used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FOX AND THE STORK Lloyd Sherman at seventeen was a combination of all the characters her many nicknames implied.
(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 THE FOX AND THE STORK Lloyd Sherman at seventeen was a combination of all the characters her many nicknames implied.
Amanthis
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From this reading But she was growing so much like the gentle maiden of the portrait that the name "Amanthis" trembled on the old Colonel's lips very often when he looked at her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When a long line of blue-blooded ancestors has handed down a heritage of proud traditions and family standards, it is no easy matter to be all that is expected of an only child.
ancestorsnounUS /ˈænsestərz/
plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading When a long line of blue-blooded ancestors has handed down a heritage of proud traditions and family standards, it is no easy matter to be all that is expected of an only child.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FOX AND THE STORK Lloyd Sherman at seventeen was a combination of all the characters her many nicknames implied.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The Tusitala ring on her finger showed that she still kept in mind the Road of the Loving Heart, which she was trying to leave behind her in every one's memory, and the string of tiny Roman pearls she sometimes clasped around her throat bore silent witness to her effort to live up to the story of Ederyn, and keep tryst with all that was expected of her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE FOX AND THE STORK Lloyd Sherman at seventeen was a combination of all the characters her many nicknames implied.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When a long line of blue-blooded ancestors has handed down a heritage of proud traditions and family standards, it is no easy matter to be all that is expected of an only child.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The Tusitala ring on her finger showed that she still kept in mind the Road of the Loving Heart, which she was trying to leave behind her in every one's memory, and the string of tiny Roman pearls she sometimes clasped around her throat bore silent witness to her effort to live up to the story of Ederyn, and keep tryst with all that was expected of her.
blue-bloodedadjective
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
From this reading When a long line of blue-blooded ancestors has handed down a heritage of proud traditions and family standards, it is no easy matter to be all that is expected of an only child.
cause to be bored
From this reading The Tusitala ring on her finger showed that she still kept in mind the Road of the Loving Heart, which she was trying to leave behind her in every one's memory, and the string of tiny Roman pearls she sometimes clasped around her throat bore silent witness to her effort to live up to the story of Ederyn, and keep tryst with all that was expected of her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she was growing so much like the gentle maiden of the portrait that the name "Amanthis" trembled on the old Colonel's lips very often when he looked at her.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading THE FOX AND THE STORK Lloyd Sherman at seventeen was a combination of all the characters her many nicknames implied.
a young person of either sex
From this reading When a long line of blue-blooded ancestors has handed down a heritage of proud traditions and family standards, it is no easy matter to be all that is expected of an only child.
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading The Tusitala ring on her finger showed that she still kept in mind the Road of the Loving Heart, which she was trying to leave behind her in every one's memory, and the string of tiny Roman pearls she sometimes clasped around her throat bore silent witness to her effort to live up to the story of Ederyn, and keep tryst with all that was expected of her.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading The same imperious little ways and hasty outbursts of temper that had won her the title of Little Colonel showed themselves at times.
Colonel'snounUS /ˈkɜːrnəlz/
possessive form of “colonel” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading But she was growing so much like the gentle maiden of the portrait that the name "Amanthis" trembled on the old Colonel's lips very often when he looked at her.
combinationnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃən/
a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading THE FOX AND THE STORK Lloyd Sherman at seventeen was a combination of all the characters her many nicknames implied.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When a long line of blue-blooded ancestors has handed down a heritage of proud traditions and family standards, it is no easy matter to be all that is expected of an only child.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading When a long line of blue-blooded ancestors has handed down a heritage of proud traditions and family standards, it is no easy matter to be all that is expected of an only child.
Ederyn
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From this reading The Tusitala ring on her finger showed that she still kept in mind the Road of the Loving Heart, which she was trying to leave behind her in every one's memory, and the string of tiny Roman pearls she sometimes clasped around her throat bore silent witness to her effort to live up to the story of Ederyn, and keep tryst with all that was expected of her.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The Tusitala ring on her finger showed that she still kept in mind the Road of the Loving Heart, which she was trying to leave behind her in every one's memory, and the string of tiny Roman pearls she sometimes clasped around her throat bore silent witness to her effort to live up to the story of Ederyn, and keep tryst with all that was expected of her.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The Tusitala ring on her finger showed that she still kept in mind the Road of the Loving Heart, which she was trying to leave behind her in every one's memory, and the string of tiny Roman pearls she sometimes clasped around her throat bore silent witness to her effort to live up to the story of Ederyn, and keep tryst with all that was expected of her.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The Tusitala ring on her finger showed that she still kept in mind the Road of the Loving Heart, which she was trying to leave behind her in every one's memory, and the string of tiny Roman pearls she sometimes clasped around her throat bore silent witness to her effort to live up to the story of Ederyn, and keep tryst with all that was expected of her.
