Chapter XI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The complaining, vicious note of a mosquito haunted the safe curtains, through which he could not find an entrance; and, as if in contempt of him, Leoline had flung off the covering sheet, and where the soft frills fell back her white body tempted the angry insect with sweets out of reach.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The heat was intense, even though the bungalow was some way above the town up on the hillside, and the heaviness of the rains still seemed to hang in the air.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The heat was intense, even though the bungalow was some way above the town up on the hillside, and the heaviness of the rains still seemed to hang in the air.

(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 It would have been a pity to mark that perfect skin; but the mosquito thought of his own desire above all artistic considerations--just as that much higher creation called Man might do if, for instance, he wished to feel the pressure of his own hand on hers.

Having no one else present.

From this reading In spite of being alone she had gained no hint of sleep, nor had she expected it.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The complaining, vicious note of a mosquito haunted the safe curtains, through which he could not find an entrance; and, as if in contempt of him, Leoline had flung off the covering sheet, and where the soft frills fell back her white body tempted the angry insect with sweets out of reach.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading “Ce que femme veut, Dieu le veut.”--_French Proverb._ The restless, tropical night seemed full of wings to Leoline’s ears as she lay on her back with hands clasped under her fragrant hair, and her wide eyes looking up into the bridal fall of the mosquito net.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading The complaining, vicious note of a mosquito haunted the safe curtains, through which he could not find an entrance; and, as if in contempt of him, Leoline had flung off the covering sheet, and where the soft frills fell back her white body tempted the angry insect with sweets out of reach.

relating to or characteristic of art or artists

From this reading It would have been a pity to mark that perfect skin; but the mosquito thought of his own desire above all artistic considerations--just as that much higher creation called Man might do if, for instance, he wished to feel the pressure of his own hand on hers.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading “Ce que femme veut, Dieu le veut.”--_French Proverb._ The restless, tropical night seemed full of wings to Leoline’s ears as she lay on her back with hands clasped under her fragrant hair, and her wide eyes looking up into the bridal fall of the mosquito net.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading “Ce que femme veut, Dieu le veut.”--_French Proverb._ The restless, tropical night seemed full of wings to Leoline’s ears as she lay on her back with hands clasped under her fragrant hair, and her wide eyes looking up into the bridal fall of the mosquito net.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It would have been a pity to mark that perfect skin; but the mosquito thought of his own desire above all artistic considerations--just as that much higher creation called Man might do if, for instance, he wished to feel the pressure of his own hand on hers.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading In spite of being alone she had gained no hint of sleep, nor had she expected it.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading The complaining, vicious note of a mosquito haunted the safe curtains, through which he could not find an entrance; and, as if in contempt of him, Leoline had flung off the covering sheet, and where the soft frills fell back her white body tempted the angry insect with sweets out of reach.

of or relating to a wedding

From this reading “Ce que femme veut, Dieu le veut.”--_French Proverb._ The restless, tropical night seemed full of wings to Leoline’s ears as she lay on her back with hands clasped under her fragrant hair, and her wide eyes looking up into the bridal fall of the mosquito net.

a small house with a single story

From this reading The heat was intense, even though the bungalow was some way above the town up on the hillside, and the heaviness of the rains still seemed to hang in the air.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It would have been a pity to mark that perfect skin; but the mosquito thought of his own desire above all artistic considerations--just as that much higher creation called Man might do if, for instance, he wished to feel the pressure of his own hand on hers.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It would have been a pity to mark that perfect skin; but the mosquito thought of his own desire above all artistic considerations--just as that much higher creation called Man might do if, for instance, he wished to feel the pressure of his own hand on hers.

a ductile grey metallic element of the lanthanide series; used in lighter flints; the most abundant of the rare-earth group

From this reading “Ce que femme veut, Dieu le veut.”--_French Proverb._ The restless, tropical night seemed full of wings to Leoline’s ears as she lay on her back with hands clasped under her fragrant hair, and her wide eyes looking up into the bridal fall of the mosquito net.

past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly

From this reading “Ce que femme veut, Dieu le veut.”--_French Proverb._ The restless, tropical night seemed full of wings to Leoline’s ears as she lay on her back with hands clasped under her fragrant hair, and her wide eyes looking up into the bridal fall of the mosquito net.

