used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had regained her health and spirits rapidly within the last few weeks, and even Jimmie, who seldom saw beyond Annie’s fair face and soft blue eyes, drew a breath of wonder at the queenly girl who completely overshadowed those around her so far as size and form and physical development were concerned.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “I understand about Arthur,” he said; “but he is dead; there is no promise now in the way.
having companions or an escort
From this reading That night, as Maude was walking back to the hotel accompanied by Tom, he asked her again the question put in the cave of the Cumberland.
anew
From this reading That night, as Maude was walking back to the hotel accompanied by Tom, he asked her again the question put in the cave of the Cumberland.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next day brought Maude De Vere, looking so handsome in her black dress, with her coquettish drab hat and long drab feather tipped with scarlet, that she reminded Annie of some bright tropical flower as she came into the room with the sparkle in her brilliant eyes, and the deep, rich bloom upon her cheek.
angelicadjectiveUS /ˌænˈdʒelɪk/
marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint
From this reading But nothing could detract from the calm, quiet dignity of Annie’s manner, or from the pure, angelic beauty of her face, and as the two stood holding each other’s hands and looking into each other’s eyes, they made a most striking tableau, and Mrs. Carleton thought, with a thrill of pride, how well her sons had chosen.
Annie
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From this reading The next day brought Maude De Vere, looking so handsome in her black dress, with her coquettish drab hat and long drab feather tipped with scarlet, that she reminded Annie of some bright tropical flower as she came into the room with the sparkle in her brilliant eyes, and the deep, rich bloom upon her cheek.
Annie's
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From this reading She had regained her health and spirits rapidly within the last few weeks, and even Jimmie, who seldom saw beyond Annie’s fair face and soft blue eyes, drew a breath of wonder at the queenly girl who completely overshadowed those around her so far as size and form and physical development were concerned.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading She had regained her health and spirits rapidly within the last few weeks, and even Jimmie, who seldom saw beyond Annie’s fair face and soft blue eyes, drew a breath of wonder at the queenly girl who completely overshadowed those around her so far as size and form and physical development were concerned.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading “I understand about Arthur,” he said; “but he is dead; there is no promise now in the way.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The next day brought Maude De Vere, looking so handsome in her black dress, with her coquettish drab hat and long drab feather tipped with scarlet, that she reminded Annie of some bright tropical flower as she came into the room with the sparkle in her brilliant eyes, and the deep, rich bloom upon her cheek.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading That night, as Maude was walking back to the hotel accompanied by Tom, he asked her again the question put in the cave of the Cumberland.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She had regained her health and spirits rapidly within the last few weeks, and even Jimmie, who seldom saw beyond Annie’s fair face and soft blue eyes, drew a breath of wonder at the queenly girl who completely overshadowed those around her so far as size and form and physical development were concerned.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading That night, as Maude was walking back to the hotel accompanied by Tom, he asked her again the question put in the cave of the Cumberland.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading But nothing could detract from the calm, quiet dignity of Annie’s manner, or from the pure, angelic beauty of her face, and as the two stood holding each other’s hands and looking into each other’s eyes, they made a most striking tableau, and Mrs. Carleton thought, with a thrill of pride, how well her sons had chosen.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading She had regained her health and spirits rapidly within the last few weeks, and even Jimmie, who seldom saw beyond Annie’s fair face and soft blue eyes, drew a breath of wonder at the queenly girl who completely overshadowed those around her so far as size and form and physical development were concerned.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The next day brought Maude De Vere, looking so handsome in her black dress, with her coquettish drab hat and long drab feather tipped with scarlet, that she reminded Annie of some bright tropical flower as she came into the room with the sparkle in her brilliant eyes, and the deep, rich bloom upon her cheek.
