used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A couple of wandering peris gazed wishfully at the hand bundle carefully enveloped in silvery tissue paper.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Five o'clock on Thursday afternoon found Mr. Randall Clayton hovering around the grounds of the more democratic Hotel Manhattan, while the early birds of fashion sought the more pretentious splendor of the Oriental.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was an anxious look upon the young man's face, and deep hollows under his eyes told of unaccustomed vigils.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was an anxious look upon the young man's face, and deep hollows under his eyes told of unaccustomed vigils.
eagerly desirous
From this reading There was an anxious look upon the young man's face, and deep hollows under his eyes told of unaccustomed vigils.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Five o'clock on Thursday afternoon found Mr. Randall Clayton hovering around the grounds of the more democratic Hotel Manhattan, while the early birds of fashion sought the more pretentious splendor of the Oriental.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A couple of wandering peris gazed wishfully at the hand bundle carefully enveloped in silvery tissue paper.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Five o'clock on Thursday afternoon found Mr. Randall Clayton hovering around the grounds of the more democratic Hotel Manhattan, while the early birds of fashion sought the more pretentious splendor of the Oriental.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading It was true that dark blue Russian violets, the starry forget-me-not, and the peerless lilies of the valley were therein hidden, but a keener emotion than expectant love shone in the young man's haggard eyes.
bundlenounUS /ˈbʌndəl/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading A couple of wandering peris gazed wishfully at the hand bundle carefully enveloped in silvery tissue paper.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was true that dark blue Russian violets, the starry forget-me-not, and the peerless lilies of the valley were therein hidden, but a keener emotion than expectant love shone in the young man's haggard eyes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading DREAMING BY THE SEA.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading A couple of wandering peris gazed wishfully at the hand bundle carefully enveloped in silvery tissue paper.
Clayton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Five o'clock on Thursday afternoon found Mr. Randall Clayton hovering around the grounds of the more democratic Hotel Manhattan, while the early birds of fashion sought the more pretentious splendor of the Oriental.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading A couple of wandering peris gazed wishfully at the hand bundle carefully enveloped in silvery tissue paper.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was true that dark blue Russian violets, the starry forget-me-not, and the peerless lilies of the valley were therein hidden, but a keener emotion than expectant love shone in the young man's haggard eyes.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading There was an anxious look upon the young man's face, and deep hollows under his eyes told of unaccustomed vigils.
democraticadjectiveUS /ˌdeməˈkrætɪk/
characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality
From this reading Five o'clock on Thursday afternoon found Mr. Randall Clayton hovering around the grounds of the more democratic Hotel Manhattan, while the early birds of fashion sought the more pretentious splendor of the Oriental.
DREAMINGnounUS /ˈdriːmɪŋ/
imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
From this reading DREAMING BY THE SEA.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Five o'clock on Thursday afternoon found Mr. Randall Clayton hovering around the grounds of the more democratic Hotel Manhattan, while the early birds of fashion sought the more pretentious splendor of the Oriental.
any strong feeling
From this reading It was true that dark blue Russian violets, the starry forget-me-not, and the peerless lilies of the valley were therein hidden, but a keener emotion than expectant love shone in the young man's haggard eyes.
envelopedverbUS /enˈveləpt/
past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading A couple of wandering peris gazed wishfully at the hand bundle carefully enveloped in silvery tissue paper.
expectantadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektənt/
marked by eager anticipation
From this reading It was true that dark blue Russian violets, the starry forget-me-not, and the peerless lilies of the valley were therein hidden, but a keener emotion than expectant love shone in the young man's haggard eyes.
opinion or judgment
From this reading There was an anxious look upon the young man's face, and deep hollows under his eyes told of unaccustomed vigils.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading There was an anxious look upon the young man's face, and deep hollows under his eyes told of unaccustomed vigils.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Five o'clock on Thursday afternoon found Mr. Randall Clayton hovering around the grounds of the more democratic Hotel Manhattan, while the early birds of fashion sought the more pretentious splendor of the Oriental.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Five o'clock on Thursday afternoon found Mr. Randall Clayton hovering around the grounds of the more democratic Hotel Manhattan, while the early birds of fashion sought the more pretentious splendor of the Oriental.
forget-me-notnoun
small perennial herb having bright blue or white flowers
From this reading It was true that dark blue Russian violets, the starry forget-me-not, and the peerless lilies of the valley were therein hidden, but a keener emotion than expectant love shone in the young man's haggard eyes.
set up or found
From this reading Five o'clock on Thursday afternoon found Mr. Randall Clayton hovering around the grounds of the more democratic Hotel Manhattan, while the early birds of fashion sought the more pretentious splendor of the Oriental.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading A couple of wandering peris gazed wishfully at the hand bundle carefully enveloped in silvery tissue paper.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Five o'clock on Thursday afternoon found Mr. Randall Clayton hovering around the grounds of the more democratic Hotel Manhattan, while the early birds of fashion sought the more pretentious splendor of the Oriental.