expressing pain or dissatisfaction of resentment

From this reading The complaining, vicious note of a mosquito haunted the safe curtains, through which he could not find an entrance; and, as if in contempt of him, Leoline had flung off the covering sheet, and where the soft frills fell back her white body tempted the angry insect with sweets out of reach.

plural of “consideration” — the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading It would have been a pity to mark that perfect skin; but the mosquito thought of his own desire above all artistic considerations--just as that much higher creation called Man might do if, for instance, he wished to feel the pressure of his own hand on hers.

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading The complaining, vicious note of a mosquito haunted the safe curtains, through which he could not find an entrance; and, as if in contempt of him, Leoline had flung off the covering sheet, and where the soft frills fell back her white body tempted the angry insect with sweets out of reach.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The complaining, vicious note of a mosquito haunted the safe curtains, through which he could not find an entrance; and, as if in contempt of him, Leoline had flung off the covering sheet, and where the soft frills fell back her white body tempted the angry insect with sweets out of reach.

a natural object that covers or envelops

From this reading The complaining, vicious note of a mosquito haunted the safe curtains, through which he could not find an entrance; and, as if in contempt of him, Leoline had flung off the covering sheet, and where the soft frills fell back her white body tempted the angry insect with sweets out of reach.

the human act of creating

From this reading It would have been a pity to mark that perfect skin; but the mosquito thought of his own desire above all artistic considerations--just as that much higher creation called Man might do if, for instance, he wished to feel the pressure of his own hand on hers.

plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading The complaining, vicious note of a mosquito haunted the safe curtains, through which he could not find an entrance; and, as if in contempt of him, Leoline had flung off the covering sheet, and where the soft frills fell back her white body tempted the angry insect with sweets out of reach.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading It would have been a pity to mark that perfect skin; but the mosquito thought of his own desire above all artistic considerations--just as that much higher creation called Man might do if, for instance, he wished to feel the pressure of his own hand on hers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Ce que femme veut, Dieu le veut.”--_French Proverb._ The restless, tropical night seemed full of wings to Leoline’s ears as she lay on her back with hands clasped under her fragrant hair, and her wide eyes looking up into the bridal fall of the mosquito net.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading It would have been a pity to mark that perfect skin; but the mosquito thought of his own desire above all artistic considerations--just as that much higher creation called Man might do if, for instance, he wished to feel the pressure of his own hand on hers.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading “Ce que femme veut, Dieu le veut.”--_French Proverb._ The restless, tropical night seemed full of wings to Leoline’s ears as she lay on her back with hands clasped under her fragrant hair, and her wide eyes looking up into the bridal fall of the mosquito net.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading The complaining, vicious note of a mosquito haunted the safe curtains, through which he could not find an entrance; and, as if in contempt of him, Leoline had flung off the covering sheet, and where the soft frills fell back her white body tempted the angry insect with sweets out of reach.

divisible by two

From this reading The heat was intense, even though the bungalow was some way above the town up on the hillside, and the heaviness of the rains still seemed to hang in the air.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading In spite of being alone she had gained no hint of sleep, nor had she expected it.

