used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Zilla Camperdown was strutting up and down Hollis Street after the fashion of a small peacock airing itself.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading She was doing wrong to be parading the streets alone, that she very well knew, but she was enjoying herself so hugely that she made no haste to go home, and continued to complacently spread the tail of her little white dress while sunning herself in the glances of admiration bestowed upon her dark, _piquante_ face.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading Her only fear was that her adopted brother might suddenly come upon her.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Zilla Camperdown was strutting up and down Hollis Street after the fashion of a small peacock airing itself.
airingnounUS /ˈerɪŋ/
the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate
From this reading Zilla Camperdown was strutting up and down Hollis Street after the fashion of a small peacock airing itself.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading If he did she knew that she would receive a sharp scolding and would probably be sent to bed, but willing to snatch the present moment she did not allow this to interfere with her enjoyment.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading She was doing wrong to be parading the streets alone, that she very well knew, but she was enjoying herself so hugely that she made no haste to go home, and continued to complacently spread the tail of her little white dress while sunning herself in the glances of admiration bestowed upon her dark, _piquante_ face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Zilla Camperdown was strutting up and down Hollis Street after the fashion of a small peacock airing itself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Back and forth she went, now in front of the shops, now passing hotels where gentlemen smoking and lounging stared curiously at the well-plumaged little creature in her white and black garments.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Back and forth she went, now in front of the shops, now passing hotels where gentlemen smoking and lounging stared curiously at the well-plumaged little creature in her white and black garments.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She was doing wrong to be parading the streets alone, that she very well knew, but she was enjoying herself so hugely that she made no haste to go home, and continued to complacently spread the tail of her little white dress while sunning herself in the glances of admiration bestowed upon her dark, _piquante_ face.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading If he did she knew that she would receive a sharp scolding and would probably be sent to bed, but willing to snatch the present moment she did not allow this to interfere with her enjoyment.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading She was doing wrong to be parading the streets alone, that she very well knew, but she was enjoying herself so hugely that she made no haste to go home, and continued to complacently spread the tail of her little white dress while sunning herself in the glances of admiration bestowed upon her dark, _piquante_ face.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Back and forth she went, now in front of the shops, now passing hotels where gentlemen smoking and lounging stared curiously at the well-plumaged little creature in her white and black garments.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Her only fear was that her adopted brother might suddenly come upon her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was doing wrong to be parading the streets alone, that she very well knew, but she was enjoying herself so hugely that she made no haste to go home, and continued to complacently spread the tail of her little white dress while sunning herself in the glances of admiration bestowed upon her dark, _piquante_ face.
Camperdown
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From this reading Zilla Camperdown was strutting up and down Hollis Street after the fashion of a small peacock airing itself.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Her only fear was that her adopted brother might suddenly come upon her.
complacentlyadverbUS /kəmˈpleɪsəntli/
in a self-satisfied manner
From this reading She was doing wrong to be parading the streets alone, that she very well knew, but she was enjoying herself so hugely that she made no haste to go home, and continued to complacently spread the tail of her little white dress while sunning herself in the glances of admiration bestowed upon her dark, _piquante_ face.
without stop or interruption
From this reading She was doing wrong to be parading the streets alone, that she very well knew, but she was enjoying herself so hugely that she made no haste to go home, and continued to complacently spread the tail of her little white dress while sunning herself in the glances of admiration bestowed upon her dark, _piquante_ face.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Back and forth she went, now in front of the shops, now passing hotels where gentlemen smoking and lounging stared curiously at the well-plumaged little creature in her white and black garments.
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading Back and forth she went, now in front of the shops, now passing hotels where gentlemen smoking and lounging stared curiously at the well-plumaged little creature in her white and black garments.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading She was doing wrong to be parading the streets alone, that she very well knew, but she was enjoying herself so hugely that she made no haste to go home, and continued to complacently spread the tail of her little white dress while sunning herself in the glances of admiration bestowed upon her dark, _piquante_ face.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading If he did she knew that she would receive a sharp scolding and would probably be sent to bed, but willing to snatch the present moment she did not allow this to interfere with her enjoyment.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading She was doing wrong to be parading the streets alone, that she very well knew, but she was enjoying herself so hugely that she made no haste to go home, and continued to complacently spread the tail of her little white dress while sunning herself in the glances of admiration bestowed upon her dark, _piquante_ face.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Zilla Camperdown was strutting up and down Hollis Street after the fashion of a small peacock airing itself.
