used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A terrible and afflicting grief swept, like an icy breeze, through her heart, and, whether from actual physical pain or the excitement of the last few hours, tears started to her eyes, her cheeks flushed, and she fell to passionate weeping.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The smiling Nymphs painted on the ceiling above her head and the rose leaves they were for ever scattering to the dancing Hours (a charming group, and considered very cheerful), could not relieve her woe.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading A terrible and afflicting grief swept, like an icy breeze, through her heart, and, whether from actual physical pain or the excitement of the last few hours, tears started to her eyes, her cheeks flushed, and she fell to passionate weeping.
afflictingverbUS /əˈflɪktɪŋ/
-ing form of “afflict” — cause great unhappiness for; distress
From this reading A terrible and afflicting grief swept, like an icy breeze, through her heart, and, whether from actual physical pain or the excitement of the last few hours, tears started to her eyes, her cheeks flushed, and she fell to passionate weeping.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading But as she entered it that afternoon its air of peace seemed the bleakness of desolation.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading But as she entered it that afternoon its air of peace seemed the bleakness of desolation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A terrible and afflicting grief swept, like an icy breeze, through her heart, and, whether from actual physical pain or the excitement of the last few hours, tears started to her eyes, her cheeks flushed, and she fell to passionate weeping.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Sara had prepared Lord Garrow's tea and cut the leaves of the _Revue des Deux Mondes_, which he invariably read until he dressed for dinner, she stole away to the further room, where she could play the piano, write letters, muse over novels, or indulge in reverie without fear of interruption.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading She cried long and bitterly, and was on the verge of hysterics when the door opened and her most intimate woman friend, the Viscountess Fitz Rewes, was announced.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as she entered it that afternoon its air of peace seemed the bleakness of desolation.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When Sara had prepared Lord Garrow's tea and cut the leaves of the _Revue des Deux Mondes_, which he invariably read until he dressed for dinner, she stole away to the further room, where she could play the piano, write letters, muse over novels, or indulge in reverie without fear of interruption.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading She cried long and bitterly, and was on the verge of hysterics when the door opened and her most intimate woman friend, the Viscountess Fitz Rewes, was announced.
bleaknessnounUS /ˈbliːknəs/
a bleak and desolate atmosphere
From this reading But as she entered it that afternoon its air of peace seemed the bleakness of desolation.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading A terrible and afflicting grief swept, like an icy breeze, through her heart, and, whether from actual physical pain or the excitement of the last few hours, tears started to her eyes, her cheeks flushed, and she fell to passionate weeping.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as she entered it that afternoon its air of peace seemed the bleakness of desolation.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading The smiling Nymphs painted on the ceiling above her head and the rose leaves they were for ever scattering to the dancing Hours (a charming group, and considered very cheerful), could not relieve her woe.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading The smiling Nymphs painted on the ceiling above her head and the rose leaves they were for ever scattering to the dancing Hours (a charming group, and considered very cheerful), could not relieve her woe.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading A terrible and afflicting grief swept, like an icy breeze, through her heart, and, whether from actual physical pain or the excitement of the last few hours, tears started to her eyes, her cheeks flushed, and she fell to passionate weeping.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading The smiling Nymphs painted on the ceiling above her head and the rose leaves they were for ever scattering to the dancing Hours (a charming group, and considered very cheerful), could not relieve her woe.
carefully weighed
From this reading The smiling Nymphs painted on the ceiling above her head and the rose leaves they were for ever scattering to the dancing Hours (a charming group, and considered very cheerful), could not relieve her woe.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When Sara had prepared Lord Garrow's tea and cut the leaves of the _Revue des Deux Mondes_, which he invariably read until he dressed for dinner, she stole away to the further room, where she could play the piano, write letters, muse over novels, or indulge in reverie without fear of interruption.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading She cried long and bitterly, and was on the verge of hysterics when the door opened and her most intimate woman friend, the Viscountess Fitz Rewes, was announced.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading When Sara had prepared Lord Garrow's tea and cut the leaves of the _Revue des Deux Mondes_, which he invariably read until he dressed for dinner, she stole away to the further room, where she could play the piano, write letters, muse over novels, or indulge in reverie without fear of interruption.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading The smiling Nymphs painted on the ceiling above her head and the rose leaves they were for ever scattering to the dancing Hours (a charming group, and considered very cheerful), could not relieve her woe.
desnounUS /des/
a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry
From this reading When Sara had prepared Lord Garrow's tea and cut the leaves of the _Revue des Deux Mondes_, which he invariably read until he dressed for dinner, she stole away to the further room, where she could play the piano, write letters, muse over novels, or indulge in reverie without fear of interruption.
desolationnounUS /ˌdesəˈleɪʃən/
the state of being decayed or destroyed
From this reading But as she entered it that afternoon its air of peace seemed the bleakness of desolation.
