used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SIXTH SENSE As Corinna went forward, with that strange premonitory chill at her heart, it seemed to her that all the fragrance of the garden floated toward her with a piercing sweetness that was the very essence of youth and spring.
afterglownounUS /ˈæftərɡloʊ/
a glow sometimes seen in the sky after sunset
From this reading Through the wide-open French windows she could see the garden terrace, the pale rows of iris, and the straight black cedars rising against the pomegranate-coloured light of the afterglow.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Through the wide-open French windows she could see the garden terrace, the pale rows of iris, and the straight black cedars rising against the pomegranate-coloured light of the afterglow.
(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 THE SIXTH SENSE As Corinna went forward, with that strange premonitory chill at her heart, it seemed to her that all the fragrance of the garden floated toward her with a piercing sweetness that was the very essence of youth and spring.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SIXTH SENSE As Corinna went forward, with that strange premonitory chill at her heart, it seemed to her that all the fragrance of the garden floated toward her with a piercing sweetness that was the very essence of youth and spring.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE SIXTH SENSE As Corinna went forward, with that strange premonitory chill at her heart, it seemed to her that all the fragrance of the garden floated toward her with a piercing sweetness that was the very essence of youth and spring.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE SIXTH SENSE As Corinna went forward, with that strange premonitory chill at her heart, it seemed to her that all the fragrance of the garden floated toward her with a piercing sweetness that was the very essence of youth and spring.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "If I had only known you were here, I should have hurried home," began Corinna cordially.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Through the wide-open French windows she could see the garden terrace, the pale rows of iris, and the straight black cedars rising against the pomegranate-coloured light of the afterglow.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A few tall white candles were shining in old silver candlesticks; but it was by the vivid tint in the sky that she saw the large, frightened eyes of the woman who was waiting for her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A few tall white candles were shining in old silver candlesticks; but it was by the vivid tint in the sky that she saw the large, frightened eyes of the woman who was waiting for her.
candlesnounUS /ˈkændəlz/
plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading A few tall white candles were shining in old silver candlesticks; but it was by the vivid tint in the sky that she saw the large, frightened eyes of the woman who was waiting for her.
candlesticksnounUS /ˈkændəlstɪks/
plural of “candlestick” — a holder with sockets for candles
From this reading A few tall white candles were shining in old silver candlesticks; but it was by the vivid tint in the sky that she saw the large, frightened eyes of the woman who was waiting for her.
cedarsnounUS /ˈsiːdərz/
plural of “cedar” — any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars
From this reading Through the wide-open French windows she could see the garden terrace, the pale rows of iris, and the straight black cedars rising against the pomegranate-coloured light of the afterglow.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Drawing a chair close to her visitor, she sat down with a movement that was protecting and reassuring.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading THE SIXTH SENSE As Corinna went forward, with that strange premonitory chill at her heart, it seemed to her that all the fragrance of the garden floated toward her with a piercing sweetness that was the very essence of youth and spring.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Drawing a chair close to her visitor, she sat down with a movement that was protecting and reassuring.
cordiallyadverbUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading "If I had only known you were here, I should have hurried home," began Corinna cordially.
Corinna
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From this reading THE SIXTH SENSE As Corinna went forward, with that strange premonitory chill at her heart, it seemed to her that all the fragrance of the garden floated toward her with a piercing sweetness that was the very essence of youth and spring.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Through the wide-open French windows she could see the garden terrace, the pale rows of iris, and the straight black cedars rising against the pomegranate-coloured light of the afterglow.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Drawing a chair close to her visitor, she sat down with a movement that was protecting and reassuring.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading Drawing a chair close to her visitor, she sat down with a movement that was protecting and reassuring.
essencenounUS /ˈesəns/
the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
From this reading THE SIXTH SENSE As Corinna went forward, with that strange premonitory chill at her heart, it seemed to her that all the fragrance of the garden floated toward her with a piercing sweetness that was the very essence of youth and spring.
opinion or judgment
From this reading A few tall white candles were shining in old silver candlesticks; but it was by the vivid tint in the sky that she saw the large, frightened eyes of the woman who was waiting for her.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few tall white candles were shining in old silver candlesticks; but it was by the vivid tint in the sky that she saw the large, frightened eyes of the woman who was waiting for her.
