used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If he had never heard of her before, the smooth sweeping outline of her magnificent form, and the careless grace of her attitude, as she stood leaning against the stone balustrade, were not likely to escape an eye that was wont to light on every point of feminine perfection, as a poacher's does on a sitting hare.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The next morning was so soft and sunny that it tempted Miss Tresilyan out on the terrace of their hotel very soon after breakfast.
anew
From this reading She was waiting for her brother on the top of the steps leading down into the road, when Major Keene passed by again.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading If he had never heard of her before, the smooth sweeping outline of her magnificent form, and the careless grace of her attitude, as she stood leaning against the stone balustrade, were not likely to escape an eye that was wont to light on every point of feminine perfection, as a poacher's does on a sitting hare.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading "_Caramba!_" he muttered, half aloud.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If he had never heard of her before, the smooth sweeping outline of her magnificent form, and the careless grace of her attitude, as she stood leaning against the stone balustrade, were not likely to escape an eye that was wont to light on every point of feminine perfection, as a poacher's does on a sitting hare.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next morning was so soft and sunny that it tempted Miss Tresilyan out on the terrace of their hotel very soon after breakfast.
anklenounUS /ˈæŋkəl/
a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
From this reading But he never got so far as her face then; and hardly had time to criticise her figure; for at that moment a brisk gust of the _mistral_ swept round the corner, and revealed a foot and ankle so marvelously exquisite, that they attracted his eyes, as long as he dared to fix them without risking a stare; and kept his thoughts busy till he saw her again.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If he had never heard of her before, the smooth sweeping outline of her magnificent form, and the careless grace of her attitude, as she stood leaning against the stone balustrade, were not likely to escape an eye that was wont to light on every point of feminine perfection, as a poacher's does on a sitting hare.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But he never got so far as her face then; and hardly had time to criticise her figure; for at that moment a brisk gust of the _mistral_ swept round the corner, and revealed a foot and ankle so marvelously exquisite, that they attracted his eyes, as long as he dared to fix them without risking a stare; and kept his thoughts busy till he saw her again.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading If he had never heard of her before, the smooth sweeping outline of her magnificent form, and the careless grace of her attitude, as she stood leaning against the stone balustrade, were not likely to escape an eye that was wont to light on every point of feminine perfection, as a poacher's does on a sitting hare.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading But he never got so far as her face then; and hardly had time to criticise her figure; for at that moment a brisk gust of the _mistral_ swept round the corner, and revealed a foot and ankle so marvelously exquisite, that they attracted his eyes, as long as he dared to fix them without risking a stare; and kept his thoughts busy till he saw her again.
balustradenoun
a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling
From this reading If he had never heard of her before, the smooth sweeping outline of her magnificent form, and the careless grace of her attitude, as she stood leaning against the stone balustrade, were not likely to escape an eye that was wont to light on every point of feminine perfection, as a poacher's does on a sitting hare.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading If he had never heard of her before, the smooth sweeping outline of her magnificent form, and the careless grace of her attitude, as she stood leaning against the stone balustrade, were not likely to escape an eye that was wont to light on every point of feminine perfection, as a poacher's does on a sitting hare.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The next morning was so soft and sunny that it tempted Miss Tresilyan out on the terrace of their hotel very soon after breakfast.
briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
From this reading But he never got so far as her face then; and hardly had time to criticise her figure; for at that moment a brisk gust of the _mistral_ swept round the corner, and revealed a foot and ankle so marvelously exquisite, that they attracted his eyes, as long as he dared to fix them without risking a stare; and kept his thoughts busy till he saw her again.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading She was waiting for her brother on the top of the steps leading down into the road, when Major Keene passed by again.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading But he never got so far as her face then; and hardly had time to criticise her figure; for at that moment a brisk gust of the _mistral_ swept round the corner, and revealed a foot and ankle so marvelously exquisite, that they attracted his eyes, as long as he dared to fix them without risking a stare; and kept his thoughts busy till he saw her again.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he never got so far as her face then; and hardly had time to criticise her figure; for at that moment a brisk gust of the _mistral_ swept round the corner, and revealed a foot and ankle so marvelously exquisite, that they attracted his eyes, as long as he dared to fix them without risking a stare; and kept his thoughts busy till he saw her again.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was waiting for her brother on the top of the steps leading down into the road, when Major Keene passed by again.
