used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CORINNA OBSERVES Yes, Patty was in love, this Corinna decided after a single glance.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "Can it be that Stephen is really in earnest?" asked the older woman of her disturbed heart; and the next instant, shaking her wise head, she added, "Poor little redbird!
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading CORINNA OBSERVES Yes, Patty was in love, this Corinna decided after a single glance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Never had she looked so Ariel-like and elusive; never had she brought so hauntingly to Corinna's memory the loveliness of youth and spring that is vivid and fleeting.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The girl appeared to have changed miraculously over-night, for her hard brightness had melted in the warmth of some glowing flame that burned at her heart.
Ariel-like
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From this reading Never had she looked so Ariel-like and elusive; never had she brought so hauntingly to Corinna's memory the loveliness of youth and spring that is vivid and fleeting.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Can it be that Stephen is really in earnest?" asked the older woman of her disturbed heart; and the next instant, shaking her wise head, she added, "Poor little redbird!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The girl appeared to have changed miraculously over-night, for her hard brightness had melted in the warmth of some glowing flame that burned at her heart.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Can it be that Stephen is really in earnest?" asked the older woman of her disturbed heart; and the next instant, shaking her wise head, she added, "Poor little redbird!
brightnessnounUS /ˈbraɪtnəs/
the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white
From this reading The girl appeared to have changed miraculously over-night, for her hard brightness had melted in the warmth of some glowing flame that burned at her heart.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Never had she looked so Ariel-like and elusive; never had she brought so hauntingly to Corinna's memory the loveliness of youth and spring that is vivid and fleeting.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading The girl appeared to have changed miraculously over-night, for her hard brightness had melted in the warmth of some glowing flame that burned at her heart.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Can it be that Stephen is really in earnest?" asked the older woman of her disturbed heart; and the next instant, shaking her wise head, she added, "Poor little redbird!
cedarnounUS /ˈsiːdər/
any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars
From this reading What does she know of life outside of a cedar tree?"
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading The girl appeared to have changed miraculously over-night, for her hard brightness had melted in the warmth of some glowing flame that burned at her heart.
CORINNA
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From this reading CORINNA OBSERVES Yes, Patty was in love, this Corinna decided after a single glance.
Corinna's
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From this reading Never had she looked so Ariel-like and elusive; never had she brought so hauntingly to Corinna's memory the loveliness of youth and spring that is vivid and fleeting.
recognizable; marked
From this reading CORINNA OBSERVES Yes, Patty was in love, this Corinna decided after a single glance.
having the place or position changed
From this reading "Can it be that Stephen is really in earnest?" asked the older woman of her disturbed heart; and the next instant, shaking her wise head, she added, "Poor little redbird!
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What does she know of life outside of a cedar tree?"
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading "Can it be that Stephen is really in earnest?" asked the older woman of her disturbed heart; and the next instant, shaking her wise head, she added, "Poor little redbird!
elusiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈluːsɪv/
difficult to describe
From this reading Never had she looked so Ariel-like and elusive; never had she brought so hauntingly to Corinna's memory the loveliness of youth and spring that is vivid and fleeting.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading The girl appeared to have changed miraculously over-night, for her hard brightness had melted in the warmth of some glowing flame that burned at her heart.
fleetingadjectiveUS /ˈfliːtɪŋ/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading Never had she looked so Ariel-like and elusive; never had she brought so hauntingly to Corinna's memory the loveliness of youth and spring that is vivid and fleeting.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The girl appeared to have changed miraculously over-night, for her hard brightness had melted in the warmth of some glowing flame that burned at her heart.
a young female
From this reading The girl appeared to have changed miraculously over-night, for her hard brightness had melted in the warmth of some glowing flame that burned at her heart.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading CORINNA OBSERVES Yes, Patty was in love, this Corinna decided after a single glance.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading The girl appeared to have changed miraculously over-night, for her hard brightness had melted in the warmth of some glowing flame that burned at her heart.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The girl appeared to have changed miraculously over-night, for her hard brightness had melted in the warmth of some glowing flame that burned at her heart.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The girl appeared to have changed miraculously over-night, for her hard brightness had melted in the warmth of some glowing flame that burned at her heart.
hauntingly
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From this reading Never had she looked so Ariel-like and elusive; never had she brought so hauntingly to Corinna's memory the loveliness of youth and spring that is vivid and fleeting.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The girl appeared to have changed miraculously over-night, for her hard brightness had melted in the warmth of some glowing flame that burned at her heart.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "Can it be that Stephen is really in earnest?" asked the older woman of her disturbed heart; and the next instant, shaking her wise head, she added, "Poor little redbird!
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The girl appeared to have changed miraculously over-night, for her hard brightness had melted in the warmth of some glowing flame that burned at her heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The girl appeared to have changed miraculously over-night, for her hard brightness had melted in the warmth of some glowing flame that burned at her heart.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CORINNA OBSERVES Yes, Patty was in love, this Corinna decided after a single glance.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading "Can it be that Stephen is really in earnest?" asked the older woman of her disturbed heart; and the next instant, shaking her wise head, she added, "Poor little redbird!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Never had she looked so Ariel-like and elusive; never had she brought so hauntingly to Corinna's memory the loveliness of youth and spring that is vivid and fleeting.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Can it be that Stephen is really in earnest?" asked the older woman of her disturbed heart; and the next instant, shaking her wise head, she added, "Poor little redbird!
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading What does she know of life outside of a cedar tree?"
