used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On a beautiful October afternoon a visitor came to Enthorpe.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Camelia, after her year's seclusion, felt her to be oppressive.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading On a beautiful October afternoon a visitor came to Enthorpe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Fox-Darriel, with a pastoral hat--rather Gallic in its conscious innocence--tipped over her emphasized eyes, her gown of muslin and lace very fluffy on very rigid foundations, looked with her triumphant artificiality of outline quite oppressively smart.
artificialitynoun
the quality of being produced by people and not occurring naturally
From this reading Mrs. Fox-Darriel, with a pastoral hat--rather Gallic in its conscious innocence--tipped over her emphasized eyes, her gown of muslin and lace very fluffy on very rigid foundations, looked with her triumphant artificiality of outline quite oppressively smart.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was rather difficult to smile on meeting her, their parting had such painful associations--the dark turmoil of those days drifted over Camelia's memory as she gave her friend her hand.
associationsnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “association” — a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading It was rather difficult to smile on meeting her, their parting had such painful associations--the dark turmoil of those days drifted over Camelia's memory as she gave her friend her hand.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Camelia, after her year's seclusion, felt her to be oppressive.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading On a beautiful October afternoon a visitor came to Enthorpe.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading On a beautiful October afternoon a visitor came to Enthorpe.
Camelianoun
any of several shrubs or small evergreen trees having solitary white or pink or reddish flowers
From this reading Camelia was summoned to find Mrs. Fox-Darriel in the drawing-room.
Camelia's
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From this reading It was rather difficult to smile on meeting her, their parting had such painful associations--the dark turmoil of those days drifted over Camelia's memory as she gave her friend her hand.
intentionally conceived
From this reading Mrs. Fox-Darriel, with a pastoral hat--rather Gallic in its conscious innocence--tipped over her emphasized eyes, her gown of muslin and lace very fluffy on very rigid foundations, looked with her triumphant artificiality of outline quite oppressively smart.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was rather difficult to smile on meeting her, their parting had such painful associations--the dark turmoil of those days drifted over Camelia's memory as she gave her friend her hand.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was rather difficult to smile on meeting her, their parting had such painful associations--the dark turmoil of those days drifted over Camelia's memory as she gave her friend her hand.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It was rather difficult to smile on meeting her, their parting had such painful associations--the dark turmoil of those days drifted over Camelia's memory as she gave her friend her hand.
drawing-room
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From this reading Camelia was summoned to find Mrs. Fox-Darriel in the drawing-room.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading It was rather difficult to smile on meeting her, their parting had such painful associations--the dark turmoil of those days drifted over Camelia's memory as she gave her friend her hand.
emphasizedadjectiveUS /ˈemfəsaɪzd/
spoken with emphasis
From this reading Mrs. Fox-Darriel, with a pastoral hat--rather Gallic in its conscious innocence--tipped over her emphasized eyes, her gown of muslin and lace very fluffy on very rigid foundations, looked with her triumphant artificiality of outline quite oppressively smart.
Enthorpe
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From this reading On a beautiful October afternoon a visitor came to Enthorpe.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Mrs. Fox-Darriel, with a pastoral hat--rather Gallic in its conscious innocence--tipped over her emphasized eyes, her gown of muslin and lace very fluffy on very rigid foundations, looked with her triumphant artificiality of outline quite oppressively smart.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Camelia, after her year's seclusion, felt her to be oppressive.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Camelia was summoned to find Mrs. Fox-Darriel in the drawing-room.
fluffyadjectiveUS /ˈflʌfi/
like down or as soft as down
From this reading Mrs. Fox-Darriel, with a pastoral hat--rather Gallic in its conscious innocence--tipped over her emphasized eyes, her gown of muslin and lace very fluffy on very rigid foundations, looked with her triumphant artificiality of outline quite oppressively smart.
foundationsnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “foundation” — the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading Mrs. Fox-Darriel, with a pastoral hat--rather Gallic in its conscious innocence--tipped over her emphasized eyes, her gown of muslin and lace very fluffy on very rigid foundations, looked with her triumphant artificiality of outline quite oppressively smart.
Fox-Darriel
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From this reading Camelia was summoned to find Mrs. Fox-Darriel in the drawing-room.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It was rather difficult to smile on meeting her, their parting had such painful associations--the dark turmoil of those days drifted over Camelia's memory as she gave her friend her hand.