Caramba
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From this reading "_Caramba!_" he muttered, half aloud.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading If he had never heard of her before, the smooth sweeping outline of her magnificent form, and the careless grace of her attitude, as she stood leaning against the stone balustrade, were not likely to escape an eye that was wont to light on every point of feminine perfection, as a poacher's does on a sitting hare.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading But he never got so far as her face then; and hardly had time to criticise her figure; for at that moment a brisk gust of the _mistral_ swept round the corner, and revealed a foot and ankle so marvelously exquisite, that they attracted his eyes, as long as he dared to fix them without risking a stare; and kept his thoughts busy till he saw her again.
criticiseverb
find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
From this reading But he never got so far as her face then; and hardly had time to criticise her figure; for at that moment a brisk gust of the _mistral_ swept round the corner, and revealed a foot and ankle so marvelously exquisite, that they attracted his eyes, as long as he dared to fix them without risking a stare; and kept his thoughts busy till he saw her again.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading But he never got so far as her face then; and hardly had time to criticise her figure; for at that moment a brisk gust of the _mistral_ swept round the corner, and revealed a foot and ankle so marvelously exquisite, that they attracted his eyes, as long as he dared to fix them without risking a stare; and kept his thoughts busy till he saw her again.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If he had never heard of her before, the smooth sweeping outline of her magnificent form, and the careless grace of her attitude, as she stood leaning against the stone balustrade, were not likely to escape an eye that was wont to light on every point of feminine perfection, as a poacher's does on a sitting hare.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She was waiting for her brother on the top of the steps leading down into the road, when Major Keene passed by again.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading If he had never heard of her before, the smooth sweeping outline of her magnificent form, and the careless grace of her attitude, as she stood leaning against the stone balustrade, were not likely to escape an eye that was wont to light on every point of feminine perfection, as a poacher's does on a sitting hare.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading If he had never heard of her before, the smooth sweeping outline of her magnificent form, and the careless grace of her attitude, as she stood leaning against the stone balustrade, were not likely to escape an eye that was wont to light on every point of feminine perfection, as a poacher's does on a sitting hare.
intense or sharp
From this reading But he never got so far as her face then; and hardly had time to criticise her figure; for at that moment a brisk gust of the _mistral_ swept round the corner, and revealed a foot and ankle so marvelously exquisite, that they attracted his eyes, as long as he dared to fix them without risking a stare; and kept his thoughts busy till he saw her again.
the organ of sight
From this reading If he had never heard of her before, the smooth sweeping outline of her magnificent form, and the careless grace of her attitude, as she stood leaning against the stone balustrade, were not likely to escape an eye that was wont to light on every point of feminine perfection, as a poacher's does on a sitting hare.
opinion or judgment
From this reading But he never got so far as her face then; and hardly had time to criticise her figure; for at that moment a brisk gust of the _mistral_ swept round the corner, and revealed a foot and ankle so marvelously exquisite, that they attracted his eyes, as long as he dared to fix them without risking a stare; and kept his thoughts busy till he saw her again.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading But he never got so far as her face then; and hardly had time to criticise her figure; for at that moment a brisk gust of the _mistral_ swept round the corner, and revealed a foot and ankle so marvelously exquisite, that they attracted his eyes, as long as he dared to fix them without risking a stare; and kept his thoughts busy till he saw her again.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But he never got so far as her face then; and hardly had time to criticise her figure; for at that moment a brisk gust of the _mistral_ swept round the corner, and revealed a foot and ankle so marvelously exquisite, that they attracted his eyes, as long as he dared to fix them without risking a stare; and kept his thoughts busy till he saw her again.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading If he had never heard of her before, the smooth sweeping outline of her magnificent form, and the careless grace of her attitude, as she stood leaning against the stone balustrade, were not likely to escape an eye that was wont to light on every point of feminine perfection, as a poacher's does on a sitting hare.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading But he never got so far as her face then; and hardly had time to criticise her figure; for at that moment a brisk gust of the _mistral_ swept round the corner, and revealed a foot and ankle so marvelously exquisite, that they attracted his eyes, as long as he dared to fix them without risking a stare; and kept his thoughts busy till he saw her again.