bloomnounUS /bluːm/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading The next day brought Maude De Vere, looking so handsome in her black dress, with her coquettish drab hat and long drab feather tipped with scarlet, that she reminded Annie of some bright tropical flower as she came into the room with the sparkle in her brilliant eyes, and the deep, rich bloom upon her cheek.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading She had regained her health and spirits rapidly within the last few weeks, and even Jimmie, who seldom saw beyond Annie’s fair face and soft blue eyes, drew a breath of wonder at the queenly girl who completely overshadowed those around her so far as size and form and physical development were concerned.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading She had regained her health and spirits rapidly within the last few weeks, and even Jimmie, who seldom saw beyond Annie’s fair face and soft blue eyes, drew a breath of wonder at the queenly girl who completely overshadowed those around her so far as size and form and physical development were concerned.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The next day brought Maude De Vere, looking so handsome in her black dress, with her coquettish drab hat and long drab feather tipped with scarlet, that she reminded Annie of some bright tropical flower as she came into the room with the sparkle in her brilliant eyes, and the deep, rich bloom upon her cheek.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading The next day brought Maude De Vere, looking so handsome in her black dress, with her coquettish drab hat and long drab feather tipped with scarlet, that she reminded Annie of some bright tropical flower as she came into the room with the sparkle in her brilliant eyes, and the deep, rich bloom upon her cheek.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The next day brought Maude De Vere, looking so handsome in her black dress, with her coquettish drab hat and long drab feather tipped with scarlet, that she reminded Annie of some bright tropical flower as she came into the room with the sparkle in her brilliant eyes, and the deep, rich bloom upon her cheek.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But nothing could detract from the calm, quiet dignity of Annie’s manner, or from the pure, angelic beauty of her face, and as the two stood holding each other’s hands and looking into each other’s eyes, they made a most striking tableau, and Mrs. Carleton thought, with a thrill of pride, how well her sons had chosen.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading That night, as Maude was walking back to the hotel accompanied by Tom, he asked her again the question put in the cave of the Cumberland.
make calm or still
From this reading But nothing could detract from the calm, quiet dignity of Annie’s manner, or from the pure, angelic beauty of her face, and as the two stood holding each other’s hands and looking into each other’s eyes, they made a most striking tableau, and Mrs. Carleton thought, with a thrill of pride, how well her sons had chosen.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The next day brought Maude De Vere, looking so handsome in her black dress, with her coquettish drab hat and long drab feather tipped with scarlet, that she reminded Annie of some bright tropical flower as she came into the room with the sparkle in her brilliant eyes, and the deep, rich bloom upon her cheek.
Carleton
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From this reading But nothing could detract from the calm, quiet dignity of Annie’s manner, or from the pure, angelic beauty of her face, and as the two stood holding each other’s hands and looking into each other’s eyes, they made a most striking tableau, and Mrs. Carleton thought, with a thrill of pride, how well her sons had chosen.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading That night, as Maude was walking back to the hotel accompanied by Tom, he asked her again the question put in the cave of the Cumberland.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading The next day brought Maude De Vere, looking so handsome in her black dress, with her coquettish drab hat and long drab feather tipped with scarlet, that she reminded Annie of some bright tropical flower as she came into the room with the sparkle in her brilliant eyes, and the deep, rich bloom upon her cheek.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading But nothing could detract from the calm, quiet dignity of Annie’s manner, or from the pure, angelic beauty of her face, and as the two stood holding each other’s hands and looking into each other’s eyes, they made a most striking tableau, and Mrs. Carleton thought, with a thrill of pride, how well her sons had chosen.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading She had regained her health and spirits rapidly within the last few weeks, and even Jimmie, who seldom saw beyond Annie’s fair face and soft blue eyes, drew a breath of wonder at the queenly girl who completely overshadowed those around her so far as size and form and physical development were concerned.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading She had regained her health and spirits rapidly within the last few weeks, and even Jimmie, who seldom saw beyond Annie’s fair face and soft blue eyes, drew a breath of wonder at the queenly girl who completely overshadowed those around her so far as size and form and physical development were concerned.
coquettishadjective
like a coquette
From this reading The next day brought Maude De Vere, looking so handsome in her black dress, with her coquettish drab hat and long drab feather tipped with scarlet, that she reminded Annie of some bright tropical flower as she came into the room with the sparkle in her brilliant eyes, and the deep, rich bloom upon her cheek.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But nothing could detract from the calm, quiet dignity of Annie’s manner, or from the pure, angelic beauty of her face, and as the two stood holding each other’s hands and looking into each other’s eyes, they made a most striking tableau, and Mrs. Carleton thought, with a thrill of pride, how well her sons had chosen.