a social unit living together
From this reading When a long line of blue-blooded ancestors has handed down a heritage of proud traditions and family standards, it is no easy matter to be all that is expected of an only child.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading The Tusitala ring on her finger showed that she still kept in mind the Road of the Loving Heart, which she was trying to leave behind her in every one's memory, and the string of tiny Roman pearls she sometimes clasped around her throat bore silent witness to her effort to live up to the story of Ederyn, and keep tryst with all that was expected of her.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading THE FOX AND THE STORK Lloyd Sherman at seventeen was a combination of all the characters her many nicknames implied.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading But she was growing so much like the gentle maiden of the portrait that the name "Amanthis" trembled on the old Colonel's lips very often when he looked at her.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading But she was growing so much like the gentle maiden of the portrait that the name "Amanthis" trembled on the old Colonel's lips very often when he looked at her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The same imperious little ways and hasty outbursts of temper that had won her the title of Little Colonel showed themselves at times.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading When a long line of blue-blooded ancestors has handed down a heritage of proud traditions and family standards, it is no easy matter to be all that is expected of an only child.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When a long line of blue-blooded ancestors has handed down a heritage of proud traditions and family standards, it is no easy matter to be all that is expected of an only child.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading The same imperious little ways and hasty outbursts of temper that had won her the title of Little Colonel showed themselves at times.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But she was growing so much like the gentle maiden of the portrait that the name "Amanthis" trembled on the old Colonel's lips very often when he looked at her.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The Tusitala ring on her finger showed that she still kept in mind the Road of the Loving Heart, which she was trying to leave behind her in every one's memory, and the string of tiny Roman pearls she sometimes clasped around her throat bore silent witness to her effort to live up to the story of Ederyn, and keep tryst with all that was expected of her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE FOX AND THE STORK Lloyd Sherman at seventeen was a combination of all the characters her many nicknames implied.
heritagenounUS /ˈherətədʒ/
practices that are handed down from the past by tradition
From this reading When a long line of blue-blooded ancestors has handed down a heritage of proud traditions and family standards, it is no easy matter to be all that is expected of an only child.
imperiousadjUS /ɪmˈpɪr.i.əs/
Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering. (Hách dịch, độc đoán, kiêu kỳ.)
From this reading The same imperious little ways and hasty outbursts of temper that had won her the title of Little Colonel showed themselves at times.
impliedverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “imply” — express or state indirectly
From this reading THE FOX AND THE STORK Lloyd Sherman at seventeen was a combination of all the characters her many nicknames implied.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Tusitala ring on her finger showed that she still kept in mind the Road of the Loving Heart, which she was trying to leave behind her in every one's memory, and the string of tiny Roman pearls she sometimes clasped around her throat bore silent witness to her effort to live up to the story of Ederyn, and keep tryst with all that was expected of her.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When a long line of blue-blooded ancestors has handed down a heritage of proud traditions and family standards, it is no easy matter to be all that is expected of an only child.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When a long line of blue-blooded ancestors has handed down a heritage of proud traditions and family standards, it is no easy matter to be all that is expected of an only child.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The Tusitala ring on her finger showed that she still kept in mind the Road of the Loving Heart, which she was trying to leave behind her in every one's memory, and the string of tiny Roman pearls she sometimes clasped around her throat bore silent witness to her effort to live up to the story of Ederyn, and keep tryst with all that was expected of her.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The Tusitala ring on her finger showed that she still kept in mind the Road of the Loving Heart, which she was trying to leave behind her in every one's memory, and the string of tiny Roman pearls she sometimes clasped around her throat bore silent witness to her effort to live up to the story of Ederyn, and keep tryst with all that was expected of her.
go away from a place
From this reading The Tusitala ring on her finger showed that she still kept in mind the Road of the Loving Heart, which she was trying to leave behind her in every one's memory, and the string of tiny Roman pearls she sometimes clasped around her throat bore silent witness to her effort to live up to the story of Ederyn, and keep tryst with all that was expected of her.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But she was growing so much like the gentle maiden of the portrait that the name "Amanthis" trembled on the old Colonel's lips very often when he looked at her.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading When a long line of blue-blooded ancestors has handed down a heritage of proud traditions and family standards, it is no easy matter to be all that is expected of an only child.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading But she was growing so much like the gentle maiden of the portrait that the name "Amanthis" trembled on the old Colonel's lips very often when he looked at her.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The same imperious little ways and hasty outbursts of temper that had won her the title of Little Colonel showed themselves at times.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The Tusitala ring on her finger showed that she still kept in mind the Road of the Loving Heart, which she was trying to leave behind her in every one's memory, and the string of tiny Roman pearls she sometimes clasped around her throat bore silent witness to her effort to live up to the story of Ederyn, and keep tryst with all that was expected of her.
