used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was brimming over with happiness, and as she looked at the radiant reflection she wondered whether her lover would be satisfied.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading It is for the man of her heart that she lives and has her being; it is that she may find favor in his sight that she brushes the hair he has kissed; it is with the hope that his eye may be caught, his fancy pleased, that she puts the flower at her bosom or winds the filmy lace around her neck.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On the night of the fifth Nell sang softly to herself as she stood before the glass putting the last touches to her, toilet.
asksverbUS /æsks/
third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading It is the question which every woman who loves asks herself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was brimming over with happiness, and as she looked at the radiant reflection she wondered whether her lover would be satisfied.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She was brimming over with happiness, and as she looked at the radiant reflection she wondered whether her lover would be satisfied.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading On the night of the fifth Nell sang softly to herself as she stood before the glass putting the last touches to her, toilet.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It is for the man of her heart that she lives and has her being; it is that she may find favor in his sight that she brushes the hair he has kissed; it is with the hope that his eye may be caught, his fancy pleased, that she puts the flower at her bosom or winds the filmy lace around her neck.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading It is for the man of her heart that she lives and has her being; it is that she may find favor in his sight that she brushes the hair he has kissed; it is with the hope that his eye may be caught, his fancy pleased, that she puts the flower at her bosom or winds the filmy lace around her neck.
brimmingadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪmɪŋ/
filled to capacity
From this reading She was brimming over with happiness, and as she looked at the radiant reflection she wondered whether her lover would be satisfied.
brushesnounUS /ˈbrʌʃɪz/
plural of “brush” — a dense growth of bushes
From this reading It is for the man of her heart that she lives and has her being; it is that she may find favor in his sight that she brushes the hair he has kissed; it is with the hope that his eye may be caught, his fancy pleased, that she puts the flower at her bosom or winds the filmy lace around her neck.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading It is for the man of her heart that she lives and has her being; it is that she may find favor in his sight that she brushes the hair he has kissed; it is with the hope that his eye may be caught, his fancy pleased, that she puts the flower at her bosom or winds the filmy lace around her neck.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading And it was of Drake--Drake--Drake--she thought and dreamed as she turned from the glass and went down the stairs.
DrakenounUS /dreɪk/
English explorer and admiral who was the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe and who helped to defeat the Spanish Armada (1540-1596)
From this reading And it was of Drake--Drake--Drake--she thought and dreamed as she turned from the glass and went down the stairs.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading And it was of Drake--Drake--Drake--she thought and dreamed as she turned from the glass and went down the stairs.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It is the question which every woman who loves asks herself.
the organ of sight
From this reading It is for the man of her heart that she lives and has her being; it is that she may find favor in his sight that she brushes the hair he has kissed; it is with the hope that his eye may be caught, his fancy pleased, that she puts the flower at her bosom or winds the filmy lace around her neck.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading It is for the man of her heart that she lives and has her being; it is that she may find favor in his sight that she brushes the hair he has kissed; it is with the hope that his eye may be caught, his fancy pleased, that she puts the flower at her bosom or winds the filmy lace around her neck.
promote over another
From this reading It is for the man of her heart that she lives and has her being; it is that she may find favor in his sight that she brushes the hair he has kissed; it is with the hope that his eye may be caught, his fancy pleased, that she puts the flower at her bosom or winds the filmy lace around her neck.
fifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading On the night of the fifth Nell sang softly to herself as she stood before the glass putting the last touches to her, toilet.
filmyadjective
so thin as to transmit light
From this reading It is for the man of her heart that she lives and has her being; it is that she may find favor in his sight that she brushes the hair he has kissed; it is with the hope that his eye may be caught, his fancy pleased, that she puts the flower at her bosom or winds the filmy lace around her neck.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It is for the man of her heart that she lives and has her being; it is that she may find favor in his sight that she brushes the hair he has kissed; it is with the hope that his eye may be caught, his fancy pleased, that she puts the flower at her bosom or winds the filmy lace around her neck.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading It is for the man of her heart that she lives and has her being; it is that she may find favor in his sight that she brushes the hair he has kissed; it is with the hope that his eye may be caught, his fancy pleased, that she puts the flower at her bosom or winds the filmy lace around her neck.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is for the man of her heart that she lives and has her being; it is that she may find favor in his sight that she brushes the hair he has kissed; it is with the hope that his eye may be caught, his fancy pleased, that she puts the flower at her bosom or winds the filmy lace around her neck.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And it was of Drake--Drake--Drake--she thought and dreamed as she turned from the glass and went down the stairs.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading On the night of the fifth Nell sang softly to herself as she stood before the glass putting the last touches to her, toilet.
