used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SELINA BOYLE Rose Lyndwood paused a moment with his hand on the gate, and looked smilingly up at the sky, which was covered with dappled clouds, tinged with the gold pink of sunset.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading My lord was not displeased with the thought; he persuaded himself that the affair had been sweetly romantic from the first.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The scent from the box hedges was freshly pungent in the clear air, and the roses climbing over the front of the old red brick house had their perfume too, that came in breaths faintly as the breeze stirred.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He almost persuaded himself that he had really cared for Miss Boyle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SELINA BOYLE Rose Lyndwood paused a moment with his hand on the gate, and looked smilingly up at the sky, which was covered with dappled clouds, tinged with the gold pink of sunset.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The scent from the box hedges was freshly pungent in the clear air, and the roses climbing over the front of the old red brick house had their perfume too, that came in breaths faintly as the breeze stirred.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SELINA BOYLE Rose Lyndwood paused a moment with his hand on the gate, and looked smilingly up at the sky, which was covered with dappled clouds, tinged with the gold pink of sunset.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading My lord was not displeased with the thought; he persuaded himself that the affair had been sweetly romantic from the first.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading The scent from the box hedges was freshly pungent in the clear air, and the roses climbing over the front of the old red brick house had their perfume too, that came in breaths faintly as the breeze stirred.
BOYLEnounUS /bɔɪl/
United States writer (1902-1992)
From this reading SELINA BOYLE Rose Lyndwood paused a moment with his hand on the gate, and looked smilingly up at the sky, which was covered with dappled clouds, tinged with the gold pink of sunset.
breathsnounUS /breθs/
plural of “breath” — the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading The scent from the box hedges was freshly pungent in the clear air, and the roses climbing over the front of the old red brick house had their perfume too, that came in breaths faintly as the breeze stirred.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The scent from the box hedges was freshly pungent in the clear air, and the roses climbing over the front of the old red brick house had their perfume too, that came in breaths faintly as the breeze stirred.
bricknounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading The scent from the box hedges was freshly pungent in the clear air, and the roses climbing over the front of the old red brick house had their perfume too, that came in breaths faintly as the breeze stirred.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The scent from the box hedges was freshly pungent in the clear air, and the roses climbing over the front of the old red brick house had their perfume too, that came in breaths faintly as the breeze stirred.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading He almost persuaded himself that he had really cared for Miss Boyle.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The scent from the box hedges was freshly pungent in the clear air, and the roses climbing over the front of the old red brick house had their perfume too, that came in breaths faintly as the breeze stirred.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading The scent from the box hedges was freshly pungent in the clear air, and the roses climbing over the front of the old red brick house had their perfume too, that came in breaths faintly as the breeze stirred.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading SELINA BOYLE Rose Lyndwood paused a moment with his hand on the gate, and looked smilingly up at the sky, which was covered with dappled clouds, tinged with the gold pink of sunset.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading SELINA BOYLE Rose Lyndwood paused a moment with his hand on the gate, and looked smilingly up at the sky, which was covered with dappled clouds, tinged with the gold pink of sunset.
dappledadjective
having spots or patches of color
From this reading SELINA BOYLE Rose Lyndwood paused a moment with his hand on the gate, and looked smilingly up at the sky, which was covered with dappled clouds, tinged with the gold pink of sunset.
displeasedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspliːzd/
not pleased; experiencing or manifesting displeasure
From this reading My lord was not displeased with the thought; he persuaded himself that the affair had been sweetly romantic from the first.
faintlyadverbUS /ˈfeɪntli/
to a faint degree or weakly perceived
From this reading The scent from the box hedges was freshly pungent in the clear air, and the roses climbing over the front of the old red brick house had their perfume too, that came in breaths faintly as the breeze stirred.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading My lord was not displeased with the thought; he persuaded himself that the affair had been sweetly romantic from the first.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This was the home of Selina Boyle--where she had waited for him, Susannah said.
freshlyadverbUS /ˈfreʃli/
very recently
From this reading The scent from the box hedges was freshly pungent in the clear air, and the roses climbing over the front of the old red brick house had their perfume too, that came in breaths faintly as the breeze stirred.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The scent from the box hedges was freshly pungent in the clear air, and the roses climbing over the front of the old red brick house had their perfume too, that came in breaths faintly as the breeze stirred.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The scent from the box hedges was freshly pungent in the clear air, and the roses climbing over the front of the old red brick house had their perfume too, that came in breaths faintly as the breeze stirred.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading SELINA BOYLE Rose Lyndwood paused a moment with his hand on the gate, and looked smilingly up at the sky, which was covered with dappled clouds, tinged with the gold pink of sunset.
