used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A beautiful and happy girl, With step as soft as summer air, And fresh young lips and brow of pearl Shadowed by many a careless curl Of unconfined and flowing hair; A seeming child in everything, Save thoughtful brow and ripening charms, As nature wears the smile of spring, When sinking into summer’s arms.
how long something has existed
From this reading _—Whittier._ The door was opened by a beautiful girl between fourteen and fifteen years old, not tall for her age, but full-formed and exquisitely proportioned.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading A beautiful and happy girl, With step as soft as summer air, And fresh young lips and brow of pearl Shadowed by many a careless curl Of unconfined and flowing hair; A seeming child in everything, Save thoughtful brow and ripening charms, As nature wears the smile of spring, When sinking into summer’s arms.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A beautiful and happy girl, With step as soft as summer air, And fresh young lips and brow of pearl Shadowed by many a careless curl Of unconfined and flowing hair; A seeming child in everything, Save thoughtful brow and ripening charms, As nature wears the smile of spring, When sinking into summer’s arms.
archedadjectiveUS /ɑːrtʃt/
constructed with or in the form of an arch or arches
From this reading Her features were regular, with the “sweet, low brow,” and straight nose and arched lips of the Grecian profile; her eyes were of dark and melting hue, and her dark, rich auburn hair, parted over a forehead of snowy fairness, dropped in a mass of irregular ringlets down cheeks of carnation dye.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading A beautiful and happy girl, With step as soft as summer air, And fresh young lips and brow of pearl Shadowed by many a careless curl Of unconfined and flowing hair; A seeming child in everything, Save thoughtful brow and ripening charms, As nature wears the smile of spring, When sinking into summer’s arms.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A beautiful and happy girl, With step as soft as summer air, And fresh young lips and brow of pearl Shadowed by many a careless curl Of unconfined and flowing hair; A seeming child in everything, Save thoughtful brow and ripening charms, As nature wears the smile of spring, When sinking into summer’s arms.
auburnadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbərn/
(of hair) colored a moderate reddish-brown
From this reading Her features were regular, with the “sweet, low brow,” and straight nose and arched lips of the Grecian profile; her eyes were of dark and melting hue, and her dark, rich auburn hair, parted over a forehead of snowy fairness, dropped in a mass of irregular ringlets down cheeks of carnation dye.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading She stood within the door with a smile, awaiting the pleasure of the stranger, whose knock had summoned her.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading A beautiful and happy girl, With step as soft as summer air, And fresh young lips and brow of pearl Shadowed by many a careless curl Of unconfined and flowing hair; A seeming child in everything, Save thoughtful brow and ripening charms, As nature wears the smile of spring, When sinking into summer’s arms.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading _—Whittier._ The door was opened by a beautiful girl between fourteen and fifteen years old, not tall for her age, but full-formed and exquisitely proportioned.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading A beautiful and happy girl, With step as soft as summer air, And fresh young lips and brow of pearl Shadowed by many a careless curl Of unconfined and flowing hair; A seeming child in everything, Save thoughtful brow and ripening charms, As nature wears the smile of spring, When sinking into summer’s arms.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _—Whittier._ The door was opened by a beautiful girl between fourteen and fifteen years old, not tall for her age, but full-formed and exquisitely proportioned.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A beautiful and happy girl, With step as soft as summer air, And fresh young lips and brow of pearl Shadowed by many a careless curl Of unconfined and flowing hair; A seeming child in everything, Save thoughtful brow and ripening charms, As nature wears the smile of spring, When sinking into summer’s arms.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading A beautiful and happy girl, With step as soft as summer air, And fresh young lips and brow of pearl Shadowed by many a careless curl Of unconfined and flowing hair; A seeming child in everything, Save thoughtful brow and ripening charms, As nature wears the smile of spring, When sinking into summer’s arms.
carnationnounUS /kɑːrˈneɪʃən/
Eurasian plant with pink to purple-red spice-scented usually double flowers; widely cultivated in many varieties and many colors
From this reading Her features were regular, with the “sweet, low brow,” and straight nose and arched lips of the Grecian profile; her eyes were of dark and melting hue, and her dark, rich auburn hair, parted over a forehead of snowy fairness, dropped in a mass of irregular ringlets down cheeks of carnation dye.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading A beautiful and happy girl, With step as soft as summer air, And fresh young lips and brow of pearl Shadowed by many a careless curl Of unconfined and flowing hair; A seeming child in everything, Save thoughtful brow and ripening charms, As nature wears the smile of spring, When sinking into summer’s arms.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Her features were regular, with the “sweet, low brow,” and straight nose and arched lips of the Grecian profile; her eyes were of dark and melting hue, and her dark, rich auburn hair, parted over a forehead of snowy fairness, dropped in a mass of irregular ringlets down cheeks of carnation dye.
