used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE UGLY PRINCESS SHE had a way of dressing, for preference, in dark hues, reds like wine or the deeper parts of rubies, blues like the ripened bunches between the vineyard leaves, browns like a Martinmas wood.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Around her head was a golden fillet, but no other tire.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading THE UGLY PRINCESS SHE had a way of dressing, for preference, in dark hues, reds like wine or the deeper parts of rubies, blues like the ripened bunches between the vineyard leaves, browns like a Martinmas wood.
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 THE UGLY PRINCESS SHE had a way of dressing, for preference, in dark hues, reds like wine or the deeper parts of rubies, blues like the ripened bunches between the vineyard leaves, browns like a Martinmas wood.
braidedadjectiveUS /ˈbreɪdɪd/
woven by (or as if by) braiding
From this reading She wore to-day no Eastern veil, nor did her long, dark hair, securely braided, give shadow to her face.
brownsnounUS /braʊnz/
plural of “brown” — an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading THE UGLY PRINCESS SHE had a way of dressing, for preference, in dark hues, reds like wine or the deeper parts of rubies, blues like the ripened bunches between the vineyard leaves, browns like a Martinmas wood.
bunchesnounUS /ˈbʌntʃəz/
plural of “bunch” — a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading THE UGLY PRINCESS SHE had a way of dressing, for preference, in dark hues, reds like wine or the deeper parts of rubies, blues like the ripened bunches between the vineyard leaves, browns like a Martinmas wood.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Around her head was a golden fillet, but no other tire.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading THE UGLY PRINCESS SHE had a way of dressing, for preference, in dark hues, reds like wine or the deeper parts of rubies, blues like the ripened bunches between the vineyard leaves, browns like a Martinmas wood.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading THE UGLY PRINCESS SHE had a way of dressing, for preference, in dark hues, reds like wine or the deeper parts of rubies, blues like the ripened bunches between the vineyard leaves, browns like a Martinmas wood.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She wore to-day no Eastern veil, nor did her long, dark hair, securely braided, give shadow to her face.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading THE UGLY PRINCESS SHE had a way of dressing, for preference, in dark hues, reds like wine or the deeper parts of rubies, blues like the ripened bunches between the vineyard leaves, browns like a Martinmas wood.
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading She wore to-day no Eastern veil, nor did her long, dark hair, securely braided, give shadow to her face.
enduedverbUS /enˈduːd/
past form of “endue” — give qualities or abilities to
From this reading Her shape was good, a slender shape, endued with nervous strength.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She wore to-day no Eastern veil, nor did her long, dark hair, securely braided, give shadow to her face.
filletnounUS /fəˈleɪ/
a boneless steak cut from the tenderloin of beef
From this reading Around her head was a golden fillet, but no other tire.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE UGLY PRINCESS SHE had a way of dressing, for preference, in dark hues, reds like wine or the deeper parts of rubies, blues like the ripened bunches between the vineyard leaves, browns like a Martinmas wood.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She wore to-day no Eastern veil, nor did her long, dark hair, securely braided, give shadow to her face.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Around her head was a golden fillet, but no other tire.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Her shape was good, a slender shape, endued with nervous strength.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE UGLY PRINCESS SHE had a way of dressing, for preference, in dark hues, reds like wine or the deeper parts of rubies, blues like the ripened bunches between the vineyard leaves, browns like a Martinmas wood.
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 She wore to-day no Eastern veil, nor did her long, dark hair, securely braided, give shadow to her face.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Around her head was a golden fillet, but no other tire.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Around her head was a golden fillet, but no other tire.
huenounUS /hjuː/
the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading To-day she wore the latter hue.
huesnounUS /hjuːz/
plural of “hue” — the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading THE UGLY PRINCESS SHE had a way of dressing, for preference, in dark hues, reds like wine or the deeper parts of rubies, blues like the ripened bunches between the vineyard leaves, browns like a Martinmas wood.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE UGLY PRINCESS SHE had a way of dressing, for preference, in dark hues, reds like wine or the deeper parts of rubies, blues like the ripened bunches between the vineyard leaves, browns like a Martinmas wood.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading To-day she wore the latter hue.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading THE UGLY PRINCESS SHE had a way of dressing, for preference, in dark hues, reds like wine or the deeper parts of rubies, blues like the ripened bunches between the vineyard leaves, browns like a Martinmas wood.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE UGLY PRINCESS SHE had a way of dressing, for preference, in dark hues, reds like wine or the deeper parts of rubies, blues like the ripened bunches between the vineyard leaves, browns like a Martinmas wood.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading She wore to-day no Eastern veil, nor did her long, dark hair, securely braided, give shadow to her face.