put on clothes
From this reading She was doing wrong to be parading the streets alone, that she very well knew, but she was enjoying herself so hugely that she made no haste to go home, and continued to complacently spread the tail of her little white dress while sunning herself in the glances of admiration bestowed upon her dark, _piquante_ face.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading She was doing wrong to be parading the streets alone, that she very well knew, but she was enjoying herself so hugely that she made no haste to go home, and continued to complacently spread the tail of her little white dress while sunning herself in the glances of admiration bestowed upon her dark, _piquante_ face.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading If he did she knew that she would receive a sharp scolding and would probably be sent to bed, but willing to snatch the present moment she did not allow this to interfere with her enjoyment.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She was doing wrong to be parading the streets alone, that she very well knew, but she was enjoying herself so hugely that she made no haste to go home, and continued to complacently spread the tail of her little white dress while sunning herself in the glances of admiration bestowed upon her dark, _piquante_ face.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Zilla Camperdown was strutting up and down Hollis Street after the fashion of a small peacock airing itself.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Her only fear was that her adopted brother might suddenly come upon her.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Back and forth she went, now in front of the shops, now passing hotels where gentlemen smoking and lounging stared curiously at the well-plumaged little creature in her white and black garments.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Back and forth she went, now in front of the shops, now passing hotels where gentlemen smoking and lounging stared curiously at the well-plumaged little creature in her white and black garments.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading Back and forth she went, now in front of the shops, now passing hotels where gentlemen smoking and lounging stared curiously at the well-plumaged little creature in her white and black garments.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Back and forth she went, now in front of the shops, now passing hotels where gentlemen smoking and lounging stared curiously at the well-plumaged little creature in her white and black garments.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading She was doing wrong to be parading the streets alone, that she very well knew, but she was enjoying herself so hugely that she made no haste to go home, and continued to complacently spread the tail of her little white dress while sunning herself in the glances of admiration bestowed upon her dark, _piquante_ face.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She was doing wrong to be parading the streets alone, that she very well knew, but she was enjoying herself so hugely that she made no haste to go home, and continued to complacently spread the tail of her little white dress while sunning herself in the glances of admiration bestowed upon her dark, _piquante_ face.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading She was doing wrong to be parading the streets alone, that she very well knew, but she was enjoying herself so hugely that she made no haste to go home, and continued to complacently spread the tail of her little white dress while sunning herself in the glances of admiration bestowed upon her dark, _piquante_ face.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If he did she knew that she would receive a sharp scolding and would probably be sent to bed, but willing to snatch the present moment she did not allow this to interfere with her enjoyment.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Back and forth she went, now in front of the shops, now passing hotels where gentlemen smoking and lounging stared curiously at the well-plumaged little creature in her white and black garments.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She was doing wrong to be parading the streets alone, that she very well knew, but she was enjoying herself so hugely that she made no haste to go home, and continued to complacently spread the tail of her little white dress while sunning herself in the glances of admiration bestowed upon her dark, _piquante_ face.
Hollis
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From this reading Zilla Camperdown was strutting up and down Hollis Street after the fashion of a small peacock airing itself.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading She was doing wrong to be parading the streets alone, that she very well knew, but she was enjoying herself so hugely that she made no haste to go home, and continued to complacently spread the tail of her little white dress while sunning herself in the glances of admiration bestowed upon her dark, _piquante_ face.
hotelsnounUS /hoʊˈtelz/
plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Back and forth she went, now in front of the shops, now passing hotels where gentlemen smoking and lounging stared curiously at the well-plumaged little creature in her white and black garments.
hugelyadverbUS /ˈhjuːdʒli/
extremely
From this reading She was doing wrong to be parading the streets alone, that she very well knew, but she was enjoying herself so hugely that she made no haste to go home, and continued to complacently spread the tail of her little white dress while sunning herself in the glances of admiration bestowed upon her dark, _piquante_ face.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he did she knew that she would receive a sharp scolding and would probably be sent to bed, but willing to snatch the present moment she did not allow this to interfere with her enjoyment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Back and forth she went, now in front of the shops, now passing hotels where gentlemen smoking and lounging stared curiously at the well-plumaged little creature in her white and black garments.
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading If he did she knew that she would receive a sharp scolding and would probably be sent to bed, but willing to snatch the present moment she did not allow this to interfere with her enjoyment.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Zilla Camperdown was strutting up and down Hollis Street after the fashion of a small peacock airing itself.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She was doing wrong to be parading the streets alone, that she very well knew, but she was enjoying herself so hugely that she made no haste to go home, and continued to complacently spread the tail of her little white dress while sunning herself in the glances of admiration bestowed upon her dark, _piquante_ face.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Back and forth she went, now in front of the shops, now passing hotels where gentlemen smoking and lounging stared curiously at the well-plumaged little creature in her white and black garments.
