used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading More than ever the airy figure of Spring, floating in primrose-coloured draperies through a flowery grove, reminded her of Angelica.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE SACRED CULT When Caroline looked back upon it afterwards, she remembered that dinner as the most depressing meal of her life.
airyadjectiveUS /ˈeri/
open to or abounding in fresh air
From this reading More than ever the airy figure of Spring, floating in primrose-coloured draperies through a flowery grove, reminded her of Angelica.
ambernounUS /ˈæmbər/
a deep yellow color
From this reading There was the same beauty of line, the same look of sweetness and grace, the same amber hair softly parted under a wreath of pale grey-green leaves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While she ate her food, with the dutiful determination of the trained nurse who realizes that she is obliged to keep up her strength, her gaze wandered for diversion to the soft blues and pinks on the wall.
AngelicanounUS /ænˈdʒelɪkə/
any of various tall and stout herbs of the genus Angelica having pinnately compound leaves and small white or greenish flowers in compound umbels
From this reading More than ever the airy figure of Spring, floating in primrose-coloured draperies through a flowery grove, reminded her of Angelica.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE SACRED CULT When Caroline looked back upon it afterwards, she remembered that dinner as the most depressing meal of her life.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading While she ate her food, with the dutiful determination of the trained nurse who realizes that she is obliged to keep up her strength, her gaze wandered for diversion to the soft blues and pinks on the wall.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE SACRED CULT When Caroline looked back upon it afterwards, she remembered that dinner as the most depressing meal of her life.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading There was the same beauty of line, the same look of sweetness and grace, the same amber hair softly parted under a wreath of pale grey-green leaves.
bluesnounUS /bluːz/
a type of folksong that originated among Black Americans at the beginning of the 20th century; has a melancholy sound from repeated use of blue notes
From this reading While she ate her food, with the dutiful determination of the trained nurse who realizes that she is obliged to keep up her strength, her gaze wandered for diversion to the soft blues and pinks on the wall.
CarolineadjectiveUS /ˈkerəlaɪn/
of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England
From this reading THE SACRED CULT When Caroline looked back upon it afterwards, she remembered that dinner as the most depressing meal of her life.
CULTnounUS /kʌlt/
followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices
From this reading THE SACRED CULT When Caroline looked back upon it afterwards, she remembered that dinner as the most depressing meal of her life.
depressingadjectiveUS /dɪˈpresɪŋ/
causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
From this reading THE SACRED CULT When Caroline looked back upon it afterwards, she remembered that dinner as the most depressing meal of her life.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading While she ate her food, with the dutiful determination of the trained nurse who realizes that she is obliged to keep up her strength, her gaze wandered for diversion to the soft blues and pinks on the wall.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading THE SACRED CULT When Caroline looked back upon it afterwards, she remembered that dinner as the most depressing meal of her life.
diversionnounUS /daɪˈvɜːrʒən/
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading While she ate her food, with the dutiful determination of the trained nurse who realizes that she is obliged to keep up her strength, her gaze wandered for diversion to the soft blues and pinks on the wall.
draperiesnounUS /ˈdreɪpəriz/
plural of “drapery” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading More than ever the airy figure of Spring, floating in primrose-coloured draperies through a flowery grove, reminded her of Angelica.
dutifuladjectiveUS /ˈduːtifəl/
willingly obedient out of a sense of duty and respect
From this reading While she ate her food, with the dutiful determination of the trained nurse who realizes that she is obliged to keep up her strength, her gaze wandered for diversion to the soft blues and pinks on the wall.
at any time
From this reading More than ever the airy figure of Spring, floating in primrose-coloured draperies through a flowery grove, reminded her of Angelica.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading More than ever the airy figure of Spring, floating in primrose-coloured draperies through a flowery grove, reminded her of Angelica.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading More than ever the airy figure of Spring, floating in primrose-coloured draperies through a flowery grove, reminded her of Angelica.
floweryadjectiveUS /ˈflaʊəri/
of or relating to or suggestive of flowers
From this reading More than ever the airy figure of Spring, floating in primrose-coloured draperies through a flowery grove, reminded her of Angelica.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading While she ate her food, with the dutiful determination of the trained nurse who realizes that she is obliged to keep up her strength, her gaze wandered for diversion to the soft blues and pinks on the wall.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While she ate her food, with the dutiful determination of the trained nurse who realizes that she is obliged to keep up her strength, her gaze wandered for diversion to the soft blues and pinks on the wall.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The tapestries were so fresh that she wondered if they were modern.
