used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Perdita was dressed in a more modest and, to speak truly, in a more delicate manner than on either of the former occasions when Charles had seen her.
affordingverbUS /əˈfɔːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading A plain morning gown, made with a high corsage, set off her fine figure, without affording even a glimpse of the charms the full proportions of which its shape developed.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Her hair was arranged in plain bands; and there was altogether an appearance of so much innocence, candour, and maiden reserve in her demeanour, that it seemed to Charles as if he now beheld in her some new phasis of her wondrous beauty.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Her hair was arranged in plain bands; and there was altogether an appearance of so much innocence, candour, and maiden reserve in her demeanour, that it seemed to Charles as if he now beheld in her some new phasis of her wondrous beauty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Perdita was dressed in a more modest and, to speak truly, in a more delicate manner than on either of the former occasions when Charles had seen her.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Her hair was arranged in plain bands; and there was altogether an appearance of so much innocence, candour, and maiden reserve in her demeanour, that it seemed to Charles as if he now beheld in her some new phasis of her wondrous beauty.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Hastening forward to meet her, he caught her in his arms and covered her lips, her cheeks, and her brow with kisses: for--whether it were imagination or reality we know not--but she appeared to be far more lovely than ever in his eyes.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Hastening forward to meet her, he caught her in his arms and covered her lips, her cheeks, and her brow with kisses: for--whether it were imagination or reality we know not--but she appeared to be far more lovely than ever in his eyes.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Her hair was arranged in plain bands; and there was altogether an appearance of so much innocence, candour, and maiden reserve in her demeanour, that it seemed to Charles as if he now beheld in her some new phasis of her wondrous beauty.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her hair was arranged in plain bands; and there was altogether an appearance of so much innocence, candour, and maiden reserve in her demeanour, that it seemed to Charles as if he now beheld in her some new phasis of her wondrous beauty.
bandsnounUS /bændz/
plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading Her hair was arranged in plain bands; and there was altogether an appearance of so much innocence, candour, and maiden reserve in her demeanour, that it seemed to Charles as if he now beheld in her some new phasis of her wondrous beauty.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Hastening forward to meet her, he caught her in his arms and covered her lips, her cheeks, and her brow with kisses: for--whether it were imagination or reality we know not--but she appeared to be far more lovely than ever in his eyes.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Her hair was arranged in plain bands; and there was altogether an appearance of so much innocence, candour, and maiden reserve in her demeanour, that it seemed to Charles as if he now beheld in her some new phasis of her wondrous beauty.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading Her hair was arranged in plain bands; and there was altogether an appearance of so much innocence, candour, and maiden reserve in her demeanour, that it seemed to Charles as if he now beheld in her some new phasis of her wondrous beauty.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Hastening forward to meet her, he caught her in his arms and covered her lips, her cheeks, and her brow with kisses: for--whether it were imagination or reality we know not--but she appeared to be far more lovely than ever in his eyes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Hastening forward to meet her, he caught her in his arms and covered her lips, her cheeks, and her brow with kisses: for--whether it were imagination or reality we know not--but she appeared to be far more lovely than ever in his eyes.
candournoun
the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
From this reading Her hair was arranged in plain bands; and there was altogether an appearance of so much innocence, candour, and maiden reserve in her demeanour, that it seemed to Charles as if he now beheld in her some new phasis of her wondrous beauty.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Hastening forward to meet her, he caught her in his arms and covered her lips, her cheeks, and her brow with kisses: for--whether it were imagination or reality we know not--but she appeared to be far more lovely than ever in his eyes.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Perdita was dressed in a more modest and, to speak truly, in a more delicate manner than on either of the former occasions when Charles had seen her.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading A plain morning gown, made with a high corsage, set off her fine figure, without affording even a glimpse of the charms the full proportions of which its shape developed.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Hastening forward to meet her, he caught her in his arms and covered her lips, her cheeks, and her brow with kisses: for--whether it were imagination or reality we know not--but she appeared to be far more lovely than ever in his eyes.
corsagenounUS /kɔːrˈsɑːʒ/
an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
From this reading A plain morning gown, made with a high corsage, set off her fine figure, without affording even a glimpse of the charms the full proportions of which its shape developed.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Hastening forward to meet her, he caught her in his arms and covered her lips, her cheeks, and her brow with kisses: for--whether it were imagination or reality we know not--but she appeared to be far more lovely than ever in his eyes.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Perdita was dressed in a more modest and, to speak truly, in a more delicate manner than on either of the former occasions when Charles had seen her.
