used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MARRIAGE PROPOSAL.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading They were alone in the room, for Mrs. Fielding had discreetly left the room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The evening was warm, and Fair was sitting by the open window, dressed in white, with her red-gold curls loose on her shoulders, and a pink rose in her belt, a lovely picture of youth and innocence--and George Lorraine appeared to think so, for he looked very earnest as he bent over her, begging for the gift of her heart and hand.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The evening was warm, and Fair was sitting by the open window, dressed in white, with her red-gold curls loose on her shoulders, and a pink rose in her belt, a lovely picture of youth and innocence--and George Lorraine appeared to think so, for he looked very earnest as he bent over her, begging for the gift of her heart and hand.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The evening was warm, and Fair was sitting by the open window, dressed in white, with her red-gold curls loose on her shoulders, and a pink rose in her belt, a lovely picture of youth and innocence--and George Lorraine appeared to think so, for he looked very earnest as he bent over her, begging for the gift of her heart and hand.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “Marry you!” cried Fair, starting back, half frightened.
beggingnounUS /ˈbeɡɪŋ/
a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)
From this reading The evening was warm, and Fair was sitting by the open window, dressed in white, with her red-gold curls loose on her shoulders, and a pink rose in her belt, a lovely picture of youth and innocence--and George Lorraine appeared to think so, for he looked very earnest as he bent over her, begging for the gift of her heart and hand.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading The evening was warm, and Fair was sitting by the open window, dressed in white, with her red-gold curls loose on her shoulders, and a pink rose in her belt, a lovely picture of youth and innocence--and George Lorraine appeared to think so, for he looked very earnest as he bent over her, begging for the gift of her heart and hand.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading The evening was warm, and Fair was sitting by the open window, dressed in white, with her red-gold curls loose on her shoulders, and a pink rose in her belt, a lovely picture of youth and innocence--and George Lorraine appeared to think so, for he looked very earnest as he bent over her, begging for the gift of her heart and hand.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The evening was warm, and Fair was sitting by the open window, dressed in white, with her red-gold curls loose on her shoulders, and a pink rose in her belt, a lovely picture of youth and innocence--and George Lorraine appeared to think so, for he looked very earnest as he bent over her, begging for the gift of her heart and hand.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Marry you!” cried Fair, starting back, half frightened.
curlsnounUS /kɜːrlz/
plural of “curl” — a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
From this reading The evening was warm, and Fair was sitting by the open window, dressed in white, with her red-gold curls loose on her shoulders, and a pink rose in her belt, a lovely picture of youth and innocence--and George Lorraine appeared to think so, for he looked very earnest as he bent over her, begging for the gift of her heart and hand.
discreetlyadverbUS /dɪˈskriːtli/
with discretion; prudently and with wise self-restraint
From this reading They were alone in the room, for Mrs. Fielding had discreetly left the room.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading The evening was warm, and Fair was sitting by the open window, dressed in white, with her red-gold curls loose on her shoulders, and a pink rose in her belt, a lovely picture of youth and innocence--and George Lorraine appeared to think so, for he looked very earnest as he bent over her, begging for the gift of her heart and hand.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading The evening was warm, and Fair was sitting by the open window, dressed in white, with her red-gold curls loose on her shoulders, and a pink rose in her belt, a lovely picture of youth and innocence--and George Lorraine appeared to think so, for he looked very earnest as he bent over her, begging for the gift of her heart and hand.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The evening was warm, and Fair was sitting by the open window, dressed in white, with her red-gold curls loose on her shoulders, and a pink rose in her belt, a lovely picture of youth and innocence--and George Lorraine appeared to think so, for he looked very earnest as he bent over her, begging for the gift of her heart and hand.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading “Marry you!” cried Fair, starting back, half frightened.
FieldingnounUS /ˈfiːldɪŋ/
(baseball) handling the ball while playing in the field
From this reading They were alone in the room, for Mrs. Fielding had discreetly left the room.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were alone in the room, for Mrs. Fielding had discreetly left the room.