fixverbUS /fɪks/
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading But he never got so far as her face then; and hardly had time to criticise her figure; for at that moment a brisk gust of the _mistral_ swept round the corner, and revealed a foot and ankle so marvelously exquisite, that they attracted his eyes, as long as he dared to fix them without risking a stare; and kept his thoughts busy till he saw her again.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading But he never got so far as her face then; and hardly had time to criticise her figure; for at that moment a brisk gust of the _mistral_ swept round the corner, and revealed a foot and ankle so marvelously exquisite, that they attracted his eyes, as long as he dared to fix them without risking a stare; and kept his thoughts busy till he saw her again.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was waiting for her brother on the top of the steps leading down into the road, when Major Keene passed by again.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading If he had never heard of her before, the smooth sweeping outline of her magnificent form, and the careless grace of her attitude, as she stood leaning against the stone balustrade, were not likely to escape an eye that was wont to light on every point of feminine perfection, as a poacher's does on a sitting hare.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But he never got so far as her face then; and hardly had time to criticise her figure; for at that moment a brisk gust of the _mistral_ swept round the corner, and revealed a foot and ankle so marvelously exquisite, that they attracted his eyes, as long as he dared to fix them without risking a stare; and kept his thoughts busy till he saw her again.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading If he had never heard of her before, the smooth sweeping outline of her magnificent form, and the careless grace of her attitude, as she stood leaning against the stone balustrade, were not likely to escape an eye that was wont to light on every point of feminine perfection, as a poacher's does on a sitting hare.
gustnounUS /ɡʌst/
a strong current of air
From this reading But he never got so far as her face then; and hardly had time to criticise her figure; for at that moment a brisk gust of the _mistral_ swept round the corner, and revealed a foot and ankle so marvelously exquisite, that they attracted his eyes, as long as he dared to fix them without risking a stare; and kept his thoughts busy till he saw her again.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If he had never heard of her before, the smooth sweeping outline of her magnificent form, and the careless grace of her attitude, as she stood leaning against the stone balustrade, were not likely to escape an eye that was wont to light on every point of feminine perfection, as a poacher's does on a sitting hare.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "_Caramba!_" he muttered, half aloud.
only a very short time before
From this reading But he never got so far as her face then; and hardly had time to criticise her figure; for at that moment a brisk gust of the _mistral_ swept round the corner, and revealed a foot and ankle so marvelously exquisite, that they attracted his eyes, as long as he dared to fix them without risking a stare; and kept his thoughts busy till he saw her again.
harenounUS /her/
swift timid long-eared mammal larger than a rabbit having a divided upper lip and long hind legs; young born furred and with open eyes
From this reading If he had never heard of her before, the smooth sweeping outline of her magnificent form, and the careless grace of her attitude, as she stood leaning against the stone balustrade, were not likely to escape an eye that was wont to light on every point of feminine perfection, as a poacher's does on a sitting hare.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If he had never heard of her before, the smooth sweeping outline of her magnificent form, and the careless grace of her attitude, as she stood leaning against the stone balustrade, were not likely to escape an eye that was wont to light on every point of feminine perfection, as a poacher's does on a sitting hare.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading If he had never heard of her before, the smooth sweeping outline of her magnificent form, and the careless grace of her attitude, as she stood leaning against the stone balustrade, were not likely to escape an eye that was wont to light on every point of feminine perfection, as a poacher's does on a sitting hare.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was waiting for her brother on the top of the steps leading down into the road, when Major Keene passed by again.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But he never got so far as her face then; and hardly had time to criticise her figure; for at that moment a brisk gust of the _mistral_ swept round the corner, and revealed a foot and ankle so marvelously exquisite, that they attracted his eyes, as long as he dared to fix them without risking a stare; and kept his thoughts busy till he saw her again.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The next morning was so soft and sunny that it tempted Miss Tresilyan out on the terrace of their hotel very soon after breakfast.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he had never heard of her before, the smooth sweeping outline of her magnificent form, and the careless grace of her attitude, as she stood leaning against the stone balustrade, were not likely to escape an eye that was wont to light on every point of feminine perfection, as a poacher's does on a sitting hare.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She was waiting for her brother on the top of the steps leading down into the road, when Major Keene passed by again.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The next morning was so soft and sunny that it tempted Miss Tresilyan out on the terrace of their hotel very soon after breakfast.
