used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FOR a moment I did not see her; then I caught the shimmer of her gown from the embrasure of a window, where she stood staring absently down into the street below, and there floated to me a faint perfume which shook me with the agony of recollection.
absentlyadverb
in an absentminded or preoccupied manner
From this reading FOR a moment I did not see her; then I caught the shimmer of her gown from the embrasure of a window, where she stood staring absently down into the street below, and there floated to me a faint perfume which shook me with the agony of recollection.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading To advance to her boldly, to take her hand--that was the lover’s part, and yet I felt myself utterly unable to fulfil it.
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading FOR a moment I did not see her; then I caught the shimmer of her gown from the embrasure of a window, where she stood staring absently down into the street below, and there floated to me a faint perfume which shook me with the agony of recollection.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading I turned blindly, expecting her father to announce me, but found with astonishment that he had closed the door and left me alone with her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FOR a moment I did not see her; then I caught the shimmer of her gown from the embrasure of a window, where she stood staring absently down into the street below, and there floated to me a faint perfume which shook me with the agony of recollection.
announceverbUS /əˈnaʊns/
make known; make an announcement
From this reading I turned blindly, expecting her father to announce me, but found with astonishment that he had closed the door and left me alone with her.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading I turned blindly, expecting her father to announce me, but found with astonishment that he had closed the door and left me alone with her.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading FOR a moment I did not see her; then I caught the shimmer of her gown from the embrasure of a window, where she stood staring absently down into the street below, and there floated to me a faint perfume which shook me with the agony of recollection.
blindlyadverbUS /ˈblaɪndli/
without seeing or looking
From this reading I turned blindly, expecting her father to announce me, but found with astonishment that he had closed the door and left me alone with her.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading To advance to her boldly, to take her hand--that was the lover’s part, and yet I felt myself utterly unable to fulfil it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I turned blindly, expecting her father to announce me, but found with astonishment that he had closed the door and left me alone with her.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading FOR a moment I did not see her; then I caught the shimmer of her gown from the embrasure of a window, where she stood staring absently down into the street below, and there floated to me a faint perfume which shook me with the agony of recollection.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading I turned blindly, expecting her father to announce me, but found with astonishment that he had closed the door and left me alone with her.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading FOR a moment I did not see her; then I caught the shimmer of her gown from the embrasure of a window, where she stood staring absently down into the street below, and there floated to me a faint perfume which shook me with the agony of recollection.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading I turned blindly, expecting her father to announce me, but found with astonishment that he had closed the door and left me alone with her.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading FOR a moment I did not see her; then I caught the shimmer of her gown from the embrasure of a window, where she stood staring absently down into the street below, and there floated to me a faint perfume which shook me with the agony of recollection.
embrasurenoun
an opening (in a wall or ship or armored vehicle) for firing through
From this reading FOR a moment I did not see her; then I caught the shimmer of her gown from the embrasure of a window, where she stood staring absently down into the street below, and there floated to me a faint perfume which shook me with the agony of recollection.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading I turned blindly, expecting her father to announce me, but found with astonishment that he had closed the door and left me alone with her.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading FOR a moment I did not see her; then I caught the shimmer of her gown from the embrasure of a window, where she stood staring absently down into the street below, and there floated to me a faint perfume which shook me with the agony of recollection.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading I turned blindly, expecting her father to announce me, but found with astonishment that he had closed the door and left me alone with her.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading To advance to her boldly, to take her hand--that was the lover’s part, and yet I felt myself utterly unable to fulfil it.
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading FOR a moment I did not see her; then I caught the shimmer of her gown from the embrasure of a window, where she stood staring absently down into the street below, and there floated to me a faint perfume which shook me with the agony of recollection.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FOR a moment I did not see her; then I caught the shimmer of her gown from the embrasure of a window, where she stood staring absently down into the street below, and there floated to me a faint perfume which shook me with the agony of recollection.
set up or found
From this reading I turned blindly, expecting her father to announce me, but found with astonishment that he had closed the door and left me alone with her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FOR a moment I did not see her; then I caught the shimmer of her gown from the embrasure of a window, where she stood staring absently down into the street below, and there floated to me a faint perfume which shook me with the agony of recollection.
fulfilverbUS /fʊlˈfɪl/
put in effect
From this reading To advance to her boldly, to take her hand--that was the lover’s part, and yet I felt myself utterly unable to fulfil it.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading FOR a moment I did not see her; then I caught the shimmer of her gown from the embrasure of a window, where she stood staring absently down into the street below, and there floated to me a faint perfume which shook me with the agony of recollection.
GUERDONnoun
a reward or payment
From this reading THE GUERDON.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I turned blindly, expecting her father to announce me, but found with astonishment that he had closed the door and left me alone with her.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading To advance to her boldly, to take her hand--that was the lover’s part, and yet I felt myself utterly unable to fulfil it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I turned blindly, expecting her father to announce me, but found with astonishment that he had closed the door and left me alone with her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading FOR a moment I did not see her; then I caught the shimmer of her gown from the embrasure of a window, where she stood staring absently down into the street below, and there floated to me a faint perfume which shook me with the agony of recollection.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading FOR a moment I did not see her; then I caught the shimmer of her gown from the embrasure of a window, where she stood staring absently down into the street below, and there floated to me a faint perfume which shook me with the agony of recollection.
indecisionnounUS /ˌɪndɪˈsɪʒən/
doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action
From this reading A terrible shyness and indecision seized me.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading FOR a moment I did not see her; then I caught the shimmer of her gown from the embrasure of a window, where she stood staring absently down into the street below, and there floated to me a faint perfume which shook me with the agony of recollection.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To advance to her boldly, to take her hand--that was the lover’s part, and yet I felt myself utterly unable to fulfil it.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading I turned blindly, expecting her father to announce me, but found with astonishment that he had closed the door and left me alone with her.