demeanournounUS /dɪˈmiːnər/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading Her hair was arranged in plain bands; and there was altogether an appearance of so much innocence, candour, and maiden reserve in her demeanour, that it seemed to Charles as if he now beheld in her some new phasis of her wondrous beauty.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading A plain morning gown, made with a high corsage, set off her fine figure, without affording even a glimpse of the charms the full proportions of which its shape developed.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Perdita was dressed in a more modest and, to speak truly, in a more delicate manner than on either of the former occasions when Charles had seen her.
one or the other of two
From this reading Perdita was dressed in a more modest and, to speak truly, in a more delicate manner than on either of the former occasions when Charles had seen her.
divisible by two
From this reading A plain morning gown, made with a high corsage, set off her fine figure, without affording even a glimpse of the charms the full proportions of which its shape developed.
at any time
From this reading Hastening forward to meet her, he caught her in his arms and covered her lips, her cheeks, and her brow with kisses: for--whether it were imagination or reality we know not--but she appeared to be far more lovely than ever in his eyes.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Hastening forward to meet her, he caught her in his arms and covered her lips, her cheeks, and her brow with kisses: for--whether it were imagination or reality we know not--but she appeared to be far more lovely than ever in his eyes.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Hastening forward to meet her, he caught her in his arms and covered her lips, her cheeks, and her brow with kisses: for--whether it were imagination or reality we know not--but she appeared to be far more lovely than ever in his eyes.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading A plain morning gown, made with a high corsage, set off her fine figure, without affording even a glimpse of the charms the full proportions of which its shape developed.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading A plain morning gown, made with a high corsage, set off her fine figure, without affording even a glimpse of the charms the full proportions of which its shape developed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Hastening forward to meet her, he caught her in his arms and covered her lips, her cheeks, and her brow with kisses: for--whether it were imagination or reality we know not--but she appeared to be far more lovely than ever in his eyes.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Perdita was dressed in a more modest and, to speak truly, in a more delicate manner than on either of the former occasions when Charles had seen her.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Hastening forward to meet her, he caught her in his arms and covered her lips, her cheeks, and her brow with kisses: for--whether it were imagination or reality we know not--but she appeared to be far more lovely than ever in his eyes.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading A plain morning gown, made with a high corsage, set off her fine figure, without affording even a glimpse of the charms the full proportions of which its shape developed.
a quick look
From this reading A plain morning gown, made with a high corsage, set off her fine figure, without affording even a glimpse of the charms the full proportions of which its shape developed.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading A plain morning gown, made with a high corsage, set off her fine figure, without affording even a glimpse of the charms the full proportions of which its shape developed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Perdita was dressed in a more modest and, to speak truly, in a more delicate manner than on either of the former occasions when Charles had seen her.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Her hair was arranged in plain bands; and there was altogether an appearance of so much innocence, candour, and maiden reserve in her demeanour, that it seemed to Charles as if he now beheld in her some new phasis of her wondrous beauty.
HasteningverbUS /ˈheɪsənɪŋ/
-ing form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Hastening forward to meet her, he caught her in his arms and covered her lips, her cheeks, and her brow with kisses: for--whether it were imagination or reality we know not--but she appeared to be far more lovely than ever in his eyes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her hair was arranged in plain bands; and there was altogether an appearance of so much innocence, candour, and maiden reserve in her demeanour, that it seemed to Charles as if he now beheld in her some new phasis of her wondrous beauty.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Perdita was dressed in a more modest and, to speak truly, in a more delicate manner than on either of the former occasions when Charles had seen her.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A plain morning gown, made with a high corsage, set off her fine figure, without affording even a glimpse of the charms the full proportions of which its shape developed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hastening forward to meet her, he caught her in his arms and covered her lips, her cheeks, and her brow with kisses: for--whether it were imagination or reality we know not--but she appeared to be far more lovely than ever in his eyes.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Her hair was arranged in plain bands; and there was altogether an appearance of so much innocence, candour, and maiden reserve in her demeanour, that it seemed to Charles as if he now beheld in her some new phasis of her wondrous beauty.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading Hastening forward to meet her, he caught her in his arms and covered her lips, her cheeks, and her brow with kisses: for--whether it were imagination or reality we know not--but she appeared to be far more lovely than ever in his eyes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Perdita was dressed in a more modest and, to speak truly, in a more delicate manner than on either of the former occasions when Charles had seen her.
