used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SCORN OF KINGS Inside the tavern, from whence the singing proceeded, there was a strange scene,--somewhat disorderly yet picturesque.
admirersnounUS /ədˈmaɪrərz/
plural of “admirer” — a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading Lotys, seated at the head of a long supper-table, had been crowned by her admirers with a wreath of laurels,--and as she sat more or less silent, with a rather weary expression on her face, she looked like the impersonation of a Daphne, exhausted by the speed of her flight from pursuing Apollo.
anew
From this reading Lotys kept one arm round the child, and every now and again spoke to her some little caressing word.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Beside her, nestling close against her caressingly, was a little girl with great black Spanish eyes,--eyes full of an appealing, half-frightened wistfulness, like those of a hunted animal.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All the rest of the guests at the supper-board were men,--and all of them members of the Revolutionary Committee.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Beside her, nestling close against her caressingly, was a little girl with great black Spanish eyes,--eyes full of an appealing, half-frightened wistfulness, like those of a hunted animal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lotys, seated at the head of a long supper-table, had been crowned by her admirers with a wreath of laurels,--and as she sat more or less silent, with a rather weary expression on her face, she looked like the impersonation of a Daphne, exhausted by the speed of her flight from pursuing Apollo.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Beside her, nestling close against her caressingly, was a little girl with great black Spanish eyes,--eyes full of an appealing, half-frightened wistfulness, like those of a hunted animal.
ApollonounUS /əˈpɑːloʊ/
(Greek mythology) Greek god of light; god of prophecy and poetry and music and healing; son of Zeus and Leto; twin brother of Artemis
From this reading Lotys, seated at the head of a long supper-table, had been crowned by her admirers with a wreath of laurels,--and as she sat more or less silent, with a rather weary expression on her face, she looked like the impersonation of a Daphne, exhausted by the speed of her flight from pursuing Apollo.
appealingadjectiveUS /əˈpiːlɪŋ/
able to attract interest or draw favorable attention
From this reading Beside her, nestling close against her caressingly, was a little girl with great black Spanish eyes,--eyes full of an appealing, half-frightened wistfulness, like those of a hunted animal.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Lotys kept one arm round the child, and every now and again spoke to her some little caressing word.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lotys, seated at the head of a long supper-table, had been crowned by her admirers with a wreath of laurels,--and as she sat more or less silent, with a rather weary expression on her face, she looked like the impersonation of a Daphne, exhausted by the speed of her flight from pursuing Apollo.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lotys, seated at the head of a long supper-table, had been crowned by her admirers with a wreath of laurels,--and as she sat more or less silent, with a rather weary expression on her face, she looked like the impersonation of a Daphne, exhausted by the speed of her flight from pursuing Apollo.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Lotys, seated at the head of a long supper-table, had been crowned by her admirers with a wreath of laurels,--and as she sat more or less silent, with a rather weary expression on her face, she looked like the impersonation of a Daphne, exhausted by the speed of her flight from pursuing Apollo.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Beside her, nestling close against her caressingly, was a little girl with great black Spanish eyes,--eyes full of an appealing, half-frightened wistfulness, like those of a hunted animal.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Beside her, nestling close against her caressingly, was a little girl with great black Spanish eyes,--eyes full of an appealing, half-frightened wistfulness, like those of a hunted animal.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Lotys, seated at the head of a long supper-table, had been crowned by her admirers with a wreath of laurels,--and as she sat more or less silent, with a rather weary expression on her face, she looked like the impersonation of a Daphne, exhausted by the speed of her flight from pursuing Apollo.
caressingnounUS /kərˈesɪŋ/
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
From this reading Lotys kept one arm round the child, and every now and again spoke to her some little caressing word.
caressingly
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From this reading Beside her, nestling close against her caressingly, was a little girl with great black Spanish eyes,--eyes full of an appealing, half-frightened wistfulness, like those of a hunted animal.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Lotys kept one arm round the child, and every now and again spoke to her some little caressing word.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Beside her, nestling close against her caressingly, was a little girl with great black Spanish eyes,--eyes full of an appealing, half-frightened wistfulness, like those of a hunted animal.
CommitteenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading All the rest of the guests at the supper-board were men,--and all of them members of the Revolutionary Committee.
crownedadjectiveUS /kraʊnd/
having an (artificial) crown on a tooth
From this reading Lotys, seated at the head of a long supper-table, had been crowned by her admirers with a wreath of laurels,--and as she sat more or less silent, with a rather weary expression on her face, she looked like the impersonation of a Daphne, exhausted by the speed of her flight from pursuing Apollo.