Keene
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From this reading She was waiting for her brother on the top of the steps leading down into the road, when Major Keene passed by again.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading But he never got so far as her face then; and hardly had time to criticise her figure; for at that moment a brisk gust of the _mistral_ swept round the corner, and revealed a foot and ankle so marvelously exquisite, that they attracted his eyes, as long as he dared to fix them without risking a stare; and kept his thoughts busy till he saw her again.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading She was waiting for her brother on the top of the steps leading down into the road, when Major Keene passed by again.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading If he had never heard of her before, the smooth sweeping outline of her magnificent form, and the careless grace of her attitude, as she stood leaning against the stone balustrade, were not likely to escape an eye that was wont to light on every point of feminine perfection, as a poacher's does on a sitting hare.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading If he had never heard of her before, the smooth sweeping outline of her magnificent form, and the careless grace of her attitude, as she stood leaning against the stone balustrade, were not likely to escape an eye that was wont to light on every point of feminine perfection, as a poacher's does on a sitting hare.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading If he had never heard of her before, the smooth sweeping outline of her magnificent form, and the careless grace of her attitude, as she stood leaning against the stone balustrade, were not likely to escape an eye that was wont to light on every point of feminine perfection, as a poacher's does on a sitting hare.
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 But he never got so far as her face then; and hardly had time to criticise her figure; for at that moment a brisk gust of the _mistral_ swept round the corner, and revealed a foot and ankle so marvelously exquisite, that they attracted his eyes, as long as he dared to fix them without risking a stare; and kept his thoughts busy till he saw her again.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading If he had never heard of her before, the smooth sweeping outline of her magnificent form, and the careless grace of her attitude, as she stood leaning against the stone balustrade, were not likely to escape an eye that was wont to light on every point of feminine perfection, as a poacher's does on a sitting hare.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading She was waiting for her brother on the top of the steps leading down into the road, when Major Keene passed by again.
marvelouslyadverbUS /ˈmɑːrvələsli/
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading But he never got so far as her face then; and hardly had time to criticise her figure; for at that moment a brisk gust of the _mistral_ swept round the corner, and revealed a foot and ankle so marvelously exquisite, that they attracted his eyes, as long as he dared to fix them without risking a stare; and kept his thoughts busy till he saw her again.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The next morning was so soft and sunny that it tempted Miss Tresilyan out on the terrace of their hotel very soon after breakfast.
mistralnounUS /ˈmɪstrəl/
a strong north wind that blows in France during the winter
From this reading But he never got so far as her face then; and hardly had time to criticise her figure; for at that moment a brisk gust of the _mistral_ swept round the corner, and revealed a foot and ankle so marvelously exquisite, that they attracted his eyes, as long as he dared to fix them without risking a stare; and kept his thoughts busy till he saw her again.
a particular point in time
From this reading But he never got so far as her face then; and hardly had time to criticise her figure; for at that moment a brisk gust of the _mistral_ swept round the corner, and revealed a foot and ankle so marvelously exquisite, that they attracted his eyes, as long as he dared to fix them without risking a stare; and kept his thoughts busy till he saw her again.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning was so soft and sunny that it tempted Miss Tresilyan out on the terrace of their hotel very soon after breakfast.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading "_Caramba!_" he muttered, half aloud.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading If he had never heard of her before, the smooth sweeping outline of her magnificent form, and the careless grace of her attitude, as she stood leaning against the stone balustrade, were not likely to escape an eye that was wont to light on every point of feminine perfection, as a poacher's does on a sitting hare.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning was so soft and sunny that it tempted Miss Tresilyan out on the terrace of their hotel very soon after breakfast.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If he had never heard of her before, the smooth sweeping outline of her magnificent form, and the careless grace of her attitude, as she stood leaning against the stone balustrade, were not likely to escape an eye that was wont to light on every point of feminine perfection, as a poacher's does on a sitting hare.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next morning was so soft and sunny that it tempted Miss Tresilyan out on the terrace of their hotel very soon after breakfast.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The next morning was so soft and sunny that it tempted Miss Tresilyan out on the terrace of their hotel very soon after breakfast.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The next morning was so soft and sunny that it tempted Miss Tresilyan out on the terrace of their hotel very soon after breakfast.
outlinenounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading If he had never heard of her before, the smooth sweeping outline of her magnificent form, and the careless grace of her attitude, as she stood leaning against the stone balustrade, were not likely to escape an eye that was wont to light on every point of feminine perfection, as a poacher's does on a sitting hare.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading She was waiting for her brother on the top of the steps leading down into the road, when Major Keene passed by again.
perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading If he had never heard of her before, the smooth sweeping outline of her magnificent form, and the careless grace of her attitude, as she stood leaning against the stone balustrade, were not likely to escape an eye that was wont to light on every point of feminine perfection, as a poacher's does on a sitting hare.
