used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES MY LORD SAYLE AND THE CLASH OF STEEL Sir John rubbed the sleep from his eyes to behold his companion approaching, evidently fresh from her morning ablutions; moreover, her sprigged petticoat, if a little rumpled, looked surprisingly trim, her square-toed, flat-heeled shoes were innocent of dust and she had even contrived to comb and dress her hair—black, glossy hair, he noticed, that fell in wanton curls on either white temple.
ablutionsnounUS /əˈbluːʃənz/
plural of “ablution” — the ritual washing of a priest's hands or of sacred vessels
From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES MY LORD SAYLE AND THE CLASH OF STEEL Sir John rubbed the sleep from his eyes to behold his companion approaching, evidently fresh from her morning ablutions; moreover, her sprigged petticoat, if a little rumpled, looked surprisingly trim, her square-toed, flat-heeled shoes were innocent of dust and she had even contrived to comb and dress her hair—black, glossy hair, he noticed, that fell in wanton curls on either white temple.
anew
From this reading And he bowed again with an exaggerated flourish, at which she frowned and answered sullenly:
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And he bowed again with an exaggerated flourish, at which she frowned and answered sullenly:
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES MY LORD SAYLE AND THE CLASH OF STEEL Sir John rubbed the sleep from his eyes to behold his companion approaching, evidently fresh from her morning ablutions; moreover, her sprigged petticoat, if a little rumpled, looked surprisingly trim, her square-toed, flat-heeled shoes were innocent of dust and she had even contrived to comb and dress her hair—black, glossy hair, he noticed, that fell in wanton curls on either white temple.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading And he bowed again with an exaggerated flourish, at which she frowned and answered sullenly:
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES MY LORD SAYLE AND THE CLASH OF STEEL Sir John rubbed the sleep from his eyes to behold his companion approaching, evidently fresh from her morning ablutions; moreover, her sprigged petticoat, if a little rumpled, looked surprisingly trim, her square-toed, flat-heeled shoes were innocent of dust and she had even contrived to comb and dress her hair—black, glossy hair, he noticed, that fell in wanton curls on either white temple.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “’S heart, child!” he exclaimed, “you walk proud as Dian’s self or lady o’ high degree, God save your ladyship!”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And he bowed again with an exaggerated flourish, at which she frowned and answered sullenly:
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading And, seeing her so neat and trig from top to toe, he immediately became supremely conscious of his own rumpled garments, his unshaven chin and the haystalks entwined in the tangled ringlets of his peruke.
see with attention
From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES MY LORD SAYLE AND THE CLASH OF STEEL Sir John rubbed the sleep from his eyes to behold his companion approaching, evidently fresh from her morning ablutions; moreover, her sprigged petticoat, if a little rumpled, looked surprisingly trim, her square-toed, flat-heeled shoes were innocent of dust and she had even contrived to comb and dress her hair—black, glossy hair, he noticed, that fell in wanton curls on either white temple.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES MY LORD SAYLE AND THE CLASH OF STEEL Sir John rubbed the sleep from his eyes to behold his companion approaching, evidently fresh from her morning ablutions; moreover, her sprigged petticoat, if a little rumpled, looked surprisingly trim, her square-toed, flat-heeled shoes were innocent of dust and she had even contrived to comb and dress her hair—black, glossy hair, he noticed, that fell in wanton curls on either white temple.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading None the less, he rose and bowed with his usual grace, giving her a cheery “Good morning.”
cheeryadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪri/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading None the less, he rose and bowed with his usual grace, giving her a cheery “Good morning.”
a young person of either sex
From this reading “’S heart, child!” he exclaimed, “you walk proud as Dian’s self or lady o’ high degree, God save your ladyship!”
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading And, seeing her so neat and trig from top to toe, he immediately became supremely conscious of his own rumpled garments, his unshaven chin and the haystalks entwined in the tangled ringlets of his peruke.
CLASHnounUS /klæʃ/
A violent confrontation or disagreement between opposing forces or factions.