CumberlandnounUS /ˈkʌmbərlənd/
English general; son of George II; fought unsuccessfully in the battle of Fontenoy (1721-1765)
From this reading That night, as Maude was walking back to the hotel accompanied by Tom, he asked her again the question put in the cave of the Cumberland.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day brought Maude De Vere, looking so handsome in her black dress, with her coquettish drab hat and long drab feather tipped with scarlet, that she reminded Annie of some bright tropical flower as she came into the room with the sparkle in her brilliant eyes, and the deep, rich bloom upon her cheek.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The next day brought Maude De Vere, looking so handsome in her black dress, with her coquettish drab hat and long drab feather tipped with scarlet, that she reminded Annie of some bright tropical flower as she came into the room with the sparkle in her brilliant eyes, and the deep, rich bloom upon her cheek.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading “I understand about Arthur,” he said; “but he is dead; there is no promise now in the way.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The next day brought Maude De Vere, looking so handsome in her black dress, with her coquettish drab hat and long drab feather tipped with scarlet, that she reminded Annie of some bright tropical flower as she came into the room with the sparkle in her brilliant eyes, and the deep, rich bloom upon her cheek.
detractverbUS /dɪˈtrækt/
take away a part from; diminish
From this reading But nothing could detract from the calm, quiet dignity of Annie’s manner, or from the pure, angelic beauty of her face, and as the two stood holding each other’s hands and looking into each other’s eyes, they made a most striking tableau, and Mrs. Carleton thought, with a thrill of pride, how well her sons had chosen.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading She had regained her health and spirits rapidly within the last few weeks, and even Jimmie, who seldom saw beyond Annie’s fair face and soft blue eyes, drew a breath of wonder at the queenly girl who completely overshadowed those around her so far as size and form and physical development were concerned.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading But nothing could detract from the calm, quiet dignity of Annie’s manner, or from the pure, angelic beauty of her face, and as the two stood holding each other’s hands and looking into each other’s eyes, they made a most striking tableau, and Mrs. Carleton thought, with a thrill of pride, how well her sons had chosen.
drabadjectiveUS /dræb/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading The next day brought Maude De Vere, looking so handsome in her black dress, with her coquettish drab hat and long drab feather tipped with scarlet, that she reminded Annie of some bright tropical flower as she came into the room with the sparkle in her brilliant eyes, and the deep, rich bloom upon her cheek.
put on clothes
From this reading The next day brought Maude De Vere, looking so handsome in her black dress, with her coquettish drab hat and long drab feather tipped with scarlet, that she reminded Annie of some bright tropical flower as she came into the room with the sparkle in her brilliant eyes, and the deep, rich bloom upon her cheek.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading She had regained her health and spirits rapidly within the last few weeks, and even Jimmie, who seldom saw beyond Annie’s fair face and soft blue eyes, drew a breath of wonder at the queenly girl who completely overshadowed those around her so far as size and form and physical development were concerned.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading But nothing could detract from the calm, quiet dignity of Annie’s manner, or from the pure, angelic beauty of her face, and as the two stood holding each other’s hands and looking into each other’s eyes, they made a most striking tableau, and Mrs. Carleton thought, with a thrill of pride, how well her sons had chosen.
divisible by two
From this reading She had regained her health and spirits rapidly within the last few weeks, and even Jimmie, who seldom saw beyond Annie’s fair face and soft blue eyes, drew a breath of wonder at the queenly girl who completely overshadowed those around her so far as size and form and physical development were concerned.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The next day brought Maude De Vere, looking so handsome in her black dress, with her coquettish drab hat and long drab feather tipped with scarlet, that she reminded Annie of some bright tropical flower as she came into the room with the sparkle in her brilliant eyes, and the deep, rich bloom upon her cheek.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She had regained her health and spirits rapidly within the last few weeks, and even Jimmie, who seldom saw beyond Annie’s fair face and soft blue eyes, drew a breath of wonder at the queenly girl who completely overshadowed those around her so far as size and form and physical development were concerned.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading She had regained her health and spirits rapidly within the last few weeks, and even Jimmie, who seldom saw beyond Annie’s fair face and soft blue eyes, drew a breath of wonder at the queenly girl who completely overshadowed those around her so far as size and form and physical development were concerned.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading She had regained her health and spirits rapidly within the last few weeks, and even Jimmie, who seldom saw beyond Annie’s fair face and soft blue eyes, drew a breath of wonder at the queenly girl who completely overshadowed those around her so far as size and form and physical development were concerned.
