used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A sense of exultation, of ecstasy no words could measure, possessed him as he watched the slim white-clad figure, here disappearing, there showing itself again between the ramparts of the splendid trees.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading ZALLONY'S SON Gavin permitted her to escape his arms when he heard the Earl calling to them from the Italian garden above the river.
anew
From this reading A sense of exultation, of ecstasy no words could measure, possessed him as he watched the slim white-clad figure, here disappearing, there showing itself again between the ramparts of the splendid trees.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All her beauty, her charm, her intellect, every grace of speech and manner had passed to his possession.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was his, henceforth and forever.
ardornounUS /ˈɑːrdər/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading This stately girl of whom the countryside spoke as of some wondrous divinity, she had promised to become his wife; for him the warm kisses of her lips, the declared secrets of her eloquent eyes, the passionate ardor of her embraces.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading ZALLONY'S SON Gavin permitted her to escape his arms when he heard the Earl calling to them from the Italian garden above the river.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A sense of exultation, of ecstasy no words could measure, possessed him as he watched the slim white-clad figure, here disappearing, there showing itself again between the ramparts of the splendid trees.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading All her beauty, her charm, her intellect, every grace of speech and manner had passed to his possession.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading This stately girl of whom the countryside spoke as of some wondrous divinity, she had promised to become his wife; for him the warm kisses of her lips, the declared secrets of her eloquent eyes, the passionate ardor of her embraces.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A sense of exultation, of ecstasy no words could measure, possessed him as he watched the slim white-clad figure, here disappearing, there showing itself again between the ramparts of the splendid trees.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading ZALLONY'S SON Gavin permitted her to escape his arms when he heard the Earl calling to them from the Italian garden above the river.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading All her beauty, her charm, her intellect, every grace of speech and manner had passed to his possession.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A sense of exultation, of ecstasy no words could measure, possessed him as he watched the slim white-clad figure, here disappearing, there showing itself again between the ramparts of the splendid trees.
countrysidenounUS /ˈkʌntrisaɪd/
rural regions
From this reading This stately girl of whom the countryside spoke as of some wondrous divinity, she had promised to become his wife; for him the warm kisses of her lips, the declared secrets of her eloquent eyes, the passionate ardor of her embraces.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading This stately girl of whom the countryside spoke as of some wondrous divinity, she had promised to become his wife; for him the warm kisses of her lips, the declared secrets of her eloquent eyes, the passionate ardor of her embraces.
disappearingnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrɪŋ/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading A sense of exultation, of ecstasy no words could measure, possessed him as he watched the slim white-clad figure, here disappearing, there showing itself again between the ramparts of the splendid trees.
divinitynounUS /dɪˈvɪnəti/
any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force
From this reading This stately girl of whom the countryside spoke as of some wondrous divinity, she had promised to become his wife; for him the warm kisses of her lips, the declared secrets of her eloquent eyes, the passionate ardor of her embraces.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading ZALLONY'S SON Gavin permitted her to escape his arms when he heard the Earl calling to them from the Italian garden above the river.
ecstasynounUS /ˈekstəsi/
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading A sense of exultation, of ecstasy no words could measure, possessed him as he watched the slim white-clad figure, here disappearing, there showing itself again between the ramparts of the splendid trees.
eloquentadjectiveUS /ˈeləkwənt/
expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
From this reading This stately girl of whom the countryside spoke as of some wondrous divinity, she had promised to become his wife; for him the warm kisses of her lips, the declared secrets of her eloquent eyes, the passionate ardor of her embraces.
embracesnounUS /emˈbreɪsɪz/
plural of “embrace” — the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
From this reading This stately girl of whom the countryside spoke as of some wondrous divinity, she had promised to become his wife; for him the warm kisses of her lips, the declared secrets of her eloquent eyes, the passionate ardor of her embraces.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading ZALLONY'S SON Gavin permitted her to escape his arms when he heard the Earl calling to them from the Italian garden above the river.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading All her beauty, her charm, her intellect, every grace of speech and manner had passed to his possession.
exultationnoun
a feeling of extreme joy
From this reading A sense of exultation, of ecstasy no words could measure, possessed him as he watched the slim white-clad figure, here disappearing, there showing itself again between the ramparts of the splendid trees.
opinion or judgment
From this reading This stately girl of whom the countryside spoke as of some wondrous divinity, she had promised to become his wife; for him the warm kisses of her lips, the declared secrets of her eloquent eyes, the passionate ardor of her embraces.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading A sense of exultation, of ecstasy no words could measure, possessed him as he watched the slim white-clad figure, here disappearing, there showing itself again between the ramparts of the splendid trees.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This stately girl of whom the countryside spoke as of some wondrous divinity, she had promised to become his wife; for him the warm kisses of her lips, the declared secrets of her eloquent eyes, the passionate ardor of her embraces.
for a limitless time
From this reading She was his, henceforth and forever.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ZALLONY'S SON Gavin permitted her to escape his arms when he heard the Earl calling to them from the Italian garden above the river.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading ZALLONY'S SON Gavin permitted her to escape his arms when he heard the Earl calling to them from the Italian garden above the river.