GallicadjectiveUS /ˈɡælɪk/
of or pertaining to Gaul or the Gauls
From this reading Mrs. Fox-Darriel, with a pastoral hat--rather Gallic in its conscious innocence--tipped over her emphasized eyes, her gown of muslin and lace very fluffy on very rigid foundations, looked with her triumphant artificiality of outline quite oppressively smart.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It was rather difficult to smile on meeting her, their parting had such painful associations--the dark turmoil of those days drifted over Camelia's memory as she gave her friend her hand.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading Mrs. Fox-Darriel, with a pastoral hat--rather Gallic in its conscious innocence--tipped over her emphasized eyes, her gown of muslin and lace very fluffy on very rigid foundations, looked with her triumphant artificiality of outline quite oppressively smart.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was rather difficult to smile on meeting her, their parting had such painful associations--the dark turmoil of those days drifted over Camelia's memory as she gave her friend her hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading It was rather difficult to smile on meeting her, their parting had such painful associations--the dark turmoil of those days drifted over Camelia's memory as she gave her friend her hand.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Mrs. Fox-Darriel, with a pastoral hat--rather Gallic in its conscious innocence--tipped over her emphasized eyes, her gown of muslin and lace very fluffy on very rigid foundations, looked with her triumphant artificiality of outline quite oppressively smart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Fox-Darriel, with a pastoral hat--rather Gallic in its conscious innocence--tipped over her emphasized eyes, her gown of muslin and lace very fluffy on very rigid foundations, looked with her triumphant artificiality of outline quite oppressively smart.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Camelia was summoned to find Mrs. Fox-Darriel in the drawing-room.
innocencenounUS /ˈɪnəsəns/
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading Mrs. Fox-Darriel, with a pastoral hat--rather Gallic in its conscious innocence--tipped over her emphasized eyes, her gown of muslin and lace very fluffy on very rigid foundations, looked with her triumphant artificiality of outline quite oppressively smart.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was rather difficult to smile on meeting her, their parting had such painful associations--the dark turmoil of those days drifted over Camelia's memory as she gave her friend her hand.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Fox-Darriel, with a pastoral hat--rather Gallic in its conscious innocence--tipped over her emphasized eyes, her gown of muslin and lace very fluffy on very rigid foundations, looked with her triumphant artificiality of outline quite oppressively smart.
laceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading Mrs. Fox-Darriel, with a pastoral hat--rather Gallic in its conscious innocence--tipped over her emphasized eyes, her gown of muslin and lace very fluffy on very rigid foundations, looked with her triumphant artificiality of outline quite oppressively smart.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mrs. Fox-Darriel, with a pastoral hat--rather Gallic in its conscious innocence--tipped over her emphasized eyes, her gown of muslin and lace very fluffy on very rigid foundations, looked with her triumphant artificiality of outline quite oppressively smart.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading It was rather difficult to smile on meeting her, their parting had such painful associations--the dark turmoil of those days drifted over Camelia's memory as she gave her friend her hand.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading It was rather difficult to smile on meeting her, their parting had such painful associations--the dark turmoil of those days drifted over Camelia's memory as she gave her friend her hand.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Camelia was summoned to find Mrs. Fox-Darriel in the drawing-room.
muslinnounUS /ˈmʌzlən/
plain-woven cotton fabric
From this reading Mrs. Fox-Darriel, with a pastoral hat--rather Gallic in its conscious innocence--tipped over her emphasized eyes, her gown of muslin and lace very fluffy on very rigid foundations, looked with her triumphant artificiality of outline quite oppressively smart.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading On a beautiful October afternoon a visitor came to Enthorpe.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Fox-Darriel, with a pastoral hat--rather Gallic in its conscious innocence--tipped over her emphasized eyes, her gown of muslin and lace very fluffy on very rigid foundations, looked with her triumphant artificiality of outline quite oppressively smart.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On a beautiful October afternoon a visitor came to Enthorpe.
oppressiveadjectiveUS /əˈpresɪv/
weighing heavily on the senses or spirit
From this reading Camelia, after her year's seclusion, felt her to be oppressive.
oppressivelyadverb
in a heavy and oppressive way
From this reading Mrs. Fox-Darriel, with a pastoral hat--rather Gallic in its conscious innocence--tipped over her emphasized eyes, her gown of muslin and lace very fluffy on very rigid foundations, looked with her triumphant artificiality of outline quite oppressively smart.
outlinenounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading Mrs. Fox-Darriel, with a pastoral hat--rather Gallic in its conscious innocence--tipped over her emphasized eyes, her gown of muslin and lace very fluffy on very rigid foundations, looked with her triumphant artificiality of outline quite oppressively smart.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Mrs. Fox-Darriel, with a pastoral hat--rather Gallic in its conscious innocence--tipped over her emphasized eyes, her gown of muslin and lace very fluffy on very rigid foundations, looked with her triumphant artificiality of outline quite oppressively smart.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading It was rather difficult to smile on meeting her, their parting had such painful associations--the dark turmoil of those days drifted over Camelia's memory as she gave her friend her hand.