featherverbUS /ˈfeðər/
join tongue and groove, in carpentry
From this reading The next day brought Maude De Vere, looking so handsome in her black dress, with her coquettish drab hat and long drab feather tipped with scarlet, that she reminded Annie of some bright tropical flower as she came into the room with the sparkle in her brilliant eyes, and the deep, rich bloom upon her cheek.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading She had regained her health and spirits rapidly within the last few weeks, and even Jimmie, who seldom saw beyond Annie’s fair face and soft blue eyes, drew a breath of wonder at the queenly girl who completely overshadowed those around her so far as size and form and physical development were concerned.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The next day brought Maude De Vere, looking so handsome in her black dress, with her coquettish drab hat and long drab feather tipped with scarlet, that she reminded Annie of some bright tropical flower as she came into the room with the sparkle in her brilliant eyes, and the deep, rich bloom upon her cheek.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading She had regained her health and spirits rapidly within the last few weeks, and even Jimmie, who seldom saw beyond Annie’s fair face and soft blue eyes, drew a breath of wonder at the queenly girl who completely overshadowed those around her so far as size and form and physical development were concerned.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But nothing could detract from the calm, quiet dignity of Annie’s manner, or from the pure, angelic beauty of her face, and as the two stood holding each other’s hands and looking into each other’s eyes, they made a most striking tableau, and Mrs. Carleton thought, with a thrill of pride, how well her sons had chosen.
a young female
From this reading She had regained her health and spirits rapidly within the last few weeks, and even Jimmie, who seldom saw beyond Annie’s fair face and soft blue eyes, drew a breath of wonder at the queenly girl who completely overshadowed those around her so far as size and form and physical development were concerned.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had regained her health and spirits rapidly within the last few weeks, and even Jimmie, who seldom saw beyond Annie’s fair face and soft blue eyes, drew a breath of wonder at the queenly girl who completely overshadowed those around her so far as size and form and physical development were concerned.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading But nothing could detract from the calm, quiet dignity of Annie’s manner, or from the pure, angelic beauty of her face, and as the two stood holding each other’s hands and looking into each other’s eyes, they made a most striking tableau, and Mrs. Carleton thought, with a thrill of pride, how well her sons had chosen.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading The next day brought Maude De Vere, looking so handsome in her black dress, with her coquettish drab hat and long drab feather tipped with scarlet, that she reminded Annie of some bright tropical flower as she came into the room with the sparkle in her brilliant eyes, and the deep, rich bloom upon her cheek.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading The next day brought Maude De Vere, looking so handsome in her black dress, with her coquettish drab hat and long drab feather tipped with scarlet, that she reminded Annie of some bright tropical flower as she came into the room with the sparkle in her brilliant eyes, and the deep, rich bloom upon her cheek.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That night, as Maude was walking back to the hotel accompanied by Tom, he asked her again the question put in the cave of the Cumberland.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading She had regained her health and spirits rapidly within the last few weeks, and even Jimmie, who seldom saw beyond Annie’s fair face and soft blue eyes, drew a breath of wonder at the queenly girl who completely overshadowed those around her so far as size and form and physical development were concerned.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The next day brought Maude De Vere, looking so handsome in her black dress, with her coquettish drab hat and long drab feather tipped with scarlet, that she reminded Annie of some bright tropical flower as she came into the room with the sparkle in her brilliant eyes, and the deep, rich bloom upon her cheek.
the act of retaining something
From this reading But nothing could detract from the calm, quiet dignity of Annie’s manner, or from the pure, angelic beauty of her face, and as the two stood holding each other’s hands and looking into each other’s eyes, they made a most striking tableau, and Mrs. Carleton thought, with a thrill of pride, how well her sons had chosen.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading That night, as Maude was walking back to the hotel accompanied by Tom, he asked her again the question put in the cave of the Cumberland.
how
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From this reading But nothing could detract from the calm, quiet dignity of Annie’s manner, or from the pure, angelic beauty of her face, and as the two stood holding each other’s hands and looking into each other’s eyes, they made a most striking tableau, and Mrs. Carleton thought, with a thrill of pride, how well her sons had chosen.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I understand about Arthur,” he said; “but he is dead; there is no promise now in the way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next day brought Maude De Vere, looking so handsome in her black dress, with her coquettish drab hat and long drab feather tipped with scarlet, that she reminded Annie of some bright tropical flower as she came into the room with the sparkle in her brilliant eyes, and the deep, rich bloom upon her cheek.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The next day brought Maude De Vere, looking so handsome in her black dress, with her coquettish drab hat and long drab feather tipped with scarlet, that she reminded Annie of some bright tropical flower as she came into the room with the sparkle in her brilliant eyes, and the deep, rich bloom upon her cheek.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I understand about Arthur,” he said; “but he is dead; there is no promise now in the way.