Deux
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From this reading When Sara had prepared Lord Garrow's tea and cut the leaves of the _Revue des Deux Mondes_, which he invariably read until he dressed for dinner, she stole away to the further room, where she could play the piano, write letters, muse over novels, or indulge in reverie without fear of interruption.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading When Sara had prepared Lord Garrow's tea and cut the leaves of the _Revue des Deux Mondes_, which he invariably read until he dressed for dinner, she stole away to the further room, where she could play the piano, write letters, muse over novels, or indulge in reverie without fear of interruption.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading She cried long and bitterly, and was on the verge of hysterics when the door opened and her most intimate woman friend, the Viscountess Fitz Rewes, was announced.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading When Sara had prepared Lord Garrow's tea and cut the leaves of the _Revue des Deux Mondes_, which he invariably read until he dressed for dinner, she stole away to the further room, where she could play the piano, write letters, muse over novels, or indulge in reverie without fear of interruption.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading But as she entered it that afternoon its air of peace seemed the bleakness of desolation.
at any time
From this reading The smiling Nymphs painted on the ceiling above her head and the rose leaves they were for ever scattering to the dancing Hours (a charming group, and considered very cheerful), could not relieve her woe.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading A terrible and afflicting grief swept, like an icy breeze, through her heart, and, whether from actual physical pain or the excitement of the last few hours, tears started to her eyes, her cheeks flushed, and she fell to passionate weeping.
opinion or judgment
From this reading A terrible and afflicting grief swept, like an icy breeze, through her heart, and, whether from actual physical pain or the excitement of the last few hours, tears started to her eyes, her cheeks flushed, and she fell to passionate weeping.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading When Sara had prepared Lord Garrow's tea and cut the leaves of the _Revue des Deux Mondes_, which he invariably read until he dressed for dinner, she stole away to the further room, where she could play the piano, write letters, muse over novels, or indulge in reverie without fear of interruption.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading A terrible and afflicting grief swept, like an icy breeze, through her heart, and, whether from actual physical pain or the excitement of the last few hours, tears started to her eyes, her cheeks flushed, and she fell to passionate weeping.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A terrible and afflicting grief swept, like an icy breeze, through her heart, and, whether from actual physical pain or the excitement of the last few hours, tears started to her eyes, her cheeks flushed, and she fell to passionate weeping.
Fitz
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From this reading She cried long and bitterly, and was on the verge of hysterics when the door opened and her most intimate woman friend, the Viscountess Fitz Rewes, was announced.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading A terrible and afflicting grief swept, like an icy breeze, through her heart, and, whether from actual physical pain or the excitement of the last few hours, tears started to her eyes, her cheeks flushed, and she fell to passionate weeping.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Sara had prepared Lord Garrow's tea and cut the leaves of the _Revue des Deux Mondes_, which he invariably read until he dressed for dinner, she stole away to the further room, where she could play the piano, write letters, muse over novels, or indulge in reverie without fear of interruption.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She cried long and bitterly, and was on the verge of hysterics when the door opened and her most intimate woman friend, the Viscountess Fitz Rewes, was announced.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A terrible and afflicting grief swept, like an icy breeze, through her heart, and, whether from actual physical pain or the excitement of the last few hours, tears started to her eyes, her cheeks flushed, and she fell to passionate weeping.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading When Sara had prepared Lord Garrow's tea and cut the leaves of the _Revue des Deux Mondes_, which he invariably read until he dressed for dinner, she stole away to the further room, where she could play the piano, write letters, muse over novels, or indulge in reverie without fear of interruption.
