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From this reading THE 26TH OF NOVEMBER.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The day--the happy day had at length arrived, when, according to the promise of the man on whom she looked as her benefactor, that grand event was to be accomplished, which would release her from the detestable disguise which she had now maintained for a period of nearly five years.
highly skilled
From this reading The day--the happy day had at length arrived, when, according to the promise of the man on whom she looked as her benefactor, that grand event was to be accomplished, which would release her from the detestable disguise which she had now maintained for a period of nearly five years.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading The day--the happy day had at length arrived, when, according to the promise of the man on whom she looked as her benefactor, that grand event was to be accomplished, which would release her from the detestable disguise which she had now maintained for a period of nearly five years.
anew
From this reading The era had come when she was again to appear in the garb that suited alike her charms and her inclinations.
equally
From this reading The era had come when she was again to appear in the garb that suited alike her charms and her inclinations.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Conflicting feelings of joy and sorrow filled her bosom.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The era had come when she was again to appear in the garb that suited alike her charms and her inclinations.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The day--the happy day had at length arrived, when, according to the promise of the man on whom she looked as her benefactor, that grand event was to be accomplished, which would release her from the detestable disguise which she had now maintained for a period of nearly five years.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as the first gleam of morning penetrated through the curtains of the boudoir in the Villa near Upper Clapton, Walter leapt from her couch.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The day--the happy day had at length arrived, when, according to the promise of the man on whom she looked as her benefactor, that grand event was to be accomplished, which would release her from the detestable disguise which she had now maintained for a period of nearly five years.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The day--the happy day had at length arrived, when, according to the promise of the man on whom she looked as her benefactor, that grand event was to be accomplished, which would release her from the detestable disguise which she had now maintained for a period of nearly five years.
benefactornounUS /ˈbenəfæktər/
a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)
From this reading The day--the happy day had at length arrived, when, according to the promise of the man on whom she looked as her benefactor, that grand event was to be accomplished, which would release her from the detestable disguise which she had now maintained for a period of nearly five years.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading Conflicting feelings of joy and sorrow filled her bosom.
boudoirnounUS /ˈbuːdɔɪr/
a lady's bedroom or private sitting room
From this reading As soon as the first gleam of morning penetrated through the curtains of the boudoir in the Villa near Upper Clapton, Walter leapt from her couch.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading The era had come when she was again to appear in the garb that suited alike her charms and her inclinations.
Clapton
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From this reading As soon as the first gleam of morning penetrated through the curtains of the boudoir in the Villa near Upper Clapton, Walter leapt from her couch.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The era had come when she was again to appear in the garb that suited alike her charms and her inclinations.
ConflictingadjectiveUS /kənˈflɪktɪŋ/
in disagreement
From this reading Conflicting feelings of joy and sorrow filled her bosom.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading As soon as the first gleam of morning penetrated through the curtains of the boudoir in the Villa near Upper Clapton, Walter leapt from her couch.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading As soon as the first gleam of morning penetrated through the curtains of the boudoir in the Villa near Upper Clapton, Walter leapt from her couch.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day--the happy day had at length arrived, when, according to the promise of the man on whom she looked as her benefactor, that grand event was to be accomplished, which would release her from the detestable disguise which she had now maintained for a period of nearly five years.
detestableadjective
offensive to the mind
From this reading The day--the happy day had at length arrived, when, according to the promise of the man on whom she looked as her benefactor, that grand event was to be accomplished, which would release her from the detestable disguise which she had now maintained for a period of nearly five years.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading The day--the happy day had at length arrived, when, according to the promise of the man on whom she looked as her benefactor, that grand event was to be accomplished, which would release her from the detestable disguise which she had now maintained for a period of nearly five years.