LloydnounUS /lɔɪd/
United States comic actor in silent films; he used physical danger as a source of comedy (1893-1971)
From this reading THE FOX AND THE STORK Lloyd Sherman at seventeen was a combination of all the characters her many nicknames implied.
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 When a long line of blue-blooded ancestors has handed down a heritage of proud traditions and family standards, it is no easy matter to be all that is expected of an only child.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But she was growing so much like the gentle maiden of the portrait that the name "Amanthis" trembled on the old Colonel's lips very often when he looked at her.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading The Tusitala ring on her finger showed that she still kept in mind the Road of the Loving Heart, which she was trying to leave behind her in every one's memory, and the string of tiny Roman pearls she sometimes clasped around her throat bore silent witness to her effort to live up to the story of Ederyn, and keep tryst with all that was expected of her.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading But she was growing so much like the gentle maiden of the portrait that the name "Amanthis" trembled on the old Colonel's lips very often when he looked at her.
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 THE FOX AND THE STORK Lloyd Sherman at seventeen was a combination of all the characters her many nicknames implied.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading When a long line of blue-blooded ancestors has handed down a heritage of proud traditions and family standards, it is no easy matter to be all that is expected of an only child.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading The Tusitala ring on her finger showed that she still kept in mind the Road of the Loving Heart, which she was trying to leave behind her in every one's memory, and the string of tiny Roman pearls she sometimes clasped around her throat bore silent witness to her effort to live up to the story of Ederyn, and keep tryst with all that was expected of her.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The Tusitala ring on her finger showed that she still kept in mind the Road of the Loving Heart, which she was trying to leave behind her in every one's memory, and the string of tiny Roman pearls she sometimes clasped around her throat bore silent witness to her effort to live up to the story of Ederyn, and keep tryst with all that was expected of her.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But she was growing so much like the gentle maiden of the portrait that the name "Amanthis" trembled on the old Colonel's lips very often when he looked at her.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading But she was growing so much like the gentle maiden of the portrait that the name "Amanthis" trembled on the old Colonel's lips very often when he looked at her.
nicknamesnounUS /ˈnɪkneɪmz/
plural of “nickname” — a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name)
From this reading THE FOX AND THE STORK Lloyd Sherman at seventeen was a combination of all the characters her many nicknames implied.
not any; not one
From this reading When a long line of blue-blooded ancestors has handed down a heritage of proud traditions and family standards, it is no easy matter to be all that is expected of an only child.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FOX AND THE STORK Lloyd Sherman at seventeen was a combination of all the characters her many nicknames implied.
many times at short intervals
From this reading But she was growing so much like the gentle maiden of the portrait that the name "Amanthis" trembled on the old Colonel's lips very often when he looked at her.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But she was growing so much like the gentle maiden of the portrait that the name "Amanthis" trembled on the old Colonel's lips very often when he looked at her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But she was growing so much like the gentle maiden of the portrait that the name "Amanthis" trembled on the old Colonel's lips very often when he looked at her.
one's
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From this reading The Tusitala ring on her finger showed that she still kept in mind the Road of the Loving Heart, which she was trying to leave behind her in every one's memory, and the string of tiny Roman pearls she sometimes clasped around her throat bore silent witness to her effort to live up to the story of Ederyn, and keep tryst with all that was expected of her.
and nothing more
From this reading When a long line of blue-blooded ancestors has handed down a heritage of proud traditions and family standards, it is no easy matter to be all that is expected of an only child.
outburstsnounUS /ˈaʊtbɜːrsts/
plural of “outburst” — an unrestrained expression of emotion
From this reading The same imperious little ways and hasty outbursts of temper that had won her the title of Little Colonel showed themselves at times.
pearlsnounUS /pɜːrlz/
plural of “pearl” — a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading The Tusitala ring on her finger showed that she still kept in mind the Road of the Loving Heart, which she was trying to leave behind her in every one's memory, and the string of tiny Roman pearls she sometimes clasped around her throat bore silent witness to her effort to live up to the story of Ederyn, and keep tryst with all that was expected of her.