lover'snounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
possessive form of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading To advance to her boldly, to take her hand--that was the lover’s part, and yet I felt myself utterly unable to fulfil it.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading FOR a moment I did not see her; then I caught the shimmer of her gown from the embrasure of a window, where she stood staring absently down into the street below, and there floated to me a faint perfume which shook me with the agony of recollection.
a particular point in time
From this reading FOR a moment I did not see her; then I caught the shimmer of her gown from the embrasure of a window, where she stood staring absently down into the street below, and there floated to me a faint perfume which shook me with the agony of recollection.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading To advance to her boldly, to take her hand--that was the lover’s part, and yet I felt myself utterly unable to fulfil it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading FOR a moment I did not see her; then I caught the shimmer of her gown from the embrasure of a window, where she stood staring absently down into the street below, and there floated to me a faint perfume which shook me with the agony of recollection.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FOR a moment I did not see her; then I caught the shimmer of her gown from the embrasure of a window, where she stood staring absently down into the street below, and there floated to me a faint perfume which shook me with the agony of recollection.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading To advance to her boldly, to take her hand--that was the lover’s part, and yet I felt myself utterly unable to fulfil it.
perfumenounUS /pərˈfjuːm/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading FOR a moment I did not see her; then I caught the shimmer of her gown from the embrasure of a window, where she stood staring absently down into the street below, and there floated to me a faint perfume which shook me with the agony of recollection.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading FOR a moment I did not see her; then I caught the shimmer of her gown from the embrasure of a window, where she stood staring absently down into the street below, and there floated to me a faint perfume which shook me with the agony of recollection.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading FOR a moment I did not see her; then I caught the shimmer of her gown from the embrasure of a window, where she stood staring absently down into the street below, and there floated to me a faint perfume which shook me with the agony of recollection.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading A terrible shyness and indecision seized me.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FOR a moment I did not see her; then I caught the shimmer of her gown from the embrasure of a window, where she stood staring absently down into the street below, and there floated to me a faint perfume which shook me with the agony of recollection.
shimmerverbUS /ˈʃɪmər/
shine with a weak or fitful light
From this reading FOR a moment I did not see her; then I caught the shimmer of her gown from the embrasure of a window, where she stood staring absently down into the street below, and there floated to me a faint perfume which shook me with the agony of recollection.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading FOR a moment I did not see her; then I caught the shimmer of her gown from the embrasure of a window, where she stood staring absently down into the street below, and there floated to me a faint perfume which shook me with the agony of recollection.
shynessnounUS /ˈʃaɪnəs/
a feeling of fear of embarrassment
From this reading A terrible shyness and indecision seized me.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading FOR a moment I did not see her; then I caught the shimmer of her gown from the embrasure of a window, where she stood staring absently down into the street below, and there floated to me a faint perfume which shook me with the agony of recollection.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading FOR a moment I did not see her; then I caught the shimmer of her gown from the embrasure of a window, where she stood staring absently down into the street below, and there floated to me a faint perfume which shook me with the agony of recollection.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading FOR a moment I did not see her; then I caught the shimmer of her gown from the embrasure of a window, where she stood staring absently down into the street below, and there floated to me a faint perfume which shook me with the agony of recollection.
carry out
From this reading To advance to her boldly, to take her hand--that was the lover’s part, and yet I felt myself utterly unable to fulfil it.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading A terrible shyness and indecision seized me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I turned blindly, expecting her father to announce me, but found with astonishment that he had closed the door and left me alone with her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GUERDON.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading FOR a moment I did not see her; then I caught the shimmer of her gown from the embrasure of a window, where she stood staring absently down into the street below, and there floated to me a faint perfume which shook me with the agony of recollection.
in or at that place or location
From this reading FOR a moment I did not see her; then I caught the shimmer of her gown from the embrasure of a window, where she stood staring absently down into the street below, and there floated to me a faint perfume which shook me with the agony of recollection.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FOR a moment I did not see her; then I caught the shimmer of her gown from the embrasure of a window, where she stood staring absently down into the street below, and there floated to me a faint perfume which shook me with the agony of recollection.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading I turned blindly, expecting her father to announce me, but found with astonishment that he had closed the door and left me alone with her.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading To advance to her boldly, to take her hand--that was the lover’s part, and yet I felt myself utterly unable to fulfil it.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading To advance to her boldly, to take her hand--that was the lover’s part, and yet I felt myself utterly unable to fulfil it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To advance to her boldly, to take her hand--that was the lover’s part, and yet I felt myself utterly unable to fulfil it.
in or at the place that
From this reading FOR a moment I did not see her; then I caught the shimmer of her gown from the embrasure of a window, where she stood staring absently down into the street below, and there floated to me a faint perfume which shook me with the agony of recollection.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading FOR a moment I did not see her; then I caught the shimmer of her gown from the embrasure of a window, where she stood staring absently down into the street below, and there floated to me a faint perfume which shook me with the agony of recollection.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading FOR a moment I did not see her; then I caught the shimmer of her gown from the embrasure of a window, where she stood staring absently down into the street below, and there floated to me a faint perfume which shook me with the agony of recollection.
in the company of; together with
From this reading FOR a moment I did not see her; then I caught the shimmer of her gown from the embrasure of a window, where she stood staring absently down into the street below, and there floated to me a faint perfume which shook me with the agony of recollection.
but in spite of that
From this reading To advance to her boldly, to take her hand--that was the lover’s part, and yet I felt myself utterly unable to fulfil it.