opinion or judgment

From this reading “Ce que femme veut, Dieu le veut.”--_French Proverb._ The restless, tropical night seemed full of wings to Leoline’s ears as she lay on her back with hands clasped under her fragrant hair, and her wide eyes looking up into the bridal fall of the mosquito net.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading “Ce que femme veut, Dieu le veut.”--_French Proverb._ The restless, tropical night seemed full of wings to Leoline’s ears as she lay on her back with hands clasped under her fragrant hair, and her wide eyes looking up into the bridal fall of the mosquito net.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading It would have been a pity to mark that perfect skin; but the mosquito thought of his own desire above all artistic considerations--just as that much higher creation called Man might do if, for instance, he wished to feel the pressure of his own hand on hers.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading The complaining, vicious note of a mosquito haunted the safe curtains, through which he could not find an entrance; and, as if in contempt of him, Leoline had flung off the covering sheet, and where the soft frills fell back her white body tempted the angry insect with sweets out of reach.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Ce que femme veut, Dieu le veut.”--_French Proverb._ The restless, tropical night seemed full of wings to Leoline’s ears as she lay on her back with hands clasped under her fragrant hair, and her wide eyes looking up into the bridal fall of the mosquito net.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading The complaining, vicious note of a mosquito haunted the safe curtains, through which he could not find an entrance; and, as if in contempt of him, Leoline had flung off the covering sheet, and where the soft frills fell back her white body tempted the angry insect with sweets out of reach.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading The complaining, vicious note of a mosquito haunted the safe curtains, through which he could not find an entrance; and, as if in contempt of him, Leoline had flung off the covering sheet, and where the soft frills fell back her white body tempted the angry insect with sweets out of reach.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It would have been a pity to mark that perfect skin; but the mosquito thought of his own desire above all artistic considerations--just as that much higher creation called Man might do if, for instance, he wished to feel the pressure of his own hand on hers.

pleasant-smelling

From this reading “Ce que femme veut, Dieu le veut.”--_French Proverb._ The restless, tropical night seemed full of wings to Leoline’s ears as she lay on her back with hands clasped under her fragrant hair, and her wide eyes looking up into the bridal fall of the mosquito net.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading “Ce que femme veut, Dieu le veut.”--_French Proverb._ The restless, tropical night seemed full of wings to Leoline’s ears as she lay on her back with hands clasped under her fragrant hair, and her wide eyes looking up into the bridal fall of the mosquito net.

plural of “frill” — (paleontology) a bony plate that curves upward behind the skull of many ceratopsian dinosaurs

From this reading The complaining, vicious note of a mosquito haunted the safe curtains, through which he could not find an entrance; and, as if in contempt of him, Leoline had flung off the covering sheet, and where the soft frills fell back her white body tempted the angry insect with sweets out of reach.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading “Ce que femme veut, Dieu le veut.”--_French Proverb._ The restless, tropical night seemed full of wings to Leoline’s ears as she lay on her back with hands clasped under her fragrant hair, and her wide eyes looking up into the bridal fall of the mosquito net.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading In spite of being alone she had gained no hint of sleep, nor had she expected it.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading In spite of being alone she had gained no hint of sleep, nor had she expected it.

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 “Ce que femme veut, Dieu le veut.”--_French Proverb._ The restless, tropical night seemed full of wings to Leoline’s ears as she lay on her back with hands clasped under her fragrant hair, and her wide eyes looking up into the bridal fall of the mosquito net.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading It would have been a pity to mark that perfect skin; but the mosquito thought of his own desire above all artistic considerations--just as that much higher creation called Man might do if, for instance, he wished to feel the pressure of his own hand on hers.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading “Ce que femme veut, Dieu le veut.”--_French Proverb._ The restless, tropical night seemed full of wings to Leoline’s ears as she lay on her back with hands clasped under her fragrant hair, and her wide eyes looking up into the bridal fall of the mosquito net.

be suspended or hanging

From this reading The heat was intense, even though the bungalow was some way above the town up on the hillside, and the heaviness of the rains still seemed to hang in the air.

having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something

From this reading The complaining, vicious note of a mosquito haunted the safe curtains, through which he could not find an entrance; and, as if in contempt of him, Leoline had flung off the covering sheet, and where the soft frills fell back her white body tempted the angry insect with sweets out of reach.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It would have been a pity to mark that perfect skin; but the mosquito thought of his own desire above all artistic considerations--just as that much higher creation called Man might do if, for instance, he wished to feel the pressure of his own hand on hers.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The complaining, vicious note of a mosquito haunted the safe curtains, through which he could not find an entrance; and, as if in contempt of him, Leoline had flung off the covering sheet, and where the soft frills fell back her white body tempted the angry insect with sweets out of reach.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading The heat was intense, even though the bungalow was some way above the town up on the hillside, and the heaviness of the rains still seemed to hang in the air.

the property of being comparatively great in weight

From this reading The heat was intense, even though the bungalow was some way above the town up on the hillside, and the heaviness of the rains still seemed to hang in the air.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading “Ce que femme veut, Dieu le veut.”--_French Proverb._ The restless, tropical night seemed full of wings to Leoline’s ears as she lay on her back with hands clasped under her fragrant hair, and her wide eyes looking up into the bridal fall of the mosquito net.