a young person of either sex
From this reading A beautiful and happy girl, With step as soft as summer air, And fresh young lips and brow of pearl Shadowed by many a careless curl Of unconfined and flowing hair; A seeming child in everything, Save thoughtful brow and ripening charms, As nature wears the smile of spring, When sinking into summer’s arms.
curlverbUS /kɜːrl/
form a curl, curve, or kink
From this reading A beautiful and happy girl, With step as soft as summer air, And fresh young lips and brow of pearl Shadowed by many a careless curl Of unconfined and flowing hair; A seeming child in everything, Save thoughtful brow and ripening charms, As nature wears the smile of spring, When sinking into summer’s arms.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Her features were regular, with the “sweet, low brow,” and straight nose and arched lips of the Grecian profile; her eyes were of dark and melting hue, and her dark, rich auburn hair, parted over a forehead of snowy fairness, dropped in a mass of irregular ringlets down cheeks of carnation dye.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading _—Whittier._ The door was opened by a beautiful girl between fourteen and fifteen years old, not tall for her age, but full-formed and exquisitely proportioned.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Her features were regular, with the “sweet, low brow,” and straight nose and arched lips of the Grecian profile; her eyes were of dark and melting hue, and her dark, rich auburn hair, parted over a forehead of snowy fairness, dropped in a mass of irregular ringlets down cheeks of carnation dye.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Her features were regular, with the “sweet, low brow,” and straight nose and arched lips of the Grecian profile; her eyes were of dark and melting hue, and her dark, rich auburn hair, parted over a forehead of snowy fairness, dropped in a mass of irregular ringlets down cheeks of carnation dye.
dyeverbUS /daɪ/
color with dye
From this reading Her features were regular, with the “sweet, low brow,” and straight nose and arched lips of the Grecian profile; her eyes were of dark and melting hue, and her dark, rich auburn hair, parted over a forehead of snowy fairness, dropped in a mass of irregular ringlets down cheeks of carnation dye.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading A beautiful and happy girl, With step as soft as summer air, And fresh young lips and brow of pearl Shadowed by many a careless curl Of unconfined and flowing hair; A seeming child in everything, Save thoughtful brow and ripening charms, As nature wears the smile of spring, When sinking into summer’s arms.
exquisitelyadverbUS /ˌekˈskwɪzɪtli/
in a delicate manner
From this reading _—Whittier._ The door was opened by a beautiful girl between fourteen and fifteen years old, not tall for her age, but full-formed and exquisitely proportioned.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Her features were regular, with the “sweet, low brow,” and straight nose and arched lips of the Grecian profile; her eyes were of dark and melting hue, and her dark, rich auburn hair, parted over a forehead of snowy fairness, dropped in a mass of irregular ringlets down cheeks of carnation dye.
fairnessnounUS /ˈfernəs/
conformity with rules or standards
From this reading Her features were regular, with the “sweet, low brow,” and straight nose and arched lips of the Grecian profile; her eyes were of dark and melting hue, and her dark, rich auburn hair, parted over a forehead of snowy fairness, dropped in a mass of irregular ringlets down cheeks of carnation dye.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Her features were regular, with the “sweet, low brow,” and straight nose and arched lips of the Grecian profile; her eyes were of dark and melting hue, and her dark, rich auburn hair, parted over a forehead of snowy fairness, dropped in a mass of irregular ringlets down cheeks of carnation dye.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading _—Whittier._ The door was opened by a beautiful girl between fourteen and fifteen years old, not tall for her age, but full-formed and exquisitely proportioned.