From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES MY LORD SAYLE AND THE CLASH OF STEEL Sir John rubbed the sleep from his eyes to behold his companion approaching, evidently fresh from her morning ablutions; moreover, her sprigged petticoat, if a little rumpled, looked surprisingly trim, her square-toed, flat-heeled shoes were innocent of dust and she had even contrived to comb and dress her hair—black, glossy hair, he noticed, that fell in wanton curls on either white temple.
combverbUS /koʊm/
straighten with a comb
From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES MY LORD SAYLE AND THE CLASH OF STEEL Sir John rubbed the sleep from his eyes to behold his companion approaching, evidently fresh from her morning ablutions; moreover, her sprigged petticoat, if a little rumpled, looked surprisingly trim, her square-toed, flat-heeled shoes were innocent of dust and she had even contrived to comb and dress her hair—black, glossy hair, he noticed, that fell in wanton curls on either white temple.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES MY LORD SAYLE AND THE CLASH OF STEEL Sir John rubbed the sleep from his eyes to behold his companion approaching, evidently fresh from her morning ablutions; moreover, her sprigged petticoat, if a little rumpled, looked surprisingly trim, her square-toed, flat-heeled shoes were innocent of dust and she had even contrived to comb and dress her hair—black, glossy hair, he noticed, that fell in wanton curls on either white temple.
intentionally conceived
From this reading And, seeing her so neat and trig from top to toe, he immediately became supremely conscious of his own rumpled garments, his unshaven chin and the haystalks entwined in the tangled ringlets of his peruke.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES MY LORD SAYLE AND THE CLASH OF STEEL Sir John rubbed the sleep from his eyes to behold his companion approaching, evidently fresh from her morning ablutions; moreover, her sprigged petticoat, if a little rumpled, looked surprisingly trim, her square-toed, flat-heeled shoes were innocent of dust and she had even contrived to comb and dress her hair—black, glossy hair, he noticed, that fell in wanton curls on either white temple.
curlsnounUS /kɜːrlz/
plural of “curl” — a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES MY LORD SAYLE AND THE CLASH OF STEEL Sir John rubbed the sleep from his eyes to behold his companion approaching, evidently fresh from her morning ablutions; moreover, her sprigged petticoat, if a little rumpled, looked surprisingly trim, her square-toed, flat-heeled shoes were innocent of dust and she had even contrived to comb and dress her hair—black, glossy hair, he noticed, that fell in wanton curls on either white temple.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading “’S heart, child!” he exclaimed, “you walk proud as Dian’s self or lady o’ high degree, God save your ladyship!”
Dian's
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From this reading “’S heart, child!” he exclaimed, “you walk proud as Dian’s self or lady o’ high degree, God save your ladyship!”
put on clothes
From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES MY LORD SAYLE AND THE CLASH OF STEEL Sir John rubbed the sleep from his eyes to behold his companion approaching, evidently fresh from her morning ablutions; moreover, her sprigged petticoat, if a little rumpled, looked surprisingly trim, her square-toed, flat-heeled shoes were innocent of dust and she had even contrived to comb and dress her hair—black, glossy hair, he noticed, that fell in wanton curls on either white temple.
remove the dust from
From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES MY LORD SAYLE AND THE CLASH OF STEEL Sir John rubbed the sleep from his eyes to behold his companion approaching, evidently fresh from her morning ablutions; moreover, her sprigged petticoat, if a little rumpled, looked surprisingly trim, her square-toed, flat-heeled shoes were innocent of dust and she had even contrived to comb and dress her hair—black, glossy hair, he noticed, that fell in wanton curls on either white temple.
one or the other of two
From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES MY LORD SAYLE AND THE CLASH OF STEEL Sir John rubbed the sleep from his eyes to behold his companion approaching, evidently fresh from her morning ablutions; moreover, her sprigged petticoat, if a little rumpled, looked surprisingly trim, her square-toed, flat-heeled shoes were innocent of dust and she had even contrived to comb and dress her hair—black, glossy hair, he noticed, that fell in wanton curls on either white temple.
entwinedverbUS /enˈtwaɪnd/
past form of “entwine” — tie or link together
From this reading And, seeing her so neat and trig from top to toe, he immediately became supremely conscious of his own rumpled garments, his unshaven chin and the haystalks entwined in the tangled ringlets of his peruke.
divisible by two
From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES MY LORD SAYLE AND THE CLASH OF STEEL Sir John rubbed the sleep from his eyes to behold his companion approaching, evidently fresh from her morning ablutions; moreover, her sprigged petticoat, if a little rumpled, looked surprisingly trim, her square-toed, flat-heeled shoes were innocent of dust and she had even contrived to comb and dress her hair—black, glossy hair, he noticed, that fell in wanton curls on either white temple.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES MY LORD SAYLE AND THE CLASH OF STEEL Sir John rubbed the sleep from his eyes to behold his companion approaching, evidently fresh from her morning ablutions; moreover, her sprigged petticoat, if a little rumpled, looked surprisingly trim, her square-toed, flat-heeled shoes were innocent of dust and she had even contrived to comb and dress her hair—black, glossy hair, he noticed, that fell in wanton curls on either white temple.
exaggeratedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪtəd/
represented as greater than is true or reasonable
From this reading And he bowed again with an exaggerated flourish, at which she frowned and answered sullenly:
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “’S heart, child!” he exclaimed, “you walk proud as Dian’s self or lady o’ high degree, God save your ladyship!”
opinion or judgment
From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES MY LORD SAYLE AND THE CLASH OF STEEL Sir John rubbed the sleep from his eyes to behold his companion approaching, evidently fresh from her morning ablutions; moreover, her sprigged petticoat, if a little rumpled, looked surprisingly trim, her square-toed, flat-heeled shoes were innocent of dust and she had even contrived to comb and dress her hair—black, glossy hair, he noticed, that fell in wanton curls on either white temple.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES MY LORD SAYLE AND THE CLASH OF STEEL Sir John rubbed the sleep from his eyes to behold his companion approaching, evidently fresh from her morning ablutions; moreover, her sprigged petticoat, if a little rumpled, looked surprisingly trim, her square-toed, flat-heeled shoes were innocent of dust and she had even contrived to comb and dress her hair—black, glossy hair, he noticed, that fell in wanton curls on either white temple.
flat-heeled
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From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES MY LORD SAYLE AND THE CLASH OF STEEL Sir John rubbed the sleep from his eyes to behold his companion approaching, evidently fresh from her morning ablutions; moreover, her sprigged petticoat, if a little rumpled, looked surprisingly trim, her square-toed, flat-heeled shoes were innocent of dust and she had even contrived to comb and dress her hair—black, glossy hair, he noticed, that fell in wanton curls on either white temple.
flourishverbUS /ˈflɜːrɪʃ/
grow vigorously
From this reading And he bowed again with an exaggerated flourish, at which she frowned and answered sullenly:
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES MY LORD SAYLE AND THE CLASH OF STEEL Sir John rubbed the sleep from his eyes to behold his companion approaching, evidently fresh from her morning ablutions; moreover, her sprigged petticoat, if a little rumpled, looked surprisingly trim, her square-toed, flat-heeled shoes were innocent of dust and she had even contrived to comb and dress her hair—black, glossy hair, he noticed, that fell in wanton curls on either white temple.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES MY LORD SAYLE AND THE CLASH OF STEEL Sir John rubbed the sleep from his eyes to behold his companion approaching, evidently fresh from her morning ablutions; moreover, her sprigged petticoat, if a little rumpled, looked surprisingly trim, her square-toed, flat-heeled shoes were innocent of dust and she had even contrived to comb and dress her hair—black, glossy hair, he noticed, that fell in wanton curls on either white temple.
frownedverbUS /fraʊnd/
past form of “frown” — look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading And he bowed again with an exaggerated flourish, at which she frowned and answered sullenly:
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading And, seeing her so neat and trig from top to toe, he immediately became supremely conscious of his own rumpled garments, his unshaven chin and the haystalks entwined in the tangled ringlets of his peruke.
the act of giving
From this reading None the less, he rose and bowed with his usual grace, giving her a cheery “Good morning.”
glossyadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɔːsi/
based on pretense; deceptively pleasing
From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES MY LORD SAYLE AND THE CLASH OF STEEL Sir John rubbed the sleep from his eyes to behold his companion approaching, evidently fresh from her morning ablutions; moreover, her sprigged petticoat, if a little rumpled, looked surprisingly trim, her square-toed, flat-heeled shoes were innocent of dust and she had even contrived to comb and dress her hair—black, glossy hair, he noticed, that fell in wanton curls on either white temple.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading “’S heart, child!” he exclaimed, “you walk proud as Dian’s self or lady o’ high degree, God save your ladyship!”
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading None the less, he rose and bowed with his usual grace, giving her a cheery “Good morning.”