the one or ones belonging to her

From this reading It would have been a pity to mark that perfect skin; but the mosquito thought of his own desire above all artistic considerations--just as that much higher creation called Man might do if, for instance, he wished to feel the pressure of his own hand on hers.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading It would have been a pity to mark that perfect skin; but the mosquito thought of his own desire above all artistic considerations--just as that much higher creation called Man might do if, for instance, he wished to feel the pressure of his own hand on hers.

the side or slope of a hill

From this reading The heat was intense, even though the bungalow was some way above the town up on the hillside, and the heaviness of the rains still seemed to hang in the air.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The complaining, vicious note of a mosquito haunted the safe curtains, through which he could not find an entrance; and, as if in contempt of him, Leoline had flung off the covering sheet, and where the soft frills fell back her white body tempted the angry insect with sweets out of reach.

an indirect suggestion

From this reading In spite of being alone she had gained no hint of sleep, nor had she expected it.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading It would have been a pity to mark that perfect skin; but the mosquito thought of his own desire above all artistic considerations--just as that much higher creation called Man might do if, for instance, he wished to feel the pressure of his own hand on hers.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The complaining, vicious note of a mosquito haunted the safe curtains, through which he could not find an entrance; and, as if in contempt of him, Leoline had flung off the covering sheet, and where the soft frills fell back her white body tempted the angry insect with sweets out of reach.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading In spite of being alone she had gained no hint of sleep, nor had she expected it.

small air-breathing arthropod

From this reading The complaining, vicious note of a mosquito haunted the safe curtains, through which he could not find an entrance; and, as if in contempt of him, Leoline had flung off the covering sheet, and where the soft frills fell back her white body tempted the angry insect with sweets out of reach.

an occurrence of something

From this reading It would have been a pity to mark that perfect skin; but the mosquito thought of his own desire above all artistic considerations--just as that much higher creation called Man might do if, for instance, he wished to feel the pressure of his own hand on hers.

possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

From this reading The heat was intense, even though the bungalow was some way above the town up on the hillside, and the heaviness of the rains still seemed to hang in the air.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading “Ce que femme veut, Dieu le veut.”--_French Proverb._ The restless, tropical night seemed full of wings to Leoline’s ears as she lay on her back with hands clasped under her fragrant hair, and her wide eyes looking up into the bridal fall of the mosquito net.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In spite of being alone she had gained no hint of sleep, nor had she expected it.

and nothing more

From this reading It would have been a pity to mark that perfect skin; but the mosquito thought of his own desire above all artistic considerations--just as that much higher creation called Man might do if, for instance, he wished to feel the pressure of his own hand on hers.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading “Ce que femme veut, Dieu le veut.”--_French Proverb._ The restless, tropical night seemed full of wings to Leoline’s ears as she lay on her back with hands clasped under her fragrant hair, and her wide eyes looking up into the bridal fall of the mosquito net.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading “Ce que femme veut, Dieu le veut.”--_French Proverb._ The restless, tropical night seemed full of wings to Leoline’s ears as she lay on her back with hands clasped under her fragrant hair, and her wide eyes looking up into the bridal fall of the mosquito net.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The complaining, vicious note of a mosquito haunted the safe curtains, through which he could not find an entrance; and, as if in contempt of him, Leoline had flung off the covering sheet, and where the soft frills fell back her white body tempted the angry insect with sweets out of reach.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Ce que femme veut, Dieu le veut.”--_French Proverb._ The restless, tropical night seemed full of wings to Leoline’s ears as she lay on her back with hands clasped under her fragrant hair, and her wide eyes looking up into the bridal fall of the mosquito net.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading “Ce que femme veut, Dieu le veut.”--_French Proverb._ The restless, tropical night seemed full of wings to Leoline’s ears as she lay on her back with hands clasped under her fragrant hair, and her wide eyes looking up into the bridal fall of the mosquito net.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading It would have been a pity to mark that perfect skin; but the mosquito thought of his own desire above all artistic considerations--just as that much higher creation called Man might do if, for instance, he wished to feel the pressure of his own hand on hers.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading It would have been a pity to mark that perfect skin; but the mosquito thought of his own desire above all artistic considerations--just as that much higher creation called Man might do if, for instance, he wished to feel the pressure of his own hand on hers.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It would have been a pity to mark that perfect skin; but the mosquito thought of his own desire above all artistic considerations--just as that much higher creation called Man might do if, for instance, he wished to feel the pressure of his own hand on hers.