haggardadjectiveUS /ˈhæɡərd/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading It was true that dark blue Russian violets, the starry forget-me-not, and the peerless lilies of the valley were therein hidden, but a keener emotion than expectant love shone in the young man's haggard eyes.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading A couple of wandering peris gazed wishfully at the hand bundle carefully enveloped in silvery tissue paper.
not accessible to view
From this reading It was true that dark blue Russian violets, the starry forget-me-not, and the peerless lilies of the valley were therein hidden, but a keener emotion than expectant love shone in the young man's haggard eyes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was an anxious look upon the young man's face, and deep hollows under his eyes told of unaccustomed vigils.
hollowsnounUS /ˈhɑːloʊz/
plural of “hollow” — a cavity or space in something
From this reading There was an anxious look upon the young man's face, and deep hollows under his eyes told of unaccustomed vigils.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Five o'clock on Thursday afternoon found Mr. Randall Clayton hovering around the grounds of the more democratic Hotel Manhattan, while the early birds of fashion sought the more pretentious splendor of the Oriental.
hoveringverbUS /ˈhʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading Five o'clock on Thursday afternoon found Mr. Randall Clayton hovering around the grounds of the more democratic Hotel Manhattan, while the early birds of fashion sought the more pretentious splendor of the Oriental.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A couple of wandering peris gazed wishfully at the hand bundle carefully enveloped in silvery tissue paper.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was true that dark blue Russian violets, the starry forget-me-not, and the peerless lilies of the valley were therein hidden, but a keener emotion than expectant love shone in the young man's haggard eyes.
keeneradjectiveUS /ˈkiːnər/
comparative of “keen” — having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading It was true that dark blue Russian violets, the starry forget-me-not, and the peerless lilies of the valley were therein hidden, but a keener emotion than expectant love shone in the young man's haggard eyes.
liliesnounUS /ˈlɪliz/
plural of “lily” — any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading It was true that dark blue Russian violets, the starry forget-me-not, and the peerless lilies of the valley were therein hidden, but a keener emotion than expectant love shone in the young man's haggard eyes.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading There was an anxious look upon the young man's face, and deep hollows under his eyes told of unaccustomed vigils.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading It was true that dark blue Russian violets, the starry forget-me-not, and the peerless lilies of the valley were therein hidden, but a keener emotion than expectant love shone in the young man's haggard eyes.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There was an anxious look upon the young man's face, and deep hollows under his eyes told of unaccustomed vigils.
ManhattannounUS /mænˈhætən/
one of the five boroughs of New York City
From this reading Five o'clock on Thursday afternoon found Mr. Randall Clayton hovering around the grounds of the more democratic Hotel Manhattan, while the early birds of fashion sought the more pretentious splendor of the Oriental.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Five o'clock on Thursday afternoon found Mr. Randall Clayton hovering around the grounds of the more democratic Hotel Manhattan, while the early birds of fashion sought the more pretentious splendor of the Oriental.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Five o'clock on Thursday afternoon found Mr. Randall Clayton hovering around the grounds of the more democratic Hotel Manhattan, while the early birds of fashion sought the more pretentious splendor of the Oriental.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Five o'clock on Thursday afternoon found Mr. Randall Clayton hovering around the grounds of the more democratic Hotel Manhattan, while the early birds of fashion sought the more pretentious splendor of the Oriental.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Five o'clock on Thursday afternoon found Mr. Randall Clayton hovering around the grounds of the more democratic Hotel Manhattan, while the early birds of fashion sought the more pretentious splendor of the Oriental.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Five o'clock on Thursday afternoon found Mr. Randall Clayton hovering around the grounds of the more democratic Hotel Manhattan, while the early birds of fashion sought the more pretentious splendor of the Oriental.
OrientaladjectiveUS /ˌɔːriˈentəl/
denoting or characteristic of countries of the Far East
From this reading Five o'clock on Thursday afternoon found Mr. Randall Clayton hovering around the grounds of the more democratic Hotel Manhattan, while the early birds of fashion sought the more pretentious splendor of the Oriental.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading A couple of wandering peris gazed wishfully at the hand bundle carefully enveloped in silvery tissue paper.
peerlessadjectiveUS /ˈpɪrlɪs/
eminent beyond or above comparison
From this reading It was true that dark blue Russian violets, the starry forget-me-not, and the peerless lilies of the valley were therein hidden, but a keener emotion than expectant love shone in the young man's haggard eyes.
peris
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A couple of wandering peris gazed wishfully at the hand bundle carefully enveloped in silvery tissue paper.
pretentiousadjectiveUS /priˈtenʃəs/
making claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or distinction
From this reading Five o'clock on Thursday afternoon found Mr. Randall Clayton hovering around the grounds of the more democratic Hotel Manhattan, while the early birds of fashion sought the more pretentious splendor of the Oriental.