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading THE SIXTH SENSE As Corinna went forward, with that strange premonitory chill at her heart, it seemed to her that all the fragrance of the garden floated toward her with a piercing sweetness that was the very essence of youth and spring.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A few tall white candles were shining in old silver candlesticks; but it was by the vivid tint in the sky that she saw the large, frightened eyes of the woman who was waiting for her.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading THE SIXTH SENSE As Corinna went forward, with that strange premonitory chill at her heart, it seemed to her that all the fragrance of the garden floated toward her with a piercing sweetness that was the very essence of youth and spring.
fragrancenounUS /ˈfreɪɡrəns/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading THE SIXTH SENSE As Corinna went forward, with that strange premonitory chill at her heart, it seemed to her that all the fragrance of the garden floated toward her with a piercing sweetness that was the very essence of youth and spring.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Through the wide-open French windows she could see the garden terrace, the pale rows of iris, and the straight black cedars rising against the pomegranate-coloured light of the afterglow.
made afraid
From this reading A few tall white candles were shining in old silver candlesticks; but it was by the vivid tint in the sky that she saw the large, frightened eyes of the woman who was waiting for her.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading THE SIXTH SENSE As Corinna went forward, with that strange premonitory chill at her heart, it seemed to her that all the fragrance of the garden floated toward her with a piercing sweetness that was the very essence of youth and spring.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "If I had only known you were here, I should have hurried home," began Corinna cordially.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "If I had only known you were here, I should have hurried home," began Corinna cordially.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading THE SIXTH SENSE As Corinna went forward, with that strange premonitory chill at her heart, it seemed to her that all the fragrance of the garden floated toward her with a piercing sweetness that was the very essence of youth and spring.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SIXTH SENSE As Corinna went forward, with that strange premonitory chill at her heart, it seemed to her that all the fragrance of the garden floated toward her with a piercing sweetness that was the very essence of youth and spring.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "If I had only known you were here, I should have hurried home," began Corinna cordially.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "If I had only known you were here, I should have hurried home," began Corinna cordially.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading "If I had only known you were here, I should have hurried home," began Corinna cordially.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "If I had only known you were here, I should have hurried home," began Corinna cordially.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If I had only known you were here, I should have hurried home," began Corinna cordially.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A few tall white candles were shining in old silver candlesticks; but it was by the vivid tint in the sky that she saw the large, frightened eyes of the woman who was waiting for her.
irisnounUS /ˈaɪrəs/
plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals
From this reading Through the wide-open French windows she could see the garden terrace, the pale rows of iris, and the straight black cedars rising against the pomegranate-coloured light of the afterglow.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE SIXTH SENSE As Corinna went forward, with that strange premonitory chill at her heart, it seemed to her that all the fragrance of the garden floated toward her with a piercing sweetness that was the very essence of youth and spring.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading "If I had only known you were here, I should have hurried home," began Corinna cordially.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A few tall white candles were shining in old silver candlesticks; but it was by the vivid tint in the sky that she saw the large, frightened eyes of the woman who was waiting for her.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Through the wide-open French windows she could see the garden terrace, the pale rows of iris, and the straight black cedars rising against the pomegranate-coloured light of the afterglow.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Drawing a chair close to her visitor, she sat down with a movement that was protecting and reassuring.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SIXTH SENSE As Corinna went forward, with that strange premonitory chill at her heart, it seemed to her that all the fragrance of the garden floated toward her with a piercing sweetness that was the very essence of youth and spring.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A few tall white candles were shining in old silver candlesticks; but it was by the vivid tint in the sky that she saw the large, frightened eyes of the woman who was waiting for her.
and nothing more
From this reading "If I had only known you were here, I should have hurried home," began Corinna cordially.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Through the wide-open French windows she could see the garden terrace, the pale rows of iris, and the straight black cedars rising against the pomegranate-coloured light of the afterglow.