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading None the less, he rose and bowed with his usual grace, giving her a cheery “Good morning.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES MY LORD SAYLE AND THE CLASH OF STEEL Sir John rubbed the sleep from his eyes to behold his companion approaching, evidently fresh from her morning ablutions; moreover, her sprigged petticoat, if a little rumpled, looked surprisingly trim, her square-toed, flat-heeled shoes were innocent of dust and she had even contrived to comb and dress her hair—black, glossy hair, he noticed, that fell in wanton curls on either white temple.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES MY LORD SAYLE AND THE CLASH OF STEEL Sir John rubbed the sleep from his eyes to behold his companion approaching, evidently fresh from her morning ablutions; moreover, her sprigged petticoat, if a little rumpled, looked surprisingly trim, her square-toed, flat-heeled shoes were innocent of dust and she had even contrived to comb and dress her hair—black, glossy hair, he noticed, that fell in wanton curls on either white temple.
haystalks
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From this reading And, seeing her so neat and trig from top to toe, he immediately became supremely conscious of his own rumpled garments, his unshaven chin and the haystalks entwined in the tangled ringlets of his peruke.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES MY LORD SAYLE AND THE CLASH OF STEEL Sir John rubbed the sleep from his eyes to behold his companion approaching, evidently fresh from her morning ablutions; moreover, her sprigged petticoat, if a little rumpled, looked surprisingly trim, her square-toed, flat-heeled shoes were innocent of dust and she had even contrived to comb and dress her hair—black, glossy hair, he noticed, that fell in wanton curls on either white temple.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading “’S heart, child!” he exclaimed, “you walk proud as Dian’s self or lady o’ high degree, God save your ladyship!”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES MY LORD SAYLE AND THE CLASH OF STEEL Sir John rubbed the sleep from his eyes to behold his companion approaching, evidently fresh from her morning ablutions; moreover, her sprigged petticoat, if a little rumpled, looked surprisingly trim, her square-toed, flat-heeled shoes were innocent of dust and she had even contrived to comb and dress her hair—black, glossy hair, he noticed, that fell in wanton curls on either white temple.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading “’S heart, child!” he exclaimed, “you walk proud as Dian’s self or lady o’ high degree, God save your ladyship!”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES MY LORD SAYLE AND THE CLASH OF STEEL Sir John rubbed the sleep from his eyes to behold his companion approaching, evidently fresh from her morning ablutions; moreover, her sprigged petticoat, if a little rumpled, looked surprisingly trim, her square-toed, flat-heeled shoes were innocent of dust and she had even contrived to comb and dress her hair—black, glossy hair, he noticed, that fell in wanton curls on either white temple.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES MY LORD SAYLE AND THE CLASH OF STEEL Sir John rubbed the sleep from his eyes to behold his companion approaching, evidently fresh from her morning ablutions; moreover, her sprigged petticoat, if a little rumpled, looked surprisingly trim, her square-toed, flat-heeled shoes were innocent of dust and she had even contrived to comb and dress her hair—black, glossy hair, he noticed, that fell in wanton curls on either white temple.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading And, seeing her so neat and trig from top to toe, he immediately became supremely conscious of his own rumpled garments, his unshaven chin and the haystalks entwined in the tangled ringlets of his peruke.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES MY LORD SAYLE AND THE CLASH OF STEEL Sir John rubbed the sleep from his eyes to behold his companion approaching, evidently fresh from her morning ablutions; moreover, her sprigged petticoat, if a little rumpled, looked surprisingly trim, her square-toed, flat-heeled shoes were innocent of dust and she had even contrived to comb and dress her hair—black, glossy hair, he noticed, that fell in wanton curls on either white temple.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES MY LORD SAYLE AND THE CLASH OF STEEL Sir John rubbed the sleep from his eyes to behold his companion approaching, evidently fresh from her morning ablutions; moreover, her sprigged petticoat, if a little rumpled, looked surprisingly trim, her square-toed, flat-heeled shoes were innocent of dust and she had even contrived to comb and dress her hair—black, glossy hair, he noticed, that fell in wanton curls on either white temple.
INTRODUCESverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːsɪz/
third-person singular of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES MY LORD SAYLE AND THE CLASH OF STEEL Sir John rubbed the sleep from his eyes to behold his companion approaching, evidently fresh from her morning ablutions; moreover, her sprigged petticoat, if a little rumpled, looked surprisingly trim, her square-toed, flat-heeled shoes were innocent of dust and she had even contrived to comb and dress her hair—black, glossy hair, he noticed, that fell in wanton curls on either white temple.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES MY LORD SAYLE AND THE CLASH OF STEEL Sir John rubbed the sleep from his eyes to behold his companion approaching, evidently fresh from her morning ablutions; moreover, her sprigged petticoat, if a little rumpled, looked surprisingly trim, her square-toed, flat-heeled shoes were innocent of dust and she had even contrived to comb and dress her hair—black, glossy hair, he noticed, that fell in wanton curls on either white temple.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading “’S heart, child!” he exclaimed, “you walk proud as Dian’s self or lady o’ high degree, God save your ladyship!”
ladyshipnoun
a title used to address any peeress except a duchess
From this reading “’S heart, child!” he exclaimed, “you walk proud as Dian’s self or lady o’ high degree, God save your ladyship!”