eranounUS /ˈerə/
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading The era had come when she was again to appear in the garb that suited alike her charms and her inclinations.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The day--the happy day had at length arrived, when, according to the promise of the man on whom she looked as her benefactor, that grand event was to be accomplished, which would release her from the detestable disguise which she had now maintained for a period of nearly five years.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Conflicting feelings of joy and sorrow filled her bosom.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Conflicting feelings of joy and sorrow filled her bosom.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading As soon as the first gleam of morning penetrated through the curtains of the boudoir in the Villa near Upper Clapton, Walter leapt from her couch.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The day--the happy day had at length arrived, when, according to the promise of the man on whom she looked as her benefactor, that grand event was to be accomplished, which would release her from the detestable disguise which she had now maintained for a period of nearly five years.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The day--the happy day had at length arrived, when, according to the promise of the man on whom she looked as her benefactor, that grand event was to be accomplished, which would release her from the detestable disguise which she had now maintained for a period of nearly five years.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As soon as the first gleam of morning penetrated through the curtains of the boudoir in the Villa near Upper Clapton, Walter leapt from her couch.
garbnounUS /ɡɑːrb/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading The era had come when she was again to appear in the garb that suited alike her charms and her inclinations.
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading As soon as the first gleam of morning penetrated through the curtains of the boudoir in the Villa near Upper Clapton, Walter leapt from her couch.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading The day--the happy day had at length arrived, when, according to the promise of the man on whom she looked as her benefactor, that grand event was to be accomplished, which would release her from the detestable disguise which she had now maintained for a period of nearly five years.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The day--the happy day had at length arrived, when, according to the promise of the man on whom she looked as her benefactor, that grand event was to be accomplished, which would release her from the detestable disguise which she had now maintained for a period of nearly five years.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The day--the happy day had at length arrived, when, according to the promise of the man on whom she looked as her benefactor, that grand event was to be accomplished, which would release her from the detestable disguise which she had now maintained for a period of nearly five years.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As soon as the first gleam of morning penetrated through the curtains of the boudoir in the Villa near Upper Clapton, Walter leapt from her couch.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As soon as the first gleam of morning penetrated through the curtains of the boudoir in the Villa near Upper Clapton, Walter leapt from her couch.
inclinationsnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “inclination” — an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading The era had come when she was again to appear in the garb that suited alike her charms and her inclinations.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Conflicting feelings of joy and sorrow filled her bosom.
leaptverbUS /lept/
inflected form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading As soon as the first gleam of morning penetrated through the curtains of the boudoir in the Villa near Upper Clapton, Walter leapt from her couch.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading The day--the happy day had at length arrived, when, according to the promise of the man on whom she looked as her benefactor, that grand event was to be accomplished, which would release her from the detestable disguise which she had now maintained for a period of nearly five years.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The day--the happy day had at length arrived, when, according to the promise of the man on whom she looked as her benefactor, that grand event was to be accomplished, which would release her from the detestable disguise which she had now maintained for a period of nearly five years.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading The day--the happy day had at length arrived, when, according to the promise of the man on whom she looked as her benefactor, that grand event was to be accomplished, which would release her from the detestable disguise which she had now maintained for a period of nearly five years.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The day--the happy day had at length arrived, when, according to the promise of the man on whom she looked as her benefactor, that grand event was to be accomplished, which would release her from the detestable disguise which she had now maintained for a period of nearly five years.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading As soon as the first gleam of morning penetrated through the curtains of the boudoir in the Villa near Upper Clapton, Walter leapt from her couch.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading As soon as the first gleam of morning penetrated through the curtains of the boudoir in the Villa near Upper Clapton, Walter leapt from her couch.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The day--the happy day had at length arrived, when, according to the promise of the man on whom she looked as her benefactor, that grand event was to be accomplished, which would release her from the detestable disguise which she had now maintained for a period of nearly five years.
NOVEMBERnounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading THE 26TH OF NOVEMBER.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The day--the happy day had at length arrived, when, according to the promise of the man on whom she looked as her benefactor, that grand event was to be accomplished, which would release her from the detestable disguise which she had now maintained for a period of nearly five years.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE 26TH OF NOVEMBER.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The day--the happy day had at length arrived, when, according to the promise of the man on whom she looked as her benefactor, that grand event was to be accomplished, which would release her from the detestable disguise which she had now maintained for a period of nearly five years.
penetratedverbUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪd/
past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading As soon as the first gleam of morning penetrated through the curtains of the boudoir in the Villa near Upper Clapton, Walter leapt from her couch.
an amount of time
From this reading The day--the happy day had at length arrived, when, according to the promise of the man on whom she looked as her benefactor, that grand event was to be accomplished, which would release her from the detestable disguise which she had now maintained for a period of nearly five years.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading The day--the happy day had at length arrived, when, according to the promise of the man on whom she looked as her benefactor, that grand event was to be accomplished, which would release her from the detestable disguise which she had now maintained for a period of nearly five years.
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading The day--the happy day had at length arrived, when, according to the promise of the man on whom she looked as her benefactor, that grand event was to be accomplished, which would release her from the detestable disguise which she had now maintained for a period of nearly five years.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The day--the happy day had at length arrived, when, according to the promise of the man on whom she looked as her benefactor, that grand event was to be accomplished, which would release her from the detestable disguise which she had now maintained for a period of nearly five years.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as the first gleam of morning penetrated through the curtains of the boudoir in the Villa near Upper Clapton, Walter leapt from her couch.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Conflicting feelings of joy and sorrow filled her bosom.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading The era had come when she was again to appear in the garb that suited alike her charms and her inclinations.
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading THE 26TH OF NOVEMBER.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The day--the happy day had at length arrived, when, according to the promise of the man on whom she looked as her benefactor, that grand event was to be accomplished, which would release her from the detestable disguise which she had now maintained for a period of nearly five years.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE 26TH OF NOVEMBER.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading As soon as the first gleam of morning penetrated through the curtains of the boudoir in the Villa near Upper Clapton, Walter leapt from her couch.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The day--the happy day had at length arrived, when, according to the promise of the man on whom she looked as her benefactor, that grand event was to be accomplished, which would release her from the detestable disguise which she had now maintained for a period of nearly five years.
the topmost one of two
From this reading As soon as the first gleam of morning penetrated through the curtains of the boudoir in the Villa near Upper Clapton, Walter leapt from her couch.
VillanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading As soon as the first gleam of morning penetrated through the curtains of the boudoir in the Villa near Upper Clapton, Walter leapt from her couch.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading As soon as the first gleam of morning penetrated through the curtains of the boudoir in the Villa near Upper Clapton, Walter leapt from her couch.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The day--the happy day had at length arrived, when, according to the promise of the man on whom she looked as her benefactor, that grand event was to be accomplished, which would release her from the detestable disguise which she had now maintained for a period of nearly five years.
at the time that
From this reading The day--the happy day had at length arrived, when, according to the promise of the man on whom she looked as her benefactor, that grand event was to be accomplished, which would release her from the detestable disguise which she had now maintained for a period of nearly five years.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The day--the happy day had at length arrived, when, according to the promise of the man on whom she looked as her benefactor, that grand event was to be accomplished, which would release her from the detestable disguise which she had now maintained for a period of nearly five years.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The day--the happy day had at length arrived, when, according to the promise of the man on whom she looked as her benefactor, that grand event was to be accomplished, which would release her from the detestable disguise which she had now maintained for a period of nearly five years.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The day--the happy day had at length arrived, when, according to the promise of the man on whom she looked as her benefactor, that grand event was to be accomplished, which would release her from the detestable disguise which she had now maintained for a period of nearly five years.
a late time of life
From this reading The day--the happy day had at length arrived, when, according to the promise of the man on whom she looked as her benefactor, that grand event was to be accomplished, which would release her from the detestable disguise which she had now maintained for a period of nearly five years.
