used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When May awoke the next morning at her usual hour, she discovered, to her great surprise, that Helen was up and dressed; but how occupied she could not conceive, until rising, she saw her sitting beside her open trunk, with a lighted candle on a chair near her, looking over various ornaments and articles of dress which it contained.
(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 With a small hand-glass she tried the effect of jet and pearls in her ears; of black velvet, or satin rosettes, in her soft wavy brown hair; of white crape and illusion on her throat and wrists--glancing all the time with an expression of pleased triumph at the reflection on her faultlessly beautiful face.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Thank God, I am _not_ beautiful," thought May, without a dash of envy.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading With a small hand-glass she tried the effect of jet and pearls in her ears; of black velvet, or satin rosettes, in her soft wavy brown hair; of white crape and illusion on her throat and wrists--glancing all the time with an expression of pleased triumph at the reflection on her faultlessly beautiful face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When May awoke the next morning at her usual hour, she discovered, to her great surprise, that Helen was up and dressed; but how occupied she could not conceive, until rising, she saw her sitting beside her open trunk, with a lighted candle on a chair near her, looking over various ornaments and articles of dress which it contained.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading When May awoke the next morning at her usual hour, she discovered, to her great surprise, that Helen was up and dressed; but how occupied she could not conceive, until rising, she saw her sitting beside her open trunk, with a lighted candle on a chair near her, looking over various ornaments and articles of dress which it contained.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When May awoke the next morning at her usual hour, she discovered, to her great surprise, that Helen was up and dressed; but how occupied she could not conceive, until rising, she saw her sitting beside her open trunk, with a lighted candle on a chair near her, looking over various ornaments and articles of dress which it contained.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading When May awoke the next morning at her usual hour, she discovered, to her great surprise, that Helen was up and dressed; but how occupied she could not conceive, until rising, she saw her sitting beside her open trunk, with a lighted candle on a chair near her, looking over various ornaments and articles of dress which it contained.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading With a small hand-glass she tried the effect of jet and pearls in her ears; of black velvet, or satin rosettes, in her soft wavy brown hair; of white crape and illusion on her throat and wrists--glancing all the time with an expression of pleased triumph at the reflection on her faultlessly beautiful face.
next to; at the side of
From this reading When May awoke the next morning at her usual hour, she discovered, to her great surprise, that Helen was up and dressed; but how occupied she could not conceive, until rising, she saw her sitting beside her open trunk, with a lighted candle on a chair near her, looking over various ornaments and articles of dress which it contained.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading With a small hand-glass she tried the effect of jet and pearls in her ears; of black velvet, or satin rosettes, in her soft wavy brown hair; of white crape and illusion on her throat and wrists--glancing all the time with an expression of pleased triumph at the reflection on her faultlessly beautiful face.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading With a small hand-glass she tried the effect of jet and pearls in her ears; of black velvet, or satin rosettes, in her soft wavy brown hair; of white crape and illusion on her throat and wrists--glancing all the time with an expression of pleased triumph at the reflection on her faultlessly beautiful face.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When May awoke the next morning at her usual hour, she discovered, to her great surprise, that Helen was up and dressed; but how occupied she could not conceive, until rising, she saw her sitting beside her open trunk, with a lighted candle on a chair near her, looking over various ornaments and articles of dress which it contained.
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading When May awoke the next morning at her usual hour, she discovered, to her great surprise, that Helen was up and dressed; but how occupied she could not conceive, until rising, she saw her sitting beside her open trunk, with a lighted candle on a chair near her, looking over various ornaments and articles of dress which it contained.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading When May awoke the next morning at her usual hour, she discovered, to her great surprise, that Helen was up and dressed; but how occupied she could not conceive, until rising, she saw her sitting beside her open trunk, with a lighted candle on a chair near her, looking over various ornaments and articles of dress which it contained.
conceiveverbUS /kənˈsiːv/
have the idea for
From this reading When May awoke the next morning at her usual hour, she discovered, to her great surprise, that Helen was up and dressed; but how occupied she could not conceive, until rising, she saw her sitting beside her open trunk, with a lighted candle on a chair near her, looking over various ornaments and articles of dress which it contained.