Jimmie
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From this reading She had regained her health and spirits rapidly within the last few weeks, and even Jimmie, who seldom saw beyond Annie’s fair face and soft blue eyes, drew a breath of wonder at the queenly girl who completely overshadowed those around her so far as size and form and physical development were concerned.
immediately past
From this reading She had regained her health and spirits rapidly within the last few weeks, and even Jimmie, who seldom saw beyond Annie’s fair face and soft blue eyes, drew a breath of wonder at the queenly girl who completely overshadowed those around her so far as size and form and physical development were concerned.
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 The next day brought Maude De Vere, looking so handsome in her black dress, with her coquettish drab hat and long drab feather tipped with scarlet, that she reminded Annie of some bright tropical flower as she came into the room with the sparkle in her brilliant eyes, and the deep, rich bloom upon her cheek.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The next day brought Maude De Vere, looking so handsome in her black dress, with her coquettish drab hat and long drab feather tipped with scarlet, that she reminded Annie of some bright tropical flower as she came into the room with the sparkle in her brilliant eyes, and the deep, rich bloom upon her cheek.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But nothing could detract from the calm, quiet dignity of Annie’s manner, or from the pure, angelic beauty of her face, and as the two stood holding each other’s hands and looking into each other’s eyes, they made a most striking tableau, and Mrs. Carleton thought, with a thrill of pride, how well her sons had chosen.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But nothing could detract from the calm, quiet dignity of Annie’s manner, or from the pure, angelic beauty of her face, and as the two stood holding each other’s hands and looking into each other’s eyes, they made a most striking tableau, and Mrs. Carleton thought, with a thrill of pride, how well her sons had chosen.
Maude
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From this reading The next day brought Maude De Vere, looking so handsome in her black dress, with her coquettish drab hat and long drab feather tipped with scarlet, that she reminded Annie of some bright tropical flower as she came into the room with the sparkle in her brilliant eyes, and the deep, rich bloom upon her cheek.
used to form the superlative
From this reading But nothing could detract from the calm, quiet dignity of Annie’s manner, or from the pure, angelic beauty of her face, and as the two stood holding each other’s hands and looking into each other’s eyes, they made a most striking tableau, and Mrs. Carleton thought, with a thrill of pride, how well her sons had chosen.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading But nothing could detract from the calm, quiet dignity of Annie’s manner, or from the pure, angelic beauty of her face, and as the two stood holding each other’s hands and looking into each other’s eyes, they made a most striking tableau, and Mrs. Carleton thought, with a thrill of pride, how well her sons had chosen.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day brought Maude De Vere, looking so handsome in her black dress, with her coquettish drab hat and long drab feather tipped with scarlet, that she reminded Annie of some bright tropical flower as she came into the room with the sparkle in her brilliant eyes, and the deep, rich bloom upon her cheek.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading That night, as Maude was walking back to the hotel accompanied by Tom, he asked her again the question put in the cave of the Cumberland.
not any; not one
From this reading “I understand about Arthur,” he said; “but he is dead; there is no promise now in the way.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But nothing could detract from the calm, quiet dignity of Annie’s manner, or from the pure, angelic beauty of her face, and as the two stood holding each other’s hands and looking into each other’s eyes, they made a most striking tableau, and Mrs. Carleton thought, with a thrill of pride, how well her sons had chosen.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “I understand about Arthur,” he said; “but he is dead; there is no promise now in the way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next day brought Maude De Vere, looking so handsome in her black dress, with her coquettish drab hat and long drab feather tipped with scarlet, that she reminded Annie of some bright tropical flower as she came into the room with the sparkle in her brilliant eyes, and the deep, rich bloom upon her cheek.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But nothing could detract from the calm, quiet dignity of Annie’s manner, or from the pure, angelic beauty of her face, and as the two stood holding each other’s hands and looking into each other’s eyes, they made a most striking tableau, and Mrs. Carleton thought, with a thrill of pride, how well her sons had chosen.
other's
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From this reading But nothing could detract from the calm, quiet dignity of Annie’s manner, or from the pure, angelic beauty of her face, and as the two stood holding each other’s hands and looking into each other’s eyes, they made a most striking tableau, and Mrs. Carleton thought, with a thrill of pride, how well her sons had chosen.
overshadowedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈʃædoʊd/
past form of “overshadow” — be greater in significance than
From this reading She had regained her health and spirits rapidly within the last few weeks, and even Jimmie, who seldom saw beyond Annie’s fair face and soft blue eyes, drew a breath of wonder at the queenly girl who completely overshadowed those around her so far as size and form and physical development were concerned.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading She had regained her health and spirits rapidly within the last few weeks, and even Jimmie, who seldom saw beyond Annie’s fair face and soft blue eyes, drew a breath of wonder at the queenly girl who completely overshadowed those around her so far as size and form and physical development were concerned.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading But nothing could detract from the calm, quiet dignity of Annie’s manner, or from the pure, angelic beauty of her face, and as the two stood holding each other’s hands and looking into each other’s eyes, they made a most striking tableau, and Mrs. Carleton thought, with a thrill of pride, how well her sons had chosen.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading “I understand about Arthur,” he said; “but he is dead; there is no promise now in the way.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading But nothing could detract from the calm, quiet dignity of Annie’s manner, or from the pure, angelic beauty of her face, and as the two stood holding each other’s hands and looking into each other’s eyes, they made a most striking tableau, and Mrs. Carleton thought, with a thrill of pride, how well her sons had chosen.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading That night, as Maude was walking back to the hotel accompanied by Tom, he asked her again the question put in the cave of the Cumberland.
queenlyadjective
having the rank of or resembling or befitting a queen
From this reading She had regained her health and spirits rapidly within the last few weeks, and even Jimmie, who seldom saw beyond Annie’s fair face and soft blue eyes, drew a breath of wonder at the queenly girl who completely overshadowed those around her so far as size and form and physical development were concerned.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading That night, as Maude was walking back to the hotel accompanied by Tom, he asked her again the question put in the cave of the Cumberland.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading But nothing could detract from the calm, quiet dignity of Annie’s manner, or from the pure, angelic beauty of her face, and as the two stood holding each other’s hands and looking into each other’s eyes, they made a most striking tableau, and Mrs. Carleton thought, with a thrill of pride, how well her sons had chosen.
with speed
From this reading She had regained her health and spirits rapidly within the last few weeks, and even Jimmie, who seldom saw beyond Annie’s fair face and soft blue eyes, drew a breath of wonder at the queenly girl who completely overshadowed those around her so far as size and form and physical development were concerned.
regainedverbUS /riˈɡeɪnd/
past form of “regain” — get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading She had regained her health and spirits rapidly within the last few weeks, and even Jimmie, who seldom saw beyond Annie’s fair face and soft blue eyes, drew a breath of wonder at the queenly girl who completely overshadowed those around her so far as size and form and physical development were concerned.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading The next day brought Maude De Vere, looking so handsome in her black dress, with her coquettish drab hat and long drab feather tipped with scarlet, that she reminded Annie of some bright tropical flower as she came into the room with the sparkle in her brilliant eyes, and the deep, rich bloom upon her cheek.
possessing material wealth
From this reading The next day brought Maude De Vere, looking so handsome in her black dress, with her coquettish drab hat and long drab feather tipped with scarlet, that she reminded Annie of some bright tropical flower as she came into the room with the sparkle in her brilliant eyes, and the deep, rich bloom upon her cheek.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The next day brought Maude De Vere, looking so handsome in her black dress, with her coquettish drab hat and long drab feather tipped with scarlet, that she reminded Annie of some bright tropical flower as she came into the room with the sparkle in her brilliant eyes, and the deep, rich bloom upon her cheek.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I understand about Arthur,” he said; “but he is dead; there is no promise now in the way.
cut with a saw
From this reading She had regained her health and spirits rapidly within the last few weeks, and even Jimmie, who seldom saw beyond Annie’s fair face and soft blue eyes, drew a breath of wonder at the queenly girl who completely overshadowed those around her so far as size and form and physical development were concerned.
scarletnounUS /ˈskɑːrlət/
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
From this reading The next day brought Maude De Vere, looking so handsome in her black dress, with her coquettish drab hat and long drab feather tipped with scarlet, that she reminded Annie of some bright tropical flower as she came into the room with the sparkle in her brilliant eyes, and the deep, rich bloom upon her cheek.
