used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Each motion of the slow-strolling form in its clinging robes was a separate loveliness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading How beautiful was the poise, even at this distance, of the delicate throat, and the head, with its wide crown of inky hair!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading How beautiful was the poise, even at this distance, of the delicate throat, and the head, with its wide crown of inky hair!
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading How beautiful was the poise, even at this distance, of the delicate throat, and the head, with its wide crown of inky hair!
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading Yes, she had taken it calmly,--more calmly than he could have hoped.
clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading Each motion of the slow-strolling form in its clinging robes was a separate loveliness.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Yes, she had taken it calmly,--more calmly than he could have hoped.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading How beautiful was the poise, even at this distance, of the delicate throat, and the head, with its wide crown of inky hair!
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading How beautiful was the poise, even at this distance, of the delicate throat, and the head, with its wide crown of inky hair!
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading How beautiful was the poise, even at this distance, of the delicate throat, and the head, with its wide crown of inky hair!
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each motion of the slow-strolling form in its clinging robes was a separate loveliness.
one or the other of two
From this reading "You have never yet managed her or yourself either," was the spoiled old servant's parting shaft.
errantadjectiveUS /ˈerənt/
straying from the right course or from accepted standards
From this reading Kano sat watching the slender, errant figure in the garden.
divisible by two
From this reading How beautiful was the poise, even at this distance, of the delicate throat, and the head, with its wide crown of inky hair!
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Kano sat watching the slender, errant figure in the garden.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Each motion of the slow-strolling form in its clinging robes was a separate loveliness.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Kano sat watching the slender, errant figure in the garden.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Yes, she had taken it calmly,--more calmly than he could have hoped.
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 How beautiful was the poise, even at this distance, of the delicate throat, and the head, with its wide crown of inky hair!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You have never yet managed her or yourself either," was the spoiled old servant's parting shaft.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yes, she had taken it calmly,--more calmly than he could have hoped.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading How beautiful was the poise, even at this distance, of the delicate throat, and the head, with its wide crown of inky hair!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "You have never yet managed her or yourself either," was the spoiled old servant's parting shaft.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Yes, she had taken it calmly,--more calmly than he could have hoped.
How
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From this reading How beautiful was the poise, even at this distance, of the delicate throat, and the head, with its wide crown of inky hair!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Kano sat watching the slender, errant figure in the garden.
inkyadjectiveUS /ˈɪŋki/
of the color of black ink
From this reading How beautiful was the poise, even at this distance, of the delicate throat, and the head, with its wide crown of inky hair!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Yes, she had taken it calmly,--more calmly than he could have hoped.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading How beautiful was the poise, even at this distance, of the delicate throat, and the head, with its wide crown of inky hair!
Kano
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From this reading Kano sat watching the slender, errant figure in the garden.
lovelinessnoun
the quality of being good looking and attractive
From this reading Each motion of the slow-strolling form in its clinging robes was a separate loveliness.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading "You have never yet managed her or yourself either," was the spoiled old servant's parting shaft.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Yes, she had taken it calmly,--more calmly than he could have hoped.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading Each motion of the slow-strolling form in its clinging robes was a separate loveliness.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "You have never yet managed her or yourself either," was the spoiled old servant's parting shaft.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading How beautiful was the poise, even at this distance, of the delicate throat, and the head, with its wide crown of inky hair!
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "You have never yet managed her or yourself either," was the spoiled old servant's parting shaft.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "You have never yet managed her or yourself either," was the spoiled old servant's parting shaft.
the act of departing politely
From this reading "You have never yet managed her or yourself either," was the spoiled old servant's parting shaft.
poiseverbUS /pɔɪz/
be motionless, in suspension
From this reading How beautiful was the poise, even at this distance, of the delicate throat, and the head, with its wide crown of inky hair!
robesnounUS /roʊbz/
plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment
From this reading Each motion of the slow-strolling form in its clinging robes was a separate loveliness.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Kano sat watching the slender, errant figure in the garden.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading Each motion of the slow-strolling form in its clinging robes was a separate loveliness.
servant's
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From this reading "You have never yet managed her or yourself either," was the spoiled old servant's parting shaft.
shaftnounUS /ʃæft/
a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
From this reading "You have never yet managed her or yourself either," was the spoiled old servant's parting shaft.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yes, she had taken it calmly,--more calmly than he could have hoped.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading Kano sat watching the slender, errant figure in the garden.
slow-strolling
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From this reading Each motion of the slow-strolling form in its clinging robes was a separate loveliness.
spoiledadjectiveUS /spɔɪld/
having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention
From this reading "You have never yet managed her or yourself either," was the spoiled old servant's parting shaft.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Yes, she had taken it calmly,--more calmly than he could have hoped.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Yes, she had taken it calmly,--more calmly than he could have hoped.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "You have never yet managed her or yourself either," was the spoiled old servant's parting shaft.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading How beautiful was the poise, even at this distance, of the delicate throat, and the head, with its wide crown of inky hair!
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading How beautiful was the poise, even at this distance, of the delicate throat, and the head, with its wide crown of inky hair!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You have never yet managed her or yourself either," was the spoiled old servant's parting shaft.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Kano sat watching the slender, errant figure in the garden.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading How beautiful was the poise, even at this distance, of the delicate throat, and the head, with its wide crown of inky hair!
in the company of; together with
From this reading How beautiful was the poise, even at this distance, of the delicate throat, and the head, with its wide crown of inky hair!
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, she had taken it calmly,--more calmly than he could have hoped.
but in spite of that
From this reading "You have never yet managed her or yourself either," was the spoiled old servant's parting shaft.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You have never yet managed her or yourself either," was the spoiled old servant's parting shaft.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "You have never yet managed her or yourself either," was the spoiled old servant's parting shaft.