Martinmasnoun
the feast of Saint Martin; a quarter day in Scotland
From this reading THE UGLY PRINCESS SHE had a way of dressing, for preference, in dark hues, reds like wine or the deeper parts of rubies, blues like the ripened bunches between the vineyard leaves, browns like a Martinmas wood.
easily agitated
From this reading Her shape was good, a slender shape, endued with nervous strength.
not any; not one
From this reading Around her head was a golden fillet, but no other tire.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading She wore to-day no Eastern veil, nor did her long, dark hair, securely braided, give shadow to her face.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE UGLY PRINCESS SHE had a way of dressing, for preference, in dark hues, reds like wine or the deeper parts of rubies, blues like the ripened bunches between the vineyard leaves, browns like a Martinmas wood.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE UGLY PRINCESS SHE had a way of dressing, for preference, in dark hues, reds like wine or the deeper parts of rubies, blues like the ripened bunches between the vineyard leaves, browns like a Martinmas wood.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Around her head was a golden fillet, but no other tire.
the local environment
From this reading THE UGLY PRINCESS SHE had a way of dressing, for preference, in dark hues, reds like wine or the deeper parts of rubies, blues like the ripened bunches between the vineyard leaves, browns like a Martinmas wood.
preferencenounUS /ˈprefərəns/
a strong liking
From this reading THE UGLY PRINCESS SHE had a way of dressing, for preference, in dark hues, reds like wine or the deeper parts of rubies, blues like the ripened bunches between the vineyard leaves, browns like a Martinmas wood.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading THE UGLY PRINCESS SHE had a way of dressing, for preference, in dark hues, reds like wine or the deeper parts of rubies, blues like the ripened bunches between the vineyard leaves, browns like a Martinmas wood.
redsnounUS /redz/
plural of “red” — red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading THE UGLY PRINCESS SHE had a way of dressing, for preference, in dark hues, reds like wine or the deeper parts of rubies, blues like the ripened bunches between the vineyard leaves, browns like a Martinmas wood.
ripenedadjectiveUS /ˈraɪpənd/
of wines, fruit, cheeses; having reached a desired or final condition; (“aged” pronounced as one syllable)
From this reading THE UGLY PRINCESS SHE had a way of dressing, for preference, in dark hues, reds like wine or the deeper parts of rubies, blues like the ripened bunches between the vineyard leaves, browns like a Martinmas wood.
rubiesnounUS /ˈruːbiz/
plural of “ruby” — a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading THE UGLY PRINCESS SHE had a way of dressing, for preference, in dark hues, reds like wine or the deeper parts of rubies, blues like the ripened bunches between the vineyard leaves, browns like a Martinmas wood.
securelyadverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrli/
in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger
From this reading She wore to-day no Eastern veil, nor did her long, dark hair, securely braided, give shadow to her face.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading She wore to-day no Eastern veil, nor did her long, dark hair, securely braided, give shadow to her face.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Her shape was good, a slender shape, endued with nervous strength.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE UGLY PRINCESS SHE had a way of dressing, for preference, in dark hues, reds like wine or the deeper parts of rubies, blues like the ripened bunches between the vineyard leaves, browns like a Martinmas wood.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading Her shape was good, a slender shape, endued with nervous strength.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Her shape was good, a slender shape, endued with nervous strength.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE UGLY PRINCESS SHE had a way of dressing, for preference, in dark hues, reds like wine or the deeper parts of rubies, blues like the ripened bunches between the vineyard leaves, browns like a Martinmas wood.
tireverbUS /ˈtaɪər/
lose interest or become bored with something or somebody
From this reading Around her head was a golden fillet, but no other tire.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She wore to-day no Eastern veil, nor did her long, dark hair, securely braided, give shadow to her face.
To-day
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From this reading To-day she wore the latter hue.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading THE UGLY PRINCESS SHE had a way of dressing, for preference, in dark hues, reds like wine or the deeper parts of rubies, blues like the ripened bunches between the vineyard leaves, browns like a Martinmas wood.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading She wore to-day no Eastern veil, nor did her long, dark hair, securely braided, give shadow to her face.
vineyardnounUS /ˈvɪnjərd/
a farm of grapevines where wine grapes are produced
From this reading THE UGLY PRINCESS SHE had a way of dressing, for preference, in dark hues, reds like wine or the deeper parts of rubies, blues like the ripened bunches between the vineyard leaves, browns like a Martinmas wood.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Around her head was a golden fillet, but no other tire.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE UGLY PRINCESS SHE had a way of dressing, for preference, in dark hues, reds like wine or the deeper parts of rubies, blues like the ripened bunches between the vineyard leaves, browns like a Martinmas wood.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading THE UGLY PRINCESS SHE had a way of dressing, for preference, in dark hues, reds like wine or the deeper parts of rubies, blues like the ripened bunches between the vineyard leaves, browns like a Martinmas wood.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her shape was good, a slender shape, endued with nervous strength.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading THE UGLY PRINCESS SHE had a way of dressing, for preference, in dark hues, reds like wine or the deeper parts of rubies, blues like the ripened bunches between the vineyard leaves, browns like a Martinmas wood.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading To-day she wore the latter hue.