not often
From this reading She had regained her health and spirits rapidly within the last few weeks, and even Jimmie, who seldom saw beyond Annie’s fair face and soft blue eyes, drew a breath of wonder at the queenly girl who completely overshadowed those around her so far as size and form and physical development were concerned.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The next day brought Maude De Vere, looking so handsome in her black dress, with her coquettish drab hat and long drab feather tipped with scarlet, that she reminded Annie of some bright tropical flower as she came into the room with the sparkle in her brilliant eyes, and the deep, rich bloom upon her cheek.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading She had regained her health and spirits rapidly within the last few weeks, and even Jimmie, who seldom saw beyond Annie’s fair face and soft blue eyes, drew a breath of wonder at the queenly girl who completely overshadowed those around her so far as size and form and physical development were concerned.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The next day brought Maude De Vere, looking so handsome in her black dress, with her coquettish drab hat and long drab feather tipped with scarlet, that she reminded Annie of some bright tropical flower as she came into the room with the sparkle in her brilliant eyes, and the deep, rich bloom upon her cheek.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading She had regained her health and spirits rapidly within the last few weeks, and even Jimmie, who seldom saw beyond Annie’s fair face and soft blue eyes, drew a breath of wonder at the queenly girl who completely overshadowed those around her so far as size and form and physical development were concerned.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The next day brought Maude De Vere, looking so handsome in her black dress, with her coquettish drab hat and long drab feather tipped with scarlet, that she reminded Annie of some bright tropical flower as she came into the room with the sparkle in her brilliant eyes, and the deep, rich bloom upon her cheek.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading But nothing could detract from the calm, quiet dignity of Annie’s manner, or from the pure, angelic beauty of her face, and as the two stood holding each other’s hands and looking into each other’s eyes, they made a most striking tableau, and Mrs. Carleton thought, with a thrill of pride, how well her sons had chosen.
sparkleverbUS /ˈspɑːrkəl/
reflect brightly
From this reading The next day brought Maude De Vere, looking so handsome in her black dress, with her coquettish drab hat and long drab feather tipped with scarlet, that she reminded Annie of some bright tropical flower as she came into the room with the sparkle in her brilliant eyes, and the deep, rich bloom upon her cheek.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading She had regained her health and spirits rapidly within the last few weeks, and even Jimmie, who seldom saw beyond Annie’s fair face and soft blue eyes, drew a breath of wonder at the queenly girl who completely overshadowed those around her so far as size and form and physical development were concerned.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading But nothing could detract from the calm, quiet dignity of Annie’s manner, or from the pure, angelic beauty of her face, and as the two stood holding each other’s hands and looking into each other’s eyes, they made a most striking tableau, and Mrs. Carleton thought, with a thrill of pride, how well her sons had chosen.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading But nothing could detract from the calm, quiet dignity of Annie’s manner, or from the pure, angelic beauty of her face, and as the two stood holding each other’s hands and looking into each other’s eyes, they made a most striking tableau, and Mrs. Carleton thought, with a thrill of pride, how well her sons had chosen.
tableaunounUS /təˈbloʊ/
a group of people attractively arranged (as if in a painting)
From this reading But nothing could detract from the calm, quiet dignity of Annie’s manner, or from the pure, angelic beauty of her face, and as the two stood holding each other’s hands and looking into each other’s eyes, they made a most striking tableau, and Mrs. Carleton thought, with a thrill of pride, how well her sons had chosen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The next day brought Maude De Vere, looking so handsome in her black dress, with her coquettish drab hat and long drab feather tipped with scarlet, that she reminded Annie of some bright tropical flower as she came into the room with the sparkle in her brilliant eyes, and the deep, rich bloom upon her cheek.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day brought Maude De Vere, looking so handsome in her black dress, with her coquettish drab hat and long drab feather tipped with scarlet, that she reminded Annie of some bright tropical flower as she came into the room with the sparkle in her brilliant eyes, and the deep, rich bloom upon her cheek.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “I understand about Arthur,” he said; “but he is dead; there is no promise now in the way.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But nothing could detract from the calm, quiet dignity of Annie’s manner, or from the pure, angelic beauty of her face, and as the two stood holding each other’s hands and looking into each other’s eyes, they made a most striking tableau, and Mrs. Carleton thought, with a thrill of pride, how well her sons had chosen.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading She had regained her health and spirits rapidly within the last few weeks, and even Jimmie, who seldom saw beyond Annie’s fair face and soft blue eyes, drew a breath of wonder at the queenly girl who completely overshadowed those around her so far as size and form and physical development were concerned.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But nothing could detract from the calm, quiet dignity of Annie’s manner, or from the pure, angelic beauty of her face, and as the two stood holding each other’s hands and looking into each other’s eyes, they made a most striking tableau, and Mrs. Carleton thought, with a thrill of pride, how well her sons had chosen.