gotten under control
From this reading When May awoke the next morning at her usual hour, she discovered, to her great surprise, that Helen was up and dressed; but how occupied she could not conceive, until rising, she saw her sitting beside her open trunk, with a lighted candle on a chair near her, looking over various ornaments and articles of dress which it contained.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When May awoke the next morning at her usual hour, she discovered, to her great surprise, that Helen was up and dressed; but how occupied she could not conceive, until rising, she saw her sitting beside her open trunk, with a lighted candle on a chair near her, looking over various ornaments and articles of dress which it contained.
crapenoun
small very thin pancake
From this reading With a small hand-glass she tried the effect of jet and pearls in her ears; of black velvet, or satin rosettes, in her soft wavy brown hair; of white crape and illusion on her throat and wrists--glancing all the time with an expression of pleased triumph at the reflection on her faultlessly beautiful face.
dashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading "Thank God, I am _not_ beautiful," thought May, without a dash of envy.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading When May awoke the next morning at her usual hour, she discovered, to her great surprise, that Helen was up and dressed; but how occupied she could not conceive, until rising, she saw her sitting beside her open trunk, with a lighted candle on a chair near her, looking over various ornaments and articles of dress which it contained.
put on clothes
From this reading When May awoke the next morning at her usual hour, she discovered, to her great surprise, that Helen was up and dressed; but how occupied she could not conceive, until rising, she saw her sitting beside her open trunk, with a lighted candle on a chair near her, looking over various ornaments and articles of dress which it contained.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading When May awoke the next morning at her usual hour, she discovered, to her great surprise, that Helen was up and dressed; but how occupied she could not conceive, until rising, she saw her sitting beside her open trunk, with a lighted candle on a chair near her, looking over various ornaments and articles of dress which it contained.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading With a small hand-glass she tried the effect of jet and pearls in her ears; of black velvet, or satin rosettes, in her soft wavy brown hair; of white crape and illusion on her throat and wrists--glancing all the time with an expression of pleased triumph at the reflection on her faultlessly beautiful face.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading With a small hand-glass she tried the effect of jet and pearls in her ears; of black velvet, or satin rosettes, in her soft wavy brown hair; of white crape and illusion on her throat and wrists--glancing all the time with an expression of pleased triumph at the reflection on her faultlessly beautiful face.
envynounUS /ˈenvi/
a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
From this reading "Thank God, I am _not_ beautiful," thought May, without a dash of envy.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading With a small hand-glass she tried the effect of jet and pearls in her ears; of black velvet, or satin rosettes, in her soft wavy brown hair; of white crape and illusion on her throat and wrists--glancing all the time with an expression of pleased triumph at the reflection on her faultlessly beautiful face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading With a small hand-glass she tried the effect of jet and pearls in her ears; of black velvet, or satin rosettes, in her soft wavy brown hair; of white crape and illusion on her throat and wrists--glancing all the time with an expression of pleased triumph at the reflection on her faultlessly beautiful face.
faultlesslyadverb
without a fault; in a faultless manner
From this reading With a small hand-glass she tried the effect of jet and pearls in her ears; of black velvet, or satin rosettes, in her soft wavy brown hair; of white crape and illusion on her throat and wrists--glancing all the time with an expression of pleased triumph at the reflection on her faultlessly beautiful face.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading With a small hand-glass she tried the effect of jet and pearls in her ears; of black velvet, or satin rosettes, in her soft wavy brown hair; of white crape and illusion on her throat and wrists--glancing all the time with an expression of pleased triumph at the reflection on her faultlessly beautiful face.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading "Thank God, I am _not_ beautiful," thought May, without a dash of envy.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading When May awoke the next morning at her usual hour, she discovered, to her great surprise, that Helen was up and dressed; but how occupied she could not conceive, until rising, she saw her sitting beside her open trunk, with a lighted candle on a chair near her, looking over various ornaments and articles of dress which it contained.