flowingnounUS /ˈfloʊɪŋ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading A beautiful and happy girl, With step as soft as summer air, And fresh young lips and brow of pearl Shadowed by many a careless curl Of unconfined and flowing hair; A seeming child in everything, Save thoughtful brow and ripening charms, As nature wears the smile of spring, When sinking into summer’s arms.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _—Whittier._ The door was opened by a beautiful girl between fourteen and fifteen years old, not tall for her age, but full-formed and exquisitely proportioned.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Her features were regular, with the “sweet, low brow,” and straight nose and arched lips of the Grecian profile; her eyes were of dark and melting hue, and her dark, rich auburn hair, parted over a forehead of snowy fairness, dropped in a mass of irregular ringlets down cheeks of carnation dye.
fourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading _—Whittier._ The door was opened by a beautiful girl between fourteen and fifteen years old, not tall for her age, but full-formed and exquisitely proportioned.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading A beautiful and happy girl, With step as soft as summer air, And fresh young lips and brow of pearl Shadowed by many a careless curl Of unconfined and flowing hair; A seeming child in everything, Save thoughtful brow and ripening charms, As nature wears the smile of spring, When sinking into summer’s arms.
full-formed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _—Whittier._ The door was opened by a beautiful girl between fourteen and fifteen years old, not tall for her age, but full-formed and exquisitely proportioned.
fullnessnounUS /ˈfʊlnəs/
completeness over a broad scope
From this reading The idea she inspired was that of a richness and fullness of life.
a young female
From this reading A beautiful and happy girl, With step as soft as summer air, And fresh young lips and brow of pearl Shadowed by many a careless curl Of unconfined and flowing hair; A seeming child in everything, Save thoughtful brow and ripening charms, As nature wears the smile of spring, When sinking into summer’s arms.
GrecianadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːʃən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Greece or the Greeks or the Greek language
From this reading Her features were regular, with the “sweet, low brow,” and straight nose and arched lips of the Grecian profile; her eyes were of dark and melting hue, and her dark, rich auburn hair, parted over a forehead of snowy fairness, dropped in a mass of irregular ringlets down cheeks of carnation dye.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She stood within the door with a smile, awaiting the pleasure of the stranger, whose knock had summoned her.
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 A beautiful and happy girl, With step as soft as summer air, And fresh young lips and brow of pearl Shadowed by many a careless curl Of unconfined and flowing hair; A seeming child in everything, Save thoughtful brow and ripening charms, As nature wears the smile of spring, When sinking into summer’s arms.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading A beautiful and happy girl, With step as soft as summer air, And fresh young lips and brow of pearl Shadowed by many a careless curl Of unconfined and flowing hair; A seeming child in everything, Save thoughtful brow and ripening charms, As nature wears the smile of spring, When sinking into summer’s arms.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _—Whittier._ The door was opened by a beautiful girl between fourteen and fifteen years old, not tall for her age, but full-formed and exquisitely proportioned.
huenounUS /hjuː/
the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading Her features were regular, with the “sweet, low brow,” and straight nose and arched lips of the Grecian profile; her eyes were of dark and melting hue, and her dark, rich auburn hair, parted over a forehead of snowy fairness, dropped in a mass of irregular ringlets down cheeks of carnation dye.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The idea she inspired was that of a richness and fullness of life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A beautiful and happy girl, With step as soft as summer air, And fresh young lips and brow of pearl Shadowed by many a careless curl Of unconfined and flowing hair; A seeming child in everything, Save thoughtful brow and ripening charms, As nature wears the smile of spring, When sinking into summer’s arms.
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading The idea she inspired was that of a richness and fullness of life.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A beautiful and happy girl, With step as soft as summer air, And fresh young lips and brow of pearl Shadowed by many a careless curl Of unconfined and flowing hair; A seeming child in everything, Save thoughtful brow and ripening charms, As nature wears the smile of spring, When sinking into summer’s arms.
irregularadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreɡjələr/
contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
From this reading Her features were regular, with the “sweet, low brow,” and straight nose and arched lips of the Grecian profile; her eyes were of dark and melting hue, and her dark, rich auburn hair, parted over a forehead of snowy fairness, dropped in a mass of irregular ringlets down cheeks of carnation dye.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading She stood within the door with a smile, awaiting the pleasure of the stranger, whose knock had summoned her.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The idea she inspired was that of a richness and fullness of life.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading A beautiful and happy girl, With step as soft as summer air, And fresh young lips and brow of pearl Shadowed by many a careless curl Of unconfined and flowing hair; A seeming child in everything, Save thoughtful brow and ripening charms, As nature wears the smile of spring, When sinking into summer’s arms.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Her features were regular, with the “sweet, low brow,” and straight nose and arched lips of the Grecian profile; her eyes were of dark and melting hue, and her dark, rich auburn hair, parted over a forehead of snowy fairness, dropped in a mass of irregular ringlets down cheeks of carnation dye.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading A beautiful and happy girl, With step as soft as summer air, And fresh young lips and brow of pearl Shadowed by many a careless curl Of unconfined and flowing hair; A seeming child in everything, Save thoughtful brow and ripening charms, As nature wears the smile of spring, When sinking into summer’s arms.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading Her features were regular, with the “sweet, low brow,” and straight nose and arched lips of the Grecian profile; her eyes were of dark and melting hue, and her dark, rich auburn hair, parted over a forehead of snowy fairness, dropped in a mass of irregular ringlets down cheeks of carnation dye.
meltingnounUS /ˈmeltɪŋ/
the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid
From this reading Her features were regular, with the “sweet, low brow,” and straight nose and arched lips of the Grecian profile; her eyes were of dark and melting hue, and her dark, rich auburn hair, parted over a forehead of snowy fairness, dropped in a mass of irregular ringlets down cheeks of carnation dye.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading A beautiful and happy girl, With step as soft as summer air, And fresh young lips and brow of pearl Shadowed by many a careless curl Of unconfined and flowing hair; A seeming child in everything, Save thoughtful brow and ripening charms, As nature wears the smile of spring, When sinking into summer’s arms.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading Her features were regular, with the “sweet, low brow,” and straight nose and arched lips of the Grecian profile; her eyes were of dark and melting hue, and her dark, rich auburn hair, parted over a forehead of snowy fairness, dropped in a mass of irregular ringlets down cheeks of carnation dye.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _—Whittier._ The door was opened by a beautiful girl between fourteen and fifteen years old, not tall for her age, but full-formed and exquisitely proportioned.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A beautiful and happy girl, With step as soft as summer air, And fresh young lips and brow of pearl Shadowed by many a careless curl Of unconfined and flowing hair; A seeming child in everything, Save thoughtful brow and ripening charms, As nature wears the smile of spring, When sinking into summer’s arms.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading _—Whittier._ The door was opened by a beautiful girl between fourteen and fifteen years old, not tall for her age, but full-formed and exquisitely proportioned.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading _—Whittier._ The door was opened by a beautiful girl between fourteen and fifteen years old, not tall for her age, but full-formed and exquisitely proportioned.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Her features were regular, with the “sweet, low brow,” and straight nose and arched lips of the Grecian profile; her eyes were of dark and melting hue, and her dark, rich auburn hair, parted over a forehead of snowy fairness, dropped in a mass of irregular ringlets down cheeks of carnation dye.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading Her features were regular, with the “sweet, low brow,” and straight nose and arched lips of the Grecian profile; her eyes were of dark and melting hue, and her dark, rich auburn hair, parted over a forehead of snowy fairness, dropped in a mass of irregular ringlets down cheeks of carnation dye.
pearlnounUS /pɜːrl/
a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading A beautiful and happy girl, With step as soft as summer air, And fresh young lips and brow of pearl Shadowed by many a careless curl Of unconfined and flowing hair; A seeming child in everything, Save thoughtful brow and ripening charms, As nature wears the smile of spring, When sinking into summer’s arms.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading She stood within the door with a smile, awaiting the pleasure of the stranger, whose knock had summoned her.
profilenounUS /ˈproʊfaɪl/
an analysis (often in graphical form) representing the extent to which something exhibits various characteristics
From this reading Her features were regular, with the “sweet, low brow,” and straight nose and arched lips of the Grecian profile; her eyes were of dark and melting hue, and her dark, rich auburn hair, parted over a forehead of snowy fairness, dropped in a mass of irregular ringlets down cheeks of carnation dye.
proportionedverbUS /prəˈpɔːrʃənd/
past form of “proportion” — give pleasant proportions to
From this reading _—Whittier._ The door was opened by a beautiful girl between fourteen and fifteen years old, not tall for her age, but full-formed and exquisitely proportioned.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Her features were regular, with the “sweet, low brow,” and straight nose and arched lips of the Grecian profile; her eyes were of dark and melting hue, and her dark, rich auburn hair, parted over a forehead of snowy fairness, dropped in a mass of irregular ringlets down cheeks of carnation dye.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Her features were regular, with the “sweet, low brow,” and straight nose and arched lips of the Grecian profile; her eyes were of dark and melting hue, and her dark, rich auburn hair, parted over a forehead of snowy fairness, dropped in a mass of irregular ringlets down cheeks of carnation dye.
