ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading Her dress was of an ancient fashion, ample in volume and sweeping the floor.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Her dress was of an ancient fashion, ample in volume and sweeping the floor.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Her dress was of an ancient fashion, ample in volume and sweeping the floor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her dress was of an ancient fashion, ample in volume and sweeping the floor.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading It possessed beauty, but its beauty was saddened by care and anxiety.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading She remained for some time standing by the fire, which flashing up at intervals cast blue and white gleams of light that enabled my uncle to remark her appearance minutely.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She walked up to the fire-place without regarding my uncle; who raised his nightcap with one hand, and stared earnestly at her.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading It possessed beauty, but its beauty was saddened by care and anxiety.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading She remained for some time standing by the fire, which flashing up at intervals cast blue and white gleams of light that enabled my uncle to remark her appearance minutely.
BlueishadjectiveUS /ˈbluːɪʃ/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Her face was ghastly pale, and perhaps rendered still more so by the Blueish light of the fire.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It possessed beauty, but its beauty was saddened by care and anxiety.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She remained for some time standing by the fire, which flashing up at intervals cast blue and white gleams of light that enabled my uncle to remark her appearance minutely.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading It possessed beauty, but its beauty was saddened by care and anxiety.
put or send forth
From this reading She remained for some time standing by the fire, which flashing up at intervals cast blue and white gleams of light that enabled my uncle to remark her appearance minutely.
put on clothes
From this reading Her dress was of an ancient fashion, ample in volume and sweeping the floor.
in a serious manner
From this reading She walked up to the fire-place without regarding my uncle; who raised his nightcap with one hand, and stared earnestly at her.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading She remained for some time standing by the fire, which flashing up at intervals cast blue and white gleams of light that enabled my uncle to remark her appearance minutely.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Her face was ghastly pale, and perhaps rendered still more so by the Blueish light of the fire.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Her dress was of an ancient fashion, ample in volume and sweeping the floor.
start firing a weapon
From this reading She remained for some time standing by the fire, which flashing up at intervals cast blue and white gleams of light that enabled my uncle to remark her appearance minutely.
fire-place
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From this reading She walked up to the fire-place without regarding my uncle; who raised his nightcap with one hand, and stared earnestly at her.
flashingnounUS /ˈflæʃɪŋ/
a short vivid experience
From this reading She remained for some time standing by the fire, which flashing up at intervals cast blue and white gleams of light that enabled my uncle to remark her appearance minutely.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Her dress was of an ancient fashion, ample in volume and sweeping the floor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She remained for some time standing by the fire, which flashing up at intervals cast blue and white gleams of light that enabled my uncle to remark her appearance minutely.
ghastlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡæstli/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading Her face was ghastly pale, and perhaps rendered still more so by the Blueish light of the fire.
gleamsnounUS /ɡliːmz/
plural of “gleam” — an appearance of reflected light
From this reading She remained for some time standing by the fire, which flashing up at intervals cast blue and white gleams of light that enabled my uncle to remark her appearance minutely.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She walked up to the fire-place without regarding my uncle; who raised his nightcap with one hand, and stared earnestly at her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her dress was of an ancient fashion, ample in volume and sweeping the floor.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She walked up to the fire-place without regarding my uncle; who raised his nightcap with one hand, and stared earnestly at her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her dress was of an ancient fashion, ample in volume and sweeping the floor.
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading She remained for some time standing by the fire, which flashing up at intervals cast blue and white gleams of light that enabled my uncle to remark her appearance minutely.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It possessed beauty, but its beauty was saddened by care and anxiety.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It possessed beauty, but its beauty was saddened by care and anxiety.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading She remained for some time standing by the fire, which flashing up at intervals cast blue and white gleams of light that enabled my uncle to remark her appearance minutely.