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 With a small hand-glass she tried the effect of jet and pearls in her ears; of black velvet, or satin rosettes, in her soft wavy brown hair; of white crape and illusion on her throat and wrists--glancing all the time with an expression of pleased triumph at the reflection on her faultlessly beautiful face.
hand-glass
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From this reading With a small hand-glass she tried the effect of jet and pearls in her ears; of black velvet, or satin rosettes, in her soft wavy brown hair; of white crape and illusion on her throat and wrists--glancing all the time with an expression of pleased triumph at the reflection on her faultlessly beautiful face.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading When May awoke the next morning at her usual hour, she discovered, to her great surprise, that Helen was up and dressed; but how occupied she could not conceive, until rising, she saw her sitting beside her open trunk, with a lighted candle on a chair near her, looking over various ornaments and articles of dress which it contained.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When May awoke the next morning at her usual hour, she discovered, to her great surprise, that Helen was up and dressed; but how occupied she could not conceive, until rising, she saw her sitting beside her open trunk, with a lighted candle on a chair near her, looking over various ornaments and articles of dress which it contained.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading When May awoke the next morning at her usual hour, she discovered, to her great surprise, that Helen was up and dressed; but how occupied she could not conceive, until rising, she saw her sitting beside her open trunk, with a lighted candle on a chair near her, looking over various ornaments and articles of dress which it contained.
how
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From this reading When May awoke the next morning at her usual hour, she discovered, to her great surprise, that Helen was up and dressed; but how occupied she could not conceive, until rising, she saw her sitting beside her open trunk, with a lighted candle on a chair near her, looking over various ornaments and articles of dress which it contained.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Thank God, I am _not_ beautiful," thought May, without a dash of envy.
illusionnounUS /ˌɪˈluːʒən/
an erroneous mental representation
From this reading With a small hand-glass she tried the effect of jet and pearls in her ears; of black velvet, or satin rosettes, in her soft wavy brown hair; of white crape and illusion on her throat and wrists--glancing all the time with an expression of pleased triumph at the reflection on her faultlessly beautiful face.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With a small hand-glass she tried the effect of jet and pearls in her ears; of black velvet, or satin rosettes, in her soft wavy brown hair; of white crape and illusion on her throat and wrists--glancing all the time with an expression of pleased triumph at the reflection on her faultlessly beautiful face.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading "I might--yes, I am so weak--I might worship myself instead of God."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When May awoke the next morning at her usual hour, she discovered, to her great surprise, that Helen was up and dressed; but how occupied she could not conceive, until rising, she saw her sitting beside her open trunk, with a lighted candle on a chair near her, looking over various ornaments and articles of dress which it contained.
jetnounUS /dʒet/
an airplane powered by one or more jet engines
From this reading With a small hand-glass she tried the effect of jet and pearls in her ears; of black velvet, or satin rosettes, in her soft wavy brown hair; of white crape and illusion on her throat and wrists--glancing all the time with an expression of pleased triumph at the reflection on her faultlessly beautiful face.
set afire or burning
From this reading When May awoke the next morning at her usual hour, she discovered, to her great surprise, that Helen was up and dressed; but how occupied she could not conceive, until rising, she saw her sitting beside her open trunk, with a lighted candle on a chair near her, looking over various ornaments and articles of dress which it contained.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading When May awoke the next morning at her usual hour, she discovered, to her great surprise, that Helen was up and dressed; but how occupied she could not conceive, until rising, she saw her sitting beside her open trunk, with a lighted candle on a chair near her, looking over various ornaments and articles of dress which it contained.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading When May awoke the next morning at her usual hour, she discovered, to her great surprise, that Helen was up and dressed; but how occupied she could not conceive, until rising, she saw her sitting beside her open trunk, with a lighted candle on a chair near her, looking over various ornaments and articles of dress which it contained.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "I might--yes, I am so weak--I might worship myself instead of God."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When May awoke the next morning at her usual hour, she discovered, to her great surprise, that Helen was up and dressed; but how occupied she could not conceive, until rising, she saw her sitting beside her open trunk, with a lighted candle on a chair near her, looking over various ornaments and articles of dress which it contained.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "I might--yes, I am so weak--I might worship myself instead of God."
