Chapter V

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading She thought it would be so gloriously romantic to stroll about the grounds, clinging to his arm, the splendid moonlight etherealizing her beauty, the murmur of the sea in their ears, the fragrance of flowers all around them.

(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 thought it would be so gloriously romantic to stroll about the grounds, clinging to his arm, the splendid moonlight etherealizing her beauty, the murmur of the sea in their ears, the fragrance of flowers all around them.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading She threw the dainty wrap over her graceful shoulders, for the September evenings already grew chill, and wandered out into the grounds to watch for Jesse Devereaux, whom she expected to call.

an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading Haughty Roma Clarke did not give another thought to the poor sewing girl who had pleased her fastidious taste so entirely in the alteration of her cape.

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

From this reading She threw the dainty wrap over her graceful shoulders, for the September evenings already grew chill, and wandered out into the grounds to watch for Jesse Devereaux, whom she expected to call.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Haughty Roma Clarke did not give another thought to the poor sewing girl who had pleased her fastidious taste so entirely in the alteration of her cape.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading She thought it would be so gloriously romantic to stroll about the grounds, clinging to his arm, the splendid moonlight etherealizing her beauty, the murmur of the sea in their ears, the fragrance of flowers all around them.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading She thought it would be so gloriously romantic to stroll about the grounds, clinging to his arm, the splendid moonlight etherealizing her beauty, the murmur of the sea in their ears, the fragrance of flowers all around them.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading She thought it would be so gloriously romantic to stroll about the grounds, clinging to his arm, the splendid moonlight etherealizing her beauty, the murmur of the sea in their ears, the fragrance of flowers all around them.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading She thought it would be so gloriously romantic to stroll about the grounds, clinging to his arm, the splendid moonlight etherealizing her beauty, the murmur of the sea in their ears, the fragrance of flowers all around them.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading She threw the dainty wrap over her graceful shoulders, for the September evenings already grew chill, and wandered out into the grounds to watch for Jesse Devereaux, whom she expected to call.

a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading Haughty Roma Clarke did not give another thought to the poor sewing girl who had pleased her fastidious taste so entirely in the alteration of her cape.

coldness due to a cold environment

From this reading She threw the dainty wrap over her graceful shoulders, for the September evenings already grew chill, and wandered out into the grounds to watch for Jesse Devereaux, whom she expected to call.

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From this reading Haughty Roma Clarke did not give another thought to the poor sewing girl who had pleased her fastidious taste so entirely in the alteration of her cape.

-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading She thought it would be so gloriously romantic to stroll about the grounds, clinging to his arm, the splendid moonlight etherealizing her beauty, the murmur of the sea in their ears, the fragrance of flowers all around them.

delicately beautiful

From this reading She threw the dainty wrap over her graceful shoulders, for the September evenings already grew chill, and wandered out into the grounds to watch for Jesse Devereaux, whom she expected to call.

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From this reading She threw the dainty wrap over her graceful shoulders, for the September evenings already grew chill, and wandered out into the grounds to watch for Jesse Devereaux, whom she expected to call.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Haughty Roma Clarke did not give another thought to the poor sewing girl who had pleased her fastidious taste so entirely in the alteration of her cape.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading Her restless, impatient nature would not permit her to wait patiently in the drawing room to receive him.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading She thought it would be so gloriously romantic to stroll about the grounds, clinging to his arm, the splendid moonlight etherealizing her beauty, the murmur of the sea in their ears, the fragrance of flowers all around them.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Haughty Roma Clarke did not give another thought to the poor sewing girl who had pleased her fastidious taste so entirely in the alteration of her cape.

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From this reading She thought it would be so gloriously romantic to stroll about the grounds, clinging to his arm, the splendid moonlight etherealizing her beauty, the murmur of the sea in their ears, the fragrance of flowers all around them.

plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading She threw the dainty wrap over her graceful shoulders, for the September evenings already grew chill, and wandered out into the grounds to watch for Jesse Devereaux, whom she expected to call.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading She threw the dainty wrap over her graceful shoulders, for the September evenings already grew chill, and wandered out into the grounds to watch for Jesse Devereaux, whom she expected to call.

giving careful attention to detail; hard to please; excessively concerned with cleanliness

From this reading Haughty Roma Clarke did not give another thought to the poor sewing girl who had pleased her fastidious taste so entirely in the alteration of her cape.