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading None the less, he rose and bowed with his usual grace, giving her a cheery “Good morning.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES MY LORD SAYLE AND THE CLASH OF STEEL Sir John rubbed the sleep from his eyes to behold his companion approaching, evidently fresh from her morning ablutions; moreover, her sprigged petticoat, if a little rumpled, looked surprisingly trim, her square-toed, flat-heeled shoes were innocent of dust and she had even contrived to comb and dress her hair—black, glossy hair, he noticed, that fell in wanton curls on either white temple.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES MY LORD SAYLE AND THE CLASH OF STEEL Sir John rubbed the sleep from his eyes to behold his companion approaching, evidently fresh from her morning ablutions; moreover, her sprigged petticoat, if a little rumpled, looked surprisingly trim, her square-toed, flat-heeled shoes were innocent of dust and she had even contrived to comb and dress her hair—black, glossy hair, he noticed, that fell in wanton curls on either white temple.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES MY LORD SAYLE AND THE CLASH OF STEEL Sir John rubbed the sleep from his eyes to behold his companion approaching, evidently fresh from her morning ablutions; moreover, her sprigged petticoat, if a little rumpled, looked surprisingly trim, her square-toed, flat-heeled shoes were innocent of dust and she had even contrived to comb and dress her hair—black, glossy hair, he noticed, that fell in wanton curls on either white temple.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES MY LORD SAYLE AND THE CLASH OF STEEL Sir John rubbed the sleep from his eyes to behold his companion approaching, evidently fresh from her morning ablutions; moreover, her sprigged petticoat, if a little rumpled, looked surprisingly trim, her square-toed, flat-heeled shoes were innocent of dust and she had even contrived to comb and dress her hair—black, glossy hair, he noticed, that fell in wanton curls on either white temple.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES MY LORD SAYLE AND THE CLASH OF STEEL Sir John rubbed the sleep from his eyes to behold his companion approaching, evidently fresh from her morning ablutions; moreover, her sprigged petticoat, if a little rumpled, looked surprisingly trim, her square-toed, flat-heeled shoes were innocent of dust and she had even contrived to comb and dress her hair—black, glossy hair, he noticed, that fell in wanton curls on either white temple.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES MY LORD SAYLE AND THE CLASH OF STEEL Sir John rubbed the sleep from his eyes to behold his companion approaching, evidently fresh from her morning ablutions; moreover, her sprigged petticoat, if a little rumpled, looked surprisingly trim, her square-toed, flat-heeled shoes were innocent of dust and she had even contrived to comb and dress her hair—black, glossy hair, he noticed, that fell in wanton curls on either white temple.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading And, seeing her so neat and trig from top to toe, he immediately became supremely conscious of his own rumpled garments, his unshaven chin and the haystalks entwined in the tangled ringlets of his peruke.
not one, and not any
From this reading None the less, he rose and bowed with his usual grace, giving her a cheery “Good morning.”
being perceived or observed
From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES MY LORD SAYLE AND THE CLASH OF STEEL Sir John rubbed the sleep from his eyes to behold his companion approaching, evidently fresh from her morning ablutions; moreover, her sprigged petticoat, if a little rumpled, looked surprisingly trim, her square-toed, flat-heeled shoes were innocent of dust and she had even contrived to comb and dress her hair—black, glossy hair, he noticed, that fell in wanton curls on either white temple.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading “’S heart, child!” he exclaimed, “you walk proud as Dian’s self or lady o’ high degree, God save your ladyship!”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES MY LORD SAYLE AND THE CLASH OF STEEL Sir John rubbed the sleep from his eyes to behold his companion approaching, evidently fresh from her morning ablutions; moreover, her sprigged petticoat, if a little rumpled, looked surprisingly trim, her square-toed, flat-heeled shoes were innocent of dust and she had even contrived to comb and dress her hair—black, glossy hair, he noticed, that fell in wanton curls on either white temple.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES MY LORD SAYLE AND THE CLASH OF STEEL Sir John rubbed the sleep from his eyes to behold his companion approaching, evidently fresh from her morning ablutions; moreover, her sprigged petticoat, if a little rumpled, looked surprisingly trim, her square-toed, flat-heeled shoes were innocent of dust and she had even contrived to comb and dress her hair—black, glossy hair, he noticed, that fell in wanton curls on either white temple.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “’S heart, child!” he exclaimed, “you walk proud as Dian’s self or lady o’ high degree, God save your ladyship!”
