used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her cheeks for once were flushed, and there was a curious light in the glance that she swept deliberately over the luxury around her and finally let rest on her own reflection in the old mirror that hung over the wide fireplace.
(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 “All this for one girl!” she whispered.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Ismay Trelane stood alone in the great hall at Marchant’s Hold, immaculately dressed in tight-fitting, dark-green cloth that showed every curve of her slim body and seemed reflected in her strange eyes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ismay Trelane stood alone in the great hall at Marchant’s Hold, immaculately dressed in tight-fitting, dark-green cloth that showed every curve of her slim body and seemed reflected in her strange eyes.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Her cheeks for once were flushed, and there was a curious light in the glance that she swept deliberately over the luxury around her and finally let rest on her own reflection in the old mirror that hung over the wide fireplace.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ismay Trelane stood alone in the great hall at Marchant’s Hold, immaculately dressed in tight-fitting, dark-green cloth that showed every curve of her slim body and seemed reflected in her strange eyes.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Ismay Trelane stood alone in the great hall at Marchant’s Hold, immaculately dressed in tight-fitting, dark-green cloth that showed every curve of her slim body and seemed reflected in her strange eyes.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Her cheeks for once were flushed, and there was a curious light in the glance that she swept deliberately over the luxury around her and finally let rest on her own reflection in the old mirror that hung over the wide fireplace.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading Ismay Trelane stood alone in the great hall at Marchant’s Hold, immaculately dressed in tight-fitting, dark-green cloth that showed every curve of her slim body and seemed reflected in her strange eyes.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Her cheeks for once were flushed, and there was a curious light in the glance that she swept deliberately over the luxury around her and finally let rest on her own reflection in the old mirror that hung over the wide fireplace.
curvenounUS /kɜːrv/
the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
From this reading Ismay Trelane stood alone in the great hall at Marchant’s Hold, immaculately dressed in tight-fitting, dark-green cloth that showed every curve of her slim body and seemed reflected in her strange eyes.
dark-greenadjective
of the color between blue and yellow in the color spectrum; similar to the color of fresh grass
From this reading Ismay Trelane stood alone in the great hall at Marchant’s Hold, immaculately dressed in tight-fitting, dark-green cloth that showed every curve of her slim body and seemed reflected in her strange eyes.
deliberatelyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading Her cheeks for once were flushed, and there was a curious light in the glance that she swept deliberately over the luxury around her and finally let rest on her own reflection in the old mirror that hung over the wide fireplace.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading “I WILL POSSESS HIM OR DIE.”
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Ismay Trelane stood alone in the great hall at Marchant’s Hold, immaculately dressed in tight-fitting, dark-green cloth that showed every curve of her slim body and seemed reflected in her strange eyes.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading The scarlet of her lips paled with the tight pressure that drew them together.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Ismay Trelane stood alone in the great hall at Marchant’s Hold, immaculately dressed in tight-fitting, dark-green cloth that showed every curve of her slim body and seemed reflected in her strange eyes.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Ismay Trelane stood alone in the great hall at Marchant’s Hold, immaculately dressed in tight-fitting, dark-green cloth that showed every curve of her slim body and seemed reflected in her strange eyes.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Her cheeks for once were flushed, and there was a curious light in the glance that she swept deliberately over the luxury around her and finally let rest on her own reflection in the old mirror that hung over the wide fireplace.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading Her cheeks for once were flushed, and there was a curious light in the glance that she swept deliberately over the luxury around her and finally let rest on her own reflection in the old mirror that hung over the wide fireplace.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading Her cheeks for once were flushed, and there was a curious light in the glance that she swept deliberately over the luxury around her and finally let rest on her own reflection in the old mirror that hung over the wide fireplace.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her cheeks for once were flushed, and there was a curious light in the glance that she swept deliberately over the luxury around her and finally let rest on her own reflection in the old mirror that hung over the wide fireplace.