Randall
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Five o'clock on Thursday afternoon found Mr. Randall Clayton hovering around the grounds of the more democratic Hotel Manhattan, while the early birds of fashion sought the more pretentious splendor of the Oriental.
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading It was true that dark blue Russian violets, the starry forget-me-not, and the peerless lilies of the valley were therein hidden, but a keener emotion than expectant love shone in the young man's haggard eyes.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading DREAMING BY THE SEA.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading It was true that dark blue Russian violets, the starry forget-me-not, and the peerless lilies of the valley were therein hidden, but a keener emotion than expectant love shone in the young man's haggard eyes.
silveryadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlvəri/
resembling or reminiscent of silver
From this reading A couple of wandering peris gazed wishfully at the hand bundle carefully enveloped in silvery tissue paper.
that is looked for
From this reading Five o'clock on Thursday afternoon found Mr. Randall Clayton hovering around the grounds of the more democratic Hotel Manhattan, while the early birds of fashion sought the more pretentious splendor of the Oriental.
splendornounUS /ˈsplen.dər/
Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.
From this reading Five o'clock on Thursday afternoon found Mr. Randall Clayton hovering around the grounds of the more democratic Hotel Manhattan, while the early birds of fashion sought the more pretentious splendor of the Oriental.
starryadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːriː/
abounding with or resembling stars
From this reading It was true that dark blue Russian violets, the starry forget-me-not, and the peerless lilies of the valley were therein hidden, but a keener emotion than expectant love shone in the young man's haggard eyes.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was true that dark blue Russian violets, the starry forget-me-not, and the peerless lilies of the valley were therein hidden, but a keener emotion than expectant love shone in the young man's haggard eyes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was true that dark blue Russian violets, the starry forget-me-not, and the peerless lilies of the valley were therein hidden, but a keener emotion than expectant love shone in the young man's haggard eyes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DREAMING BY THE SEA.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was an anxious look upon the young man's face, and deep hollows under his eyes told of unaccustomed vigils.
thereinadverbUS /ðeˈrɪn/
(formal) in or into that thing or place
From this reading It was true that dark blue Russian violets, the starry forget-me-not, and the peerless lilies of the valley were therein hidden, but a keener emotion than expectant love shone in the young man's haggard eyes.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading Five o'clock on Thursday afternoon found Mr. Randall Clayton hovering around the grounds of the more democratic Hotel Manhattan, while the early birds of fashion sought the more pretentious splendor of the Oriental.
tissuenounUS /ˈtɪsjuː/
part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function
From this reading A couple of wandering peris gazed wishfully at the hand bundle carefully enveloped in silvery tissue paper.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading There was an anxious look upon the young man's face, and deep hollows under his eyes told of unaccustomed vigils.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It was true that dark blue Russian violets, the starry forget-me-not, and the peerless lilies of the valley were therein hidden, but a keener emotion than expectant love shone in the young man's haggard eyes.
unaccustomedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkʌstəmd/
unusual or unfamiliar
From this reading There was an anxious look upon the young man's face, and deep hollows under his eyes told of unaccustomed vigils.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading There was an anxious look upon the young man's face, and deep hollows under his eyes told of unaccustomed vigils.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading There was an anxious look upon the young man's face, and deep hollows under his eyes told of unaccustomed vigils.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading It was true that dark blue Russian violets, the starry forget-me-not, and the peerless lilies of the valley were therein hidden, but a keener emotion than expectant love shone in the young man's haggard eyes.
vigilsnounUS /ˈvɪdʒəlz/
plural of “vigil” — a period of sleeplessness
From this reading There was an anxious look upon the young man's face, and deep hollows under his eyes told of unaccustomed vigils.
violetsnounUS /ˈvaɪələts/
plural of “violet” — any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading It was true that dark blue Russian violets, the starry forget-me-not, and the peerless lilies of the valley were therein hidden, but a keener emotion than expectant love shone in the young man's haggard eyes.
migratory
From this reading A couple of wandering peris gazed wishfully at the hand bundle carefully enveloped in silvery tissue paper.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was an anxious look upon the young man's face, and deep hollows under his eyes told of unaccustomed vigils.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was true that dark blue Russian violets, the starry forget-me-not, and the peerless lilies of the valley were therein hidden, but a keener emotion than expectant love shone in the young man's haggard eyes.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Five o'clock on Thursday afternoon found Mr. Randall Clayton hovering around the grounds of the more democratic Hotel Manhattan, while the early birds of fashion sought the more pretentious splendor of the Oriental.
wishfullyadverbUS /ˈwɪʃfəli/
in a wishful manner
From this reading A couple of wandering peris gazed wishfully at the hand bundle carefully enveloped in silvery tissue paper.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading There was an anxious look upon the young man's face, and deep hollows under his eyes told of unaccustomed vigils.