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading But she was growing so much like the gentle maiden of the portrait that the name "Amanthis" trembled on the old Colonel's lips very often when he looked at her.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading When a long line of blue-blooded ancestors has handed down a heritage of proud traditions and family standards, it is no easy matter to be all that is expected of an only child.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading The Tusitala ring on her finger showed that she still kept in mind the Road of the Loving Heart, which she was trying to leave behind her in every one's memory, and the string of tiny Roman pearls she sometimes clasped around her throat bore silent witness to her effort to live up to the story of Ederyn, and keep tryst with all that was expected of her.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The Tusitala ring on her finger showed that she still kept in mind the Road of the Loving Heart, which she was trying to leave behind her in every one's memory, and the string of tiny Roman pearls she sometimes clasped around her throat bore silent witness to her effort to live up to the story of Ederyn, and keep tryst with all that was expected of her.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading The Tusitala ring on her finger showed that she still kept in mind the Road of the Loving Heart, which she was trying to leave behind her in every one's memory, and the string of tiny Roman pearls she sometimes clasped around her throat bore silent witness to her effort to live up to the story of Ederyn, and keep tryst with all that was expected of her.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The same imperious little ways and hasty outbursts of temper that had won her the title of Little Colonel showed themselves at times.
seventeenadjectiveUS /ˈsevənˈtiːn/
being one more than sixteen
From this reading THE FOX AND THE STORK Lloyd Sherman at seventeen was a combination of all the characters her many nicknames implied.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But she was growing so much like the gentle maiden of the portrait that the name "Amanthis" trembled on the old Colonel's lips very often when he looked at her.
ShermannounUS /ˈʃɜːrmən/
United States general who was commander of all Union troops in the West; he captured Atlanta and led a destructive march to the sea that cut the Confederacy in two (1820-1891)
From this reading THE FOX AND THE STORK Lloyd Sherman at seventeen was a combination of all the characters her many nicknames implied.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The same imperious little ways and hasty outbursts of temper that had won her the title of Little Colonel showed themselves at times.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading The Tusitala ring on her finger showed that she still kept in mind the Road of the Loving Heart, which she was trying to leave behind her in every one's memory, and the string of tiny Roman pearls she sometimes clasped around her throat bore silent witness to her effort to live up to the story of Ederyn, and keep tryst with all that was expected of her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But she was growing so much like the gentle maiden of the portrait that the name "Amanthis" trembled on the old Colonel's lips very often when he looked at her.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading The Tusitala ring on her finger showed that she still kept in mind the Road of the Loving Heart, which she was trying to leave behind her in every one's memory, and the string of tiny Roman pearls she sometimes clasped around her throat bore silent witness to her effort to live up to the story of Ederyn, and keep tryst with all that was expected of her.
standardsnounUS /ˈstændərdz/
plural of “standard” — a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
From this reading When a long line of blue-blooded ancestors has handed down a heritage of proud traditions and family standards, it is no easy matter to be all that is expected of an only child.
not in physical motion
From this reading The Tusitala ring on her finger showed that she still kept in mind the Road of the Loving Heart, which she was trying to leave behind her in every one's memory, and the string of tiny Roman pearls she sometimes clasped around her throat bore silent witness to her effort to live up to the story of Ederyn, and keep tryst with all that was expected of her.
STORKnounUS /stɔːrk/
large mostly Old World wading birds typically having white-and-black plumage
From this reading THE FOX AND THE STORK Lloyd Sherman at seventeen was a combination of all the characters her many nicknames implied.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The Tusitala ring on her finger showed that she still kept in mind the Road of the Loving Heart, which she was trying to leave behind her in every one's memory, and the string of tiny Roman pearls she sometimes clasped around her throat bore silent witness to her effort to live up to the story of Ederyn, and keep tryst with all that was expected of her.