two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals

From this reading “Ce que femme veut, Dieu le veut.”--_French Proverb._ The restless, tropical night seemed full of wings to Leoline’s ears as she lay on her back with hands clasped under her fragrant hair, and her wide eyes looking up into the bridal fall of the mosquito net.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It would have been a pity to mark that perfect skin; but the mosquito thought of his own desire above all artistic considerations--just as that much higher creation called Man might do if, for instance, he wished to feel the pressure of his own hand on hers.

a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange

From this reading “Ce que femme veut, Dieu le veut.”--_French Proverb._ The restless, tropical night seemed full of wings to Leoline’s ears as she lay on her back with hands clasped under her fragrant hair, and her wide eyes looking up into the bridal fall of the mosquito net.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading “Ce que femme veut, Dieu le veut.”--_French Proverb._ The restless, tropical night seemed full of wings to Leoline’s ears as she lay on her back with hands clasped under her fragrant hair, and her wide eyes looking up into the bridal fall of the mosquito net.

not any; not one

From this reading In spite of being alone she had gained no hint of sleep, nor had she expected it.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading In spite of being alone she had gained no hint of sleep, nor had she expected it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The complaining, vicious note of a mosquito haunted the safe curtains, through which he could not find an entrance; and, as if in contempt of him, Leoline had flung off the covering sheet, and where the soft frills fell back her white body tempted the angry insect with sweets out of reach.

a brief written record

From this reading The complaining, vicious note of a mosquito haunted the safe curtains, through which he could not find an entrance; and, as if in contempt of him, Leoline had flung off the covering sheet, and where the soft frills fell back her white body tempted the angry insect with sweets out of reach.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Ce que femme veut, Dieu le veut.”--_French Proverb._ The restless, tropical night seemed full of wings to Leoline’s ears as she lay on her back with hands clasped under her fragrant hair, and her wide eyes looking up into the bridal fall of the mosquito net.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The complaining, vicious note of a mosquito haunted the safe curtains, through which he could not find an entrance; and, as if in contempt of him, Leoline had flung off the covering sheet, and where the soft frills fell back her white body tempted the angry insect with sweets out of reach.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Ce que femme veut, Dieu le veut.”--_French Proverb._ The restless, tropical night seemed full of wings to Leoline’s ears as she lay on her back with hands clasped under her fragrant hair, and her wide eyes looking up into the bridal fall of the mosquito net.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The complaining, vicious note of a mosquito haunted the safe curtains, through which he could not find an entrance; and, as if in contempt of him, Leoline had flung off the covering sheet, and where the soft frills fell back her white body tempted the angry insect with sweets out of reach.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading It would have been a pity to mark that perfect skin; but the mosquito thought of his own desire above all artistic considerations--just as that much higher creation called Man might do if, for instance, he wished to feel the pressure of his own hand on hers.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading It would have been a pity to mark that perfect skin; but the mosquito thought of his own desire above all artistic considerations--just as that much higher creation called Man might do if, for instance, he wished to feel the pressure of his own hand on hers.