a long fixed look
From this reading While she ate her food, with the dutiful determination of the trained nurse who realizes that she is obliged to keep up her strength, her gaze wandered for diversion to the soft blues and pinks on the wall.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading There was the same beauty of line, the same look of sweetness and grace, the same amber hair softly parted under a wreath of pale grey-green leaves.
grey-greenadjective
of green tinged with grey
From this reading There was the same beauty of line, the same look of sweetness and grace, the same amber hair softly parted under a wreath of pale grey-green leaves.
grovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading More than ever the airy figure of Spring, floating in primrose-coloured draperies through a flowery grove, reminded her of Angelica.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading There was the same beauty of line, the same look of sweetness and grace, the same amber hair softly parted under a wreath of pale grey-green leaves.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SACRED CULT When Caroline looked back upon it afterwards, she remembered that dinner as the most depressing meal of her life.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The tapestries were so fresh that she wondered if they were modern.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading More than ever the airy figure of Spring, floating in primrose-coloured draperies through a flowery grove, reminded her of Angelica.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While she ate her food, with the dutiful determination of the trained nurse who realizes that she is obliged to keep up her strength, her gaze wandered for diversion to the soft blues and pinks on the wall.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE SACRED CULT When Caroline looked back upon it afterwards, she remembered that dinner as the most depressing meal of her life.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading While she ate her food, with the dutiful determination of the trained nurse who realizes that she is obliged to keep up her strength, her gaze wandered for diversion to the soft blues and pinks on the wall.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading There was the same beauty of line, the same look of sweetness and grace, the same amber hair softly parted under a wreath of pale grey-green leaves.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE SACRED CULT When Caroline looked back upon it afterwards, she remembered that dinner as the most depressing meal of her life.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading There was the same beauty of line, the same look of sweetness and grace, the same amber hair softly parted under a wreath of pale grey-green leaves.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading There was the same beauty of line, the same look of sweetness and grace, the same amber hair softly parted under a wreath of pale grey-green leaves.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE SACRED CULT When Caroline looked back upon it afterwards, she remembered that dinner as the most depressing meal of her life.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading THE SACRED CULT When Caroline looked back upon it afterwards, she remembered that dinner as the most depressing meal of her life.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading The tapestries were so fresh that she wondered if they were modern.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More than ever the airy figure of Spring, floating in primrose-coloured draperies through a flowery grove, reminded her of Angelica.
used to form the superlative
From this reading THE SACRED CULT When Caroline looked back upon it afterwards, she remembered that dinner as the most depressing meal of her life.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading While she ate her food, with the dutiful determination of the trained nurse who realizes that she is obliged to keep up her strength, her gaze wandered for diversion to the soft blues and pinks on the wall.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading While she ate her food, with the dutiful determination of the trained nurse who realizes that she is obliged to keep up her strength, her gaze wandered for diversion to the soft blues and pinks on the wall.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SACRED CULT When Caroline looked back upon it afterwards, she remembered that dinner as the most depressing meal of her life.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading While she ate her food, with the dutiful determination of the trained nurse who realizes that she is obliged to keep up her strength, her gaze wandered for diversion to the soft blues and pinks on the wall.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading There was the same beauty of line, the same look of sweetness and grace, the same amber hair softly parted under a wreath of pale grey-green leaves.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading There was the same beauty of line, the same look of sweetness and grace, the same amber hair softly parted under a wreath of pale grey-green leaves.
pinksnounUS /pɪŋks/
plural of “pink” — a light shade of red
From this reading While she ate her food, with the dutiful determination of the trained nurse who realizes that she is obliged to keep up her strength, her gaze wandered for diversion to the soft blues and pinks on the wall.
primrose-coloured
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading More than ever the airy figure of Spring, floating in primrose-coloured draperies through a flowery grove, reminded her of Angelica.
realizesverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪz/
third-person singular of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading While she ate her food, with the dutiful determination of the trained nurse who realizes that she is obliged to keep up her strength, her gaze wandered for diversion to the soft blues and pinks on the wall.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading THE SACRED CULT When Caroline looked back upon it afterwards, she remembered that dinner as the most depressing meal of her life.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading More than ever the airy figure of Spring, floating in primrose-coloured draperies through a flowery grove, reminded her of Angelica.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading THE SACRED CULT When Caroline looked back upon it afterwards, she remembered that dinner as the most depressing meal of her life.
