used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The hall to which Elise had retired, next to her bedroom, was on the garden side of the house, and its glass doors opened on a porch from which handsomely ornamented bronze steps led winding down into the garden.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Notwithstanding the advanced season of the year, the night was mild, and the moon shone brightly.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Elise opened the glass doors and stepped out on the porch to cool her burning forehead in the fresh night air; and, leaning on the balustrade, she looked up smiling and dreamily at the moon.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The hall to which Elise had retired, next to her bedroom, was on the garden side of the house, and its glass doors opened on a porch from which handsomely ornamented bronze steps led winding down into the garden.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Elise opened the glass doors and stepped out on the porch to cool her burning forehead in the fresh night air; and, leaning on the balustrade, she looked up smiling and dreamily at the moon.
balustradenoun
a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling
From this reading Elise opened the glass doors and stepped out on the porch to cool her burning forehead in the fresh night air; and, leaning on the balustrade, she looked up smiling and dreamily at the moon.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading The hall to which Elise had retired, next to her bedroom, was on the garden side of the house, and its glass doors opened on a porch from which handsomely ornamented bronze steps led winding down into the garden.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading Notwithstanding the advanced season of the year, the night was mild, and the moon shone brightly.
bronzenounUS /brɑːnz/
an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements; also any copper-base alloy containing other elements in place of tin
From this reading The hall to which Elise had retired, next to her bedroom, was on the garden side of the house, and its glass doors opened on a porch from which handsomely ornamented bronze steps led winding down into the garden.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Sweet and precious fancies filled the soul of the young maiden, and brought the color to her cheeks.
the act of burning something
From this reading Elise opened the glass doors and stepped out on the porch to cool her burning forehead in the fresh night air; and, leaning on the balustrade, she looked up smiling and dreamily at the moon.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Sweet and precious fancies filled the soul of the young maiden, and brought the color to her cheeks.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading Sweet and precious fancies filled the soul of the young maiden, and brought the color to her cheeks.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Elise opened the glass doors and stepped out on the porch to cool her burning forehead in the fresh night air; and, leaning on the balustrade, she looked up smiling and dreamily at the moon.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The hall to which Elise had retired, next to her bedroom, was on the garden side of the house, and its glass doors opened on a porch from which handsomely ornamented bronze steps led winding down into the garden.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The hall to which Elise had retired, next to her bedroom, was on the garden side of the house, and its glass doors opened on a porch from which handsomely ornamented bronze steps led winding down into the garden.
dreamilyadverb
in a dreamy manner
From this reading Elise opened the glass doors and stepped out on the porch to cool her burning forehead in the fresh night air; and, leaning on the balustrade, she looked up smiling and dreamily at the moon.
Elise
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From this reading The hall to which Elise had retired, next to her bedroom, was on the garden side of the house, and its glass doors opened on a porch from which handsomely ornamented bronze steps led winding down into the garden.
fanciesnounUS /ˈfænsiz/
plural of “fancy” — something many people believe that is false
From this reading Sweet and precious fancies filled the soul of the young maiden, and brought the color to her cheeks.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Sweet and precious fancies filled the soul of the young maiden, and brought the color to her cheeks.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Elise opened the glass doors and stepped out on the porch to cool her burning forehead in the fresh night air; and, leaning on the balustrade, she looked up smiling and dreamily at the moon.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Elise opened the glass doors and stepped out on the porch to cool her burning forehead in the fresh night air; and, leaning on the balustrade, she looked up smiling and dreamily at the moon.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The hall to which Elise had retired, next to her bedroom, was on the garden side of the house, and its glass doors opened on a porch from which handsomely ornamented bronze steps led winding down into the garden.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The hall to which Elise had retired, next to her bedroom, was on the garden side of the house, and its glass doors opened on a porch from which handsomely ornamented bronze steps led winding down into the garden.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading The hall to which Elise had retired, next to her bedroom, was on the garden side of the house, and its glass doors opened on a porch from which handsomely ornamented bronze steps led winding down into the garden.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The hall to which Elise had retired, next to her bedroom, was on the garden side of the house, and its glass doors opened on a porch from which handsomely ornamented bronze steps led winding down into the garden.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The hall to which Elise had retired, next to her bedroom, was on the garden side of the house, and its glass doors opened on a porch from which handsomely ornamented bronze steps led winding down into the garden.