Gavin
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From this reading ZALLONY'S SON Gavin permitted her to escape his arms when he heard the Earl calling to them from the Italian garden above the river.
a young female
From this reading This stately girl of whom the countryside spoke as of some wondrous divinity, she had promised to become his wife; for him the warm kisses of her lips, the declared secrets of her eloquent eyes, the passionate ardor of her embraces.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading All her beauty, her charm, her intellect, every grace of speech and manner had passed to his possession.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All her beauty, her charm, her intellect, every grace of speech and manner had passed to his possession.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ZALLONY'S SON Gavin permitted her to escape his arms when he heard the Earl calling to them from the Italian garden above the river.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading ZALLONY'S SON Gavin permitted her to escape his arms when he heard the Earl calling to them from the Italian garden above the river.
henceforthadverbUS /ˈhenˈsfɔːrθ/
from this time forth; from now on
From this reading She was his, henceforth and forever.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ZALLONY'S SON Gavin permitted her to escape his arms when he heard the Earl calling to them from the Italian garden above the river.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading A sense of exultation, of ecstasy no words could measure, possessed him as he watched the slim white-clad figure, here disappearing, there showing itself again between the ramparts of the splendid trees.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A sense of exultation, of ecstasy no words could measure, possessed him as he watched the slim white-clad figure, here disappearing, there showing itself again between the ramparts of the splendid trees.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ZALLONY'S SON Gavin permitted her to escape his arms when he heard the Earl calling to them from the Italian garden above the river.
intellectnounUS /ˈɪntəlekt/
knowledge and intellectual ability
From this reading All her beauty, her charm, her intellect, every grace of speech and manner had passed to his possession.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading ZALLONY'S SON Gavin permitted her to escape his arms when he heard the Earl calling to them from the Italian garden above the river.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading A sense of exultation, of ecstasy no words could measure, possessed him as he watched the slim white-clad figure, here disappearing, there showing itself again between the ramparts of the splendid trees.
kissesnounUS /ˈkɪsəz/
plural of “kiss” — the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading This stately girl of whom the countryside spoke as of some wondrous divinity, she had promised to become his wife; for him the warm kisses of her lips, the declared secrets of her eloquent eyes, the passionate ardor of her embraces.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading This stately girl of whom the countryside spoke as of some wondrous divinity, she had promised to become his wife; for him the warm kisses of her lips, the declared secrets of her eloquent eyes, the passionate ardor of her embraces.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading All her beauty, her charm, her intellect, every grace of speech and manner had passed to his possession.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading A sense of exultation, of ecstasy no words could measure, possessed him as he watched the slim white-clad figure, here disappearing, there showing itself again between the ramparts of the splendid trees.
not any; not one
From this reading A sense of exultation, of ecstasy no words could measure, possessed him as he watched the slim white-clad figure, here disappearing, there showing itself again between the ramparts of the splendid trees.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A sense of exultation, of ecstasy no words could measure, possessed him as he watched the slim white-clad figure, here disappearing, there showing itself again between the ramparts of the splendid trees.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading All her beauty, her charm, her intellect, every grace of speech and manner had passed to his possession.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading This stately girl of whom the countryside spoke as of some wondrous divinity, she had promised to become his wife; for him the warm kisses of her lips, the declared secrets of her eloquent eyes, the passionate ardor of her embraces.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading ZALLONY'S SON Gavin permitted her to escape his arms when he heard the Earl calling to them from the Italian garden above the river.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading A sense of exultation, of ecstasy no words could measure, possessed him as he watched the slim white-clad figure, here disappearing, there showing itself again between the ramparts of the splendid trees.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading All her beauty, her charm, her intellect, every grace of speech and manner had passed to his possession.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading This stately girl of whom the countryside spoke as of some wondrous divinity, she had promised to become his wife; for him the warm kisses of her lips, the declared secrets of her eloquent eyes, the passionate ardor of her embraces.
rampartsnounUS /ˈræmpɑːrts/
plural of “rampart” — an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes
From this reading A sense of exultation, of ecstasy no words could measure, possessed him as he watched the slim white-clad figure, here disappearing, there showing itself again between the ramparts of the splendid trees.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading ZALLONY'S SON Gavin permitted her to escape his arms when he heard the Earl calling to them from the Italian garden above the river.
