used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Liane was enchanted with the beautiful city, and Mrs. Brinkley, who felt a proud proprietorship in it, was delighted with her praises.
(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 They went from one grand building to another, but the good woman soon noticed that Liane seemed best pleased walking along the crowded streets, and that instead of observing all that she pointed out, the girl's eyes wandered wistfully from one face to another, as if in search of some one.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading They went from one grand building to another, but the good woman soon noticed that Liane seemed best pleased walking along the crowded streets, and that instead of observing all that she pointed out, the girl's eyes wandered wistfully from one face to another, as if in search of some one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Liane was enchanted with the beautiful city, and Mrs. Brinkley, who felt a proud proprietorship in it, was delighted with her praises.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading They went from one grand building to another, but the good woman soon noticed that Liane seemed best pleased walking along the crowded streets, and that instead of observing all that she pointed out, the girl's eyes wandered wistfully from one face to another, as if in search of some one.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are you looking for your grandmother?" she asked.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They went from one grand building to another, but the good woman soon noticed that Liane seemed best pleased walking along the crowded streets, and that instead of observing all that she pointed out, the girl's eyes wandered wistfully from one face to another, as if in search of some one.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Are you looking for your grandmother?" she asked.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Liane was enchanted with the beautiful city, and Mrs. Brinkley, who felt a proud proprietorship in it, was delighted with her praises.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading They went from one grand building to another, but the good woman soon noticed that Liane seemed best pleased walking along the crowded streets, and that instead of observing all that she pointed out, the girl's eyes wandered wistfully from one face to another, as if in search of some one.
blushedverbUS /blʌʃt/
past form of “blush” — turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading "Oh, no, ma'am," and Liane blushed like a rose.
Brinkley
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From this reading Liane was enchanted with the beautiful city, and Mrs. Brinkley, who felt a proud proprietorship in it, was delighted with her praises.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading They went from one grand building to another, but the good woman soon noticed that Liane seemed best pleased walking along the crowded streets, and that instead of observing all that she pointed out, the girl's eyes wandered wistfully from one face to another, as if in search of some one.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They went from one grand building to another, but the good woman soon noticed that Liane seemed best pleased walking along the crowded streets, and that instead of observing all that she pointed out, the girl's eyes wandered wistfully from one face to another, as if in search of some one.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Liane was enchanted with the beautiful city, and Mrs. Brinkley, who felt a proud proprietorship in it, was delighted with her praises.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading They went from one grand building to another, but the good woman soon noticed that Liane seemed best pleased walking along the crowded streets, and that instead of observing all that she pointed out, the girl's eyes wandered wistfully from one face to another, as if in search of some one.
greatly pleased
From this reading Liane was enchanted with the beautiful city, and Mrs. Brinkley, who felt a proud proprietorship in it, was delighted with her praises.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading LIANE'S FLEETING LOVE DREAM.
enchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading Liane was enchanted with the beautiful city, and Mrs. Brinkley, who felt a proud proprietorship in it, was delighted with her praises.
opinion or judgment
From this reading They went from one grand building to another, but the good woman soon noticed that Liane seemed best pleased walking along the crowded streets, and that instead of observing all that she pointed out, the girl's eyes wandered wistfully from one face to another, as if in search of some one.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading They went from one grand building to another, but the good woman soon noticed that Liane seemed best pleased walking along the crowded streets, and that instead of observing all that she pointed out, the girl's eyes wandered wistfully from one face to another, as if in search of some one.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Liane was enchanted with the beautiful city, and Mrs. Brinkley, who felt a proud proprietorship in it, was delighted with her praises.