have ownership or possession of
From this reading And, seeing her so neat and trig from top to toe, he immediately became supremely conscious of his own rumpled garments, his unshaven chin and the haystalks entwined in the tangled ringlets of his peruke.
perukenoun
a wig for men that was fashionable in the 17th and 18th centuries
From this reading And, seeing her so neat and trig from top to toe, he immediately became supremely conscious of his own rumpled garments, his unshaven chin and the haystalks entwined in the tangled ringlets of his peruke.
petticoatnounUS /ˈpetikoʊt/
undergarment worn under a skirt
From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES MY LORD SAYLE AND THE CLASH OF STEEL Sir John rubbed the sleep from his eyes to behold his companion approaching, evidently fresh from her morning ablutions; moreover, her sprigged petticoat, if a little rumpled, looked surprisingly trim, her square-toed, flat-heeled shoes were innocent of dust and she had even contrived to comb and dress her hair—black, glossy hair, he noticed, that fell in wanton curls on either white temple.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading “’S heart, child!” he exclaimed, “you walk proud as Dian’s self or lady o’ high degree, God save your ladyship!”
ringlets
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From this reading And, seeing her so neat and trig from top to toe, he immediately became supremely conscious of his own rumpled garments, his unshaven chin and the haystalks entwined in the tangled ringlets of his peruke.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading None the less, he rose and bowed with his usual grace, giving her a cheery “Good morning.”
rubbedverbUS /rʌbd/
inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure
From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES MY LORD SAYLE AND THE CLASH OF STEEL Sir John rubbed the sleep from his eyes to behold his companion approaching, evidently fresh from her morning ablutions; moreover, her sprigged petticoat, if a little rumpled, looked surprisingly trim, her square-toed, flat-heeled shoes were innocent of dust and she had even contrived to comb and dress her hair—black, glossy hair, he noticed, that fell in wanton curls on either white temple.
rumpledadjectiveUS /ˈrʌmpəld/
in disarray; extremely disorderly
From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES MY LORD SAYLE AND THE CLASH OF STEEL Sir John rubbed the sleep from his eyes to behold his companion approaching, evidently fresh from her morning ablutions; moreover, her sprigged petticoat, if a little rumpled, looked surprisingly trim, her square-toed, flat-heeled shoes were innocent of dust and she had even contrived to comb and dress her hair—black, glossy hair, he noticed, that fell in wanton curls on either white temple.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading “’S heart, child!” he exclaimed, “you walk proud as Dian’s self or lady o’ high degree, God save your ladyship!”
except for; apart from
From this reading “’S heart, child!” he exclaimed, “you walk proud as Dian’s self or lady o’ high degree, God save your ladyship!”
SAYLE
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From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES MY LORD SAYLE AND THE CLASH OF STEEL Sir John rubbed the sleep from his eyes to behold his companion approaching, evidently fresh from her morning ablutions; moreover, her sprigged petticoat, if a little rumpled, looked surprisingly trim, her square-toed, flat-heeled shoes were innocent of dust and she had even contrived to comb and dress her hair—black, glossy hair, he noticed, that fell in wanton curls on either white temple.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading And, seeing her so neat and trig from top to toe, he immediately became supremely conscious of his own rumpled garments, his unshaven chin and the haystalks entwined in the tangled ringlets of his peruke.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading “’S heart, child!” he exclaimed, “you walk proud as Dian’s self or lady o’ high degree, God save your ladyship!”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES MY LORD SAYLE AND THE CLASH OF STEEL Sir John rubbed the sleep from his eyes to behold his companion approaching, evidently fresh from her morning ablutions; moreover, her sprigged petticoat, if a little rumpled, looked surprisingly trim, her square-toed, flat-heeled shoes were innocent of dust and she had even contrived to comb and dress her hair—black, glossy hair, he noticed, that fell in wanton curls on either white temple.
a particular situation
From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES MY LORD SAYLE AND THE CLASH OF STEEL Sir John rubbed the sleep from his eyes to behold his companion approaching, evidently fresh from her morning ablutions; moreover, her sprigged petticoat, if a little rumpled, looked surprisingly trim, her square-toed, flat-heeled shoes were innocent of dust and she had even contrived to comb and dress her hair—black, glossy hair, he noticed, that fell in wanton curls on either white temple.