Garrow's
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From this reading When Sara had prepared Lord Garrow's tea and cut the leaves of the _Revue des Deux Mondes_, which he invariably read until he dressed for dinner, she stole away to the further room, where she could play the piano, write letters, muse over novels, or indulge in reverie without fear of interruption.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading A terrible and afflicting grief swept, like an icy breeze, through her heart, and, whether from actual physical pain or the excitement of the last few hours, tears started to her eyes, her cheeks flushed, and she fell to passionate weeping.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading The smiling Nymphs painted on the ceiling above her head and the rose leaves they were for ever scattering to the dancing Hours (a charming group, and considered very cheerful), could not relieve her woe.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Sara had prepared Lord Garrow's tea and cut the leaves of the _Revue des Deux Mondes_, which he invariably read until he dressed for dinner, she stole away to the further room, where she could play the piano, write letters, muse over novels, or indulge in reverie without fear of interruption.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Sara had prepared Lord Garrow's tea and cut the leaves of the _Revue des Deux Mondes_, which he invariably read until he dressed for dinner, she stole away to the further room, where she could play the piano, write letters, muse over novels, or indulge in reverie without fear of interruption.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The smiling Nymphs painted on the ceiling above her head and the rose leaves they were for ever scattering to the dancing Hours (a charming group, and considered very cheerful), could not relieve her woe.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading A terrible and afflicting grief swept, like an icy breeze, through her heart, and, whether from actual physical pain or the excitement of the last few hours, tears started to her eyes, her cheeks flushed, and she fell to passionate weeping.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A terrible and afflicting grief swept, like an icy breeze, through her heart, and, whether from actual physical pain or the excitement of the last few hours, tears started to her eyes, her cheeks flushed, and she fell to passionate weeping.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading A terrible and afflicting grief swept, like an icy breeze, through her heart, and, whether from actual physical pain or the excitement of the last few hours, tears started to her eyes, her cheeks flushed, and she fell to passionate weeping.
hystericsnounUS /ˌhɪˈsterɪks/
an attack of hysteria
From this reading She cried long and bitterly, and was on the verge of hysterics when the door opened and her most intimate woman friend, the Viscountess Fitz Rewes, was announced.
icyadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsi/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading A terrible and afflicting grief swept, like an icy breeze, through her heart, and, whether from actual physical pain or the excitement of the last few hours, tears started to her eyes, her cheeks flushed, and she fell to passionate weeping.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Sara had prepared Lord Garrow's tea and cut the leaves of the _Revue des Deux Mondes_, which he invariably read until he dressed for dinner, she stole away to the further room, where she could play the piano, write letters, muse over novels, or indulge in reverie without fear of interruption.
indulgeverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒ/
give free rein to
From this reading When Sara had prepared Lord Garrow's tea and cut the leaves of the _Revue des Deux Mondes_, which he invariably read until he dressed for dinner, she stole away to the further room, where she could play the piano, write letters, muse over novels, or indulge in reverie without fear of interruption.
interruptionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃən/
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading When Sara had prepared Lord Garrow's tea and cut the leaves of the _Revue des Deux Mondes_, which he invariably read until he dressed for dinner, she stole away to the further room, where she could play the piano, write letters, muse over novels, or indulge in reverie without fear of interruption.
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading She cried long and bitterly, and was on the verge of hysterics when the door opened and her most intimate woman friend, the Viscountess Fitz Rewes, was announced.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading When Sara had prepared Lord Garrow's tea and cut the leaves of the _Revue des Deux Mondes_, which he invariably read until he dressed for dinner, she stole away to the further room, where she could play the piano, write letters, muse over novels, or indulge in reverie without fear of interruption.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But as she entered it that afternoon its air of peace seemed the bleakness of desolation.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But as she entered it that afternoon its air of peace seemed the bleakness of desolation.
immediately past
From this reading A terrible and afflicting grief swept, like an icy breeze, through her heart, and, whether from actual physical pain or the excitement of the last few hours, tears started to her eyes, her cheeks flushed, and she fell to passionate weeping.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading When Sara had prepared Lord Garrow's tea and cut the leaves of the _Revue des Deux Mondes_, which he invariably read until he dressed for dinner, she stole away to the further room, where she could play the piano, write letters, muse over novels, or indulge in reverie without fear of interruption.
the literary culture
From this reading When Sara had prepared Lord Garrow's tea and cut the leaves of the _Revue des Deux Mondes_, which he invariably read until he dressed for dinner, she stole away to the further room, where she could play the piano, write letters, muse over novels, or indulge in reverie without fear of interruption.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A terrible and afflicting grief swept, like an icy breeze, through her heart, and, whether from actual physical pain or the excitement of the last few hours, tears started to her eyes, her cheeks flushed, and she fell to passionate weeping.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading She cried long and bitterly, and was on the verge of hysterics when the door opened and her most intimate woman friend, the Viscountess Fitz Rewes, was announced.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading When Sara had prepared Lord Garrow's tea and cut the leaves of the _Revue des Deux Mondes_, which he invariably read until he dressed for dinner, she stole away to the further room, where she could play the piano, write letters, muse over novels, or indulge in reverie without fear of interruption.
