used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Gilles de Retz followed her with a certain grim and ghastly pride, as he marked the sensation caused by her entrance.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE LION TAMER On this summer afternoon the girl's beauty seemed more wondrous and magical than ever.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LION TAMER On this summer afternoon the girl's beauty seemed more wondrous and magical than ever.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Gilles de Retz followed her with a certain grim and ghastly pride, as he marked the sensation caused by her entrance.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading THE LION TAMER On this summer afternoon the girl's beauty seemed more wondrous and magical than ever.
berriesnounUS /ˈberiz/
plural of “berry” — any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
From this reading Her eyes were purple-black, like the berries of the deadly nightshade seen in the twilight.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Gilles de Retz followed her with a certain grim and ghastly pride, as he marked the sensation caused by her entrance.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Gilles de Retz followed her with a certain grim and ghastly pride, as he marked the sensation caused by her entrance.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Gilles de Retz followed her with a certain grim and ghastly pride, as he marked the sensation caused by her entrance.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Gilles de Retz followed her with a certain grim and ghastly pride, as he marked the sensation caused by her entrance.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading Her eyes were purple-black, like the berries of the deadly nightshade seen in the twilight.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Gilles de Retz followed her with a certain grim and ghastly pride, as he marked the sensation caused by her entrance.
at any time
From this reading THE LION TAMER On this summer afternoon the girl's beauty seemed more wondrous and magical than ever.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Her eyes were purple-black, like the berries of the deadly nightshade seen in the twilight.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Her face was pale, and the scarlet of her lips lay like twin geranium petals on new-fallen snow.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Gilles de Retz followed her with a certain grim and ghastly pride, as he marked the sensation caused by her entrance.
geraniumnounUS /dʒərˈeɪniəm/
any of numerous plants of the family Geraniaceae
From this reading Her face was pale, and the scarlet of her lips lay like twin geranium petals on new-fallen snow.
ghastlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡæstli/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading Gilles de Retz followed her with a certain grim and ghastly pride, as he marked the sensation caused by her entrance.
Gilles
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From this reading Gilles de Retz followed her with a certain grim and ghastly pride, as he marked the sensation caused by her entrance.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading THE LION TAMER On this summer afternoon the girl's beauty seemed more wondrous and magical than ever.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading Gilles de Retz followed her with a certain grim and ghastly pride, as he marked the sensation caused by her entrance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gilles de Retz followed her with a certain grim and ghastly pride, as he marked the sensation caused by her entrance.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her eyes were purple-black, like the berries of the deadly nightshade seen in the twilight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her eyes were purple-black, like the berries of the deadly nightshade seen in the twilight.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This," he said, "is my lion tamer!"
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Her face was pale, and the scarlet of her lips lay like twin geranium petals on new-fallen snow.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Her eyes were purple-black, like the berries of the deadly nightshade seen in the twilight.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading THE LION TAMER On this summer afternoon the girl's beauty seemed more wondrous and magical than ever.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Her face was pale, and the scarlet of her lips lay like twin geranium petals on new-fallen snow.
magicaladjectiveUS /ˈmædʒɪkəl/
possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers
From this reading THE LION TAMER On this summer afternoon the girl's beauty seemed more wondrous and magical than ever.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Gilles de Retz followed her with a certain grim and ghastly pride, as he marked the sensation caused by her entrance.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE LION TAMER On this summer afternoon the girl's beauty seemed more wondrous and magical than ever.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "This," he said, "is my lion tamer!"
new-fallen
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From this reading Her face was pale, and the scarlet of her lips lay like twin geranium petals on new-fallen snow.
nightshadenounUS /ˈnaɪtʃeɪd/
any of numerous shrubs or herbs or vines of the genus Solanum; most are poisonous though many bear edible fruit
From this reading Her eyes were purple-black, like the berries of the deadly nightshade seen in the twilight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her eyes were purple-black, like the berries of the deadly nightshade seen in the twilight.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE LION TAMER On this summer afternoon the girl's beauty seemed more wondrous and magical than ever.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Her face was pale, and the scarlet of her lips lay like twin geranium petals on new-fallen snow.
petalsnounUS /ˈpetəlz/
plural of “petal” — part of the perianth that is usually brightly colored
From this reading Her face was pale, and the scarlet of her lips lay like twin geranium petals on new-fallen snow.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Gilles de Retz followed her with a certain grim and ghastly pride, as he marked the sensation caused by her entrance.
purple-blackadjective
of black tinged with purple
From this reading Her eyes were purple-black, like the berries of the deadly nightshade seen in the twilight.
Retz
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From this reading Gilles de Retz followed her with a certain grim and ghastly pride, as he marked the sensation caused by her entrance.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "This," he said, "is my lion tamer!"
scarletnounUS /ˈskɑːrlət/
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
From this reading Her face was pale, and the scarlet of her lips lay like twin geranium petals on new-fallen snow.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE LION TAMER On this summer afternoon the girl's beauty seemed more wondrous and magical than ever.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Her eyes were purple-black, like the berries of the deadly nightshade seen in the twilight.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading Gilles de Retz followed her with a certain grim and ghastly pride, as he marked the sensation caused by her entrance.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Her face was pale, and the scarlet of her lips lay like twin geranium petals on new-fallen snow.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading THE LION TAMER On this summer afternoon the girl's beauty seemed more wondrous and magical than ever.
TAMERnounUS /ˈteɪmər/
an animal trainer who tames wild animals
From this reading THE LION TAMER On this summer afternoon the girl's beauty seemed more wondrous and magical than ever.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE LION TAMER On this summer afternoon the girl's beauty seemed more wondrous and magical than ever.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LION TAMER On this summer afternoon the girl's beauty seemed more wondrous and magical than ever.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE LION TAMER On this summer afternoon the girl's beauty seemed more wondrous and magical than ever.
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Her eyes were purple-black, like the berries of the deadly nightshade seen in the twilight.
twinnounUS /twɪn/
either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy
From this reading Her face was pale, and the scarlet of her lips lay like twin geranium petals on new-fallen snow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her face was pale, and the scarlet of her lips lay like twin geranium petals on new-fallen snow.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her eyes were purple-black, like the berries of the deadly nightshade seen in the twilight.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Gilles de Retz followed her with a certain grim and ghastly pride, as he marked the sensation caused by her entrance.
wondrousadjectiveUS /ˈwʌndrəs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading THE LION TAMER On this summer afternoon the girl's beauty seemed more wondrous and magical than ever.