poacher's
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From this reading If he had never heard of her before, the smooth sweeping outline of her magnificent form, and the careless grace of her attitude, as she stood leaning against the stone balustrade, were not likely to escape an eye that was wont to light on every point of feminine perfection, as a poacher's does on a sitting hare.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading If he had never heard of her before, the smooth sweeping outline of her magnificent form, and the careless grace of her attitude, as she stood leaning against the stone balustrade, were not likely to escape an eye that was wont to light on every point of feminine perfection, as a poacher's does on a sitting hare.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading But he never got so far as her face then; and hardly had time to criticise her figure; for at that moment a brisk gust of the _mistral_ swept round the corner, and revealed a foot and ankle so marvelously exquisite, that they attracted his eyes, as long as he dared to fix them without risking a stare; and kept his thoughts busy till he saw her again.
riskingverbUS /ˈrɪskɪŋ/
-ing form of “risk” — expose to a chance of loss or damage
From this reading But he never got so far as her face then; and hardly had time to criticise her figure; for at that moment a brisk gust of the _mistral_ swept round the corner, and revealed a foot and ankle so marvelously exquisite, that they attracted his eyes, as long as he dared to fix them without risking a stare; and kept his thoughts busy till he saw her again.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading She was waiting for her brother on the top of the steps leading down into the road, when Major Keene passed by again.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading But he never got so far as her face then; and hardly had time to criticise her figure; for at that moment a brisk gust of the _mistral_ swept round the corner, and revealed a foot and ankle so marvelously exquisite, that they attracted his eyes, as long as he dared to fix them without risking a stare; and kept his thoughts busy till he saw her again.
cut with a saw
From this reading But he never got so far as her face then; and hardly had time to criticise her figure; for at that moment a brisk gust of the _mistral_ swept round the corner, and revealed a foot and ankle so marvelously exquisite, that they attracted his eyes, as long as he dared to fix them without risking a stare; and kept his thoughts busy till he saw her again.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was waiting for her brother on the top of the steps leading down into the road, when Major Keene passed by again.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading If he had never heard of her before, the smooth sweeping outline of her magnificent form, and the careless grace of her attitude, as she stood leaning against the stone balustrade, were not likely to escape an eye that was wont to light on every point of feminine perfection, as a poacher's does on a sitting hare.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading If he had never heard of her before, the smooth sweeping outline of her magnificent form, and the careless grace of her attitude, as she stood leaning against the stone balustrade, were not likely to escape an eye that was wont to light on every point of feminine perfection, as a poacher's does on a sitting hare.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The next morning was so soft and sunny that it tempted Miss Tresilyan out on the terrace of their hotel very soon after breakfast.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The next morning was so soft and sunny that it tempted Miss Tresilyan out on the terrace of their hotel very soon after breakfast.
in the near future
From this reading The next morning was so soft and sunny that it tempted Miss Tresilyan out on the terrace of their hotel very soon after breakfast.
stareverbUS /ster/
look at with fixed eyes
From this reading But he never got so far as her face then; and hardly had time to criticise her figure; for at that moment a brisk gust of the _mistral_ swept round the corner, and revealed a foot and ankle so marvelously exquisite, that they attracted his eyes, as long as he dared to fix them without risking a stare; and kept his thoughts busy till he saw her again.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading She was waiting for her brother on the top of the steps leading down into the road, when Major Keene passed by again.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading If he had never heard of her before, the smooth sweeping outline of her magnificent form, and the careless grace of her attitude, as she stood leaning against the stone balustrade, were not likely to escape an eye that was wont to light on every point of feminine perfection, as a poacher's does on a sitting hare.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading If he had never heard of her before, the smooth sweeping outline of her magnificent form, and the careless grace of her attitude, as she stood leaning against the stone balustrade, were not likely to escape an eye that was wont to light on every point of feminine perfection, as a poacher's does on a sitting hare.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The next morning was so soft and sunny that it tempted Miss Tresilyan out on the terrace of their hotel very soon after breakfast.
sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
From this reading If he had never heard of her before, the smooth sweeping outline of her magnificent form, and the careless grace of her attitude, as she stood leaning against the stone balustrade, were not likely to escape an eye that was wont to light on every point of feminine perfection, as a poacher's does on a sitting hare.
possessing sweep
From this reading But he never got so far as her face then; and hardly had time to criticise her figure; for at that moment a brisk gust of the _mistral_ swept round the corner, and revealed a foot and ankle so marvelously exquisite, that they attracted his eyes, as long as he dared to fix them without risking a stare; and kept his thoughts busy till he saw her again.