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading When May awoke the next morning at her usual hour, she discovered, to her great surprise, that Helen was up and dressed; but how occupied she could not conceive, until rising, she saw her sitting beside her open trunk, with a lighted candle on a chair near her, looking over various ornaments and articles of dress which it contained.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading When May awoke the next morning at her usual hour, she discovered, to her great surprise, that Helen was up and dressed; but how occupied she could not conceive, until rising, she saw her sitting beside her open trunk, with a lighted candle on a chair near her, looking over various ornaments and articles of dress which it contained.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When May awoke the next morning at her usual hour, she discovered, to her great surprise, that Helen was up and dressed; but how occupied she could not conceive, until rising, she saw her sitting beside her open trunk, with a lighted candle on a chair near her, looking over various ornaments and articles of dress which it contained.
held or filled or in use
From this reading When May awoke the next morning at her usual hour, she discovered, to her great surprise, that Helen was up and dressed; but how occupied she could not conceive, until rising, she saw her sitting beside her open trunk, with a lighted candle on a chair near her, looking over various ornaments and articles of dress which it contained.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When May awoke the next morning at her usual hour, she discovered, to her great surprise, that Helen was up and dressed; but how occupied she could not conceive, until rising, she saw her sitting beside her open trunk, with a lighted candle on a chair near her, looking over various ornaments and articles of dress which it contained.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When May awoke the next morning at her usual hour, she discovered, to her great surprise, that Helen was up and dressed; but how occupied she could not conceive, until rising, she saw her sitting beside her open trunk, with a lighted candle on a chair near her, looking over various ornaments and articles of dress which it contained.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading When May awoke the next morning at her usual hour, she discovered, to her great surprise, that Helen was up and dressed; but how occupied she could not conceive, until rising, she saw her sitting beside her open trunk, with a lighted candle on a chair near her, looking over various ornaments and articles of dress which it contained.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading With a small hand-glass she tried the effect of jet and pearls in her ears; of black velvet, or satin rosettes, in her soft wavy brown hair; of white crape and illusion on her throat and wrists--glancing all the time with an expression of pleased triumph at the reflection on her faultlessly beautiful face.
ornamentsnounUS /ˈɔːrnəmənts/
plural of “ornament” — something used to beautify
From this reading When May awoke the next morning at her usual hour, she discovered, to her great surprise, that Helen was up and dressed; but how occupied she could not conceive, until rising, she saw her sitting beside her open trunk, with a lighted candle on a chair near her, looking over various ornaments and articles of dress which it contained.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When May awoke the next morning at her usual hour, she discovered, to her great surprise, that Helen was up and dressed; but how occupied she could not conceive, until rising, she saw her sitting beside her open trunk, with a lighted candle on a chair near her, looking over various ornaments and articles of dress which it contained.
pearlsnounUS /pɜːrlz/
plural of “pearl” — a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading With a small hand-glass she tried the effect of jet and pearls in her ears; of black velvet, or satin rosettes, in her soft wavy brown hair; of white crape and illusion on her throat and wrists--glancing all the time with an expression of pleased triumph at the reflection on her faultlessly beautiful face.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading With a small hand-glass she tried the effect of jet and pearls in her ears; of black velvet, or satin rosettes, in her soft wavy brown hair; of white crape and illusion on her throat and wrists--glancing all the time with an expression of pleased triumph at the reflection on her faultlessly beautiful face.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading With a small hand-glass she tried the effect of jet and pearls in her ears; of black velvet, or satin rosettes, in her soft wavy brown hair; of white crape and illusion on her throat and wrists--glancing all the time with an expression of pleased triumph at the reflection on her faultlessly beautiful face.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading When May awoke the next morning at her usual hour, she discovered, to her great surprise, that Helen was up and dressed; but how occupied she could not conceive, until rising, she saw her sitting beside her open trunk, with a lighted candle on a chair near her, looking over various ornaments and articles of dress which it contained.
rosettesnounUS /ˈroʊˈzets/
plural of “rosette” — an ornament or pattern resembling a rose that is worn as a badge of office or as recognition of having won an honor
From this reading With a small hand-glass she tried the effect of jet and pearls in her ears; of black velvet, or satin rosettes, in her soft wavy brown hair; of white crape and illusion on her throat and wrists--glancing all the time with an expression of pleased triumph at the reflection on her faultlessly beautiful face.