richnessnounUS /ˈrɪtʃnəs/
the property of being extremely abundant
From this reading The idea she inspired was that of a richness and fullness of life.
ringlets
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her features were regular, with the “sweet, low brow,” and straight nose and arched lips of the Grecian profile; her eyes were of dark and melting hue, and her dark, rich auburn hair, parted over a forehead of snowy fairness, dropped in a mass of irregular ringlets down cheeks of carnation dye.
ripeningnounUS /ˈraɪpənɪŋ/
coming to full development; becoming mature
From this reading A beautiful and happy girl, With step as soft as summer air, And fresh young lips and brow of pearl Shadowed by many a careless curl Of unconfined and flowing hair; A seeming child in everything, Save thoughtful brow and ripening charms, As nature wears the smile of spring, When sinking into summer’s arms.
except for; apart from
From this reading A beautiful and happy girl, With step as soft as summer air, And fresh young lips and brow of pearl Shadowed by many a careless curl Of unconfined and flowing hair; A seeming child in everything, Save thoughtful brow and ripening charms, As nature wears the smile of spring, When sinking into summer’s arms.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading A beautiful and happy girl, With step as soft as summer air, And fresh young lips and brow of pearl Shadowed by many a careless curl Of unconfined and flowing hair; A seeming child in everything, Save thoughtful brow and ripening charms, As nature wears the smile of spring, When sinking into summer’s arms.
ShadowedadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊd/
filled with shade
From this reading A beautiful and happy girl, With step as soft as summer air, And fresh young lips and brow of pearl Shadowed by many a careless curl Of unconfined and flowing hair; A seeming child in everything, Save thoughtful brow and ripening charms, As nature wears the smile of spring, When sinking into summer’s arms.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The idea she inspired was that of a richness and fullness of life.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading A beautiful and happy girl, With step as soft as summer air, And fresh young lips and brow of pearl Shadowed by many a careless curl Of unconfined and flowing hair; A seeming child in everything, Save thoughtful brow and ripening charms, As nature wears the smile of spring, When sinking into summer’s arms.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading A beautiful and happy girl, With step as soft as summer air, And fresh young lips and brow of pearl Shadowed by many a careless curl Of unconfined and flowing hair; A seeming child in everything, Save thoughtful brow and ripening charms, As nature wears the smile of spring, When sinking into summer’s arms.
snowyadjectiveUS /ˈsnoʊi/
marked by the presence of snow
From this reading Her features were regular, with the “sweet, low brow,” and straight nose and arched lips of the Grecian profile; her eyes were of dark and melting hue, and her dark, rich auburn hair, parted over a forehead of snowy fairness, dropped in a mass of irregular ringlets down cheeks of carnation dye.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading A beautiful and happy girl, With step as soft as summer air, And fresh young lips and brow of pearl Shadowed by many a careless curl Of unconfined and flowing hair; A seeming child in everything, Save thoughtful brow and ripening charms, As nature wears the smile of spring, When sinking into summer’s arms.
the season of growth
From this reading A beautiful and happy girl, With step as soft as summer air, And fresh young lips and brow of pearl Shadowed by many a careless curl Of unconfined and flowing hair; A seeming child in everything, Save thoughtful brow and ripening charms, As nature wears the smile of spring, When sinking into summer’s arms.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading A beautiful and happy girl, With step as soft as summer air, And fresh young lips and brow of pearl Shadowed by many a careless curl Of unconfined and flowing hair; A seeming child in everything, Save thoughtful brow and ripening charms, As nature wears the smile of spring, When sinking into summer’s arms.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading She stood within the door with a smile, awaiting the pleasure of the stranger, whose knock had summoned her.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Her features were regular, with the “sweet, low brow,” and straight nose and arched lips of the Grecian profile; her eyes were of dark and melting hue, and her dark, rich auburn hair, parted over a forehead of snowy fairness, dropped in a mass of irregular ringlets down cheeks of carnation dye.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading She stood within the door with a smile, awaiting the pleasure of the stranger, whose knock had summoned her.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading A beautiful and happy girl, With step as soft as summer air, And fresh young lips and brow of pearl Shadowed by many a careless curl Of unconfined and flowing hair; A seeming child in everything, Save thoughtful brow and ripening charms, As nature wears the smile of spring, When sinking into summer’s arms.