FLEETINGadjectiveUS /ˈfliːtɪŋ/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading LIANE'S FLEETING LOVE DREAM.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Are you looking for your grandmother?" she asked.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They went from one grand building to another, but the good woman soon noticed that Liane seemed best pleased walking along the crowded streets, and that instead of observing all that she pointed out, the girl's eyes wandered wistfully from one face to another, as if in search of some one.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading They went from one grand building to another, but the good woman soon noticed that Liane seemed best pleased walking along the crowded streets, and that instead of observing all that she pointed out, the girl's eyes wandered wistfully from one face to another, as if in search of some one.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading They went from one grand building to another, but the good woman soon noticed that Liane seemed best pleased walking along the crowded streets, and that instead of observing all that she pointed out, the girl's eyes wandered wistfully from one face to another, as if in search of some one.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading They went from one grand building to another, but the good woman soon noticed that Liane seemed best pleased walking along the crowded streets, and that instead of observing all that she pointed out, the girl's eyes wandered wistfully from one face to another, as if in search of some one.
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading "Are you looking for your grandmother?" she asked.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Liane was enchanted with the beautiful city, and Mrs. Brinkley, who felt a proud proprietorship in it, was delighted with her praises.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading They went from one grand building to another, but the good woman soon noticed that Liane seemed best pleased walking along the crowded streets, and that instead of observing all that she pointed out, the girl's eyes wandered wistfully from one face to another, as if in search of some one.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Liane was enchanted with the beautiful city, and Mrs. Brinkley, who felt a proud proprietorship in it, was delighted with her praises.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading They went from one grand building to another, but the good woman soon noticed that Liane seemed best pleased walking along the crowded streets, and that instead of observing all that she pointed out, the girl's eyes wandered wistfully from one face to another, as if in search of some one.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Liane was enchanted with the beautiful city, and Mrs. Brinkley, who felt a proud proprietorship in it, was delighted with her praises.
Liane
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From this reading Liane was enchanted with the beautiful city, and Mrs. Brinkley, who felt a proud proprietorship in it, was delighted with her praises.
LIANE'S
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From this reading LIANE'S FLEETING LOVE DREAM.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Oh, no, ma'am," and Liane blushed like a rose.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "Are you looking for your grandmother?" she asked.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading LIANE'S FLEETING LOVE DREAM.
ma'amnounUS /mæm/
a woman of refinement
From this reading "Oh, no, ma'am," and Liane blushed like a rose.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Liane was enchanted with the beautiful city, and Mrs. Brinkley, who felt a proud proprietorship in it, was delighted with her praises.
not any; not one
From this reading "Oh, no, ma'am," and Liane blushed like a rose.
being perceived or observed
From this reading They went from one grand building to another, but the good woman soon noticed that Liane seemed best pleased walking along the crowded streets, and that instead of observing all that she pointed out, the girl's eyes wandered wistfully from one face to another, as if in search of some one.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading They went from one grand building to another, but the good woman soon noticed that Liane seemed best pleased walking along the crowded streets, and that instead of observing all that she pointed out, the girl's eyes wandered wistfully from one face to another, as if in search of some one.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They went from one grand building to another, but the good woman soon noticed that Liane seemed best pleased walking along the crowded streets, and that instead of observing all that she pointed out, the girl's eyes wandered wistfully from one face to another, as if in search of some one.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, no, ma'am," and Liane blushed like a rose.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They went from one grand building to another, but the good woman soon noticed that Liane seemed best pleased walking along the crowded streets, and that instead of observing all that she pointed out, the girl's eyes wandered wistfully from one face to another, as if in search of some one.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They went from one grand building to another, but the good woman soon noticed that Liane seemed best pleased walking along the crowded streets, and that instead of observing all that she pointed out, the girl's eyes wandered wistfully from one face to another, as if in search of some one.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading They went from one grand building to another, but the good woman soon noticed that Liane seemed best pleased walking along the crowded streets, and that instead of observing all that she pointed out, the girl's eyes wandered wistfully from one face to another, as if in search of some one.
having a point
From this reading They went from one grand building to another, but the good woman soon noticed that Liane seemed best pleased walking along the crowded streets, and that instead of observing all that she pointed out, the girl's eyes wandered wistfully from one face to another, as if in search of some one.
praisesnounUS /ˈpreɪzəz/
plural of “praise” — an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading Liane was enchanted with the beautiful city, and Mrs. Brinkley, who felt a proud proprietorship in it, was delighted with her praises.