satinnounUS /ˈsætən/
a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back
From this reading With a small hand-glass she tried the effect of jet and pearls in her ears; of black velvet, or satin rosettes, in her soft wavy brown hair; of white crape and illusion on her throat and wrists--glancing all the time with an expression of pleased triumph at the reflection on her faultlessly beautiful face.
cut with a saw
From this reading When May awoke the next morning at her usual hour, she discovered, to her great surprise, that Helen was up and dressed; but how occupied she could not conceive, until rising, she saw her sitting beside her open trunk, with a lighted candle on a chair near her, looking over various ornaments and articles of dress which it contained.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When May awoke the next morning at her usual hour, she discovered, to her great surprise, that Helen was up and dressed; but how occupied she could not conceive, until rising, she saw her sitting beside her open trunk, with a lighted candle on a chair near her, looking over various ornaments and articles of dress which it contained.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading When May awoke the next morning at her usual hour, she discovered, to her great surprise, that Helen was up and dressed; but how occupied she could not conceive, until rising, she saw her sitting beside her open trunk, with a lighted candle on a chair near her, looking over various ornaments and articles of dress which it contained.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading With a small hand-glass she tried the effect of jet and pearls in her ears; of black velvet, or satin rosettes, in her soft wavy brown hair; of white crape and illusion on her throat and wrists--glancing all the time with an expression of pleased triumph at the reflection on her faultlessly beautiful face.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I might--yes, I am so weak--I might worship myself instead of God."
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading With a small hand-glass she tried the effect of jet and pearls in her ears; of black velvet, or satin rosettes, in her soft wavy brown hair; of white crape and illusion on her throat and wrists--glancing all the time with an expression of pleased triumph at the reflection on her faultlessly beautiful face.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading When May awoke the next morning at her usual hour, she discovered, to her great surprise, that Helen was up and dressed; but how occupied she could not conceive, until rising, she saw her sitting beside her open trunk, with a lighted candle on a chair near her, looking over various ornaments and articles of dress which it contained.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "Thank God, I am _not_ beautiful," thought May, without a dash of envy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When May awoke the next morning at her usual hour, she discovered, to her great surprise, that Helen was up and dressed; but how occupied she could not conceive, until rising, she saw her sitting beside her open trunk, with a lighted candle on a chair near her, looking over various ornaments and articles of dress which it contained.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When May awoke the next morning at her usual hour, she discovered, to her great surprise, that Helen was up and dressed; but how occupied she could not conceive, until rising, she saw her sitting beside her open trunk, with a lighted candle on a chair near her, looking over various ornaments and articles of dress which it contained.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Thank God, I am _not_ beautiful," thought May, without a dash of envy.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading With a small hand-glass she tried the effect of jet and pearls in her ears; of black velvet, or satin rosettes, in her soft wavy brown hair; of white crape and illusion on her throat and wrists--glancing all the time with an expression of pleased triumph at the reflection on her faultlessly beautiful face.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading With a small hand-glass she tried the effect of jet and pearls in her ears; of black velvet, or satin rosettes, in her soft wavy brown hair; of white crape and illusion on her throat and wrists--glancing all the time with an expression of pleased triumph at the reflection on her faultlessly beautiful face.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When May awoke the next morning at her usual hour, she discovered, to her great surprise, that Helen was up and dressed; but how occupied she could not conceive, until rising, she saw her sitting beside her open trunk, with a lighted candle on a chair near her, looking over various ornaments and articles of dress which it contained.
