used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lady Clara had been dancing, talking and receiving such homage as would have satisfied the ambition of a princess.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading But Caroline had been alone all the evening, within hearing of the laughter, the music, and feeling the very tread of the dancers in every nerve.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading As it was she could hardly realize anything, but gave way to intense weariness, and almost fell asleep as Margaret was undressing her.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading But Caroline had been alone all the evening, within hearing of the laughter, the music, and feeling the very tread of the dancers in every nerve.
a cherished desire
From this reading Lady Clara had been dancing, talking and receiving such homage as would have satisfied the ambition of a princess.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lady Clara had been dancing, talking and receiving such homage as would have satisfied the ambition of a princess.
any thing at all
From this reading As it was she could hardly realize anything, but gave way to intense weariness, and almost fell asleep as Margaret was undressing her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lady Clara had been dancing, talking and receiving such homage as would have satisfied the ambition of a princess.
in a state of sleep
From this reading As it was she could hardly realize anything, but gave way to intense weariness, and almost fell asleep as Margaret was undressing her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Lady Clara had been dancing, talking and receiving such homage as would have satisfied the ambition of a princess.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading She had managed to snatch time to exchange many a sweet word and bright look with her lover, and would have been happy in delicious weariness, but for the sudden indisposition which had fallen upon her grandmother.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had managed to snatch time to exchange many a sweet word and bright look with her lover, and would have been happy in delicious weariness, but for the sudden indisposition which had fallen upon her grandmother.
CarolineadjectiveUS /ˈkerəlaɪn/
of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England
From this reading But Caroline had been alone all the evening, within hearing of the laughter, the music, and feeling the very tread of the dancers in every nerve.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading LADY HOPE IN THE CASTLE.
Clara
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From this reading Lady Clara had been dancing, talking and receiving such homage as would have satisfied the ambition of a princess.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As it was she could hardly realize anything, but gave way to intense weariness, and almost fell asleep as Margaret was undressing her.
dancersnounUS /ˈdænsərz/
plural of “dancer” — a performer who dances professionally
From this reading But Caroline had been alone all the evening, within hearing of the laughter, the music, and feeling the very tread of the dancers in every nerve.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading Lady Clara had been dancing, talking and receiving such homage as would have satisfied the ambition of a princess.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading She had managed to snatch time to exchange many a sweet word and bright look with her lover, and would have been happy in delicious weariness, but for the sudden indisposition which had fallen upon her grandmother.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading But Caroline had been alone all the evening, within hearing of the laughter, the music, and feeling the very tread of the dancers in every nerve.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading But Caroline had been alone all the evening, within hearing of the laughter, the music, and feeling the very tread of the dancers in every nerve.
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading She had managed to snatch time to exchange many a sweet word and bright look with her lover, and would have been happy in delicious weariness, but for the sudden indisposition which had fallen upon her grandmother.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading She had managed to snatch time to exchange many a sweet word and bright look with her lover, and would have been happy in delicious weariness, but for the sudden indisposition which had fallen upon her grandmother.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading But Caroline had been alone all the evening, within hearing of the laughter, the music, and feeling the very tread of the dancers in every nerve.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading As it was she could hardly realize anything, but gave way to intense weariness, and almost fell asleep as Margaret was undressing her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had managed to snatch time to exchange many a sweet word and bright look with her lover, and would have been happy in delicious weariness, but for the sudden indisposition which had fallen upon her grandmother.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading As it was she could hardly realize anything, but gave way to intense weariness, and almost fell asleep as Margaret was undressing her.
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading She had managed to snatch time to exchange many a sweet word and bright look with her lover, and would have been happy in delicious weariness, but for the sudden indisposition which had fallen upon her grandmother.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lady Clara had been dancing, talking and receiving such homage as would have satisfied the ambition of a princess.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading She had managed to snatch time to exchange many a sweet word and bright look with her lover, and would have been happy in delicious weariness, but for the sudden indisposition which had fallen upon her grandmother.
only a very short time before
From this reading As it was she could hardly realize anything, but gave way to intense weariness, and almost fell asleep as Margaret was undressing her.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Lady Clara had been dancing, talking and receiving such homage as would have satisfied the ambition of a princess.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading But Caroline had been alone all the evening, within hearing of the laughter, the music, and feeling the very tread of the dancers in every nerve.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had managed to snatch time to exchange many a sweet word and bright look with her lover, and would have been happy in delicious weariness, but for the sudden indisposition which had fallen upon her grandmother.
homagenounUS /ˈɑːmədʒ/
respectful deference
From this reading Lady Clara had been dancing, talking and receiving such homage as would have satisfied the ambition of a princess.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading LADY HOPE IN THE CASTLE.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LADY HOPE IN THE CASTLE.
indispositionnoun
a slight illness
From this reading She had managed to snatch time to exchange many a sweet word and bright look with her lover, and would have been happy in delicious weariness, but for the sudden indisposition which had fallen upon her grandmother.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading As it was she could hardly realize anything, but gave way to intense weariness, and almost fell asleep as Margaret was undressing her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As it was she could hardly realize anything, but gave way to intense weariness, and almost fell asleep as Margaret was undressing her.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading LADY HOPE IN THE CASTLE.