minutelyadverbUS /ˈmɪnətli/
in minute detail
From this reading She remained for some time standing by the fire, which flashing up at intervals cast blue and white gleams of light that enabled my uncle to remark her appearance minutely.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Her face was ghastly pale, and perhaps rendered still more so by the Blueish light of the fire.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading She walked up to the fire-place without regarding my uncle; who raised his nightcap with one hand, and stared earnestly at her.
nightcapnoun
an alcoholic drink taken at bedtime; often alcoholic
From this reading She walked up to the fire-place without regarding my uncle; who raised his nightcap with one hand, and stared earnestly at her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her dress was of an ancient fashion, ample in volume and sweeping the floor.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She walked up to the fire-place without regarding my uncle; who raised his nightcap with one hand, and stared earnestly at her.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Her face was ghastly pale, and perhaps rendered still more so by the Blueish light of the fire.
by chance
From this reading Her face was ghastly pale, and perhaps rendered still more so by the Blueish light of the fire.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading It possessed beauty, but its beauty was saddened by care and anxiety.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading She walked up to the fire-place without regarding my uncle; who raised his nightcap with one hand, and stared earnestly at her.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading She walked up to the fire-place without regarding my uncle; who raised his nightcap with one hand, and stared earnestly at her.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading She remained for some time standing by the fire, which flashing up at intervals cast blue and white gleams of light that enabled my uncle to remark her appearance minutely.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading She remained for some time standing by the fire, which flashing up at intervals cast blue and white gleams of light that enabled my uncle to remark her appearance minutely.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading Her face was ghastly pale, and perhaps rendered still more so by the Blueish light of the fire.
saddenedverbUS /ˈsædənd/
past form of “sadden” — make unhappy
From this reading It possessed beauty, but its beauty was saddened by care and anxiety.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She walked up to the fire-place without regarding my uncle; who raised his nightcap with one hand, and stared earnestly at her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Her face was ghastly pale, and perhaps rendered still more so by the Blueish light of the fire.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She remained for some time standing by the fire, which flashing up at intervals cast blue and white gleams of light that enabled my uncle to remark her appearance minutely.
having a supporting base
From this reading She remained for some time standing by the fire, which flashing up at intervals cast blue and white gleams of light that enabled my uncle to remark her appearance minutely.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading She walked up to the fire-place without regarding my uncle; who raised his nightcap with one hand, and stared earnestly at her.
not in physical motion
From this reading Her face was ghastly pale, and perhaps rendered still more so by the Blueish light of the fire.
sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
From this reading Her dress was of an ancient fashion, ample in volume and sweeping the floor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She remained for some time standing by the fire, which flashing up at intervals cast blue and white gleams of light that enabled my uncle to remark her appearance minutely.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Her dress was of an ancient fashion, ample in volume and sweeping the floor.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She remained for some time standing by the fire, which flashing up at intervals cast blue and white gleams of light that enabled my uncle to remark her appearance minutely.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She walked up to the fire-place without regarding my uncle; who raised his nightcap with one hand, and stared earnestly at her.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading She walked up to the fire-place without regarding my uncle; who raised his nightcap with one hand, and stared earnestly at her.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She walked up to the fire-place without regarding my uncle; who raised his nightcap with one hand, and stared earnestly at her.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading Her dress was of an ancient fashion, ample in volume and sweeping the floor.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading She walked up to the fire-place without regarding my uncle; who raised his nightcap with one hand, and stared earnestly at her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her dress was of an ancient fashion, ample in volume and sweeping the floor.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She remained for some time standing by the fire, which flashing up at intervals cast blue and white gleams of light that enabled my uncle to remark her appearance minutely.
a Caucasian
From this reading She remained for some time standing by the fire, which flashing up at intervals cast blue and white gleams of light that enabled my uncle to remark her appearance minutely.
which person or people
From this reading She walked up to the fire-place without regarding my uncle; who raised his nightcap with one hand, and stared earnestly at her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She walked up to the fire-place without regarding my uncle; who raised his nightcap with one hand, and stared earnestly at her.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She walked up to the fire-place without regarding my uncle; who raised his nightcap with one hand, and stared earnestly at her.