term of address for a man
From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES MY LORD SAYLE AND THE CLASH OF STEEL Sir John rubbed the sleep from his eyes to behold his companion approaching, evidently fresh from her morning ablutions; moreover, her sprigged petticoat, if a little rumpled, looked surprisingly trim, her square-toed, flat-heeled shoes were innocent of dust and she had even contrived to comb and dress her hair—black, glossy hair, he noticed, that fell in wanton curls on either white temple.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES MY LORD SAYLE AND THE CLASH OF STEEL Sir John rubbed the sleep from his eyes to behold his companion approaching, evidently fresh from her morning ablutions; moreover, her sprigged petticoat, if a little rumpled, looked surprisingly trim, her square-toed, flat-heeled shoes were innocent of dust and she had even contrived to comb and dress her hair—black, glossy hair, he noticed, that fell in wanton curls on either white temple.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And, seeing her so neat and trig from top to toe, he immediately became supremely conscious of his own rumpled garments, his unshaven chin and the haystalks entwined in the tangled ringlets of his peruke.
spriggedadjectiveUS /sprɪɡd/
decorated with designs of sprigs
From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES MY LORD SAYLE AND THE CLASH OF STEEL Sir John rubbed the sleep from his eyes to behold his companion approaching, evidently fresh from her morning ablutions; moreover, her sprigged petticoat, if a little rumpled, looked surprisingly trim, her square-toed, flat-heeled shoes were innocent of dust and she had even contrived to comb and dress her hair—black, glossy hair, he noticed, that fell in wanton curls on either white temple.
square-toedadjective
exaggeratedly proper
From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES MY LORD SAYLE AND THE CLASH OF STEEL Sir John rubbed the sleep from his eyes to behold his companion approaching, evidently fresh from her morning ablutions; moreover, her sprigged petticoat, if a little rumpled, looked surprisingly trim, her square-toed, flat-heeled shoes were innocent of dust and she had even contrived to comb and dress her hair—black, glossy hair, he noticed, that fell in wanton curls on either white temple.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES MY LORD SAYLE AND THE CLASH OF STEEL Sir John rubbed the sleep from his eyes to behold his companion approaching, evidently fresh from her morning ablutions; moreover, her sprigged petticoat, if a little rumpled, looked surprisingly trim, her square-toed, flat-heeled shoes were innocent of dust and she had even contrived to comb and dress her hair—black, glossy hair, he noticed, that fell in wanton curls on either white temple.
sullenlyadverb
in a sullen manner
From this reading And he bowed again with an exaggerated flourish, at which she frowned and answered sullenly:
supremelyadverbUS /suːˈpriːməli/
to the maximum degree
From this reading And, seeing her so neat and trig from top to toe, he immediately became supremely conscious of his own rumpled garments, his unshaven chin and the haystalks entwined in the tangled ringlets of his peruke.
surprisinglyadverbUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋli/
in a surprising manner
From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES MY LORD SAYLE AND THE CLASH OF STEEL Sir John rubbed the sleep from his eyes to behold his companion approaching, evidently fresh from her morning ablutions; moreover, her sprigged petticoat, if a little rumpled, looked surprisingly trim, her square-toed, flat-heeled shoes were innocent of dust and she had even contrived to comb and dress her hair—black, glossy hair, he noticed, that fell in wanton curls on either white temple.
tangledadjectiveUS /ˈtæŋɡəld/
in a confused mass
From this reading And, seeing her so neat and trig from top to toe, he immediately became supremely conscious of his own rumpled garments, his unshaven chin and the haystalks entwined in the tangled ringlets of his peruke.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES MY LORD SAYLE AND THE CLASH OF STEEL Sir John rubbed the sleep from his eyes to behold his companion approaching, evidently fresh from her morning ablutions; moreover, her sprigged petticoat, if a little rumpled, looked surprisingly trim, her square-toed, flat-heeled shoes were innocent of dust and she had even contrived to comb and dress her hair—black, glossy hair, he noticed, that fell in wanton curls on either white temple.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES MY LORD SAYLE AND THE CLASH OF STEEL Sir John rubbed the sleep from his eyes to behold his companion approaching, evidently fresh from her morning ablutions; moreover, her sprigged petticoat, if a little rumpled, looked surprisingly trim, her square-toed, flat-heeled shoes were innocent of dust and she had even contrived to comb and dress her hair—black, glossy hair, he noticed, that fell in wanton curls on either white temple.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES MY LORD SAYLE AND THE CLASH OF STEEL Sir John rubbed the sleep from his eyes to behold his companion approaching, evidently fresh from her morning ablutions; moreover, her sprigged petticoat, if a little rumpled, looked surprisingly trim, her square-toed, flat-heeled shoes were innocent of dust and she had even contrived to comb and dress her hair—black, glossy hair, he noticed, that fell in wanton curls on either white temple.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES MY LORD SAYLE AND THE CLASH OF STEEL Sir John rubbed the sleep from his eyes to behold his companion approaching, evidently fresh from her morning ablutions; moreover, her sprigged petticoat, if a little rumpled, looked surprisingly trim, her square-toed, flat-heeled shoes were innocent of dust and she had even contrived to comb and dress her hair—black, glossy hair, he noticed, that fell in wanton curls on either white temple.