INFATUATIONnounUS /ˌɪnfætʃuːˈeɪʃən/
a foolish and usually extravagant passion or love or admiration
From this reading INFATUATION.
innocencenounUS /ˈɪnəsəns/
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading Her hair was arranged in plain bands; and there was altogether an appearance of so much innocence, candour, and maiden reserve in her demeanour, that it seemed to Charles as if he now beheld in her some new phasis of her wondrous beauty.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Her hair was arranged in plain bands; and there was altogether an appearance of so much innocence, candour, and maiden reserve in her demeanour, that it seemed to Charles as if he now beheld in her some new phasis of her wondrous beauty.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A plain morning gown, made with a high corsage, set off her fine figure, without affording even a glimpse of the charms the full proportions of which its shape developed.
kissesnounUS /ˈkɪsəz/
plural of “kiss” — the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading Hastening forward to meet her, he caught her in his arms and covered her lips, her cheeks, and her brow with kisses: for--whether it were imagination or reality we know not--but she appeared to be far more lovely than ever in his eyes.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Hastening forward to meet her, he caught her in his arms and covered her lips, her cheeks, and her brow with kisses: for--whether it were imagination or reality we know not--but she appeared to be far more lovely than ever in his eyes.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Hastening forward to meet her, he caught her in his arms and covered her lips, her cheeks, and her brow with kisses: for--whether it were imagination or reality we know not--but she appeared to be far more lovely than ever in his eyes.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading Hastening forward to meet her, he caught her in his arms and covered her lips, her cheeks, and her brow with kisses: for--whether it were imagination or reality we know not--but she appeared to be far more lovely than ever in his eyes.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A plain morning gown, made with a high corsage, set off her fine figure, without affording even a glimpse of the charms the full proportions of which its shape developed.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading Her hair was arranged in plain bands; and there was altogether an appearance of so much innocence, candour, and maiden reserve in her demeanour, that it seemed to Charles as if he now beheld in her some new phasis of her wondrous beauty.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Perdita was dressed in a more modest and, to speak truly, in a more delicate manner than on either of the former occasions when Charles had seen her.
come together
From this reading Hastening forward to meet her, he caught her in his arms and covered her lips, her cheeks, and her brow with kisses: for--whether it were imagination or reality we know not--but she appeared to be far more lovely than ever in his eyes.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading Perdita was dressed in a more modest and, to speak truly, in a more delicate manner than on either of the former occasions when Charles had seen her.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Perdita was dressed in a more modest and, to speak truly, in a more delicate manner than on either of the former occasions when Charles had seen her.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A plain morning gown, made with a high corsage, set off her fine figure, without affording even a glimpse of the charms the full proportions of which its shape developed.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Her hair was arranged in plain bands; and there was altogether an appearance of so much innocence, candour, and maiden reserve in her demeanour, that it seemed to Charles as if he now beheld in her some new phasis of her wondrous beauty.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Her hair was arranged in plain bands; and there was altogether an appearance of so much innocence, candour, and maiden reserve in her demeanour, that it seemed to Charles as if he now beheld in her some new phasis of her wondrous beauty.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Hastening forward to meet her, he caught her in his arms and covered her lips, her cheeks, and her brow with kisses: for--whether it were imagination or reality we know not--but she appeared to be far more lovely than ever in his eyes.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Her hair was arranged in plain bands; and there was altogether an appearance of so much innocence, candour, and maiden reserve in her demeanour, that it seemed to Charles as if he now beheld in her some new phasis of her wondrous beauty.
something you have to do
From this reading Perdita was dressed in a more modest and, to speak truly, in a more delicate manner than on either of the former occasions when Charles had seen her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Perdita was dressed in a more modest and, to speak truly, in a more delicate manner than on either of the former occasions when Charles had seen her.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A plain morning gown, made with a high corsage, set off her fine figure, without affording even a glimpse of the charms the full proportions of which its shape developed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Perdita was dressed in a more modest and, to speak truly, in a more delicate manner than on either of the former occasions when Charles had seen her.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Hastening forward to meet her, he caught her in his arms and covered her lips, her cheeks, and her brow with kisses: for--whether it were imagination or reality we know not--but she appeared to be far more lovely than ever in his eyes.