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading It would have been a pity to mark that perfect skin; but the mosquito thought of his own desire above all artistic considerations--just as that much higher creation called Man might do if, for instance, he wished to feel the pressure of his own hand on hers.

the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)

From this reading It would have been a pity to mark that perfect skin; but the mosquito thought of his own desire above all artistic considerations--just as that much higher creation called Man might do if, for instance, he wished to feel the pressure of his own hand on hers.

a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people

From this reading “Ce que femme veut, Dieu le veut.”--_French Proverb._ The restless, tropical night seemed full of wings to Leoline’s ears as she lay on her back with hands clasped under her fragrant hair, and her wide eyes looking up into the bridal fall of the mosquito net.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Ce que femme veut, Dieu le veut.”--_French Proverb._ The restless, tropical night seemed full of wings to Leoline’s ears as she lay on her back with hands clasped under her fragrant hair, and her wide eyes looking up into the bridal fall of the mosquito net.

plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading The heat was intense, even though the bungalow was some way above the town up on the hillside, and the heaviness of the rains still seemed to hang in the air.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading The complaining, vicious note of a mosquito haunted the safe curtains, through which he could not find an entrance; and, as if in contempt of him, Leoline had flung off the covering sheet, and where the soft frills fell back her white body tempted the angry insect with sweets out of reach.

worried and uneasy

From this reading “Ce que femme veut, Dieu le veut.”--_French Proverb._ The restless, tropical night seemed full of wings to Leoline’s ears as she lay on her back with hands clasped under her fragrant hair, and her wide eyes looking up into the bridal fall of the mosquito net.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading The complaining, vicious note of a mosquito haunted the safe curtains, through which he could not find an entrance; and, as if in contempt of him, Leoline had flung off the covering sheet, and where the soft frills fell back her white body tempted the angry insect with sweets out of reach.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading “Ce que femme veut, Dieu le veut.”--_French Proverb._ The restless, tropical night seemed full of wings to Leoline’s ears as she lay on her back with hands clasped under her fragrant hair, and her wide eyes looking up into the bridal fall of the mosquito net.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “Ce que femme veut, Dieu le veut.”--_French Proverb._ The restless, tropical night seemed full of wings to Leoline’s ears as she lay on her back with hands clasped under her fragrant hair, and her wide eyes looking up into the bridal fall of the mosquito net.

any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading The complaining, vicious note of a mosquito haunted the safe curtains, through which he could not find an entrance; and, as if in contempt of him, Leoline had flung off the covering sheet, and where the soft frills fell back her white body tempted the angry insect with sweets out of reach.

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading It would have been a pity to mark that perfect skin; but the mosquito thought of his own desire above all artistic considerations--just as that much higher creation called Man might do if, for instance, he wished to feel the pressure of his own hand on hers.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading In spite of being alone she had gained no hint of sleep, nor had she expected it.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading The complaining, vicious note of a mosquito haunted the safe curtains, through which he could not find an entrance; and, as if in contempt of him, Leoline had flung off the covering sheet, and where the soft frills fell back her white body tempted the angry insect with sweets out of reach.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The heat was intense, even though the bungalow was some way above the town up on the hillside, and the heaviness of the rains still seemed to hang in the air.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading In spite of being alone she had gained no hint of sleep, nor had she expected it.

not in physical motion

From this reading The heat was intense, even though the bungalow was some way above the town up on the hillside, and the heaviness of the rains still seemed to hang in the air.

plural of “sweet” — English phonetician; one of the founders of modern phonetics (1845-1912)

From this reading The complaining, vicious note of a mosquito haunted the safe curtains, through which he could not find an entrance; and, as if in contempt of him, Leoline had flung off the covering sheet, and where the soft frills fell back her white body tempted the angry insect with sweets out of reach.

past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to

From this reading The complaining, vicious note of a mosquito haunted the safe curtains, through which he could not find an entrance; and, as if in contempt of him, Leoline had flung off the covering sheet, and where the soft frills fell back her white body tempted the angry insect with sweets out of reach.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It would have been a pity to mark that perfect skin; but the mosquito thought of his own desire above all artistic considerations--just as that much higher creation called Man might do if, for instance, he wished to feel the pressure of his own hand on hers.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading “Ce que femme veut, Dieu le veut.”--_French Proverb._ The restless, tropical night seemed full of wings to Leoline’s ears as she lay on her back with hands clasped under her fragrant hair, and her wide eyes looking up into the bridal fall of the mosquito net.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The heat was intense, even though the bungalow was some way above the town up on the hillside, and the heaviness of the rains still seemed to hang in the air.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading It would have been a pity to mark that perfect skin; but the mosquito thought of his own desire above all artistic considerations--just as that much higher creation called Man might do if, for instance, he wished to feel the pressure of his own hand on hers.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The complaining, vicious note of a mosquito haunted the safe curtains, through which he could not find an entrance; and, as if in contempt of him, Leoline had flung off the covering sheet, and where the soft frills fell back her white body tempted the angry insect with sweets out of reach.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading “Ce que femme veut, Dieu le veut.”--_French Proverb._ The restless, tropical night seemed full of wings to Leoline’s ears as she lay on her back with hands clasped under her fragrant hair, and her wide eyes looking up into the bridal fall of the mosquito net.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The heat was intense, even though the bungalow was some way above the town up on the hillside, and the heaviness of the rains still seemed to hang in the air.

relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)

From this reading “Ce que femme veut, Dieu le veut.”--_French Proverb._ The restless, tropical night seemed full of wings to Leoline’s ears as she lay on her back with hands clasped under her fragrant hair, and her wide eyes looking up into the bridal fall of the mosquito net.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading “Ce que femme veut, Dieu le veut.”--_French Proverb._ The restless, tropical night seemed full of wings to Leoline’s ears as she lay on her back with hands clasped under her fragrant hair, and her wide eyes looking up into the bridal fall of the mosquito net.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading “Ce que femme veut, Dieu le veut.”--_French Proverb._ The restless, tropical night seemed full of wings to Leoline’s ears as she lay on her back with hands clasped under her fragrant hair, and her wide eyes looking up into the bridal fall of the mosquito net.

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From this reading “Ce que femme veut, Dieu le veut.”--_French Proverb._ The restless, tropical night seemed full of wings to Leoline’s ears as she lay on her back with hands clasped under her fragrant hair, and her wide eyes looking up into the bridal fall of the mosquito net.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading The complaining, vicious note of a mosquito haunted the safe curtains, through which he could not find an entrance; and, as if in contempt of him, Leoline had flung off the covering sheet, and where the soft frills fell back her white body tempted the angry insect with sweets out of reach.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The heat was intense, even though the bungalow was some way above the town up on the hillside, and the heaviness of the rains still seemed to hang in the air.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The heat was intense, even though the bungalow was some way above the town up on the hillside, and the heaviness of the rains still seemed to hang in the air.

in or at the place that

From this reading The complaining, vicious note of a mosquito haunted the safe curtains, through which he could not find an entrance; and, as if in contempt of him, Leoline had flung off the covering sheet, and where the soft frills fell back her white body tempted the angry insect with sweets out of reach.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The complaining, vicious note of a mosquito haunted the safe curtains, through which he could not find an entrance; and, as if in contempt of him, Leoline had flung off the covering sheet, and where the soft frills fell back her white body tempted the angry insect with sweets out of reach.

a Caucasian

From this reading The complaining, vicious note of a mosquito haunted the safe curtains, through which he could not find an entrance; and, as if in contempt of him, Leoline had flung off the covering sheet, and where the soft frills fell back her white body tempted the angry insect with sweets out of reach.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading “Ce que femme veut, Dieu le veut.”--_French Proverb._ The restless, tropical night seemed full of wings to Leoline’s ears as she lay on her back with hands clasped under her fragrant hair, and her wide eyes looking up into the bridal fall of the mosquito net.

a means of flight or ascent

From this reading “Ce que femme veut, Dieu le veut.”--_French Proverb._ The restless, tropical night seemed full of wings to Leoline’s ears as she lay on her back with hands clasped under her fragrant hair, and her wide eyes looking up into the bridal fall of the mosquito net.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading It would have been a pity to mark that perfect skin; but the mosquito thought of his own desire above all artistic considerations--just as that much higher creation called Man might do if, for instance, he wished to feel the pressure of his own hand on hers.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Ce que femme veut, Dieu le veut.”--_French Proverb._ The restless, tropical night seemed full of wings to Leoline’s ears as she lay on her back with hands clasped under her fragrant hair, and her wide eyes looking up into the bridal fall of the mosquito net.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It would have been a pity to mark that perfect skin; but the mosquito thought of his own desire above all artistic considerations--just as that much higher creation called Man might do if, for instance, he wished to feel the pressure of his own hand on hers.