a young female
From this reading “All this for one girl!” she whispered.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Her cheeks for once were flushed, and there was a curious light in the glance that she swept deliberately over the luxury around her and finally let rest on her own reflection in the old mirror that hung over the wide fireplace.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Ismay Trelane stood alone in the great hall at Marchant’s Hold, immaculately dressed in tight-fitting, dark-green cloth that showed every curve of her slim body and seemed reflected in her strange eyes.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Ismay Trelane stood alone in the great hall at Marchant’s Hold, immaculately dressed in tight-fitting, dark-green cloth that showed every curve of her slim body and seemed reflected in her strange eyes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ismay Trelane stood alone in the great hall at Marchant’s Hold, immaculately dressed in tight-fitting, dark-green cloth that showed every curve of her slim body and seemed reflected in her strange eyes.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I WILL POSSESS HIM OR DIE.”
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Ismay Trelane stood alone in the great hall at Marchant’s Hold, immaculately dressed in tight-fitting, dark-green cloth that showed every curve of her slim body and seemed reflected in her strange eyes.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Her cheeks for once were flushed, and there was a curious light in the glance that she swept deliberately over the luxury around her and finally let rest on her own reflection in the old mirror that hung over the wide fireplace.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I WILL POSSESS HIM OR DIE.”
immaculatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmækjələtli/
in an immaculate manner
From this reading Ismay Trelane stood alone in the great hall at Marchant’s Hold, immaculately dressed in tight-fitting, dark-green cloth that showed every curve of her slim body and seemed reflected in her strange eyes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ismay Trelane stood alone in the great hall at Marchant’s Hold, immaculately dressed in tight-fitting, dark-green cloth that showed every curve of her slim body and seemed reflected in her strange eyes.
Ismay
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From this reading Ismay Trelane stood alone in the great hall at Marchant’s Hold, immaculately dressed in tight-fitting, dark-green cloth that showed every curve of her slim body and seemed reflected in her strange eyes.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Her cheeks for once were flushed, and there was a curious light in the glance that she swept deliberately over the luxury around her and finally let rest on her own reflection in the old mirror that hung over the wide fireplace.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Her cheeks for once were flushed, and there was a curious light in the glance that she swept deliberately over the luxury around her and finally let rest on her own reflection in the old mirror that hung over the wide fireplace.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading The scarlet of her lips paled with the tight pressure that drew them together.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading Her cheeks for once were flushed, and there was a curious light in the glance that she swept deliberately over the luxury around her and finally let rest on her own reflection in the old mirror that hung over the wide fireplace.
Marchant's
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From this reading Ismay Trelane stood alone in the great hall at Marchant’s Hold, immaculately dressed in tight-fitting, dark-green cloth that showed every curve of her slim body and seemed reflected in her strange eyes.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading Her cheeks for once were flushed, and there was a curious light in the glance that she swept deliberately over the luxury around her and finally let rest on her own reflection in the old mirror that hung over the wide fireplace.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ismay Trelane stood alone in the great hall at Marchant’s Hold, immaculately dressed in tight-fitting, dark-green cloth that showed every curve of her slim body and seemed reflected in her strange eyes.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Her cheeks for once were flushed, and there was a curious light in the glance that she swept deliberately over the luxury around her and finally let rest on her own reflection in the old mirror that hung over the wide fireplace.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Her cheeks for once were flushed, and there was a curious light in the glance that she swept deliberately over the luxury around her and finally let rest on her own reflection in the old mirror that hung over the wide fireplace.
on one occasion
From this reading Her cheeks for once were flushed, and there was a curious light in the glance that she swept deliberately over the luxury around her and finally let rest on her own reflection in the old mirror that hung over the wide fireplace.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “All this for one girl!” she whispered.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “I WILL POSSESS HIM OR DIE.”
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Her cheeks for once were flushed, and there was a curious light in the glance that she swept deliberately over the luxury around her and finally let rest on her own reflection in the old mirror that hung over the wide fireplace.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Her cheeks for once were flushed, and there was a curious light in the glance that she swept deliberately over the luxury around her and finally let rest on her own reflection in the old mirror that hung over the wide fireplace.
paledverbUS /peɪld/
past form of “pale” — turn pale, as if in fear
From this reading The scarlet of her lips paled with the tight pressure that drew them together.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading “I WILL POSSESS HIM OR DIE.”