TRIALSnounUS /ˈtraɪəlz/
plural of “trial” — the act of testing something
From this reading TRIALS.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading With a small hand-glass she tried the effect of jet and pearls in her ears; of black velvet, or satin rosettes, in her soft wavy brown hair; of white crape and illusion on her throat and wrists--glancing all the time with an expression of pleased triumph at the reflection on her faultlessly beautiful face.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading With a small hand-glass she tried the effect of jet and pearls in her ears; of black velvet, or satin rosettes, in her soft wavy brown hair; of white crape and illusion on her throat and wrists--glancing all the time with an expression of pleased triumph at the reflection on her faultlessly beautiful face.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading When May awoke the next morning at her usual hour, she discovered, to her great surprise, that Helen was up and dressed; but how occupied she could not conceive, until rising, she saw her sitting beside her open trunk, with a lighted candle on a chair near her, looking over various ornaments and articles of dress which it contained.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading When May awoke the next morning at her usual hour, she discovered, to her great surprise, that Helen was up and dressed; but how occupied she could not conceive, until rising, she saw her sitting beside her open trunk, with a lighted candle on a chair near her, looking over various ornaments and articles of dress which it contained.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When May awoke the next morning at her usual hour, she discovered, to her great surprise, that Helen was up and dressed; but how occupied she could not conceive, until rising, she saw her sitting beside her open trunk, with a lighted candle on a chair near her, looking over various ornaments and articles of dress which it contained.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading When May awoke the next morning at her usual hour, she discovered, to her great surprise, that Helen was up and dressed; but how occupied she could not conceive, until rising, she saw her sitting beside her open trunk, with a lighted candle on a chair near her, looking over various ornaments and articles of dress which it contained.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading When May awoke the next morning at her usual hour, she discovered, to her great surprise, that Helen was up and dressed; but how occupied she could not conceive, until rising, she saw her sitting beside her open trunk, with a lighted candle on a chair near her, looking over various ornaments and articles of dress which it contained.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading With a small hand-glass she tried the effect of jet and pearls in her ears; of black velvet, or satin rosettes, in her soft wavy brown hair; of white crape and illusion on her throat and wrists--glancing all the time with an expression of pleased triumph at the reflection on her faultlessly beautiful face.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When May awoke the next morning at her usual hour, she discovered, to her great surprise, that Helen was up and dressed; but how occupied she could not conceive, until rising, she saw her sitting beside her open trunk, with a lighted candle on a chair near her, looking over various ornaments and articles of dress which it contained.
wavyadjectiveUS /ˈweɪvi/
(of hair) having waves
From this reading With a small hand-glass she tried the effect of jet and pearls in her ears; of black velvet, or satin rosettes, in her soft wavy brown hair; of white crape and illusion on her throat and wrists--glancing all the time with an expression of pleased triumph at the reflection on her faultlessly beautiful face.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading "I might--yes, I am so weak--I might worship myself instead of God."
at the time that
From this reading When May awoke the next morning at her usual hour, she discovered, to her great surprise, that Helen was up and dressed; but how occupied she could not conceive, until rising, she saw her sitting beside her open trunk, with a lighted candle on a chair near her, looking over various ornaments and articles of dress which it contained.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When May awoke the next morning at her usual hour, she discovered, to her great surprise, that Helen was up and dressed; but how occupied she could not conceive, until rising, she saw her sitting beside her open trunk, with a lighted candle on a chair near her, looking over various ornaments and articles of dress which it contained.
a Caucasian
From this reading With a small hand-glass she tried the effect of jet and pearls in her ears; of black velvet, or satin rosettes, in her soft wavy brown hair; of white crape and illusion on her throat and wrists--glancing all the time with an expression of pleased triumph at the reflection on her faultlessly beautiful face.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When May awoke the next morning at her usual hour, she discovered, to her great surprise, that Helen was up and dressed; but how occupied she could not conceive, until rising, she saw her sitting beside her open trunk, with a lighted candle on a chair near her, looking over various ornaments and articles of dress which it contained.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Thank God, I am _not_ beautiful," thought May, without a dash of envy.
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading "I might--yes, I am so weak--I might worship myself instead of God."
wristsnounUS /rɪsts/
plural of “wrist” — a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
From this reading With a small hand-glass she tried the effect of jet and pearls in her ears; of black velvet, or satin rosettes, in her soft wavy brown hair; of white crape and illusion on her throat and wrists--glancing all the time with an expression of pleased triumph at the reflection on her faultlessly beautiful face.
an affirmative
From this reading "I might--yes, I am so weak--I might worship myself instead of God."