coins made of gold
From this reading SELINA BOYLE Rose Lyndwood paused a moment with his hand on the gate, and looked smilingly up at the sky, which was covered with dappled clouds, tinged with the gold pink of sunset.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The scent from the box hedges was freshly pungent in the clear air, and the roses climbing over the front of the old red brick house had their perfume too, that came in breaths faintly as the breeze stirred.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading SELINA BOYLE Rose Lyndwood paused a moment with his hand on the gate, and looked smilingly up at the sky, which was covered with dappled clouds, tinged with the gold pink of sunset.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading My lord was not displeased with the thought; he persuaded himself that the affair had been sweetly romantic from the first.
hedgesnounUS /ˈhedʒɪz/
plural of “hedge” — a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes
From this reading The scent from the box hedges was freshly pungent in the clear air, and the roses climbing over the front of the old red brick house had their perfume too, that came in breaths faintly as the breeze stirred.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This was the home of Selina Boyle--where she had waited for him, Susannah said.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading My lord was not displeased with the thought; he persuaded himself that the affair had been sweetly romantic from the first.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SELINA BOYLE Rose Lyndwood paused a moment with his hand on the gate, and looked smilingly up at the sky, which was covered with dappled clouds, tinged with the gold pink of sunset.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading This was the home of Selina Boyle--where she had waited for him, Susannah said.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The scent from the box hedges was freshly pungent in the clear air, and the roses climbing over the front of the old red brick house had their perfume too, that came in breaths faintly as the breeze stirred.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The scent from the box hedges was freshly pungent in the clear air, and the roses climbing over the front of the old red brick house had their perfume too, that came in breaths faintly as the breeze stirred.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading SELINA BOYLE Rose Lyndwood paused a moment with his hand on the gate, and looked smilingly up at the sky, which was covered with dappled clouds, tinged with the gold pink of sunset.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading My lord was not displeased with the thought; he persuaded himself that the affair had been sweetly romantic from the first.
Lyndwood
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From this reading SELINA BOYLE Rose Lyndwood paused a moment with his hand on the gate, and looked smilingly up at the sky, which was covered with dappled clouds, tinged with the gold pink of sunset.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading He almost persuaded himself that he had really cared for Miss Boyle.
a particular point in time
From this reading SELINA BOYLE Rose Lyndwood paused a moment with his hand on the gate, and looked smilingly up at the sky, which was covered with dappled clouds, tinged with the gold pink of sunset.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My lord was not displeased with the thought; he persuaded himself that the affair had been sweetly romantic from the first.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading My lord was not displeased with the thought; he persuaded himself that the affair had been sweetly romantic from the first.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SELINA BOYLE Rose Lyndwood paused a moment with his hand on the gate, and looked smilingly up at the sky, which was covered with dappled clouds, tinged with the gold pink of sunset.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The scent from the box hedges was freshly pungent in the clear air, and the roses climbing over the front of the old red brick house had their perfume too, that came in breaths faintly as the breeze stirred.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SELINA BOYLE Rose Lyndwood paused a moment with his hand on the gate, and looked smilingly up at the sky, which was covered with dappled clouds, tinged with the gold pink of sunset.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The scent from the box hedges was freshly pungent in the clear air, and the roses climbing over the front of the old red brick house had their perfume too, that came in breaths faintly as the breeze stirred.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading SELINA BOYLE Rose Lyndwood paused a moment with his hand on the gate, and looked smilingly up at the sky, which was covered with dappled clouds, tinged with the gold pink of sunset.
perfumenounUS /pərˈfjuːm/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading The scent from the box hedges was freshly pungent in the clear air, and the roses climbing over the front of the old red brick house had their perfume too, that came in breaths faintly as the breeze stirred.
persuadedverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪd/
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading My lord was not displeased with the thought; he persuaded himself that the affair had been sweetly romantic from the first.
a light shade of red
From this reading SELINA BOYLE Rose Lyndwood paused a moment with his hand on the gate, and looked smilingly up at the sky, which was covered with dappled clouds, tinged with the gold pink of sunset.