made afraid
From this reading “Marry you!” cried Fair, starting back, half frightened.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading The evening was warm, and Fair was sitting by the open window, dressed in white, with her red-gold curls loose on her shoulders, and a pink rose in her belt, a lovely picture of youth and innocence--and George Lorraine appeared to think so, for he looked very earnest as he bent over her, begging for the gift of her heart and hand.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading The evening was warm, and Fair was sitting by the open window, dressed in white, with her red-gold curls loose on her shoulders, and a pink rose in her belt, a lovely picture of youth and innocence--and George Lorraine appeared to think so, for he looked very earnest as he bent over her, begging for the gift of her heart and hand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They were alone in the room, for Mrs. Fielding had discreetly left the room.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading “Marry you!” cried Fair, starting back, half frightened.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The evening was warm, and Fair was sitting by the open window, dressed in white, with her red-gold curls loose on her shoulders, and a pink rose in her belt, a lovely picture of youth and innocence--and George Lorraine appeared to think so, for he looked very earnest as he bent over her, begging for the gift of her heart and hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The evening was warm, and Fair was sitting by the open window, dressed in white, with her red-gold curls loose on her shoulders, and a pink rose in her belt, a lovely picture of youth and innocence--and George Lorraine appeared to think so, for he looked very earnest as he bent over her, begging for the gift of her heart and hand.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The evening was warm, and Fair was sitting by the open window, dressed in white, with her red-gold curls loose on her shoulders, and a pink rose in her belt, a lovely picture of youth and innocence--and George Lorraine appeared to think so, for he looked very earnest as he bent over her, begging for the gift of her heart and hand.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The evening was warm, and Fair was sitting by the open window, dressed in white, with her red-gold curls loose on her shoulders, and a pink rose in her belt, a lovely picture of youth and innocence--and George Lorraine appeared to think so, for he looked very earnest as he bent over her, begging for the gift of her heart and hand.
I've
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Why, I’ve scarcely known you a month, Mr. Lorraine!”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were alone in the room, for Mrs. Fielding had discreetly left the room.
innocencenounUS /ˈɪnəsəns/
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading The evening was warm, and Fair was sitting by the open window, dressed in white, with her red-gold curls loose on her shoulders, and a pink rose in her belt, a lovely picture of youth and innocence--and George Lorraine appeared to think so, for he looked very earnest as he bent over her, begging for the gift of her heart and hand.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading “Why, I’ve scarcely known you a month, Mr. Lorraine!”
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading They were alone in the room, for Mrs. Fielding had discreetly left the room.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The evening was warm, and Fair was sitting by the open window, dressed in white, with her red-gold curls loose on her shoulders, and a pink rose in her belt, a lovely picture of youth and innocence--and George Lorraine appeared to think so, for he looked very earnest as he bent over her, begging for the gift of her heart and hand.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading The evening was warm, and Fair was sitting by the open window, dressed in white, with her red-gold curls loose on her shoulders, and a pink rose in her belt, a lovely picture of youth and innocence--and George Lorraine appeared to think so, for he looked very earnest as he bent over her, begging for the gift of her heart and hand.
LorrainenounUS /lərˈeɪn/
an eastern French region rich in iron-ore deposits
From this reading “Why, I’ve scarcely known you a month, Mr. Lorraine!”
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading The evening was warm, and Fair was sitting by the open window, dressed in white, with her red-gold curls loose on her shoulders, and a pink rose in her belt, a lovely picture of youth and innocence--and George Lorraine appeared to think so, for he looked very earnest as he bent over her, begging for the gift of her heart and hand.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading A MARRIAGE PROPOSAL.
take in marriage
From this reading “Marry you!” cried Fair, starting back, half frightened.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading “Why, I’ve scarcely known you a month, Mr. Lorraine!”
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Why, I’ve scarcely known you a month, Mr. Lorraine!”
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading They were alone in the room, for Mrs. Fielding had discreetly left the room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The evening was warm, and Fair was sitting by the open window, dressed in white, with her red-gold curls loose on her shoulders, and a pink rose in her belt, a lovely picture of youth and innocence--and George Lorraine appeared to think so, for he looked very earnest as he bent over her, begging for the gift of her heart and hand.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The evening was warm, and Fair was sitting by the open window, dressed in white, with her red-gold curls loose on her shoulders, and a pink rose in her belt, a lovely picture of youth and innocence--and George Lorraine appeared to think so, for he looked very earnest as he bent over her, begging for the gift of her heart and hand.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The evening was warm, and Fair was sitting by the open window, dressed in white, with her red-gold curls loose on her shoulders, and a pink rose in her belt, a lovely picture of youth and innocence--and George Lorraine appeared to think so, for he looked very earnest as he bent over her, begging for the gift of her heart and hand.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The evening was warm, and Fair was sitting by the open window, dressed in white, with her red-gold curls loose on her shoulders, and a pink rose in her belt, a lovely picture of youth and innocence--and George Lorraine appeared to think so, for he looked very earnest as he bent over her, begging for the gift of her heart and hand.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading The evening was warm, and Fair was sitting by the open window, dressed in white, with her red-gold curls loose on her shoulders, and a pink rose in her belt, a lovely picture of youth and innocence--and George Lorraine appeared to think so, for he looked very earnest as he bent over her, begging for the gift of her heart and hand.
a light shade of red
From this reading The evening was warm, and Fair was sitting by the open window, dressed in white, with her red-gold curls loose on her shoulders, and a pink rose in her belt, a lovely picture of youth and innocence--and George Lorraine appeared to think so, for he looked very earnest as he bent over her, begging for the gift of her heart and hand.
PROPOSALnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading A MARRIAGE PROPOSAL.
red-gold
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From this reading The evening was warm, and Fair was sitting by the open window, dressed in white, with her red-gold curls loose on her shoulders, and a pink rose in her belt, a lovely picture of youth and innocence--and George Lorraine appeared to think so, for he looked very earnest as he bent over her, begging for the gift of her heart and hand.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading They were alone in the room, for Mrs. Fielding had discreetly left the room.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The evening was warm, and Fair was sitting by the open window, dressed in white, with her red-gold curls loose on her shoulders, and a pink rose in her belt, a lovely picture of youth and innocence--and George Lorraine appeared to think so, for he looked very earnest as he bent over her, begging for the gift of her heart and hand.
only a very short time before
From this reading “Why, I’ve scarcely known you a month, Mr. Lorraine!”
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading The evening was warm, and Fair was sitting by the open window, dressed in white, with her red-gold curls loose on her shoulders, and a pink rose in her belt, a lovely picture of youth and innocence--and George Lorraine appeared to think so, for he looked very earnest as he bent over her, begging for the gift of her heart and hand.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading The evening was warm, and Fair was sitting by the open window, dressed in white, with her red-gold curls loose on her shoulders, and a pink rose in her belt, a lovely picture of youth and innocence--and George Lorraine appeared to think so, for he looked very earnest as he bent over her, begging for the gift of her heart and hand.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The evening was warm, and Fair was sitting by the open window, dressed in white, with her red-gold curls loose on her shoulders, and a pink rose in her belt, a lovely picture of youth and innocence--and George Lorraine appeared to think so, for he looked very earnest as he bent over her, begging for the gift of her heart and hand.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading “Marry you!” cried Fair, starting back, half frightened.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They were alone in the room, for Mrs. Fielding had discreetly left the room.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were alone in the room, for Mrs. Fielding had discreetly left the room.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading The evening was warm, and Fair was sitting by the open window, dressed in white, with her red-gold curls loose on her shoulders, and a pink rose in her belt, a lovely picture of youth and innocence--and George Lorraine appeared to think so, for he looked very earnest as he bent over her, begging for the gift of her heart and hand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The evening was warm, and Fair was sitting by the open window, dressed in white, with her red-gold curls loose on her shoulders, and a pink rose in her belt, a lovely picture of youth and innocence--and George Lorraine appeared to think so, for he looked very earnest as he bent over her, begging for the gift of her heart and hand.
precisely as stated
From this reading The evening was warm, and Fair was sitting by the open window, dressed in white, with her red-gold curls loose on her shoulders, and a pink rose in her belt, a lovely picture of youth and innocence--and George Lorraine appeared to think so, for he looked very earnest as he bent over her, begging for the gift of her heart and hand.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The evening was warm, and Fair was sitting by the open window, dressed in white, with her red-gold curls loose on her shoulders, and a pink rose in her belt, a lovely picture of youth and innocence--and George Lorraine appeared to think so, for he looked very earnest as he bent over her, begging for the gift of her heart and hand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The evening was warm, and Fair was sitting by the open window, dressed in white, with her red-gold curls loose on her shoulders, and a pink rose in her belt, a lovely picture of youth and innocence--and George Lorraine appeared to think so, for he looked very earnest as he bent over her, begging for the gift of her heart and hand.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were alone in the room, for Mrs. Fielding had discreetly left the room.
a Caucasian
From this reading The evening was warm, and Fair was sitting by the open window, dressed in white, with her red-gold curls loose on her shoulders, and a pink rose in her belt, a lovely picture of youth and innocence--and George Lorraine appeared to think so, for he looked very earnest as he bent over her, begging for the gift of her heart and hand.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why, I’ve scarcely known you a month, Mr. Lorraine!”
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The evening was warm, and Fair was sitting by the open window, dressed in white, with her red-gold curls loose on her shoulders, and a pink rose in her belt, a lovely picture of youth and innocence--and George Lorraine appeared to think so, for he looked very earnest as he bent over her, begging for the gift of her heart and hand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The evening was warm, and Fair was sitting by the open window, dressed in white, with her red-gold curls loose on her shoulders, and a pink rose in her belt, a lovely picture of youth and innocence--and George Lorraine appeared to think so, for he looked very earnest as he bent over her, begging for the gift of her heart and hand.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Marry you!” cried Fair, starting back, half frightened.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading The evening was warm, and Fair was sitting by the open window, dressed in white, with her red-gold curls loose on her shoulders, and a pink rose in her belt, a lovely picture of youth and innocence--and George Lorraine appeared to think so, for he looked very earnest as he bent over her, begging for the gift of her heart and hand.