Perdita
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From this reading Perdita was dressed in a more modest and, to speak truly, in a more delicate manner than on either of the former occasions when Charles had seen her.
phasis
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From this reading Her hair was arranged in plain bands; and there was altogether an appearance of so much innocence, candour, and maiden reserve in her demeanour, that it seemed to Charles as if he now beheld in her some new phasis of her wondrous beauty.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading A plain morning gown, made with a high corsage, set off her fine figure, without affording even a glimpse of the charms the full proportions of which its shape developed.
proportionsnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “proportion” — the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading A plain morning gown, made with a high corsage, set off her fine figure, without affording even a glimpse of the charms the full proportions of which its shape developed.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading Hastening forward to meet her, he caught her in his arms and covered her lips, her cheeks, and her brow with kisses: for--whether it were imagination or reality we know not--but she appeared to be far more lovely than ever in his eyes.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading Her hair was arranged in plain bands; and there was altogether an appearance of so much innocence, candour, and maiden reserve in her demeanour, that it seemed to Charles as if he now beheld in her some new phasis of her wondrous beauty.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Her hair was arranged in plain bands; and there was altogether an appearance of so much innocence, candour, and maiden reserve in her demeanour, that it seemed to Charles as if he now beheld in her some new phasis of her wondrous beauty.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Perdita was dressed in a more modest and, to speak truly, in a more delicate manner than on either of the former occasions when Charles had seen her.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A plain morning gown, made with a high corsage, set off her fine figure, without affording even a glimpse of the charms the full proportions of which its shape developed.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading A plain morning gown, made with a high corsage, set off her fine figure, without affording even a glimpse of the charms the full proportions of which its shape developed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hastening forward to meet her, he caught her in his arms and covered her lips, her cheeks, and her brow with kisses: for--whether it were imagination or reality we know not--but she appeared to be far more lovely than ever in his eyes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Her hair was arranged in plain bands; and there was altogether an appearance of so much innocence, candour, and maiden reserve in her demeanour, that it seemed to Charles as if he now beheld in her some new phasis of her wondrous beauty.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Her hair was arranged in plain bands; and there was altogether an appearance of so much innocence, candour, and maiden reserve in her demeanour, that it seemed to Charles as if he now beheld in her some new phasis of her wondrous beauty.
express in speech
From this reading Perdita was dressed in a more modest and, to speak truly, in a more delicate manner than on either of the former occasions when Charles had seen her.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Perdita was dressed in a more modest and, to speak truly, in a more delicate manner than on either of the former occasions when Charles had seen her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her hair was arranged in plain bands; and there was altogether an appearance of so much innocence, candour, and maiden reserve in her demeanour, that it seemed to Charles as if he now beheld in her some new phasis of her wondrous beauty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Perdita was dressed in a more modest and, to speak truly, in a more delicate manner than on either of the former occasions when Charles had seen her.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Her hair was arranged in plain bands; and there was altogether an appearance of so much innocence, candour, and maiden reserve in her demeanour, that it seemed to Charles as if he now beheld in her some new phasis of her wondrous beauty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Perdita was dressed in a more modest and, to speak truly, in a more delicate manner than on either of the former occasions when Charles had seen her.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Perdita was dressed in a more modest and, to speak truly, in a more delicate manner than on either of the former occasions when Charles had seen her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perdita was dressed in a more modest and, to speak truly, in a more delicate manner than on either of the former occasions when Charles had seen her.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Hastening forward to meet her, he caught her in his arms and covered her lips, her cheeks, and her brow with kisses: for--whether it were imagination or reality we know not--but she appeared to be far more lovely than ever in his eyes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Hastening forward to meet her, he caught her in his arms and covered her lips, her cheeks, and her brow with kisses: for--whether it were imagination or reality we know not--but she appeared to be far more lovely than ever in his eyes.
at the time that
From this reading Perdita was dressed in a more modest and, to speak truly, in a more delicate manner than on either of the former occasions when Charles had seen her.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Hastening forward to meet her, he caught her in his arms and covered her lips, her cheeks, and her brow with kisses: for--whether it were imagination or reality we know not--but she appeared to be far more lovely than ever in his eyes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A plain morning gown, made with a high corsage, set off her fine figure, without affording even a glimpse of the charms the full proportions of which its shape developed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A plain morning gown, made with a high corsage, set off her fine figure, without affording even a glimpse of the charms the full proportions of which its shape developed.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A plain morning gown, made with a high corsage, set off her fine figure, without affording even a glimpse of the charms the full proportions of which its shape developed.
wondrousadjectiveUS /ˈwʌndrəs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Her hair was arranged in plain bands; and there was altogether an appearance of so much innocence, candour, and maiden reserve in her demeanour, that it seemed to Charles as if he now beheld in her some new phasis of her wondrous beauty.