secretsnounUS /ˈsiːkrəts/
plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
From this reading This stately girl of whom the countryside spoke as of some wondrous divinity, she had promised to become his wife; for him the warm kisses of her lips, the declared secrets of her eloquent eyes, the passionate ardor of her embraces.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading A sense of exultation, of ecstasy no words could measure, possessed him as he watched the slim white-clad figure, here disappearing, there showing itself again between the ramparts of the splendid trees.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was his, henceforth and forever.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading A sense of exultation, of ecstasy no words could measure, possessed him as he watched the slim white-clad figure, here disappearing, there showing itself again between the ramparts of the splendid trees.
slimadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading A sense of exultation, of ecstasy no words could measure, possessed him as he watched the slim white-clad figure, here disappearing, there showing itself again between the ramparts of the splendid trees.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading This stately girl of whom the countryside spoke as of some wondrous divinity, she had promised to become his wife; for him the warm kisses of her lips, the declared secrets of her eloquent eyes, the passionate ardor of her embraces.
a male human offspring
From this reading ZALLONY'S SON Gavin permitted her to escape his arms when he heard the Earl calling to them from the Italian garden above the river.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading All her beauty, her charm, her intellect, every grace of speech and manner had passed to his possession.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading A sense of exultation, of ecstasy no words could measure, possessed him as he watched the slim white-clad figure, here disappearing, there showing itself again between the ramparts of the splendid trees.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading This stately girl of whom the countryside spoke as of some wondrous divinity, she had promised to become his wife; for him the warm kisses of her lips, the declared secrets of her eloquent eyes, the passionate ardor of her embraces.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading This stately girl of whom the countryside spoke as of some wondrous divinity, she had promised to become his wife; for him the warm kisses of her lips, the declared secrets of her eloquent eyes, the passionate ardor of her embraces.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ZALLONY'S SON Gavin permitted her to escape his arms when he heard the Earl calling to them from the Italian garden above the river.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading ZALLONY'S SON Gavin permitted her to escape his arms when he heard the Earl calling to them from the Italian garden above the river.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A sense of exultation, of ecstasy no words could measure, possessed him as he watched the slim white-clad figure, here disappearing, there showing itself again between the ramparts of the splendid trees.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This stately girl of whom the countryside spoke as of some wondrous divinity, she had promised to become his wife; for him the warm kisses of her lips, the declared secrets of her eloquent eyes, the passionate ardor of her embraces.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ZALLONY'S SON Gavin permitted her to escape his arms when he heard the Earl calling to them from the Italian garden above the river.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading A sense of exultation, of ecstasy no words could measure, possessed him as he watched the slim white-clad figure, here disappearing, there showing itself again between the ramparts of the splendid trees.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading This stately girl of whom the countryside spoke as of some wondrous divinity, she had promised to become his wife; for him the warm kisses of her lips, the declared secrets of her eloquent eyes, the passionate ardor of her embraces.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was his, henceforth and forever.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading A sense of exultation, of ecstasy no words could measure, possessed him as he watched the slim white-clad figure, here disappearing, there showing itself again between the ramparts of the splendid trees.
at the time that
From this reading ZALLONY'S SON Gavin permitted her to escape his arms when he heard the Earl calling to them from the Italian garden above the river.
white-clad
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From this reading A sense of exultation, of ecstasy no words could measure, possessed him as he watched the slim white-clad figure, here disappearing, there showing itself again between the ramparts of the splendid trees.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This stately girl of whom the countryside spoke as of some wondrous divinity, she had promised to become his wife; for him the warm kisses of her lips, the declared secrets of her eloquent eyes, the passionate ardor of her embraces.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading This stately girl of whom the countryside spoke as of some wondrous divinity, she had promised to become his wife; for him the warm kisses of her lips, the declared secrets of her eloquent eyes, the passionate ardor of her embraces.
wondrousadjectiveUS /ˈwʌndrəs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading This stately girl of whom the countryside spoke as of some wondrous divinity, she had promised to become his wife; for him the warm kisses of her lips, the declared secrets of her eloquent eyes, the passionate ardor of her embraces.
the words that are spoken
From this reading A sense of exultation, of ecstasy no words could measure, possessed him as he watched the slim white-clad figure, here disappearing, there showing itself again between the ramparts of the splendid trees.
ZALLONY'S
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From this reading ZALLONY'S SON Gavin permitted her to escape his arms when he heard the Earl calling to them from the Italian garden above the river.