proprietorshipnounUS /prəˈpraɪətərʃɪp/
an unincorporated business owned by a single person who is responsible for its liabilities and entitled to its profits
From this reading Liane was enchanted with the beautiful city, and Mrs. Brinkley, who felt a proud proprietorship in it, was delighted with her praises.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Liane was enchanted with the beautiful city, and Mrs. Brinkley, who felt a proud proprietorship in it, was delighted with her praises.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading "Oh, no, ma'am," and Liane blushed like a rose.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading They went from one grand building to another, but the good woman soon noticed that Liane seemed best pleased walking along the crowded streets, and that instead of observing all that she pointed out, the girl's eyes wandered wistfully from one face to another, as if in search of some one.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They went from one grand building to another, but the good woman soon noticed that Liane seemed best pleased walking along the crowded streets, and that instead of observing all that she pointed out, the girl's eyes wandered wistfully from one face to another, as if in search of some one.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They went from one grand building to another, but the good woman soon noticed that Liane seemed best pleased walking along the crowded streets, and that instead of observing all that she pointed out, the girl's eyes wandered wistfully from one face to another, as if in search of some one.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading They went from one grand building to another, but the good woman soon noticed that Liane seemed best pleased walking along the crowded streets, and that instead of observing all that she pointed out, the girl's eyes wandered wistfully from one face to another, as if in search of some one.
in the near future
From this reading They went from one grand building to another, but the good woman soon noticed that Liane seemed best pleased walking along the crowded streets, and that instead of observing all that she pointed out, the girl's eyes wandered wistfully from one face to another, as if in search of some one.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading They went from one grand building to another, but the good woman soon noticed that Liane seemed best pleased walking along the crowded streets, and that instead of observing all that she pointed out, the girl's eyes wandered wistfully from one face to another, as if in search of some one.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They went from one grand building to another, but the good woman soon noticed that Liane seemed best pleased walking along the crowded streets, and that instead of observing all that she pointed out, the girl's eyes wandered wistfully from one face to another, as if in search of some one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Liane was enchanted with the beautiful city, and Mrs. Brinkley, who felt a proud proprietorship in it, was delighted with her praises.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They went from one grand building to another, but the good woman soon noticed that Liane seemed best pleased walking along the crowded streets, and that instead of observing all that she pointed out, the girl's eyes wandered wistfully from one face to another, as if in search of some one.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They went from one grand building to another, but the good woman soon noticed that Liane seemed best pleased walking along the crowded streets, and that instead of observing all that she pointed out, the girl's eyes wandered wistfully from one face to another, as if in search of some one.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading They went from one grand building to another, but the good woman soon noticed that Liane seemed best pleased walking along the crowded streets, and that instead of observing all that she pointed out, the girl's eyes wandered wistfully from one face to another, as if in search of some one.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading They went from one grand building to another, but the good woman soon noticed that Liane seemed best pleased walking along the crowded streets, and that instead of observing all that she pointed out, the girl's eyes wandered wistfully from one face to another, as if in search of some one.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Liane was enchanted with the beautiful city, and Mrs. Brinkley, who felt a proud proprietorship in it, was delighted with her praises.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They went from one grand building to another, but the good woman soon noticed that Liane seemed best pleased walking along the crowded streets, and that instead of observing all that she pointed out, the girl's eyes wandered wistfully from one face to another, as if in search of some one.
which person or people
From this reading Liane was enchanted with the beautiful city, and Mrs. Brinkley, who felt a proud proprietorship in it, was delighted with her praises.
wistfullyadverbUS /ˈwɪstfəli/
in a wistful manner
From this reading They went from one grand building to another, but the good woman soon noticed that Liane seemed best pleased walking along the crowded streets, and that instead of observing all that she pointed out, the girl's eyes wandered wistfully from one face to another, as if in search of some one.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Liane was enchanted with the beautiful city, and Mrs. Brinkley, who felt a proud proprietorship in it, was delighted with her praises.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading They went from one grand building to another, but the good woman soon noticed that Liane seemed best pleased walking along the crowded streets, and that instead of observing all that she pointed out, the girl's eyes wandered wistfully from one face to another, as if in search of some one.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Are you looking for your grandmother?" she asked.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Are you looking for your grandmother?" she asked.