stringnounUS /strɪŋ/
a lightweight cord
From this reading The Tusitala ring on her finger showed that she still kept in mind the Road of the Loving Heart, which she was trying to leave behind her in every one's memory, and the string of tiny Roman pearls she sometimes clasped around her throat bore silent witness to her effort to live up to the story of Ederyn, and keep tryst with all that was expected of her.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading The same imperious little ways and hasty outbursts of temper that had won her the title of Little Colonel showed themselves at times.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The same imperious little ways and hasty outbursts of temper that had won her the title of Little Colonel showed themselves at times.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FOX AND THE STORK Lloyd Sherman at seventeen was a combination of all the characters her many nicknames implied.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The same imperious little ways and hasty outbursts of temper that had won her the title of Little Colonel showed themselves at times.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading The Tusitala ring on her finger showed that she still kept in mind the Road of the Loving Heart, which she was trying to leave behind her in every one's memory, and the string of tiny Roman pearls she sometimes clasped around her throat bore silent witness to her effort to live up to the story of Ederyn, and keep tryst with all that was expected of her.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The same imperious little ways and hasty outbursts of temper that had won her the title of Little Colonel showed themselves at times.
very small
From this reading The Tusitala ring on her finger showed that she still kept in mind the Road of the Loving Heart, which she was trying to leave behind her in every one's memory, and the string of tiny Roman pearls she sometimes clasped around her throat bore silent witness to her effort to live up to the story of Ederyn, and keep tryst with all that was expected of her.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading The same imperious little ways and hasty outbursts of temper that had won her the title of Little Colonel showed themselves at times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Tusitala ring on her finger showed that she still kept in mind the Road of the Loving Heart, which she was trying to leave behind her in every one's memory, and the string of tiny Roman pearls she sometimes clasped around her throat bore silent witness to her effort to live up to the story of Ederyn, and keep tryst with all that was expected of her.
traditionsnounUS /trəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “tradition” — an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading When a long line of blue-blooded ancestors has handed down a heritage of proud traditions and family standards, it is no easy matter to be all that is expected of an only child.
past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading But she was growing so much like the gentle maiden of the portrait that the name "Amanthis" trembled on the old Colonel's lips very often when he looked at her.
hard to endure
From this reading The Tusitala ring on her finger showed that she still kept in mind the Road of the Loving Heart, which she was trying to leave behind her in every one's memory, and the string of tiny Roman pearls she sometimes clasped around her throat bore silent witness to her effort to live up to the story of Ederyn, and keep tryst with all that was expected of her.
trystnounUS /trɪst/
a date; usually with a member of the opposite sex
From this reading The Tusitala ring on her finger showed that she still kept in mind the Road of the Loving Heart, which she was trying to leave behind her in every one's memory, and the string of tiny Roman pearls she sometimes clasped around her throat bore silent witness to her effort to live up to the story of Ederyn, and keep tryst with all that was expected of her.
Tusitala
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From this reading The Tusitala ring on her finger showed that she still kept in mind the Road of the Loving Heart, which she was trying to leave behind her in every one's memory, and the string of tiny Roman pearls she sometimes clasped around her throat bore silent witness to her effort to live up to the story of Ederyn, and keep tryst with all that was expected of her.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The Tusitala ring on her finger showed that she still kept in mind the Road of the Loving Heart, which she was trying to leave behind her in every one's memory, and the string of tiny Roman pearls she sometimes clasped around her throat bore silent witness to her effort to live up to the story of Ederyn, and keep tryst with all that was expected of her.
precisely as stated
From this reading But she was growing so much like the gentle maiden of the portrait that the name "Amanthis" trembled on the old Colonel's lips very often when he looked at her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FOX AND THE STORK Lloyd Sherman at seventeen was a combination of all the characters her many nicknames implied.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading The same imperious little ways and hasty outbursts of temper that had won her the title of Little Colonel showed themselves at times.
at the time that
From this reading But she was growing so much like the gentle maiden of the portrait that the name "Amanthis" trembled on the old Colonel's lips very often when he looked at her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Tusitala ring on her finger showed that she still kept in mind the Road of the Loving Heart, which she was trying to leave behind her in every one's memory, and the string of tiny Roman pearls she sometimes clasped around her throat bore silent witness to her effort to live up to the story of Ederyn, and keep tryst with all that was expected of her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Tusitala ring on her finger showed that she still kept in mind the Road of the Loving Heart, which she was trying to leave behind her in every one's memory, and the string of tiny Roman pearls she sometimes clasped around her throat bore silent witness to her effort to live up to the story of Ederyn, and keep tryst with all that was expected of her.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading The Tusitala ring on her finger showed that she still kept in mind the Road of the Loving Heart, which she was trying to leave behind her in every one's memory, and the string of tiny Roman pearls she sometimes clasped around her throat bore silent witness to her effort to live up to the story of Ederyn, and keep tryst with all that was expected of her.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading The same imperious little ways and hasty outbursts of temper that had won her the title of Little Colonel showed themselves at times.