piercingadjectiveUS /ˈpɪrsɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading THE SIXTH SENSE As Corinna went forward, with that strange premonitory chill at her heart, it seemed to her that all the fragrance of the garden floated toward her with a piercing sweetness that was the very essence of youth and spring.
pomegranate-coloured
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From this reading Through the wide-open French windows she could see the garden terrace, the pale rows of iris, and the straight black cedars rising against the pomegranate-coloured light of the afterglow.
premonitoryadjectiveUS /prəˈmʌnətəri/
warning of future misfortune
From this reading THE SIXTH SENSE As Corinna went forward, with that strange premonitory chill at her heart, it seemed to her that all the fragrance of the garden floated toward her with a piercing sweetness that was the very essence of youth and spring.
protectingadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪŋ/
shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort
From this reading Drawing a chair close to her visitor, she sat down with a movement that was protecting and reassuring.
reassuringadjectiveUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊrɪŋ/
restoring confidence and relieving anxiety
From this reading Drawing a chair close to her visitor, she sat down with a movement that was protecting and reassuring.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Through the wide-open French windows she could see the garden terrace, the pale rows of iris, and the straight black cedars rising against the pomegranate-coloured light of the afterglow.
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading Through the wide-open French windows she could see the garden terrace, the pale rows of iris, and the straight black cedars rising against the pomegranate-coloured light of the afterglow.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Drawing a chair close to her visitor, she sat down with a movement that was protecting and reassuring.
cut with a saw
From this reading A few tall white candles were shining in old silver candlesticks; but it was by the vivid tint in the sky that she saw the large, frightened eyes of the woman who was waiting for her.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Through the wide-open French windows she could see the garden terrace, the pale rows of iris, and the straight black cedars rising against the pomegranate-coloured light of the afterglow.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE SIXTH SENSE As Corinna went forward, with that strange premonitory chill at her heart, it seemed to her that all the fragrance of the garden floated toward her with a piercing sweetness that was the very essence of youth and spring.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading THE SIXTH SENSE As Corinna went forward, with that strange premonitory chill at her heart, it seemed to her that all the fragrance of the garden floated toward her with a piercing sweetness that was the very essence of youth and spring.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Through the wide-open French windows she could see the garden terrace, the pale rows of iris, and the straight black cedars rising against the pomegranate-coloured light of the afterglow.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading A few tall white candles were shining in old silver candlesticks; but it was by the vivid tint in the sky that she saw the large, frightened eyes of the woman who was waiting for her.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "If I had only known you were here, I should have hurried home," began Corinna cordially.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading A few tall white candles were shining in old silver candlesticks; but it was by the vivid tint in the sky that she saw the large, frightened eyes of the woman who was waiting for her.
SIXTHadjectiveUS /sɪksθ/
coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position
From this reading THE SIXTH SENSE As Corinna went forward, with that strange premonitory chill at her heart, it seemed to her that all the fragrance of the garden floated toward her with a piercing sweetness that was the very essence of youth and spring.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading A few tall white candles were shining in old silver candlesticks; but it was by the vivid tint in the sky that she saw the large, frightened eyes of the woman who was waiting for her.
the season of growth
From this reading THE SIXTH SENSE As Corinna went forward, with that strange premonitory chill at her heart, it seemed to her that all the fragrance of the garden floated toward her with a piercing sweetness that was the very essence of youth and spring.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Through the wide-open French windows she could see the garden terrace, the pale rows of iris, and the straight black cedars rising against the pomegranate-coloured light of the afterglow.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading THE SIXTH SENSE As Corinna went forward, with that strange premonitory chill at her heart, it seemed to her that all the fragrance of the garden floated toward her with a piercing sweetness that was the very essence of youth and spring.