DaphnenounUS /ˈdæfni/
any of several ornamental shrubs with shiny mostly evergreen leaves and clusters of small bell-shaped flowers
From this reading Lotys, seated at the head of a long supper-table, had been crowned by her admirers with a wreath of laurels,--and as she sat more or less silent, with a rather weary expression on her face, she looked like the impersonation of a Daphne, exhausted by the speed of her flight from pursuing Apollo.
disorderlyadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɔːrdərli/
undisciplined and unruly
From this reading THE SCORN OF KINGS Inside the tavern, from whence the singing proceeded, there was a strange scene,--somewhat disorderly yet picturesque.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Lotys kept one arm round the child, and every now and again spoke to her some little caressing word.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading Lotys, seated at the head of a long supper-table, had been crowned by her admirers with a wreath of laurels,--and as she sat more or less silent, with a rather weary expression on her face, she looked like the impersonation of a Daphne, exhausted by the speed of her flight from pursuing Apollo.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Lotys, seated at the head of a long supper-table, had been crowned by her admirers with a wreath of laurels,--and as she sat more or less silent, with a rather weary expression on her face, she looked like the impersonation of a Daphne, exhausted by the speed of her flight from pursuing Apollo.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Beside her, nestling close against her caressingly, was a little girl with great black Spanish eyes,--eyes full of an appealing, half-frightened wistfulness, like those of a hunted animal.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Lotys, seated at the head of a long supper-table, had been crowned by her admirers with a wreath of laurels,--and as she sat more or less silent, with a rather weary expression on her face, she looked like the impersonation of a Daphne, exhausted by the speed of her flight from pursuing Apollo.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading Lotys, seated at the head of a long supper-table, had been crowned by her admirers with a wreath of laurels,--and as she sat more or less silent, with a rather weary expression on her face, she looked like the impersonation of a Daphne, exhausted by the speed of her flight from pursuing Apollo.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE SCORN OF KINGS Inside the tavern, from whence the singing proceeded, there was a strange scene,--somewhat disorderly yet picturesque.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Beside her, nestling close against her caressingly, was a little girl with great black Spanish eyes,--eyes full of an appealing, half-frightened wistfulness, like those of a hunted animal.
a young female
From this reading Beside her, nestling close against her caressingly, was a little girl with great black Spanish eyes,--eyes full of an appealing, half-frightened wistfulness, like those of a hunted animal.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Beside her, nestling close against her caressingly, was a little girl with great black Spanish eyes,--eyes full of an appealing, half-frightened wistfulness, like those of a hunted animal.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading All the rest of the guests at the supper-board were men,--and all of them members of the Revolutionary Committee.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lotys, seated at the head of a long supper-table, had been crowned by her admirers with a wreath of laurels,--and as she sat more or less silent, with a rather weary expression on her face, she looked like the impersonation of a Daphne, exhausted by the speed of her flight from pursuing Apollo.
half-frightened
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From this reading Beside her, nestling close against her caressingly, was a little girl with great black Spanish eyes,--eyes full of an appealing, half-frightened wistfulness, like those of a hunted animal.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Lotys, seated at the head of a long supper-table, had been crowned by her admirers with a wreath of laurels,--and as she sat more or less silent, with a rather weary expression on her face, she looked like the impersonation of a Daphne, exhausted by the speed of her flight from pursuing Apollo.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lotys, seated at the head of a long supper-table, had been crowned by her admirers with a wreath of laurels,--and as she sat more or less silent, with a rather weary expression on her face, she looked like the impersonation of a Daphne, exhausted by the speed of her flight from pursuing Apollo.
huntedadjectiveUS /ˈhʌntəd/
reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted
From this reading Beside her, nestling close against her caressingly, was a little girl with great black Spanish eyes,--eyes full of an appealing, half-frightened wistfulness, like those of a hunted animal.
impersonationnounUS /ˌɪmpərsəˈneɪʃən/
a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect
From this reading Lotys, seated at the head of a long supper-table, had been crowned by her admirers with a wreath of laurels,--and as she sat more or less silent, with a rather weary expression on her face, she looked like the impersonation of a Daphne, exhausted by the speed of her flight from pursuing Apollo.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading THE SCORN OF KINGS Inside the tavern, from whence the singing proceeded, there was a strange scene,--somewhat disorderly yet picturesque.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Lotys kept one arm round the child, and every now and again spoke to her some little caressing word.