the act of departing politely
From this reading It was rather difficult to smile on meeting her, their parting had such painful associations--the dark turmoil of those days drifted over Camelia's memory as she gave her friend her hand.
pastoraladjectiveUS /ˈpæstərəl/
of or relating to a pastor
From this reading Mrs. Fox-Darriel, with a pastoral hat--rather Gallic in its conscious innocence--tipped over her emphasized eyes, her gown of muslin and lace very fluffy on very rigid foundations, looked with her triumphant artificiality of outline quite oppressively smart.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Mrs. Fox-Darriel, with a pastoral hat--rather Gallic in its conscious innocence--tipped over her emphasized eyes, her gown of muslin and lace very fluffy on very rigid foundations, looked with her triumphant artificiality of outline quite oppressively smart.
on the contrary
From this reading Mrs. Fox-Darriel, with a pastoral hat--rather Gallic in its conscious innocence--tipped over her emphasized eyes, her gown of muslin and lace very fluffy on very rigid foundations, looked with her triumphant artificiality of outline quite oppressively smart.
rigidadjectiveUS /ˈrɪdʒəd/
incapable of or resistant to bending
From this reading Mrs. Fox-Darriel, with a pastoral hat--rather Gallic in its conscious innocence--tipped over her emphasized eyes, her gown of muslin and lace very fluffy on very rigid foundations, looked with her triumphant artificiality of outline quite oppressively smart.
seclusionnounUS /sɪˈkluːʒən/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading Camelia, after her year's seclusion, felt her to be oppressive.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was rather difficult to smile on meeting her, their parting had such painful associations--the dark turmoil of those days drifted over Camelia's memory as she gave her friend her hand.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading Mrs. Fox-Darriel, with a pastoral hat--rather Gallic in its conscious innocence--tipped over her emphasized eyes, her gown of muslin and lace very fluffy on very rigid foundations, looked with her triumphant artificiality of outline quite oppressively smart.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading It was rather difficult to smile on meeting her, their parting had such painful associations--the dark turmoil of those days drifted over Camelia's memory as she gave her friend her hand.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was rather difficult to smile on meeting her, their parting had such painful associations--the dark turmoil of those days drifted over Camelia's memory as she gave her friend her hand.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading Camelia was summoned to find Mrs. Fox-Darriel in the drawing-room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Camelia was summoned to find Mrs. Fox-Darriel in the drawing-room.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was rather difficult to smile on meeting her, their parting had such painful associations--the dark turmoil of those days drifted over Camelia's memory as she gave her friend her hand.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It was rather difficult to smile on meeting her, their parting had such painful associations--the dark turmoil of those days drifted over Camelia's memory as she gave her friend her hand.
tippedadjectiveUS /tɪpt/
having a tip; or having a tip as specified (used in combination)
From this reading Mrs. Fox-Darriel, with a pastoral hat--rather Gallic in its conscious innocence--tipped over her emphasized eyes, her gown of muslin and lace very fluffy on very rigid foundations, looked with her triumphant artificiality of outline quite oppressively smart.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On a beautiful October afternoon a visitor came to Enthorpe.
triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading Mrs. Fox-Darriel, with a pastoral hat--rather Gallic in its conscious innocence--tipped over her emphasized eyes, her gown of muslin and lace very fluffy on very rigid foundations, looked with her triumphant artificiality of outline quite oppressively smart.
turmoilnounUS /ˈtɜːrmɔɪl/
a violent disturbance
From this reading It was rather difficult to smile on meeting her, their parting had such painful associations--the dark turmoil of those days drifted over Camelia's memory as she gave her friend her hand.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mrs. Fox-Darriel, with a pastoral hat--rather Gallic in its conscious innocence--tipped over her emphasized eyes, her gown of muslin and lace very fluffy on very rigid foundations, looked with her triumphant artificiality of outline quite oppressively smart.
someone who visits
From this reading On a beautiful October afternoon a visitor came to Enthorpe.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Camelia was summoned to find Mrs. Fox-Darriel in the drawing-room.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Fox-Darriel, with a pastoral hat--rather Gallic in its conscious innocence--tipped over her emphasized eyes, her gown of muslin and lace very fluffy on very rigid foundations, looked with her triumphant artificiality of outline quite oppressively smart.
year'snounUS /jɪrz/
possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Camelia, after her year's seclusion, felt her to be oppressive.