sweetnessnounUS /ˈswiːtnəs/
the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
From this reading THE SIXTH SENSE As Corinna went forward, with that strange premonitory chill at her heart, it seemed to her that all the fragrance of the garden floated toward her with a piercing sweetness that was the very essence of youth and spring.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading A few tall white candles were shining in old silver candlesticks; but it was by the vivid tint in the sky that she saw the large, frightened eyes of the woman who was waiting for her.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading Through the wide-open French windows she could see the garden terrace, the pale rows of iris, and the straight black cedars rising against the pomegranate-coloured light of the afterglow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE SIXTH SENSE As Corinna went forward, with that strange premonitory chill at her heart, it seemed to her that all the fragrance of the garden floated toward her with a piercing sweetness that was the very essence of youth and spring.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SIXTH SENSE As Corinna went forward, with that strange premonitory chill at her heart, it seemed to her that all the fragrance of the garden floated toward her with a piercing sweetness that was the very essence of youth and spring.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through the wide-open French windows she could see the garden terrace, the pale rows of iris, and the straight black cedars rising against the pomegranate-coloured light of the afterglow.
tintnounUS /tɪnt/
a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
From this reading A few tall white candles were shining in old silver candlesticks; but it was by the vivid tint in the sky that she saw the large, frightened eyes of the woman who was waiting for her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SIXTH SENSE As Corinna went forward, with that strange premonitory chill at her heart, it seemed to her that all the fragrance of the garden floated toward her with a piercing sweetness that was the very essence of youth and spring.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading THE SIXTH SENSE As Corinna went forward, with that strange premonitory chill at her heart, it seemed to her that all the fragrance of the garden floated toward her with a piercing sweetness that was the very essence of youth and spring.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE SIXTH SENSE As Corinna went forward, with that strange premonitory chill at her heart, it seemed to her that all the fragrance of the garden floated toward her with a piercing sweetness that was the very essence of youth and spring.
someone who visits
From this reading Drawing a chair close to her visitor, she sat down with a movement that was protecting and reassuring.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading A few tall white candles were shining in old silver candlesticks; but it was by the vivid tint in the sky that she saw the large, frightened eyes of the woman who was waiting for her.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading A few tall white candles were shining in old silver candlesticks; but it was by the vivid tint in the sky that she saw the large, frightened eyes of the woman who was waiting for her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SIXTH SENSE As Corinna went forward, with that strange premonitory chill at her heart, it seemed to her that all the fragrance of the garden floated toward her with a piercing sweetness that was the very essence of youth and spring.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE SIXTH SENSE As Corinna went forward, with that strange premonitory chill at her heart, it seemed to her that all the fragrance of the garden floated toward her with a piercing sweetness that was the very essence of youth and spring.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A few tall white candles were shining in old silver candlesticks; but it was by the vivid tint in the sky that she saw the large, frightened eyes of the woman who was waiting for her.
a Caucasian
From this reading A few tall white candles were shining in old silver candlesticks; but it was by the vivid tint in the sky that she saw the large, frightened eyes of the woman who was waiting for her.
which person or people
From this reading A few tall white candles were shining in old silver candlesticks; but it was by the vivid tint in the sky that she saw the large, frightened eyes of the woman who was waiting for her.
wide-openadjective
open wide
From this reading Through the wide-open French windows she could see the garden terrace, the pale rows of iris, and the straight black cedars rising against the pomegranate-coloured light of the afterglow.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Through the wide-open French windows she could see the garden terrace, the pale rows of iris, and the straight black cedars rising against the pomegranate-coloured light of the afterglow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE SIXTH SENSE As Corinna went forward, with that strange premonitory chill at her heart, it seemed to her that all the fragrance of the garden floated toward her with a piercing sweetness that was the very essence of youth and spring.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A few tall white candles were shining in old silver candlesticks; but it was by the vivid tint in the sky that she saw the large, frightened eyes of the woman who was waiting for her.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If I had only known you were here, I should have hurried home," began Corinna cordially.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading THE SIXTH SENSE As Corinna went forward, with that strange premonitory chill at her heart, it seemed to her that all the fragrance of the garden floated toward her with a piercing sweetness that was the very essence of youth and spring.