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading THE SCORN OF KINGS Inside the tavern, from whence the singing proceeded, there was a strange scene,--somewhat disorderly yet picturesque.
laurelsnounUS /ˈlɔːrəlz/
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Lotys, seated at the head of a long supper-table, had been crowned by her admirers with a wreath of laurels,--and as she sat more or less silent, with a rather weary expression on her face, she looked like the impersonation of a Daphne, exhausted by the speed of her flight from pursuing Apollo.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Lotys, seated at the head of a long supper-table, had been crowned by her admirers with a wreath of laurels,--and as she sat more or less silent, with a rather weary expression on her face, she looked like the impersonation of a Daphne, exhausted by the speed of her flight from pursuing Apollo.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Lotys, seated at the head of a long supper-table, had been crowned by her admirers with a wreath of laurels,--and as she sat more or less silent, with a rather weary expression on her face, she looked like the impersonation of a Daphne, exhausted by the speed of her flight from pursuing Apollo.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Beside her, nestling close against her caressingly, was a little girl with great black Spanish eyes,--eyes full of an appealing, half-frightened wistfulness, like those of a hunted animal.
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 Lotys, seated at the head of a long supper-table, had been crowned by her admirers with a wreath of laurels,--and as she sat more or less silent, with a rather weary expression on her face, she looked like the impersonation of a Daphne, exhausted by the speed of her flight from pursuing Apollo.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Lotys, seated at the head of a long supper-table, had been crowned by her admirers with a wreath of laurels,--and as she sat more or less silent, with a rather weary expression on her face, she looked like the impersonation of a Daphne, exhausted by the speed of her flight from pursuing Apollo.
Lotys
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From this reading Lotys, seated at the head of a long supper-table, had been crowned by her admirers with a wreath of laurels,--and as she sat more or less silent, with a rather weary expression on her face, she looked like the impersonation of a Daphne, exhausted by the speed of her flight from pursuing Apollo.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading All the rest of the guests at the supper-board were men,--and all of them members of the Revolutionary Committee.
the force of workers available
From this reading All the rest of the guests at the supper-board were men,--and all of them members of the Revolutionary Committee.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Lotys, seated at the head of a long supper-table, had been crowned by her admirers with a wreath of laurels,--and as she sat more or less silent, with a rather weary expression on her face, she looked like the impersonation of a Daphne, exhausted by the speed of her flight from pursuing Apollo.
nestlingnounUS /ˈnestlɪŋ/
young bird not yet fledged
From this reading Beside her, nestling close against her caressingly, was a little girl with great black Spanish eyes,--eyes full of an appealing, half-frightened wistfulness, like those of a hunted animal.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Lotys kept one arm round the child, and every now and again spoke to her some little caressing word.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SCORN OF KINGS Inside the tavern, from whence the singing proceeded, there was a strange scene,--somewhat disorderly yet picturesque.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lotys, seated at the head of a long supper-table, had been crowned by her admirers with a wreath of laurels,--and as she sat more or less silent, with a rather weary expression on her face, she looked like the impersonation of a Daphne, exhausted by the speed of her flight from pursuing Apollo.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Lotys kept one arm round the child, and every now and again spoke to her some little caressing word.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Lotys, seated at the head of a long supper-table, had been crowned by her admirers with a wreath of laurels,--and as she sat more or less silent, with a rather weary expression on her face, she looked like the impersonation of a Daphne, exhausted by the speed of her flight from pursuing Apollo.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading THE SCORN OF KINGS Inside the tavern, from whence the singing proceeded, there was a strange scene,--somewhat disorderly yet picturesque.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading THE SCORN OF KINGS Inside the tavern, from whence the singing proceeded, there was a strange scene,--somewhat disorderly yet picturesque.
pursuingadjectiveUS /pərˈsuːɪŋ/
following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit
From this reading Lotys, seated at the head of a long supper-table, had been crowned by her admirers with a wreath of laurels,--and as she sat more or less silent, with a rather weary expression on her face, she looked like the impersonation of a Daphne, exhausted by the speed of her flight from pursuing Apollo.
on the contrary
From this reading Lotys, seated at the head of a long supper-table, had been crowned by her admirers with a wreath of laurels,--and as she sat more or less silent, with a rather weary expression on her face, she looked like the impersonation of a Daphne, exhausted by the speed of her flight from pursuing Apollo.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading All the rest of the guests at the supper-board were men,--and all of them members of the Revolutionary Committee.
RevolutionaryadjectiveUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃəneri/
markedly new or introducing radical change
From this reading All the rest of the guests at the supper-board were men,--and all of them members of the Revolutionary Committee.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Lotys kept one arm round the child, and every now and again spoke to her some little caressing word.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Lotys, seated at the head of a long supper-table, had been crowned by her admirers with a wreath of laurels,--and as she sat more or less silent, with a rather weary expression on her face, she looked like the impersonation of a Daphne, exhausted by the speed of her flight from pursuing Apollo.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading THE SCORN OF KINGS Inside the tavern, from whence the singing proceeded, there was a strange scene,--somewhat disorderly yet picturesque.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading THE SCORN OF KINGS Inside the tavern, from whence the singing proceeded, there was a strange scene,--somewhat disorderly yet picturesque.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Lotys, seated at the head of a long supper-table, had been crowned by her admirers with a wreath of laurels,--and as she sat more or less silent, with a rather weary expression on her face, she looked like the impersonation of a Daphne, exhausted by the speed of her flight from pursuing Apollo.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lotys, seated at the head of a long supper-table, had been crowned by her admirers with a wreath of laurels,--and as she sat more or less silent, with a rather weary expression on her face, she looked like the impersonation of a Daphne, exhausted by the speed of her flight from pursuing Apollo.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Lotys, seated at the head of a long supper-table, had been crowned by her admirers with a wreath of laurels,--and as she sat more or less silent, with a rather weary expression on her face, she looked like the impersonation of a Daphne, exhausted by the speed of her flight from pursuing Apollo.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading THE SCORN OF KINGS Inside the tavern, from whence the singing proceeded, there was a strange scene,--somewhat disorderly yet picturesque.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Lotys kept one arm round the child, and every now and again spoke to her some little caressing word.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading THE SCORN OF KINGS Inside the tavern, from whence the singing proceeded, there was a strange scene,--somewhat disorderly yet picturesque.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading Beside her, nestling close against her caressingly, was a little girl with great black Spanish eyes,--eyes full of an appealing, half-frightened wistfulness, like those of a hunted animal.
move hurridly
From this reading Lotys, seated at the head of a long supper-table, had been crowned by her admirers with a wreath of laurels,--and as she sat more or less silent, with a rather weary expression on her face, she looked like the impersonation of a Daphne, exhausted by the speed of her flight from pursuing Apollo.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Lotys kept one arm round the child, and every now and again spoke to her some little caressing word.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading THE SCORN OF KINGS Inside the tavern, from whence the singing proceeded, there was a strange scene,--somewhat disorderly yet picturesque.
supper-board
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From this reading All the rest of the guests at the supper-board were men,--and all of them members of the Revolutionary Committee.
supper-table
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From this reading Lotys, seated at the head of a long supper-table, had been crowned by her admirers with a wreath of laurels,--and as she sat more or less silent, with a rather weary expression on her face, she looked like the impersonation of a Daphne, exhausted by the speed of her flight from pursuing Apollo.
tavernnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading THE SCORN OF KINGS Inside the tavern, from whence the singing proceeded, there was a strange scene,--somewhat disorderly yet picturesque.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SCORN OF KINGS Inside the tavern, from whence the singing proceeded, there was a strange scene,--somewhat disorderly yet picturesque.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading All the rest of the guests at the supper-board were men,--and all of them members of the Revolutionary Committee.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE SCORN OF KINGS Inside the tavern, from whence the singing proceeded, there was a strange scene,--somewhat disorderly yet picturesque.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Beside her, nestling close against her caressingly, was a little girl with great black Spanish eyes,--eyes full of an appealing, half-frightened wistfulness, like those of a hunted animal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lotys kept one arm round the child, and every now and again spoke to her some little caressing word.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SCORN OF KINGS Inside the tavern, from whence the singing proceeded, there was a strange scene,--somewhat disorderly yet picturesque.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading Lotys, seated at the head of a long supper-table, had been crowned by her admirers with a wreath of laurels,--and as she sat more or less silent, with a rather weary expression on her face, she looked like the impersonation of a Daphne, exhausted by the speed of her flight from pursuing Apollo.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All the rest of the guests at the supper-board were men,--and all of them members of the Revolutionary Committee.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading THE SCORN OF KINGS Inside the tavern, from whence the singing proceeded, there was a strange scene,--somewhat disorderly yet picturesque.
wistfulnessnounUS /ˈwɪstfəlnəs/
a sadly pensive longing
From this reading Beside her, nestling close against her caressingly, was a little girl with great black Spanish eyes,--eyes full of an appealing, half-frightened wistfulness, like those of a hunted animal.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lotys, seated at the head of a long supper-table, had been crowned by her admirers with a wreath of laurels,--and as she sat more or less silent, with a rather weary expression on her face, she looked like the impersonation of a Daphne, exhausted by the speed of her flight from pursuing Apollo.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Lotys kept one arm round the child, and every now and again spoke to her some little caressing word.
wreathnounUS /riːθ/
flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
From this reading Lotys, seated at the head of a long supper-table, had been crowned by her admirers with a wreath of laurels,--and as she sat more or less silent, with a rather weary expression on her face, she looked like the impersonation of a Daphne, exhausted by the speed of her flight from pursuing Apollo.
but in spite of that
From this reading THE SCORN OF KINGS Inside the tavern, from whence the singing proceeded, there was a strange scene,--somewhat disorderly yet picturesque.