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

From this reading She thought it would be so gloriously romantic to stroll about the grounds, clinging to his arm, the splendid moonlight etherealizing her beauty, the murmur of the sea in their ears, the fragrance of flowers all around them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She threw the dainty wrap over her graceful shoulders, for the September evenings already grew chill, and wandered out into the grounds to watch for Jesse Devereaux, whom she expected to call.

a distinctive odor that is pleasant

From this reading She thought it would be so gloriously romantic to stroll about the grounds, clinging to his arm, the splendid moonlight etherealizing her beauty, the murmur of the sea in their ears, the fragrance of flowers all around them.

a young female

From this reading Haughty Roma Clarke did not give another thought to the poor sewing girl who had pleased her fastidious taste so entirely in the alteration of her cape.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Haughty Roma Clarke did not give another thought to the poor sewing girl who had pleased her fastidious taste so entirely in the alteration of her cape.

with glory or in a glorious manner

From this reading She thought it would be so gloriously romantic to stroll about the grounds, clinging to his arm, the splendid moonlight etherealizing her beauty, the murmur of the sea in their ears, the fragrance of flowers all around them.

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading She threw the dainty wrap over her graceful shoulders, for the September evenings already grew chill, and wandered out into the grounds to watch for Jesse Devereaux, whom she expected to call.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading She threw the dainty wrap over her graceful shoulders, for the September evenings already grew chill, and wandered out into the grounds to watch for Jesse Devereaux, whom she expected to call.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading She threw the dainty wrap over her graceful shoulders, for the September evenings already grew chill, and wandered out into the grounds to watch for Jesse Devereaux, whom she expected to call.

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

From this reading Haughty Roma Clarke did not give another thought to the poor sewing girl who had pleased her fastidious taste so entirely in the alteration of her cape.

having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

From this reading Haughty Roma Clarke did not give another thought to the poor sewing girl who had pleased her fastidious taste so entirely in the alteration of her cape.

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

From this reading Haughty Roma Clarke did not give another thought to the poor sewing girl who had pleased her fastidious taste so entirely in the alteration of her cape.

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

From this reading Her restless, impatient nature would not permit her to wait patiently in the drawing room to receive him.

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

From this reading She thought it would be so gloriously romantic to stroll about the grounds, clinging to his arm, the splendid moonlight etherealizing her beauty, the murmur of the sea in their ears, the fragrance of flowers all around them.

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

From this reading Her restless, impatient nature would not permit her to wait patiently in the drawing room to receive him.

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

From this reading Haughty Roma Clarke did not give another thought to the poor sewing girl who had pleased her fastidious taste so entirely in the alteration of her cape.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading She threw the dainty wrap over her graceful shoulders, for the September evenings already grew chill, and wandered out into the grounds to watch for Jesse Devereaux, whom she expected to call.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She thought it would be so gloriously romantic to stroll about the grounds, clinging to his arm, the splendid moonlight etherealizing her beauty, the murmur of the sea in their ears, the fragrance of flowers all around them.

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

From this reading She threw the dainty wrap over her graceful shoulders, for the September evenings already grew chill, and wandered out into the grounds to watch for Jesse Devereaux, whom she expected to call.

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading ROMA'S LOVERS.

the light of the Moon

From this reading She thought it would be so gloriously romantic to stroll about the grounds, clinging to his arm, the splendid moonlight etherealizing her beauty, the murmur of the sea in their ears, the fragrance of flowers all around them.

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading She thought it would be so gloriously romantic to stroll about the grounds, clinging to his arm, the splendid moonlight etherealizing her beauty, the murmur of the sea in their ears, the fragrance of flowers all around them.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Her restless, impatient nature would not permit her to wait patiently in the drawing room to receive him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Haughty Roma Clarke did not give another thought to the poor sewing girl who had pleased her fastidious taste so entirely in the alteration of her cape.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Haughty Roma Clarke did not give another thought to the poor sewing girl who had pleased her fastidious taste so entirely in the alteration of her cape.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading She threw the dainty wrap over her graceful shoulders, for the September evenings already grew chill, and wandered out into the grounds to watch for Jesse Devereaux, whom she expected to call.

above and across; more than

From this reading She threw the dainty wrap over her graceful shoulders, for the September evenings already grew chill, and wandered out into the grounds to watch for Jesse Devereaux, whom she expected to call.

with patience; in a patient manner

From this reading Her restless, impatient nature would not permit her to wait patiently in the drawing room to receive him.

a legal document giving official permission to do something

From this reading Her restless, impatient nature would not permit her to wait patiently in the drawing room to receive him.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading Haughty Roma Clarke did not give another thought to the poor sewing girl who had pleased her fastidious taste so entirely in the alteration of her cape.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Haughty Roma Clarke did not give another thought to the poor sewing girl who had pleased her fastidious taste so entirely in the alteration of her cape.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading Her restless, impatient nature would not permit her to wait patiently in the drawing room to receive him.