Mondes
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From this reading When Sara had prepared Lord Garrow's tea and cut the leaves of the _Revue des Deux Mondes_, which he invariably read until he dressed for dinner, she stole away to the further room, where she could play the piano, write letters, muse over novels, or indulge in reverie without fear of interruption.
used to form the superlative
From this reading She cried long and bitterly, and was on the verge of hysterics when the door opened and her most intimate woman friend, the Viscountess Fitz Rewes, was announced.
musenounUS /mjuːz/
in ancient Greek mythology any of 9 daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne; protector of an art or science
From this reading When Sara had prepared Lord Garrow's tea and cut the leaves of the _Revue des Deux Mondes_, which he invariably read until he dressed for dinner, she stole away to the further room, where she could play the piano, write letters, muse over novels, or indulge in reverie without fear of interruption.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The smiling Nymphs painted on the ceiling above her head and the rose leaves they were for ever scattering to the dancing Hours (a charming group, and considered very cheerful), could not relieve her woe.
novelsnounUS /ˈnɑːvəlz/
plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading When Sara had prepared Lord Garrow's tea and cut the leaves of the _Revue des Deux Mondes_, which he invariably read until he dressed for dinner, she stole away to the further room, where she could play the piano, write letters, muse over novels, or indulge in reverie without fear of interruption.
NymphsnounUS /nɪmfs/
plural of “nymph” — (classical mythology) a minor nature goddess usually depicted as a beautiful maiden
From this reading The smiling Nymphs painted on the ceiling above her head and the rose leaves they were for ever scattering to the dancing Hours (a charming group, and considered very cheerful), could not relieve her woe.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Sara had prepared Lord Garrow's tea and cut the leaves of the _Revue des Deux Mondes_, which he invariably read until he dressed for dinner, she stole away to the further room, where she could play the piano, write letters, muse over novels, or indulge in reverie without fear of interruption.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The smiling Nymphs painted on the ceiling above her head and the rose leaves they were for ever scattering to the dancing Hours (a charming group, and considered very cheerful), could not relieve her woe.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading She cried long and bitterly, and was on the verge of hysterics when the door opened and her most intimate woman friend, the Viscountess Fitz Rewes, was announced.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When Sara had prepared Lord Garrow's tea and cut the leaves of the _Revue des Deux Mondes_, which he invariably read until he dressed for dinner, she stole away to the further room, where she could play the piano, write letters, muse over novels, or indulge in reverie without fear of interruption.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When Sara had prepared Lord Garrow's tea and cut the leaves of the _Revue des Deux Mondes_, which he invariably read until he dressed for dinner, she stole away to the further room, where she could play the piano, write letters, muse over novels, or indulge in reverie without fear of interruption.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading A terrible and afflicting grief swept, like an icy breeze, through her heart, and, whether from actual physical pain or the excitement of the last few hours, tears started to her eyes, her cheeks flushed, and she fell to passionate weeping.
coated with paint
From this reading The smiling Nymphs painted on the ceiling above her head and the rose leaves they were for ever scattering to the dancing Hours (a charming group, and considered very cheerful), could not relieve her woe.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading A terrible and afflicting grief swept, like an icy breeze, through her heart, and, whether from actual physical pain or the excitement of the last few hours, tears started to her eyes, her cheeks flushed, and she fell to passionate weeping.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading But as she entered it that afternoon its air of peace seemed the bleakness of desolation.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading A terrible and afflicting grief swept, like an icy breeze, through her heart, and, whether from actual physical pain or the excitement of the last few hours, tears started to her eyes, her cheeks flushed, and she fell to passionate weeping.
pianonounUS /piˈænoʊ/
a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
From this reading When Sara had prepared Lord Garrow's tea and cut the leaves of the _Revue des Deux Mondes_, which he invariably read until he dressed for dinner, she stole away to the further room, where she could play the piano, write letters, muse over novels, or indulge in reverie without fear of interruption.
