used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE HEELS OF MERCURY This injunction Gwenna carried out to the letter a week later.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Never had she looked so pretty as when she smiled at her own reflection in her bedroom mirror above the cherub's ruff of wings on the evening of the dance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And it was held in a couple of big marquees that had been set up on the lawn behind their house; a lawn of which the banks sloped down to the willows that fringed the river.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Never had she looked so pretty as when she smiled at her own reflection in her bedroom mirror above the cherub's ruff of wings on the evening of the dance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Never had she looked so pretty as when she smiled at her own reflection in her bedroom mirror above the cherub's ruff of wings on the evening of the dance.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading And it was held in a couple of big marquees that had been set up on the lawn behind their house; a lawn of which the banks sloped down to the willows that fringed the river.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading Never had she looked so pretty as when she smiled at her own reflection in her bedroom mirror above the cherub's ruff of wings on the evening of the dance.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading And it was held in a couple of big marquees that had been set up on the lawn behind their house; a lawn of which the banks sloped down to the willows that fringed the river.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading And it was held in a couple of big marquees that had been set up on the lawn behind their house; a lawn of which the banks sloped down to the willows that fringed the river.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading It was given by some wealthy theatrical people whose "set" often intermingled with that to which Hugo Swayne belonged.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And it was held in a couple of big marquees that had been set up on the lawn behind their house; a lawn of which the banks sloped down to the willows that fringed the river.
buffetnounUS /ˈbʌfət/
a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers
From this reading There was a houseboat as buffet.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was given by some wealthy theatrical people whose "set" often intermingled with that to which Hugo Swayne belonged.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading THE HEELS OF MERCURY This injunction Gwenna carried out to the letter a week later.
cherub's
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From this reading Never had she looked so pretty as when she smiled at her own reflection in her bedroom mirror above the cherub's ruff of wings on the evening of the dance.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading And it was held in a couple of big marquees that had been set up on the lawn behind their house; a lawn of which the banks sloped down to the willows that fringed the river.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading Never had she looked so pretty as when she smiled at her own reflection in her bedroom mirror above the cherub's ruff of wings on the evening of the dance.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading And it was held in a couple of big marquees that had been set up on the lawn behind their house; a lawn of which the banks sloped down to the willows that fringed the river.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Never had she looked so pretty as when she smiled at her own reflection in her bedroom mirror above the cherub's ruff of wings on the evening of the dance.
fringedadjective
surrounded as with a border or fringe; sometimes used in combination
From this reading And it was held in a couple of big marquees that had been set up on the lawn behind their house; a lawn of which the banks sloped down to the willows that fringed the river.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It was given by some wealthy theatrical people whose "set" often intermingled with that to which Hugo Swayne belonged.
Gwenna
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From this reading THE HEELS OF MERCURY This injunction Gwenna carried out to the letter a week later.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Never had she looked so pretty as when she smiled at her own reflection in her bedroom mirror above the cherub's ruff of wings on the evening of the dance.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading THE HEELS OF MERCURY This injunction Gwenna carried out to the letter a week later.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading And it was held in a couple of big marquees that had been set up on the lawn behind their house; a lawn of which the banks sloped down to the willows that fringed the river.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Never had she looked so pretty as when she smiled at her own reflection in her bedroom mirror above the cherub's ruff of wings on the evening of the dance.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading And it was held in a couple of big marquees that had been set up on the lawn behind their house; a lawn of which the banks sloped down to the willows that fringed the river.
houseboatnounUS /ˈhaʊsboʊt/
a barge that is designed and equipped for use as a dwelling
From this reading There was a houseboat as buffet.
HugonounUS /ˈhjuːɡoʊ/
French poet and novelist and dramatist; leader of the romantic movement in France (1802-1885)
From this reading It was given by some wealthy theatrical people whose "set" often intermingled with that to which Hugo Swayne belonged.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Never had she looked so pretty as when she smiled at her own reflection in her bedroom mirror above the cherub's ruff of wings on the evening of the dance.
injunctionnounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
a formal command or admonition
From this reading THE HEELS OF MERCURY This injunction Gwenna carried out to the letter a week later.
intermingledverbUS /ˌɪntərˈmɪŋɡəld/
past form of “intermingle” — combine into one
From this reading It was given by some wealthy theatrical people whose "set" often intermingled with that to which Hugo Swayne belonged.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was given by some wealthy theatrical people whose "set" often intermingled with that to which Hugo Swayne belonged.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE HEELS OF MERCURY This injunction Gwenna carried out to the letter a week later.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading And it was held in a couple of big marquees that had been set up on the lawn behind their house; a lawn of which the banks sloped down to the willows that fringed the river.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading THE HEELS OF MERCURY This injunction Gwenna carried out to the letter a week later.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Never had she looked so pretty as when she smiled at her own reflection in her bedroom mirror above the cherub's ruff of wings on the evening of the dance.
marquees
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And it was held in a couple of big marquees that had been set up on the lawn behind their house; a lawn of which the banks sloped down to the willows that fringed the river.