the sound of laughing
From this reading But Caroline had been alone all the evening, within hearing of the laughter, the music, and feeling the very tread of the dancers in every nerve.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She had managed to snatch time to exchange many a sweet word and bright look with her lover, and would have been happy in delicious weariness, but for the sudden indisposition which had fallen upon her grandmother.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading She had managed to snatch time to exchange many a sweet word and bright look with her lover, and would have been happy in delicious weariness, but for the sudden indisposition which had fallen upon her grandmother.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading She had managed to snatch time to exchange many a sweet word and bright look with her lover, and would have been happy in delicious weariness, but for the sudden indisposition which had fallen upon her grandmother.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading She had managed to snatch time to exchange many a sweet word and bright look with her lover, and would have been happy in delicious weariness, but for the sudden indisposition which had fallen upon her grandmother.
Margaret
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From this reading As it was she could hardly realize anything, but gave way to intense weariness, and almost fell asleep as Margaret was undressing her.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading But Caroline had been alone all the evening, within hearing of the laughter, the music, and feeling the very tread of the dancers in every nerve.
nervenounUS /nɜːrv/
any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
From this reading But Caroline had been alone all the evening, within hearing of the laughter, the music, and feeling the very tread of the dancers in every nerve.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lady Clara had been dancing, talking and receiving such homage as would have satisfied the ambition of a princess.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading Lady Clara had been dancing, talking and receiving such homage as would have satisfied the ambition of a princess.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading As it was she could hardly realize anything, but gave way to intense weariness, and almost fell asleep as Margaret was undressing her.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading Lady Clara had been dancing, talking and receiving such homage as would have satisfied the ambition of a princess.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Lady Clara had been dancing, talking and receiving such homage as would have satisfied the ambition of a princess.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had managed to snatch time to exchange many a sweet word and bright look with her lover, and would have been happy in delicious weariness, but for the sudden indisposition which had fallen upon her grandmother.
snatchverbUS /snætʃ/
to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading She had managed to snatch time to exchange many a sweet word and bright look with her lover, and would have been happy in delicious weariness, but for the sudden indisposition which had fallen upon her grandmother.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Lady Clara had been dancing, talking and receiving such homage as would have satisfied the ambition of a princess.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading She had managed to snatch time to exchange many a sweet word and bright look with her lover, and would have been happy in delicious weariness, but for the sudden indisposition which had fallen upon her grandmother.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading She had managed to snatch time to exchange many a sweet word and bright look with her lover, and would have been happy in delicious weariness, but for the sudden indisposition which had fallen upon her grandmother.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Lady Clara had been dancing, talking and receiving such homage as would have satisfied the ambition of a princess.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LADY HOPE IN THE CASTLE.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She had managed to snatch time to exchange many a sweet word and bright look with her lover, and would have been happy in delicious weariness, but for the sudden indisposition which had fallen upon her grandmother.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had managed to snatch time to exchange many a sweet word and bright look with her lover, and would have been happy in delicious weariness, but for the sudden indisposition which had fallen upon her grandmother.
treadverbUS /tred/
put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading But Caroline had been alone all the evening, within hearing of the laughter, the music, and feeling the very tread of the dancers in every nerve.
undressing
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From this reading As it was she could hardly realize anything, but gave way to intense weariness, and almost fell asleep as Margaret was undressing her.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She had managed to snatch time to exchange many a sweet word and bright look with her lover, and would have been happy in delicious weariness, but for the sudden indisposition which had fallen upon her grandmother.
precisely as stated
From this reading But Caroline had been alone all the evening, within hearing of the laughter, the music, and feeling the very tread of the dancers in every nerve.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As it was she could hardly realize anything, but gave way to intense weariness, and almost fell asleep as Margaret was undressing her.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As it was she could hardly realize anything, but gave way to intense weariness, and almost fell asleep as Margaret was undressing her.
wearinessnounUS /ˈwɪrinəs/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading She had managed to snatch time to exchange many a sweet word and bright look with her lover, and would have been happy in delicious weariness, but for the sudden indisposition which had fallen upon her grandmother.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She had managed to snatch time to exchange many a sweet word and bright look with her lover, and would have been happy in delicious weariness, but for the sudden indisposition which had fallen upon her grandmother.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had managed to snatch time to exchange many a sweet word and bright look with her lover, and would have been happy in delicious weariness, but for the sudden indisposition which had fallen upon her grandmother.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading But Caroline had been alone all the evening, within hearing of the laughter, the music, and feeling the very tread of the dancers in every nerve.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading She had managed to snatch time to exchange many a sweet word and bright look with her lover, and would have been happy in delicious weariness, but for the sudden indisposition which had fallen upon her grandmother.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Lady Clara had been dancing, talking and receiving such homage as would have satisfied the ambition of a princess.