participate in games or sport
From this reading When Sara had prepared Lord Garrow's tea and cut the leaves of the _Revue des Deux Mondes_, which he invariably read until he dressed for dinner, she stole away to the further room, where she could play the piano, write letters, muse over novels, or indulge in reverie without fear of interruption.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading When Sara had prepared Lord Garrow's tea and cut the leaves of the _Revue des Deux Mondes_, which he invariably read until he dressed for dinner, she stole away to the further room, where she could play the piano, write letters, muse over novels, or indulge in reverie without fear of interruption.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading When Sara had prepared Lord Garrow's tea and cut the leaves of the _Revue des Deux Mondes_, which he invariably read until he dressed for dinner, she stole away to the further room, where she could play the piano, write letters, muse over novels, or indulge in reverie without fear of interruption.
relieveverbUS /rɪˈliːv/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading The smiling Nymphs painted on the ceiling above her head and the rose leaves they were for ever scattering to the dancing Hours (a charming group, and considered very cheerful), could not relieve her woe.
reverienounUS /ˈrevəri/
absentminded dreaming while awake
From this reading When Sara had prepared Lord Garrow's tea and cut the leaves of the _Revue des Deux Mondes_, which he invariably read until he dressed for dinner, she stole away to the further room, where she could play the piano, write letters, muse over novels, or indulge in reverie without fear of interruption.
RevuenounUS /rɪˈvjuː/
a variety show with topical sketches and songs and dancing and comedians
From this reading When Sara had prepared Lord Garrow's tea and cut the leaves of the _Revue des Deux Mondes_, which he invariably read until he dressed for dinner, she stole away to the further room, where she could play the piano, write letters, muse over novels, or indulge in reverie without fear of interruption.
Rewes
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From this reading She cried long and bitterly, and was on the verge of hysterics when the door opened and her most intimate woman friend, the Viscountess Fitz Rewes, was announced.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading When Sara had prepared Lord Garrow's tea and cut the leaves of the _Revue des Deux Mondes_, which he invariably read until he dressed for dinner, she stole away to the further room, where she could play the piano, write letters, muse over novels, or indulge in reverie without fear of interruption.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The smiling Nymphs painted on the ceiling above her head and the rose leaves they were for ever scattering to the dancing Hours (a charming group, and considered very cheerful), could not relieve her woe.
Sara
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From this reading When Sara had prepared Lord Garrow's tea and cut the leaves of the _Revue des Deux Mondes_, which he invariably read until he dressed for dinner, she stole away to the further room, where she could play the piano, write letters, muse over novels, or indulge in reverie without fear of interruption.
scatteringnounUS /ˈskætərɪŋ/
a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly
From this reading The smiling Nymphs painted on the ceiling above her head and the rose leaves they were for ever scattering to the dancing Hours (a charming group, and considered very cheerful), could not relieve her woe.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But as she entered it that afternoon its air of peace seemed the bleakness of desolation.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Sara had prepared Lord Garrow's tea and cut the leaves of the _Revue des Deux Mondes_, which he invariably read until he dressed for dinner, she stole away to the further room, where she could play the piano, write letters, muse over novels, or indulge in reverie without fear of interruption.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading The smiling Nymphs painted on the ceiling above her head and the rose leaves they were for ever scattering to the dancing Hours (a charming group, and considered very cheerful), could not relieve her woe.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A terrible and afflicting grief swept, like an icy breeze, through her heart, and, whether from actual physical pain or the excitement of the last few hours, tears started to her eyes, her cheeks flushed, and she fell to passionate weeping.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading When Sara had prepared Lord Garrow's tea and cut the leaves of the _Revue des Deux Mondes_, which he invariably read until he dressed for dinner, she stole away to the further room, where she could play the piano, write letters, muse over novels, or indulge in reverie without fear of interruption.