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 is for the man of her heart that she lives and has her being; it is that she may find favor in his sight that she brushes the hair he has kissed; it is with the hope that his eye may be caught, his fancy pleased, that she puts the flower at her bosom or winds the filmy lace around her neck.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading She was brimming over with happiness, and as she looked at the radiant reflection she wondered whether her lover would be satisfied.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is for the man of her heart that she lives and has her being; it is that she may find favor in his sight that she brushes the hair he has kissed; it is with the hope that his eye may be caught, his fancy pleased, that she puts the flower at her bosom or winds the filmy lace around her neck.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is for the man of her heart that she lives and has her being; it is that she may find favor in his sight that she brushes the hair he has kissed; it is with the hope that his eye may be caught, his fancy pleased, that she puts the flower at her bosom or winds the filmy lace around her neck.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading It is for the man of her heart that she lives and has her being; it is that she may find favor in his sight that she brushes the hair he has kissed; it is with the hope that his eye may be caught, his fancy pleased, that she puts the flower at her bosom or winds the filmy lace around her neck.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On the night of the fifth Nell sang softly to herself as she stood before the glass putting the last touches to her, toilet.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading On the night of the fifth Nell sang softly to herself as she stood before the glass putting the last touches to her, toilet.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is for the man of her heart that she lives and has her being; it is that she may find favor in his sight that she brushes the hair he has kissed; it is with the hope that his eye may be caught, his fancy pleased, that she puts the flower at her bosom or winds the filmy lace around her neck.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading It is for the man of her heart that she lives and has her being; it is that she may find favor in his sight that she brushes the hair he has kissed; it is with the hope that his eye may be caught, his fancy pleased, that she puts the flower at her bosom or winds the filmy lace around her neck.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is for the man of her heart that she lives and has her being; it is that she may find favor in his sight that she brushes the hair he has kissed; it is with the hope that his eye may be caught, his fancy pleased, that she puts the flower at her bosom or winds the filmy lace around her neck.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is the question which every woman who loves asks herself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is the question which every woman who loves asks herself.
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading It is for the man of her heart that she lives and has her being; it is that she may find favor in his sight that she brushes the hair he has kissed; it is with the hope that his eye may be caught, his fancy pleased, that she puts the flower at her bosom or winds the filmy lace around her neck.
laceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading It is for the man of her heart that she lives and has her being; it is that she may find favor in his sight that she brushes the hair he has kissed; it is with the hope that his eye may be caught, his fancy pleased, that she puts the flower at her bosom or winds the filmy lace around her neck.
immediately past
From this reading On the night of the fifth Nell sang softly to herself as she stood before the glass putting the last touches to her, toilet.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It is for the man of her heart that she lives and has her being; it is that she may find favor in his sight that she brushes the hair he has kissed; it is with the hope that his eye may be caught, his fancy pleased, that she puts the flower at her bosom or winds the filmy lace around her neck.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She was brimming over with happiness, and as she looked at the radiant reflection she wondered whether her lover would be satisfied.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading She was brimming over with happiness, and as she looked at the radiant reflection she wondered whether her lover would be satisfied.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading It is the question which every woman who loves asks herself.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It is for the man of her heart that she lives and has her being; it is that she may find favor in his sight that she brushes the hair he has kissed; it is with the hope that his eye may be caught, his fancy pleased, that she puts the flower at her bosom or winds the filmy lace around her neck.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It is for the man of her heart that she lives and has her being; it is that she may find favor in his sight that she brushes the hair he has kissed; it is with the hope that his eye may be caught, his fancy pleased, that she puts the flower at her bosom or winds the filmy lace around her neck.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading It is for the man of her heart that she lives and has her being; it is that she may find favor in his sight that she brushes the hair he has kissed; it is with the hope that his eye may be caught, his fancy pleased, that she puts the flower at her bosom or winds the filmy lace around her neck.