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading What does she know of life outside of a cedar tree?"
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Can it be that Stephen is really in earnest?" asked the older woman of her disturbed heart; and the next instant, shaking her wise head, she added, "Poor little redbird!
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Never had she looked so Ariel-like and elusive; never had she brought so hauntingly to Corinna's memory the loveliness of youth and spring that is vivid and fleeting.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading CORINNA OBSERVES Yes, Patty was in love, this Corinna decided after a single glance.
lovelinessnoun
the quality of being good looking and attractive
From this reading Never had she looked so Ariel-like and elusive; never had she brought so hauntingly to Corinna's memory the loveliness of youth and spring that is vivid and fleeting.
meltedadjectiveUS /ˈmeltəd/
changed from a solid to a liquid state
From this reading The girl appeared to have changed miraculously over-night, for her hard brightness had melted in the warmth of some glowing flame that burned at her heart.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Never had she looked so Ariel-like and elusive; never had she brought so hauntingly to Corinna's memory the loveliness of youth and spring that is vivid and fleeting.
miraculouslyadverbUS /mərˈækjələsli/
in a miraculous manner
From this reading The girl appeared to have changed miraculously over-night, for her hard brightness had melted in the warmth of some glowing flame that burned at her heart.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never had she looked so Ariel-like and elusive; never had she brought so hauntingly to Corinna's memory the loveliness of youth and spring that is vivid and fleeting.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "Can it be that Stephen is really in earnest?" asked the older woman of her disturbed heart; and the next instant, shaking her wise head, she added, "Poor little redbird!
OBSERVESverbUS /əbˈzɜːrvz/
third-person singular of “observe” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading CORINNA OBSERVES Yes, Patty was in love, this Corinna decided after a single glance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The girl appeared to have changed miraculously over-night, for her hard brightness had melted in the warmth of some glowing flame that burned at her heart.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading "Can it be that Stephen is really in earnest?" asked the older woman of her disturbed heart; and the next instant, shaking her wise head, she added, "Poor little redbird!
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading What does she know of life outside of a cedar tree?"
over-night
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From this reading The girl appeared to have changed miraculously over-night, for her hard brightness had melted in the warmth of some glowing flame that burned at her heart.
PattynounUS /ˈpæti/
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading CORINNA OBSERVES Yes, Patty was in love, this Corinna decided after a single glance.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "Can it be that Stephen is really in earnest?" asked the older woman of her disturbed heart; and the next instant, shaking her wise head, she added, "Poor little redbird!
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "Can it be that Stephen is really in earnest?" asked the older woman of her disturbed heart; and the next instant, shaking her wise head, she added, "Poor little redbird!
redbirdnounUS /ˈredbɜːrd/
the male is bright red with black wings and tail
From this reading "Can it be that Stephen is really in earnest?" asked the older woman of her disturbed heart; and the next instant, shaking her wise head, she added, "Poor little redbird!
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading "Can it be that Stephen is really in earnest?" asked the older woman of her disturbed heart; and the next instant, shaking her wise head, she added, "Poor little redbird!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Never had she looked so Ariel-like and elusive; never had she brought so hauntingly to Corinna's memory the loveliness of youth and spring that is vivid and fleeting.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading CORINNA OBSERVES Yes, Patty was in love, this Corinna decided after a single glance.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Never had she looked so Ariel-like and elusive; never had she brought so hauntingly to Corinna's memory the loveliness of youth and spring that is vivid and fleeting.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The girl appeared to have changed miraculously over-night, for her hard brightness had melted in the warmth of some glowing flame that burned at her heart.
the season of growth
From this reading Never had she looked so Ariel-like and elusive; never had she brought so hauntingly to Corinna's memory the loveliness of youth and spring that is vivid and fleeting.
StephennounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading "Can it be that Stephen is really in earnest?" asked the older woman of her disturbed heart; and the next instant, shaking her wise head, she added, "Poor little redbird!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The girl appeared to have changed miraculously over-night, for her hard brightness had melted in the warmth of some glowing flame that burned at her heart.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The girl appeared to have changed miraculously over-night, for her hard brightness had melted in the warmth of some glowing flame that burned at her heart.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading CORINNA OBSERVES Yes, Patty was in love, this Corinna decided after a single glance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The girl appeared to have changed miraculously over-night, for her hard brightness had melted in the warmth of some glowing flame that burned at her heart.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading What does she know of life outside of a cedar tree?"
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading Never had she looked so Ariel-like and elusive; never had she brought so hauntingly to Corinna's memory the loveliness of youth and spring that is vivid and fleeting.
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading The girl appeared to have changed miraculously over-night, for her hard brightness had melted in the warmth of some glowing flame that burned at her heart.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CORINNA OBSERVES Yes, Patty was in love, this Corinna decided after a single glance.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What does she know of life outside of a cedar tree?"
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading "Can it be that Stephen is really in earnest?" asked the older woman of her disturbed heart; and the next instant, shaking her wise head, she added, "Poor little redbird!
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "Can it be that Stephen is really in earnest?" asked the older woman of her disturbed heart; and the next instant, shaking her wise head, she added, "Poor little redbird!
an affirmative
From this reading CORINNA OBSERVES Yes, Patty was in love, this Corinna decided after a single glance.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Never had she looked so Ariel-like and elusive; never had she brought so hauntingly to Corinna's memory the loveliness of youth and spring that is vivid and fleeting.