possessing sweep
From this reading A terrible and afflicting grief swept, like an icy breeze, through her heart, and, whether from actual physical pain or the excitement of the last few hours, tears started to her eyes, her cheeks flushed, and she fell to passionate weeping.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading When Sara had prepared Lord Garrow's tea and cut the leaves of the _Revue des Deux Mondes_, which he invariably read until he dressed for dinner, she stole away to the further room, where she could play the piano, write letters, muse over novels, or indulge in reverie without fear of interruption.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading A terrible and afflicting grief swept, like an icy breeze, through her heart, and, whether from actual physical pain or the excitement of the last few hours, tears started to her eyes, her cheeks flushed, and she fell to passionate weeping.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading A terrible and afflicting grief swept, like an icy breeze, through her heart, and, whether from actual physical pain or the excitement of the last few hours, tears started to her eyes, her cheeks flushed, and she fell to passionate weeping.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But as she entered it that afternoon its air of peace seemed the bleakness of desolation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Sara had prepared Lord Garrow's tea and cut the leaves of the _Revue des Deux Mondes_, which he invariably read until he dressed for dinner, she stole away to the further room, where she could play the piano, write letters, muse over novels, or indulge in reverie without fear of interruption.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The smiling Nymphs painted on the ceiling above her head and the rose leaves they were for ever scattering to the dancing Hours (a charming group, and considered very cheerful), could not relieve her woe.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A terrible and afflicting grief swept, like an icy breeze, through her heart, and, whether from actual physical pain or the excitement of the last few hours, tears started to her eyes, her cheeks flushed, and she fell to passionate weeping.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Sara had prepared Lord Garrow's tea and cut the leaves of the _Revue des Deux Mondes_, which he invariably read until he dressed for dinner, she stole away to the further room, where she could play the piano, write letters, muse over novels, or indulge in reverie without fear of interruption.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading When Sara had prepared Lord Garrow's tea and cut the leaves of the _Revue des Deux Mondes_, which he invariably read until he dressed for dinner, she stole away to the further room, where she could play the piano, write letters, muse over novels, or indulge in reverie without fear of interruption.
vergenounUS /vɜːrdʒ/
a region marking a boundary
From this reading She cried long and bitterly, and was on the verge of hysterics when the door opened and her most intimate woman friend, the Viscountess Fitz Rewes, was announced.
precisely as stated
From this reading The smiling Nymphs painted on the ceiling above her head and the rose leaves they were for ever scattering to the dancing Hours (a charming group, and considered very cheerful), could not relieve her woe.
Viscountessnoun
a wife or widow of a viscount
From this reading She cried long and bitterly, and was on the verge of hysterics when the door opened and her most intimate woman friend, the Viscountess Fitz Rewes, was announced.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She cried long and bitterly, and was on the verge of hysterics when the door opened and her most intimate woman friend, the Viscountess Fitz Rewes, was announced.
showing sorrow
From this reading A terrible and afflicting grief swept, like an icy breeze, through her heart, and, whether from actual physical pain or the excitement of the last few hours, tears started to her eyes, her cheeks flushed, and she fell to passionate weeping.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The smiling Nymphs painted on the ceiling above her head and the rose leaves they were for ever scattering to the dancing Hours (a charming group, and considered very cheerful), could not relieve her woe.
at the time that
From this reading When Sara had prepared Lord Garrow's tea and cut the leaves of the _Revue des Deux Mondes_, which he invariably read until he dressed for dinner, she stole away to the further room, where she could play the piano, write letters, muse over novels, or indulge in reverie without fear of interruption.
in or at the place that
From this reading When Sara had prepared Lord Garrow's tea and cut the leaves of the _Revue des Deux Mondes_, which he invariably read until he dressed for dinner, she stole away to the further room, where she could play the piano, write letters, muse over novels, or indulge in reverie without fear of interruption.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading A terrible and afflicting grief swept, like an icy breeze, through her heart, and, whether from actual physical pain or the excitement of the last few hours, tears started to her eyes, her cheeks flushed, and she fell to passionate weeping.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When Sara had prepared Lord Garrow's tea and cut the leaves of the _Revue des Deux Mondes_, which he invariably read until he dressed for dinner, she stole away to the further room, where she could play the piano, write letters, muse over novels, or indulge in reverie without fear of interruption.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading When Sara had prepared Lord Garrow's tea and cut the leaves of the _Revue des Deux Mondes_, which he invariably read until he dressed for dinner, she stole away to the further room, where she could play the piano, write letters, muse over novels, or indulge in reverie without fear of interruption.
woenounUS /woʊ/
misery resulting from affliction
From this reading The smiling Nymphs painted on the ceiling above her head and the rose leaves they were for ever scattering to the dancing Hours (a charming group, and considered very cheerful), could not relieve her woe.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She cried long and bitterly, and was on the verge of hysterics when the door opened and her most intimate woman friend, the Viscountess Fitz Rewes, was announced.
produce a literary work
From this reading When Sara had prepared Lord Garrow's tea and cut the leaves of the _Revue des Deux Mondes_, which he invariably read until he dressed for dinner, she stole away to the further room, where she could play the piano, write letters, muse over novels, or indulge in reverie without fear of interruption.