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading The next morning was so soft and sunny that it tempted Miss Tresilyan out on the terrace of their hotel very soon after breakfast.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading The next morning was so soft and sunny that it tempted Miss Tresilyan out on the terrace of their hotel very soon after breakfast.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The next morning was so soft and sunny that it tempted Miss Tresilyan out on the terrace of their hotel very soon after breakfast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning was so soft and sunny that it tempted Miss Tresilyan out on the terrace of their hotel very soon after breakfast.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The next morning was so soft and sunny that it tempted Miss Tresilyan out on the terrace of their hotel very soon after breakfast.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But he never got so far as her face then; and hardly had time to criticise her figure; for at that moment a brisk gust of the _mistral_ swept round the corner, and revealed a foot and ankle so marvelously exquisite, that they attracted his eyes, as long as he dared to fix them without risking a stare; and kept his thoughts busy till he saw her again.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading But he never got so far as her face then; and hardly had time to criticise her figure; for at that moment a brisk gust of the _mistral_ swept round the corner, and revealed a foot and ankle so marvelously exquisite, that they attracted his eyes, as long as he dared to fix them without risking a stare; and kept his thoughts busy till he saw her again.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he never got so far as her face then; and hardly had time to criticise her figure; for at that moment a brisk gust of the _mistral_ swept round the corner, and revealed a foot and ankle so marvelously exquisite, that they attracted his eyes, as long as he dared to fix them without risking a stare; and kept his thoughts busy till he saw her again.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But he never got so far as her face then; and hardly had time to criticise her figure; for at that moment a brisk gust of the _mistral_ swept round the corner, and revealed a foot and ankle so marvelously exquisite, that they attracted his eyes, as long as he dared to fix them without risking a stare; and kept his thoughts busy till he saw her again.
up to a particular time
From this reading But he never got so far as her face then; and hardly had time to criticise her figure; for at that moment a brisk gust of the _mistral_ swept round the corner, and revealed a foot and ankle so marvelously exquisite, that they attracted his eyes, as long as he dared to fix them without risking a stare; and kept his thoughts busy till he saw her again.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But he never got so far as her face then; and hardly had time to criticise her figure; for at that moment a brisk gust of the _mistral_ swept round the corner, and revealed a foot and ankle so marvelously exquisite, that they attracted his eyes, as long as he dared to fix them without risking a stare; and kept his thoughts busy till he saw her again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If he had never heard of her before, the smooth sweeping outline of her magnificent form, and the careless grace of her attitude, as she stood leaning against the stone balustrade, were not likely to escape an eye that was wont to light on every point of feminine perfection, as a poacher's does on a sitting hare.
the upper part of anything
From this reading She was waiting for her brother on the top of the steps leading down into the road, when Major Keene passed by again.
Tresilyan
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From this reading The next morning was so soft and sunny that it tempted Miss Tresilyan out on the terrace of their hotel very soon after breakfast.
precisely as stated
From this reading The next morning was so soft and sunny that it tempted Miss Tresilyan out on the terrace of their hotel very soon after breakfast.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading She was waiting for her brother on the top of the steps leading down into the road, when Major Keene passed by again.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next morning was so soft and sunny that it tempted Miss Tresilyan out on the terrace of their hotel very soon after breakfast.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If he had never heard of her before, the smooth sweeping outline of her magnificent form, and the careless grace of her attitude, as she stood leaning against the stone balustrade, were not likely to escape an eye that was wont to light on every point of feminine perfection, as a poacher's does on a sitting hare.
at the time that
From this reading She was waiting for her brother on the top of the steps leading down into the road, when Major Keene passed by again.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But he never got so far as her face then; and hardly had time to criticise her figure; for at that moment a brisk gust of the _mistral_ swept round the corner, and revealed a foot and ankle so marvelously exquisite, that they attracted his eyes, as long as he dared to fix them without risking a stare; and kept his thoughts busy till he saw her again.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading If he had never heard of her before, the smooth sweeping outline of her magnificent form, and the careless grace of her attitude, as she stood leaning against the stone balustrade, were not likely to escape an eye that was wont to light on every point of feminine perfection, as a poacher's does on a sitting hare.