loungingverbUS /ˈlaʊndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably
From this reading Back and forth she went, now in front of the shops, now passing hotels where gentlemen smoking and lounging stared curiously at the well-plumaged little creature in her white and black garments.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She was doing wrong to be parading the streets alone, that she very well knew, but she was enjoying herself so hugely that she made no haste to go home, and continued to complacently spread the tail of her little white dress while sunning herself in the glances of admiration bestowed upon her dark, _piquante_ face.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Her only fear was that her adopted brother might suddenly come upon her.
a particular point in time
From this reading If he did she knew that she would receive a sharp scolding and would probably be sent to bed, but willing to snatch the present moment she did not allow this to interfere with her enjoyment.
not any; not one
From this reading She was doing wrong to be parading the streets alone, that she very well knew, but she was enjoying herself so hugely that she made no haste to go home, and continued to complacently spread the tail of her little white dress while sunning herself in the glances of admiration bestowed upon her dark, _piquante_ face.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If he did she knew that she would receive a sharp scolding and would probably be sent to bed, but willing to snatch the present moment she did not allow this to interfere with her enjoyment.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Back and forth she went, now in front of the shops, now passing hotels where gentlemen smoking and lounging stared curiously at the well-plumaged little creature in her white and black garments.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Zilla Camperdown was strutting up and down Hollis Street after the fashion of a small peacock airing itself.
and nothing more
From this reading Her only fear was that her adopted brother might suddenly come upon her.
paradingverbUS /pərˈeɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “parade” — walk ostentatiously
From this reading She was doing wrong to be parading the streets alone, that she very well knew, but she was enjoying herself so hugely that she made no haste to go home, and continued to complacently spread the tail of her little white dress while sunning herself in the glances of admiration bestowed upon her dark, _piquante_ face.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Back and forth she went, now in front of the shops, now passing hotels where gentlemen smoking and lounging stared curiously at the well-plumaged little creature in her white and black garments.
peacocknounUS /ˈpiːkɑːk/
European butterfly having reddish-brown wings each marked with a purple eyespot
From this reading Zilla Camperdown was strutting up and down Hollis Street after the fashion of a small peacock airing itself.
piquante
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From this reading She was doing wrong to be parading the streets alone, that she very well knew, but she was enjoying herself so hugely that she made no haste to go home, and continued to complacently spread the tail of her little white dress while sunning herself in the glances of admiration bestowed upon her dark, _piquante_ face.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading If he did she knew that she would receive a sharp scolding and would probably be sent to bed, but willing to snatch the present moment she did not allow this to interfere with her enjoyment.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading If he did she knew that she would receive a sharp scolding and would probably be sent to bed, but willing to snatch the present moment she did not allow this to interfere with her enjoyment.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading If he did she knew that she would receive a sharp scolding and would probably be sent to bed, but willing to snatch the present moment she did not allow this to interfere with her enjoyment.
scoldingnounUS /ˈskoʊldɪŋ/
rebuking a person harshly
From this reading If he did she knew that she would receive a sharp scolding and would probably be sent to bed, but willing to snatch the present moment she did not allow this to interfere with her enjoyment.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading If he did she knew that she would receive a sharp scolding and would probably be sent to bed, but willing to snatch the present moment she did not allow this to interfere with her enjoyment.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading If he did she knew that she would receive a sharp scolding and would probably be sent to bed, but willing to snatch the present moment she did not allow this to interfere with her enjoyment.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Back and forth she went, now in front of the shops, now passing hotels where gentlemen smoking and lounging stared curiously at the well-plumaged little creature in her white and black garments.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Back and forth she went, now in front of the shops, now passing hotels where gentlemen smoking and lounging stared curiously at the well-plumaged little creature in her white and black garments.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Zilla Camperdown was strutting up and down Hollis Street after the fashion of a small peacock airing itself.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading Back and forth she went, now in front of the shops, now passing hotels where gentlemen smoking and lounging stared curiously at the well-plumaged little creature in her white and black garments.
snatchverbUS /snætʃ/
to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading If he did she knew that she would receive a sharp scolding and would probably be sent to bed, but willing to snatch the present moment she did not allow this to interfere with her enjoyment.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She was doing wrong to be parading the streets alone, that she very well knew, but she was enjoying herself so hugely that she made no haste to go home, and continued to complacently spread the tail of her little white dress while sunning herself in the glances of admiration bestowed upon her dark, _piquante_ face.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading She was doing wrong to be parading the streets alone, that she very well knew, but she was enjoying herself so hugely that she made no haste to go home, and continued to complacently spread the tail of her little white dress while sunning herself in the glances of admiration bestowed upon her dark, _piquante_ face.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Back and forth she went, now in front of the shops, now passing hotels where gentlemen smoking and lounging stared curiously at the well-plumaged little creature in her white and black garments.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Zilla Camperdown was strutting up and down Hollis Street after the fashion of a small peacock airing itself.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading She was doing wrong to be parading the streets alone, that she very well knew, but she was enjoying herself so hugely that she made no haste to go home, and continued to complacently spread the tail of her little white dress while sunning herself in the glances of admiration bestowed upon her dark, _piquante_ face.