Identical; not different.
From this reading There was the same beauty of line, the same look of sweetness and grace, the same amber hair softly parted under a wreath of pale grey-green leaves.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE SACRED CULT When Caroline looked back upon it afterwards, she remembered that dinner as the most depressing meal of her life.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The tapestries were so fresh that she wondered if they were modern.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading While she ate her food, with the dutiful determination of the trained nurse who realizes that she is obliged to keep up her strength, her gaze wandered for diversion to the soft blues and pinks on the wall.
with low volume
From this reading There was the same beauty of line, the same look of sweetness and grace, the same amber hair softly parted under a wreath of pale grey-green leaves.
the season of growth
From this reading More than ever the airy figure of Spring, floating in primrose-coloured draperies through a flowery grove, reminded her of Angelica.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading While she ate her food, with the dutiful determination of the trained nurse who realizes that she is obliged to keep up her strength, her gaze wandered for diversion to the soft blues and pinks on the wall.
sweetnessnounUS /ˈswiːtnəs/
the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
From this reading There was the same beauty of line, the same look of sweetness and grace, the same amber hair softly parted under a wreath of pale grey-green leaves.
tapestriesnounUS /ˈtæpəstriz/
plural of “tapestry” — something that resembles a tapestry in its intricacy
From this reading The tapestries were so fresh that she wondered if they were modern.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading More than ever the airy figure of Spring, floating in primrose-coloured draperies through a flowery grove, reminded her of Angelica.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE SACRED CULT When Caroline looked back upon it afterwards, she remembered that dinner as the most depressing meal of her life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SACRED CULT When Caroline looked back upon it afterwards, she remembered that dinner as the most depressing meal of her life.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was the same beauty of line, the same look of sweetness and grace, the same amber hair softly parted under a wreath of pale grey-green leaves.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The tapestries were so fresh that she wondered if they were modern.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading More than ever the airy figure of Spring, floating in primrose-coloured draperies through a flowery grove, reminded her of Angelica.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While she ate her food, with the dutiful determination of the trained nurse who realizes that she is obliged to keep up her strength, her gaze wandered for diversion to the soft blues and pinks on the wall.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading While she ate her food, with the dutiful determination of the trained nurse who realizes that she is obliged to keep up her strength, her gaze wandered for diversion to the soft blues and pinks on the wall.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading There was the same beauty of line, the same look of sweetness and grace, the same amber hair softly parted under a wreath of pale grey-green leaves.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading While she ate her food, with the dutiful determination of the trained nurse who realizes that she is obliged to keep up her strength, her gaze wandered for diversion to the soft blues and pinks on the wall.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE SACRED CULT When Caroline looked back upon it afterwards, she remembered that dinner as the most depressing meal of her life.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading While she ate her food, with the dutiful determination of the trained nurse who realizes that she is obliged to keep up her strength, her gaze wandered for diversion to the soft blues and pinks on the wall.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading While she ate her food, with the dutiful determination of the trained nurse who realizes that she is obliged to keep up her strength, her gaze wandered for diversion to the soft blues and pinks on the wall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was the same beauty of line, the same look of sweetness and grace, the same amber hair softly parted under a wreath of pale grey-green leaves.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The tapestries were so fresh that she wondered if they were modern.
at the time that
From this reading THE SACRED CULT When Caroline looked back upon it afterwards, she remembered that dinner as the most depressing meal of her life.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While she ate her food, with the dutiful determination of the trained nurse who realizes that she is obliged to keep up her strength, her gaze wandered for diversion to the soft blues and pinks on the wall.
which person or people
From this reading While she ate her food, with the dutiful determination of the trained nurse who realizes that she is obliged to keep up her strength, her gaze wandered for diversion to the soft blues and pinks on the wall.
in the company of; together with
From this reading While she ate her food, with the dutiful determination of the trained nurse who realizes that she is obliged to keep up her strength, her gaze wandered for diversion to the soft blues and pinks on the wall.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading The tapestries were so fresh that she wondered if they were modern.
wreathnounUS /riːθ/
flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
From this reading There was the same beauty of line, the same look of sweetness and grace, the same amber hair softly parted under a wreath of pale grey-green leaves.