toenounUS /toʊ/
one of the digits of the foot
From this reading And, seeing her so neat and trig from top to toe, he immediately became supremely conscious of his own rumpled garments, his unshaven chin and the haystalks entwined in the tangled ringlets of his peruke.
the upper part of anything
From this reading And, seeing her so neat and trig from top to toe, he immediately became supremely conscious of his own rumpled garments, his unshaven chin and the haystalks entwined in the tangled ringlets of his peruke.
trignounUS /trɪɡ/
the mathematics of triangles and trigonometric functions
From this reading And, seeing her so neat and trig from top to toe, he immediately became supremely conscious of his own rumpled garments, his unshaven chin and the haystalks entwined in the tangled ringlets of his peruke.
trimverbUS /trɪm/
remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size
From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES MY LORD SAYLE AND THE CLASH OF STEEL Sir John rubbed the sleep from his eyes to behold his companion approaching, evidently fresh from her morning ablutions; moreover, her sprigged petticoat, if a little rumpled, looked surprisingly trim, her square-toed, flat-heeled shoes were innocent of dust and she had even contrived to comb and dress her hair—black, glossy hair, he noticed, that fell in wanton curls on either white temple.
unshavenadjectiveUS /ənˈʃeɪvən/
not shaved
From this reading And, seeing her so neat and trig from top to toe, he immediately became supremely conscious of his own rumpled garments, his unshaven chin and the haystalks entwined in the tangled ringlets of his peruke.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading None the less, he rose and bowed with his usual grace, giving her a cheery “Good morning.”
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading “’S heart, child!” he exclaimed, “you walk proud as Dian’s self or lady o’ high degree, God save your ladyship!”
wantonverbUS /ˈwɔːntən/
waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficiently
From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES MY LORD SAYLE AND THE CLASH OF STEEL Sir John rubbed the sleep from his eyes to behold his companion approaching, evidently fresh from her morning ablutions; moreover, her sprigged petticoat, if a little rumpled, looked surprisingly trim, her square-toed, flat-heeled shoes were innocent of dust and she had even contrived to comb and dress her hair—black, glossy hair, he noticed, that fell in wanton curls on either white temple.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES MY LORD SAYLE AND THE CLASH OF STEEL Sir John rubbed the sleep from his eyes to behold his companion approaching, evidently fresh from her morning ablutions; moreover, her sprigged petticoat, if a little rumpled, looked surprisingly trim, her square-toed, flat-heeled shoes were innocent of dust and she had even contrived to comb and dress her hair—black, glossy hair, he noticed, that fell in wanton curls on either white temple.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES MY LORD SAYLE AND THE CLASH OF STEEL Sir John rubbed the sleep from his eyes to behold his companion approaching, evidently fresh from her morning ablutions; moreover, her sprigged petticoat, if a little rumpled, looked surprisingly trim, her square-toed, flat-heeled shoes were innocent of dust and she had even contrived to comb and dress her hair—black, glossy hair, he noticed, that fell in wanton curls on either white temple.
a Caucasian
From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES MY LORD SAYLE AND THE CLASH OF STEEL Sir John rubbed the sleep from his eyes to behold his companion approaching, evidently fresh from her morning ablutions; moreover, her sprigged petticoat, if a little rumpled, looked surprisingly trim, her square-toed, flat-heeled shoes were innocent of dust and she had even contrived to comb and dress her hair—black, glossy hair, he noticed, that fell in wanton curls on either white temple.
in the company of; together with
From this reading None the less, he rose and bowed with his usual grace, giving her a cheery “Good morning.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “’S heart, child!” he exclaimed, “you walk proud as Dian’s self or lady o’ high degree, God save your ladyship!”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “’S heart, child!” he exclaimed, “you walk proud as Dian’s self or lady o’ high degree, God save your ladyship!”
