mouth, where there had once been a dimple.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading It threw into vivid relief the cameo that fastened the lace at her throat, rested for a moment upon the mellow gold of her worn wedding-ring as she filled Alden's cup, and paused reminiscently at the corner of her mouth, where there had once been a dimple.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading It threw into vivid relief the cameo that fastened the lace at her throat, rested for a moment upon the mellow gold of her worn wedding-ring as she filled Alden's cup, and paused reminiscently at the corner of her mouth, where there had once been a dimple.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As she sat with her back to it, the light was scarcely less gentle with Madame.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It threw into vivid relief the cameo that fastened the lace at her throat, rested for a moment upon the mellow gold of her worn wedding-ring as she filled Alden's cup, and paused reminiscently at the corner of her mouth, where there had once been a dimple.
violetnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading It brought silver into her white hair, shimmered along the silken surface of her grey gown, and deepened the violet shadows in her eyes.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading It threw into vivid relief the cameo that fastened the lace at her throat, rested for a moment upon the mellow gold of her worn wedding-ring as she filled Alden's cup, and paused reminiscently at the corner of her mouth, where there had once been a dimple.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As she sat with her back to it, the light was scarcely less gentle with Madame.
wedding-ring
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From this reading It threw into vivid relief the cameo that fastened the lace at her throat, rested for a moment upon the mellow gold of her worn wedding-ring as she filled Alden's cup, and paused reminiscently at the corner of her mouth, where there had once been a dimple.
in or at the place that
From this reading It threw into vivid relief the cameo that fastened the lace at her throat, rested for a moment upon the mellow gold of her worn wedding-ring as she filled Alden's cup, and paused reminiscently at the corner of her mouth, where there had once been a dimple.
a Caucasian
From this reading It brought silver into her white hair, shimmered along the silken surface of her grey gown, and deepened the violet shadows in her eyes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As she sat with her back to it, the light was scarcely less gentle with Madame.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading It threw into vivid relief the cameo that fastened the lace at her throat, rested for a moment upon the mellow gold of her worn wedding-ring as she filled Alden's cup, and paused reminiscently at the corner of her mouth, where there had once been a dimple.