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading The scarlet of her lips paled with the tight pressure that drew them together.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading Ismay Trelane stood alone in the great hall at Marchant’s Hold, immaculately dressed in tight-fitting, dark-green cloth that showed every curve of her slim body and seemed reflected in her strange eyes.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Her cheeks for once were flushed, and there was a curious light in the glance that she swept deliberately over the luxury around her and finally let rest on her own reflection in the old mirror that hung over the wide fireplace.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Her cheeks for once were flushed, and there was a curious light in the glance that she swept deliberately over the luxury around her and finally let rest on her own reflection in the old mirror that hung over the wide fireplace.
scarletnounUS /ˈskɑːrlət/
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
From this reading The scarlet of her lips paled with the tight pressure that drew them together.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Ismay Trelane stood alone in the great hall at Marchant’s Hold, immaculately dressed in tight-fitting, dark-green cloth that showed every curve of her slim body and seemed reflected in her strange eyes.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her cheeks for once were flushed, and there was a curious light in the glance that she swept deliberately over the luxury around her and finally let rest on her own reflection in the old mirror that hung over the wide fireplace.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Ismay Trelane stood alone in the great hall at Marchant’s Hold, immaculately dressed in tight-fitting, dark-green cloth that showed every curve of her slim body and seemed reflected in her strange eyes.
slimadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading Ismay Trelane stood alone in the great hall at Marchant’s Hold, immaculately dressed in tight-fitting, dark-green cloth that showed every curve of her slim body and seemed reflected in her strange eyes.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Ismay Trelane stood alone in the great hall at Marchant’s Hold, immaculately dressed in tight-fitting, dark-green cloth that showed every curve of her slim body and seemed reflected in her strange eyes.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Ismay Trelane stood alone in the great hall at Marchant’s Hold, immaculately dressed in tight-fitting, dark-green cloth that showed every curve of her slim body and seemed reflected in her strange eyes.
possessing sweep
From this reading Her cheeks for once were flushed, and there was a curious light in the glance that she swept deliberately over the luxury around her and finally let rest on her own reflection in the old mirror that hung over the wide fireplace.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ismay Trelane stood alone in the great hall at Marchant’s Hold, immaculately dressed in tight-fitting, dark-green cloth that showed every curve of her slim body and seemed reflected in her strange eyes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ismay Trelane stood alone in the great hall at Marchant’s Hold, immaculately dressed in tight-fitting, dark-green cloth that showed every curve of her slim body and seemed reflected in her strange eyes.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The scarlet of her lips paled with the tight pressure that drew them together.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Her cheeks for once were flushed, and there was a curious light in the glance that she swept deliberately over the luxury around her and finally let rest on her own reflection in the old mirror that hung over the wide fireplace.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “All this for one girl!” she whispered.
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading The scarlet of her lips paled with the tight pressure that drew them together.
tight-fittingadjective
fitting snugly
From this reading Ismay Trelane stood alone in the great hall at Marchant’s Hold, immaculately dressed in tight-fitting, dark-green cloth that showed every curve of her slim body and seemed reflected in her strange eyes.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The scarlet of her lips paled with the tight pressure that drew them together.
Trelane
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From this reading Ismay Trelane stood alone in the great hall at Marchant’s Hold, immaculately dressed in tight-fitting, dark-green cloth that showed every curve of her slim body and seemed reflected in her strange eyes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her cheeks for once were flushed, and there was a curious light in the glance that she swept deliberately over the luxury around her and finally let rest on her own reflection in the old mirror that hung over the wide fireplace.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her cheeks for once were flushed, and there was a curious light in the glance that she swept deliberately over the luxury around her and finally let rest on her own reflection in the old mirror that hung over the wide fireplace.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading “All this for one girl!” she whispered.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Her cheeks for once were flushed, and there was a curious light in the glance that she swept deliberately over the luxury around her and finally let rest on her own reflection in the old mirror that hung over the wide fireplace.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I WILL POSSESS HIM OR DIE.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading The scarlet of her lips paled with the tight pressure that drew them together.