handsomelyadverbUS /ˈhænsəmli/
in an attractively handsome manner
From this reading The hall to which Elise had retired, next to her bedroom, was on the garden side of the house, and its glass doors opened on a porch from which handsomely ornamented bronze steps led winding down into the garden.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The hall to which Elise had retired, next to her bedroom, was on the garden side of the house, and its glass doors opened on a porch from which handsomely ornamented bronze steps led winding down into the garden.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The hall to which Elise had retired, next to her bedroom, was on the garden side of the house, and its glass doors opened on a porch from which handsomely ornamented bronze steps led winding down into the garden.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Elise opened the glass doors and stepped out on the porch to cool her burning forehead in the fresh night air; and, leaning on the balustrade, she looked up smiling and dreamily at the moon.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The hall to which Elise had retired, next to her bedroom, was on the garden side of the house, and its glass doors opened on a porch from which handsomely ornamented bronze steps led winding down into the garden.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The hall to which Elise had retired, next to her bedroom, was on the garden side of the house, and its glass doors opened on a porch from which handsomely ornamented bronze steps led winding down into the garden.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading Elise opened the glass doors and stepped out on the porch to cool her burning forehead in the fresh night air; and, leaning on the balustrade, she looked up smiling and dreamily at the moon.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading The hall to which Elise had retired, next to her bedroom, was on the garden side of the house, and its glass doors opened on a porch from which handsomely ornamented bronze steps led winding down into the garden.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Elise opened the glass doors and stepped out on the porch to cool her burning forehead in the fresh night air; and, leaning on the balustrade, she looked up smiling and dreamily at the moon.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading Sweet and precious fancies filled the soul of the young maiden, and brought the color to her cheeks.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading Notwithstanding the advanced season of the year, the night was mild, and the moon shone brightly.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading Notwithstanding the advanced season of the year, the night was mild, and the moon shone brightly.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The hall to which Elise had retired, next to her bedroom, was on the garden side of the house, and its glass doors opened on a porch from which handsomely ornamented bronze steps led winding down into the garden.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Notwithstanding the advanced season of the year, the night was mild, and the moon shone brightly.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Notwithstanding the advanced season of the year, the night was mild, and the moon shone brightly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The hall to which Elise had retired, next to her bedroom, was on the garden side of the house, and its glass doors opened on a porch from which handsomely ornamented bronze steps led winding down into the garden.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The hall to which Elise had retired, next to her bedroom, was on the garden side of the house, and its glass doors opened on a porch from which handsomely ornamented bronze steps led winding down into the garden.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The hall to which Elise had retired, next to her bedroom, was on the garden side of the house, and its glass doors opened on a porch from which handsomely ornamented bronze steps led winding down into the garden.
ornamentedverbUS /ˈɔːrnəmentɪd/
past form of “ornament” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading The hall to which Elise had retired, next to her bedroom, was on the garden side of the house, and its glass doors opened on a porch from which handsomely ornamented bronze steps led winding down into the garden.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Elise opened the glass doors and stepped out on the porch to cool her burning forehead in the fresh night air; and, leaning on the balustrade, she looked up smiling and dreamily at the moon.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading The hall to which Elise had retired, next to her bedroom, was on the garden side of the house, and its glass doors opened on a porch from which handsomely ornamented bronze steps led winding down into the garden.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Sweet and precious fancies filled the soul of the young maiden, and brought the color to her cheeks.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading The hall to which Elise had retired, next to her bedroom, was on the garden side of the house, and its glass doors opened on a porch from which handsomely ornamented bronze steps led winding down into the garden.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Notwithstanding the advanced season of the year, the night was mild, and the moon shone brightly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Elise opened the glass doors and stepped out on the porch to cool her burning forehead in the fresh night air; and, leaning on the balustrade, she looked up smiling and dreamily at the moon.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Notwithstanding the advanced season of the year, the night was mild, and the moon shone brightly.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The hall to which Elise had retired, next to her bedroom, was on the garden side of the house, and its glass doors opened on a porch from which handsomely ornamented bronze steps led winding down into the garden.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Elise opened the glass doors and stepped out on the porch to cool her burning forehead in the fresh night air; and, leaning on the balustrade, she looked up smiling and dreamily at the moon.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Sweet and precious fancies filled the soul of the young maiden, and brought the color to her cheeks.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Elise opened the glass doors and stepped out on the porch to cool her burning forehead in the fresh night air; and, leaning on the balustrade, she looked up smiling and dreamily at the moon.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading The hall to which Elise had retired, next to her bedroom, was on the garden side of the house, and its glass doors opened on a porch from which handsomely ornamented bronze steps led winding down into the garden.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Sweet and precious fancies filled the soul of the young maiden, and brought the color to her cheeks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The hall to which Elise had retired, next to her bedroom, was on the garden side of the house, and its glass doors opened on a porch from which handsomely ornamented bronze steps led winding down into the garden.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The hall to which Elise had retired, next to her bedroom, was on the garden side of the house, and its glass doors opened on a porch from which handsomely ornamented bronze steps led winding down into the garden.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Elise opened the glass doors and stepped out on the porch to cool her burning forehead in the fresh night air; and, leaning on the balustrade, she looked up smiling and dreamily at the moon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The hall to which Elise had retired, next to her bedroom, was on the garden side of the house, and its glass doors opened on a porch from which handsomely ornamented bronze steps led winding down into the garden.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The hall to which Elise had retired, next to her bedroom, was on the garden side of the house, and its glass doors opened on a porch from which handsomely ornamented bronze steps led winding down into the garden.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading The hall to which Elise had retired, next to her bedroom, was on the garden side of the house, and its glass doors opened on a porch from which handsomely ornamented bronze steps led winding down into the garden.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Notwithstanding the advanced season of the year, the night was mild, and the moon shone brightly.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Sweet and precious fancies filled the soul of the young maiden, and brought the color to her cheeks.