summer'snounUS /ˈsʌmərz/
possessive form of “summer” — the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading A beautiful and happy girl, With step as soft as summer air, And fresh young lips and brow of pearl Shadowed by many a careless curl Of unconfined and flowing hair; A seeming child in everything, Save thoughtful brow and ripening charms, As nature wears the smile of spring, When sinking into summer’s arms.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading She stood within the door with a smile, awaiting the pleasure of the stranger, whose knock had summoned her.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Her features were regular, with the “sweet, low brow,” and straight nose and arched lips of the Grecian profile; her eyes were of dark and melting hue, and her dark, rich auburn hair, parted over a forehead of snowy fairness, dropped in a mass of irregular ringlets down cheeks of carnation dye.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading _—Whittier._ The door was opened by a beautiful girl between fourteen and fifteen years old, not tall for her age, but full-formed and exquisitely proportioned.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The idea she inspired was that of a richness and fullness of life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A beautiful and happy girl, With step as soft as summer air, And fresh young lips and brow of pearl Shadowed by many a careless curl Of unconfined and flowing hair; A seeming child in everything, Save thoughtful brow and ripening charms, As nature wears the smile of spring, When sinking into summer’s arms.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading A beautiful and happy girl, With step as soft as summer air, And fresh young lips and brow of pearl Shadowed by many a careless curl Of unconfined and flowing hair; A seeming child in everything, Save thoughtful brow and ripening charms, As nature wears the smile of spring, When sinking into summer’s arms.
unconfinedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnkənˈfaɪnd/
not confined
From this reading A beautiful and happy girl, With step as soft as summer air, And fresh young lips and brow of pearl Shadowed by many a careless curl Of unconfined and flowing hair; A seeming child in everything, Save thoughtful brow and ripening charms, As nature wears the smile of spring, When sinking into summer’s arms.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _—Whittier._ The door was opened by a beautiful girl between fourteen and fifteen years old, not tall for her age, but full-formed and exquisitely proportioned.
wearsnounUS /werz/
plural of “wear” — impairment resulting from long use
From this reading A beautiful and happy girl, With step as soft as summer air, And fresh young lips and brow of pearl Shadowed by many a careless curl Of unconfined and flowing hair; A seeming child in everything, Save thoughtful brow and ripening charms, As nature wears the smile of spring, When sinking into summer’s arms.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her features were regular, with the “sweet, low brow,” and straight nose and arched lips of the Grecian profile; her eyes were of dark and melting hue, and her dark, rich auburn hair, parted over a forehead of snowy fairness, dropped in a mass of irregular ringlets down cheeks of carnation dye.
at the time that
From this reading A beautiful and happy girl, With step as soft as summer air, And fresh young lips and brow of pearl Shadowed by many a careless curl Of unconfined and flowing hair; A seeming child in everything, Save thoughtful brow and ripening charms, As nature wears the smile of spring, When sinking into summer’s arms.
WhittiernounUS /ˈwɪtiər/
United States poet best known for his nostalgic poems about New England (1807-1892)
From this reading _—Whittier._ The door was opened by a beautiful girl between fourteen and fifteen years old, not tall for her age, but full-formed and exquisitely proportioned.
belonging to which person
From this reading She stood within the door with a smile, awaiting the pleasure of the stranger, whose knock had summoned her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A beautiful and happy girl, With step as soft as summer air, And fresh young lips and brow of pearl Shadowed by many a careless curl Of unconfined and flowing hair; A seeming child in everything, Save thoughtful brow and ripening charms, As nature wears the smile of spring, When sinking into summer’s arms.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading She stood within the door with a smile, awaiting the pleasure of the stranger, whose knock had summoned her.
a late time of life
From this reading _—Whittier._ The door was opened by a beautiful girl between fourteen and fifteen years old, not tall for her age, but full-formed and exquisitely proportioned.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A beautiful and happy girl, With step as soft as summer air, And fresh young lips and brow of pearl Shadowed by many a careless curl Of unconfined and flowing hair; A seeming child in everything, Save thoughtful brow and ripening charms, As nature wears the smile of spring, When sinking into summer’s arms.