MERCURYnounUS /ˈmɜːrkjəri/
a heavy silvery toxic univalent and bivalent metallic element; the only metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures
From this reading THE HEELS OF MERCURY This injunction Gwenna carried out to the letter a week later.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading Never had she looked so pretty as when she smiled at her own reflection in her bedroom mirror above the cherub's ruff of wings on the evening of the dance.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never had she looked so pretty as when she smiled at her own reflection in her bedroom mirror above the cherub's ruff of wings on the evening of the dance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HEELS OF MERCURY This injunction Gwenna carried out to the letter a week later.
many times at short intervals
From this reading It was given by some wealthy theatrical people whose "set" often intermingled with that to which Hugo Swayne belonged.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Never had she looked so pretty as when she smiled at her own reflection in her bedroom mirror above the cherub's ruff of wings on the evening of the dance.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE HEELS OF MERCURY This injunction Gwenna carried out to the letter a week later.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Never had she looked so pretty as when she smiled at her own reflection in her bedroom mirror above the cherub's ruff of wings on the evening of the dance.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It was given by some wealthy theatrical people whose "set" often intermingled with that to which Hugo Swayne belonged.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Never had she looked so pretty as when she smiled at her own reflection in her bedroom mirror above the cherub's ruff of wings on the evening of the dance.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Never had she looked so pretty as when she smiled at her own reflection in her bedroom mirror above the cherub's ruff of wings on the evening of the dance.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading And it was held in a couple of big marquees that had been set up on the lawn behind their house; a lawn of which the banks sloped down to the willows that fringed the river.
ruffnounUS /rʌf/
an external body part consisting of feathers or hair about the neck of a bird or other animal
From this reading Never had she looked so pretty as when she smiled at her own reflection in her bedroom mirror above the cherub's ruff of wings on the evening of the dance.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was given by some wealthy theatrical people whose "set" often intermingled with that to which Hugo Swayne belonged.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Never had she looked so pretty as when she smiled at her own reflection in her bedroom mirror above the cherub's ruff of wings on the evening of the dance.
slopedadjective
having an oblique or slanted direction
From this reading And it was held in a couple of big marquees that had been set up on the lawn behind their house; a lawn of which the banks sloped down to the willows that fringed the river.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Never had she looked so pretty as when she smiled at her own reflection in her bedroom mirror above the cherub's ruff of wings on the evening of the dance.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Never had she looked so pretty as when she smiled at her own reflection in her bedroom mirror above the cherub's ruff of wings on the evening of the dance.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was given by some wealthy theatrical people whose "set" often intermingled with that to which Hugo Swayne belonged.
Swayne
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From this reading It was given by some wealthy theatrical people whose "set" often intermingled with that to which Hugo Swayne belonged.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was given by some wealthy theatrical people whose "set" often intermingled with that to which Hugo Swayne belonged.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HEELS OF MERCURY This injunction Gwenna carried out to the letter a week later.
theatricaladjectiveUS /θiˈætrɪkəl/
of or relating to the theater
From this reading It was given by some wealthy theatrical people whose "set" often intermingled with that to which Hugo Swayne belonged.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And it was held in a couple of big marquees that had been set up on the lawn behind their house; a lawn of which the banks sloped down to the willows that fringed the river.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a houseboat as buffet.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE HEELS OF MERCURY This injunction Gwenna carried out to the letter a week later.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE HEELS OF MERCURY This injunction Gwenna carried out to the letter a week later.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading And it was held in a couple of big marquees that had been set up on the lawn behind their house; a lawn of which the banks sloped down to the willows that fringed the river.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was given by some wealthy theatrical people whose "set" often intermingled with that to which Hugo Swayne belonged.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading It was given by some wealthy theatrical people whose "set" often intermingled with that to which Hugo Swayne belonged.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE HEELS OF MERCURY This injunction Gwenna carried out to the letter a week later.
at the time that
From this reading Never had she looked so pretty as when she smiled at her own reflection in her bedroom mirror above the cherub's ruff of wings on the evening of the dance.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was given by some wealthy theatrical people whose "set" often intermingled with that to which Hugo Swayne belonged.
belonging to which person
From this reading It was given by some wealthy theatrical people whose "set" often intermingled with that to which Hugo Swayne belonged.
willowsnounUS /ˈwɪloʊz/
plural of “willow” — any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix
From this reading And it was held in a couple of big marquees that had been set up on the lawn behind their house; a lawn of which the banks sloped down to the willows that fringed the river.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading Never had she looked so pretty as when she smiled at her own reflection in her bedroom mirror above the cherub's ruff of wings on the evening of the dance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was given by some wealthy theatrical people whose "set" often intermingled with that to which Hugo Swayne belonged.