pungentadjectiveUS /ˈpʌndʒənt/
strong and sharp
From this reading The scent from the box hedges was freshly pungent in the clear air, and the roses climbing over the front of the old red brick house had their perfume too, that came in breaths faintly as the breeze stirred.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading He almost persuaded himself that he had really cared for Miss Boyle.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The scent from the box hedges was freshly pungent in the clear air, and the roses climbing over the front of the old red brick house had their perfume too, that came in breaths faintly as the breeze stirred.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading My lord was not displeased with the thought; he persuaded himself that the affair had been sweetly romantic from the first.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading SELINA BOYLE Rose Lyndwood paused a moment with his hand on the gate, and looked smilingly up at the sky, which was covered with dappled clouds, tinged with the gold pink of sunset.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The scent from the box hedges was freshly pungent in the clear air, and the roses climbing over the front of the old red brick house had their perfume too, that came in breaths faintly as the breeze stirred.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading This was the home of Selina Boyle--where she had waited for him, Susannah said.
scentnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading The scent from the box hedges was freshly pungent in the clear air, and the roses climbing over the front of the old red brick house had their perfume too, that came in breaths faintly as the breeze stirred.
SELINA
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From this reading SELINA BOYLE Rose Lyndwood paused a moment with his hand on the gate, and looked smilingly up at the sky, which was covered with dappled clouds, tinged with the gold pink of sunset.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was the home of Selina Boyle--where she had waited for him, Susannah said.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading SELINA BOYLE Rose Lyndwood paused a moment with his hand on the gate, and looked smilingly up at the sky, which was covered with dappled clouds, tinged with the gold pink of sunset.
smilinglyadverbUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋli/
with smiles; in a smiling manner
From this reading SELINA BOYLE Rose Lyndwood paused a moment with his hand on the gate, and looked smilingly up at the sky, which was covered with dappled clouds, tinged with the gold pink of sunset.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The scent from the box hedges was freshly pungent in the clear air, and the roses climbing over the front of the old red brick house had their perfume too, that came in breaths faintly as the breeze stirred.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading SELINA BOYLE Rose Lyndwood paused a moment with his hand on the gate, and looked smilingly up at the sky, which was covered with dappled clouds, tinged with the gold pink of sunset.
Susannah
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This was the home of Selina Boyle--where she had waited for him, Susannah said.
sweetlyadverbUS /ˈswiːtli/
in an affectionate or loving manner (“sweet” is sometimes a poetic or informal variant of “sweetly”)
From this reading My lord was not displeased with the thought; he persuaded himself that the affair had been sweetly romantic from the first.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The scent from the box hedges was freshly pungent in the clear air, and the roses climbing over the front of the old red brick house had their perfume too, that came in breaths faintly as the breeze stirred.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SELINA BOYLE Rose Lyndwood paused a moment with his hand on the gate, and looked smilingly up at the sky, which was covered with dappled clouds, tinged with the gold pink of sunset.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The scent from the box hedges was freshly pungent in the clear air, and the roses climbing over the front of the old red brick house had their perfume too, that came in breaths faintly as the breeze stirred.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was the home of Selina Boyle--where she had waited for him, Susannah said.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading My lord was not displeased with the thought; he persuaded himself that the affair had been sweetly romantic from the first.
tingedverbUS /tɪŋd/
past form of “tinge” — affect as in thought or feeling
From this reading SELINA BOYLE Rose Lyndwood paused a moment with his hand on the gate, and looked smilingly up at the sky, which was covered with dappled clouds, tinged with the gold pink of sunset.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The scent from the box hedges was freshly pungent in the clear air, and the roses climbing over the front of the old red brick house had their perfume too, that came in breaths faintly as the breeze stirred.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading SELINA BOYLE Rose Lyndwood paused a moment with his hand on the gate, and looked smilingly up at the sky, which was covered with dappled clouds, tinged with the gold pink of sunset.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading This was the home of Selina Boyle--where she had waited for him, Susannah said.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SELINA BOYLE Rose Lyndwood paused a moment with his hand on the gate, and looked smilingly up at the sky, which was covered with dappled clouds, tinged with the gold pink of sunset.
in or at the place that
From this reading This was the home of Selina Boyle--where she had waited for him, Susannah said.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading SELINA BOYLE Rose Lyndwood paused a moment with his hand on the gate, and looked smilingly up at the sky, which was covered with dappled clouds, tinged with the gold pink of sunset.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SELINA BOYLE Rose Lyndwood paused a moment with his hand on the gate, and looked smilingly up at the sky, which was covered with dappled clouds, tinged with the gold pink of sunset.