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading But nothing could detract from the calm, quiet dignity of Annie’s manner, or from the pure, angelic beauty of her face, and as the two stood holding each other’s hands and looking into each other’s eyes, they made a most striking tableau, and Mrs. Carleton thought, with a thrill of pride, how well her sons had chosen.
tippedadjectiveUS /tɪpt/
having a tip; or having a tip as specified (used in combination)
From this reading The next day brought Maude De Vere, looking so handsome in her black dress, with her coquettish drab hat and long drab feather tipped with scarlet, that she reminded Annie of some bright tropical flower as she came into the room with the sparkle in her brilliant eyes, and the deep, rich bloom upon her cheek.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That night, as Maude was walking back to the hotel accompanied by Tom, he asked her again the question put in the cave of the Cumberland.
male cat
From this reading That night, as Maude was walking back to the hotel accompanied by Tom, he asked her again the question put in the cave of the Cumberland.
tropicaladjectiveUS /ˈtrɑːpɪkəl/
relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
From this reading The next day brought Maude De Vere, looking so handsome in her black dress, with her coquettish drab hat and long drab feather tipped with scarlet, that she reminded Annie of some bright tropical flower as she came into the room with the sparkle in her brilliant eyes, and the deep, rich bloom upon her cheek.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But nothing could detract from the calm, quiet dignity of Annie’s manner, or from the pure, angelic beauty of her face, and as the two stood holding each other’s hands and looking into each other’s eyes, they made a most striking tableau, and Mrs. Carleton thought, with a thrill of pride, how well her sons had chosen.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading “I understand about Arthur,” he said; “but he is dead; there is no promise now in the way.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The next day brought Maude De Vere, looking so handsome in her black dress, with her coquettish drab hat and long drab feather tipped with scarlet, that she reminded Annie of some bright tropical flower as she came into the room with the sparkle in her brilliant eyes, and the deep, rich bloom upon her cheek.
Vere
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From this reading The next day brought Maude De Vere, looking so handsome in her black dress, with her coquettish drab hat and long drab feather tipped with scarlet, that she reminded Annie of some bright tropical flower as she came into the room with the sparkle in her brilliant eyes, and the deep, rich bloom upon her cheek.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading That night, as Maude was walking back to the hotel accompanied by Tom, he asked her again the question put in the cave of the Cumberland.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That night, as Maude was walking back to the hotel accompanied by Tom, he asked her again the question put in the cave of the Cumberland.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “I understand about Arthur,” he said; “but he is dead; there is no promise now in the way.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading She had regained her health and spirits rapidly within the last few weeks, and even Jimmie, who seldom saw beyond Annie’s fair face and soft blue eyes, drew a breath of wonder at the queenly girl who completely overshadowed those around her so far as size and form and physical development were concerned.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading But nothing could detract from the calm, quiet dignity of Annie’s manner, or from the pure, angelic beauty of her face, and as the two stood holding each other’s hands and looking into each other’s eyes, they made a most striking tableau, and Mrs. Carleton thought, with a thrill of pride, how well her sons had chosen.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She had regained her health and spirits rapidly within the last few weeks, and even Jimmie, who seldom saw beyond Annie’s fair face and soft blue eyes, drew a breath of wonder at the queenly girl who completely overshadowed those around her so far as size and form and physical development were concerned.
which person or people
From this reading She had regained her health and spirits rapidly within the last few weeks, and even Jimmie, who seldom saw beyond Annie’s fair face and soft blue eyes, drew a breath of wonder at the queenly girl who completely overshadowed those around her so far as size and form and physical development were concerned.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The next day brought Maude De Vere, looking so handsome in her black dress, with her coquettish drab hat and long drab feather tipped with scarlet, that she reminded Annie of some bright tropical flower as she came into the room with the sparkle in her brilliant eyes, and the deep, rich bloom upon her cheek.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading She had regained her health and spirits rapidly within the last few weeks, and even Jimmie, who seldom saw beyond Annie’s fair face and soft blue eyes, drew a breath of wonder at the queenly girl who completely overshadowed those around her so far as size and form and physical development were concerned.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading She had regained her health and spirits rapidly within the last few weeks, and even Jimmie, who seldom saw beyond Annie’s fair face and soft blue eyes, drew a breath of wonder at the queenly girl who completely overshadowed those around her so far as size and form and physical development were concerned.