struttingverbUS /ˈstrʌtɪŋ/
inflected form of “strut” — to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others
From this reading Zilla Camperdown was strutting up and down Hollis Street after the fashion of a small peacock airing itself.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Her only fear was that her adopted brother might suddenly come upon her.
sunningverbUS /ˈsʌnɪŋ/
inflected form of “sun” — expose one's body to the sun
From this reading She was doing wrong to be parading the streets alone, that she very well knew, but she was enjoying herself so hugely that she made no haste to go home, and continued to complacently spread the tail of her little white dress while sunning herself in the glances of admiration bestowed upon her dark, _piquante_ face.
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
From this reading She was doing wrong to be parading the streets alone, that she very well knew, but she was enjoying herself so hugely that she made no haste to go home, and continued to complacently spread the tail of her little white dress while sunning herself in the glances of admiration bestowed upon her dark, _piquante_ face.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was doing wrong to be parading the streets alone, that she very well knew, but she was enjoying herself so hugely that she made no haste to go home, and continued to complacently spread the tail of her little white dress while sunning herself in the glances of admiration bestowed upon her dark, _piquante_ face.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Zilla Camperdown was strutting up and down Hollis Street after the fashion of a small peacock airing itself.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If he did she knew that she would receive a sharp scolding and would probably be sent to bed, but willing to snatch the present moment she did not allow this to interfere with her enjoyment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was doing wrong to be parading the streets alone, that she very well knew, but she was enjoying herself so hugely that she made no haste to go home, and continued to complacently spread the tail of her little white dress while sunning herself in the glances of admiration bestowed upon her dark, _piquante_ face.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Zilla Camperdown was strutting up and down Hollis Street after the fashion of a small peacock airing itself.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She was doing wrong to be parading the streets alone, that she very well knew, but she was enjoying herself so hugely that she made no haste to go home, and continued to complacently spread the tail of her little white dress while sunning herself in the glances of admiration bestowed upon her dark, _piquante_ face.
precisely as stated
From this reading She was doing wrong to be parading the streets alone, that she very well knew, but she was enjoying herself so hugely that she made no haste to go home, and continued to complacently spread the tail of her little white dress while sunning herself in the glances of admiration bestowed upon her dark, _piquante_ face.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Zilla Camperdown was strutting up and down Hollis Street after the fashion of a small peacock airing itself.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading She was doing wrong to be parading the streets alone, that she very well knew, but she was enjoying herself so hugely that she made no haste to go home, and continued to complacently spread the tail of her little white dress while sunning herself in the glances of admiration bestowed upon her dark, _piquante_ face.
well-plumaged
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From this reading Back and forth she went, now in front of the shops, now passing hotels where gentlemen smoking and lounging stared curiously at the well-plumaged little creature in her white and black garments.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Back and forth she went, now in front of the shops, now passing hotels where gentlemen smoking and lounging stared curiously at the well-plumaged little creature in her white and black garments.
in or at the place that
From this reading Back and forth she went, now in front of the shops, now passing hotels where gentlemen smoking and lounging stared curiously at the well-plumaged little creature in her white and black garments.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She was doing wrong to be parading the streets alone, that she very well knew, but she was enjoying herself so hugely that she made no haste to go home, and continued to complacently spread the tail of her little white dress while sunning herself in the glances of admiration bestowed upon her dark, _piquante_ face.
a Caucasian
From this reading Back and forth she went, now in front of the shops, now passing hotels where gentlemen smoking and lounging stared curiously at the well-plumaged little creature in her white and black garments.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading If he did she knew that she would receive a sharp scolding and would probably be sent to bed, but willing to snatch the present moment she did not allow this to interfere with her enjoyment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If he did she knew that she would receive a sharp scolding and would probably be sent to bed, but willing to snatch the present moment she did not allow this to interfere with her enjoyment.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If he did she knew that she would receive a sharp scolding and would probably be sent to bed, but willing to snatch the present moment she did not allow this to interfere with her enjoyment.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading She was doing wrong to be parading the streets alone, that she very well knew, but she was enjoying herself so hugely that she made no haste to go home, and continued to complacently spread the tail of her little white dress while sunning herself in the glances of admiration bestowed upon her dark, _piquante_ face.
Zilla
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From this reading Zilla Camperdown was strutting up and down Hollis Street after the fashion of a small peacock airing itself.