Nell
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From this reading On the night of the fifth Nell sang softly to herself as she stood before the glass putting the last touches to her, toilet.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading On the night of the fifth Nell sang softly to herself as she stood before the glass putting the last touches to her, toilet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the night of the fifth Nell sang softly to herself as she stood before the glass putting the last touches to her, toilet.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the night of the fifth Nell sang softly to herself as she stood before the glass putting the last touches to her, toilet.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is for the man of her heart that she lives and has her being; it is that she may find favor in his sight that she brushes the hair he has kissed; it is with the hope that his eye may be caught, his fancy pleased, that she puts the flower at her bosom or winds the filmy lace around her neck.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She was brimming over with happiness, and as she looked at the radiant reflection she wondered whether her lover would be satisfied.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading It is for the man of her heart that she lives and has her being; it is that she may find favor in his sight that she brushes the hair he has kissed; it is with the hope that his eye may be caught, his fancy pleased, that she puts the flower at her bosom or winds the filmy lace around her neck.
putsnounUS /pʊts/
plural of “put” — the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
From this reading It is for the man of her heart that she lives and has her being; it is that she may find favor in his sight that she brushes the hair he has kissed; it is with the hope that his eye may be caught, his fancy pleased, that she puts the flower at her bosom or winds the filmy lace around her neck.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading On the night of the fifth Nell sang softly to herself as she stood before the glass putting the last touches to her, toilet.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading It is the question which every woman who loves asks herself.
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading She was brimming over with happiness, and as she looked at the radiant reflection she wondered whether her lover would be satisfied.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading She was brimming over with happiness, and as she looked at the radiant reflection she wondered whether her lover would be satisfied.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading On the night of the fifth Nell sang softly to herself as she stood before the glass putting the last touches to her, toilet.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading She was brimming over with happiness, and as she looked at the radiant reflection she wondered whether her lover would be satisfied.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the night of the fifth Nell sang softly to herself as she stood before the glass putting the last touches to her, toilet.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading It is for the man of her heart that she lives and has her being; it is that she may find favor in his sight that she brushes the hair he has kissed; it is with the hope that his eye may be caught, his fancy pleased, that she puts the flower at her bosom or winds the filmy lace around her neck.
with low volume
From this reading On the night of the fifth Nell sang softly to herself as she stood before the glass putting the last touches to her, toilet.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading And it was of Drake--Drake--Drake--she thought and dreamed as she turned from the glass and went down the stairs.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading On the night of the fifth Nell sang softly to herself as she stood before the glass putting the last touches to her, toilet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is for the man of her heart that she lives and has her being; it is that she may find favor in his sight that she brushes the hair he has kissed; it is with the hope that his eye may be caught, his fancy pleased, that she puts the flower at her bosom or winds the filmy lace around her neck.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the night of the fifth Nell sang softly to herself as she stood before the glass putting the last touches to her, toilet.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading And it was of Drake--Drake--Drake--she thought and dreamed as she turned from the glass and went down the stairs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the night of the fifth Nell sang softly to herself as she stood before the glass putting the last touches to her, toilet.
toiletnounUS /ˈtɔɪlət/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading On the night of the fifth Nell sang softly to herself as she stood before the glass putting the last touches to her, toilet.
touchesnounUS /ˈtʌtʃəz/
plural of “touch” — the event of something coming in contact with the body
From this reading On the night of the fifth Nell sang softly to herself as she stood before the glass putting the last touches to her, toilet.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading And it was of Drake--Drake--Drake--she thought and dreamed as she turned from the glass and went down the stairs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was brimming over with happiness, and as she looked at the radiant reflection she wondered whether her lover would be satisfied.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading And it was of Drake--Drake--Drake--she thought and dreamed as she turned from the glass and went down the stairs.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading She was brimming over with happiness, and as she looked at the radiant reflection she wondered whether her lover would be satisfied.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is the question which every woman who loves asks herself.
which person or people
From this reading It is the question which every woman who loves asks herself.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading It is for the man of her heart that she lives and has her being; it is that she may find favor in his sight that she brushes the hair he has kissed; it is with the hope that his eye may be caught, his fancy pleased, that she puts the flower at her bosom or winds the filmy lace around her neck.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was brimming over with happiness, and as she looked at the radiant reflection she wondered whether her lover would be satisfied.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It is the question which every woman who loves asks herself.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading She was brimming over with happiness, and as she looked at the radiant reflection she wondered whether her lover would be satisfied.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She was brimming over with happiness, and as she looked at the radiant reflection she wondered whether her lover would be satisfied.