worried and uneasy

From this reading Her restless, impatient nature would not permit her to wait patiently in the drawing room to receive him.

a member of a people with dark skin and hair who speak Romany and who traditionally live by seasonal work and fortunetelling

From this reading Haughty Roma Clarke did not give another thought to the poor sewing girl who had pleased her fastidious taste so entirely in the alteration of her cape.

possessive form of “roma” — a member of a people with dark skin and hair who speak Romany and who traditionally live by seasonal work and fortunetelling

From this reading ROMA'S LOVERS.

belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts

From this reading She thought it would be so gloriously romantic to stroll about the grounds, clinging to his arm, the splendid moonlight etherealizing her beauty, the murmur of the sea in their ears, the fragrance of flowers all around them.

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

From this reading Her restless, impatient nature would not permit her to wait patiently in the drawing room to receive him.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading She thought it would be so gloriously romantic to stroll about the grounds, clinging to his arm, the splendid moonlight etherealizing her beauty, the murmur of the sea in their ears, the fragrance of flowers all around them.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading She threw the dainty wrap over her graceful shoulders, for the September evenings already grew chill, and wandered out into the grounds to watch for Jesse Devereaux, whom she expected to call.

joining or attaching by stitches

From this reading Haughty Roma Clarke did not give another thought to the poor sewing girl who had pleased her fastidious taste so entirely in the alteration of her cape.

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

From this reading She threw the dainty wrap over her graceful shoulders, for the September evenings already grew chill, and wandered out into the grounds to watch for Jesse Devereaux, whom she expected to call.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading She threw the dainty wrap over her graceful shoulders, for the September evenings already grew chill, and wandered out into the grounds to watch for Jesse Devereaux, whom she expected to call.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Haughty Roma Clarke did not give another thought to the poor sewing girl who had pleased her fastidious taste so entirely in the alteration of her cape.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading She thought it would be so gloriously romantic to stroll about the grounds, clinging to his arm, the splendid moonlight etherealizing her beauty, the murmur of the sea in their ears, the fragrance of flowers all around them.

a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)

From this reading She thought it would be so gloriously romantic to stroll about the grounds, clinging to his arm, the splendid moonlight etherealizing her beauty, the murmur of the sea in their ears, the fragrance of flowers all around them.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading Haughty Roma Clarke did not give another thought to the poor sewing girl who had pleased her fastidious taste so entirely in the alteration of her cape.

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

From this reading Haughty Roma Clarke did not give another thought to the poor sewing girl who had pleased her fastidious taste so entirely in the alteration of her cape.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading She thought it would be so gloriously romantic to stroll about the grounds, clinging to his arm, the splendid moonlight etherealizing her beauty, the murmur of the sea in their ears, the fragrance of flowers all around them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading She thought it would be so gloriously romantic to stroll about the grounds, clinging to his arm, the splendid moonlight etherealizing her beauty, the murmur of the sea in their ears, the fragrance of flowers all around them.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Haughty Roma Clarke did not give another thought to the poor sewing girl who had pleased her fastidious taste so entirely in the alteration of her cape.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading She threw the dainty wrap over her graceful shoulders, for the September evenings already grew chill, and wandered out into the grounds to watch for Jesse Devereaux, whom she expected to call.

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

From this reading Haughty Roma Clarke did not give another thought to the poor sewing girl who had pleased her fastidious taste so entirely in the alteration of her cape.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Her restless, impatient nature would not permit her to wait patiently in the drawing room to receive him.

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading She threw the dainty wrap over her graceful shoulders, for the September evenings already grew chill, and wandered out into the grounds to watch for Jesse Devereaux, whom she expected to call.

look attentively

From this reading She threw the dainty wrap over her graceful shoulders, for the September evenings already grew chill, and wandered out into the grounds to watch for Jesse Devereaux, whom she expected to call.

which person or people

From this reading Haughty Roma Clarke did not give another thought to the poor sewing girl who had pleased her fastidious taste so entirely in the alteration of her cape.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading She threw the dainty wrap over her graceful shoulders, for the September evenings already grew chill, and wandered out into the grounds to watch for Jesse Devereaux, whom she expected to call.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Her restless, impatient nature would not permit her to wait patiently in the drawing room to receive him.

arrange or fold as a cover or protection

From this reading She threw the dainty wrap over her graceful shoulders, for the September evenings already grew chill, and wandered out into the grounds to watch for Jesse Devereaux, whom she expected to call.