AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the refusal to declare the name of the person who had worn the dress Madame Marie had become silent, and Prelice raised his head, to see her standing rigid and white between the painted windows.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The white smoke had disappeared into thin air, and save that the strong tuberose scent still lingered behind, there was nothing to show what had placed her in the trance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After the refusal to declare the name of the person who had worn the dress Madame Marie had become silent, and Prelice raised his head, to see her standing rigid and white between the painted windows.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading The boy, cross-legged in the corner, looked up anxiously as he went out.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Obedient to instructions, the young man left the still figure in the lonely room, and passed through the outer apartment on his way down the stairs.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The boy, cross-legged in the corner, looked up anxiously as he went out.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading After the refusal to declare the name of the person who had worn the dress Madame Marie had become silent, and Prelice raised his head, to see her standing rigid and white between the painted windows.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The white smoke had disappeared into thin air, and save that the strong tuberose scent still lingered behind, there was nothing to show what had placed her in the trance.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading After the refusal to declare the name of the person who had worn the dress Madame Marie had become silent, and Prelice raised his head, to see her standing rigid and white between the painted windows.
BondnounUS /bɑːnd/
an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading It was with extraordinary feelings that Lord Prelice emerged from that mystic room into the everyday world of Bond Street.
a youthful male person
From this reading The boy, cross-legged in the corner, looked up anxiously as he went out.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The boy, cross-legged in the corner, looked up anxiously as he went out.
cross-leggedadverb
with the legs crossed
From this reading The boy, cross-legged in the corner, looked up anxiously as he went out.
declareverbUS /dɪˈkler/
state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading After the refusal to declare the name of the person who had worn the dress Madame Marie had become silent, and Prelice raised his head, to see her standing rigid and white between the painted windows.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading The white smoke had disappeared into thin air, and save that the strong tuberose scent still lingered behind, there was nothing to show what had placed her in the trance.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Obedient to instructions, the young man left the still figure in the lonely room, and passed through the outer apartment on his way down the stairs.
put on clothes
From this reading After the refusal to declare the name of the person who had worn the dress Madame Marie had become silent, and Prelice raised his head, to see her standing rigid and white between the painted windows.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading It was with extraordinary feelings that Lord Prelice emerged from that mystic room into the everyday world of Bond Street.
everydayadjectiveUS /ˈevriˈdeɪ/
found in the ordinary course of events
From this reading It was with extraordinary feelings that Lord Prelice emerged from that mystic room into the everyday world of Bond Street.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading It was with extraordinary feelings that Lord Prelice emerged from that mystic room into the everyday world of Bond Street.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading It was with extraordinary feelings that Lord Prelice emerged from that mystic room into the everyday world of Bond Street.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Obedient to instructions, the young man left the still figure in the lonely room, and passed through the outer apartment on his way down the stairs.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was with extraordinary feelings that Lord Prelice emerged from that mystic room into the everyday world of Bond Street.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After the refusal to declare the name of the person who had worn the dress Madame Marie had become silent, and Prelice raised his head, to see her standing rigid and white between the painted windows.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The boy, cross-legged in the corner, looked up anxiously as he went out.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading After the refusal to declare the name of the person who had worn the dress Madame Marie had become silent, and Prelice raised his head, to see her standing rigid and white between the painted windows.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After the refusal to declare the name of the person who had worn the dress Madame Marie had become silent, and Prelice raised his head, to see her standing rigid and white between the painted windows.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After the refusal to declare the name of the person who had worn the dress Madame Marie had become silent, and Prelice raised his head, to see her standing rigid and white between the painted windows.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The white smoke had disappeared into thin air, and save that the strong tuberose scent still lingered behind, there was nothing to show what had placed her in the trance.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading Obedient to instructions, the young man left the still figure in the lonely room, and passed through the outer apartment on his way down the stairs.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was with extraordinary feelings that Lord Prelice emerged from that mystic room into the everyday world of Bond Street.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was with extraordinary feelings that Lord Prelice emerged from that mystic room into the everyday world of Bond Street.
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 Obedient to instructions, the young man left the still figure in the lonely room, and passed through the outer apartment on his way down the stairs.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading The white smoke had disappeared into thin air, and save that the strong tuberose scent still lingered behind, there was nothing to show what had placed her in the trance.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading Obedient to instructions, the young man left the still figure in the lonely room, and passed through the outer apartment on his way down the stairs.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The boy, cross-legged in the corner, looked up anxiously as he went out.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading It was with extraordinary feelings that Lord Prelice emerged from that mystic room into the everyday world of Bond Street.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading After the refusal to declare the name of the person who had worn the dress Madame Marie had become silent, and Prelice raised his head, to see her standing rigid and white between the painted windows.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Obedient to instructions, the young man left the still figure in the lonely room, and passed through the outer apartment on his way down the stairs.
Marie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After the refusal to declare the name of the person who had worn the dress Madame Marie had become silent, and Prelice raised his head, to see her standing rigid and white between the painted windows.
mysticadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstɪk/
having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding
From this reading It was with extraordinary feelings that Lord Prelice emerged from that mystic room into the everyday world of Bond Street.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading After the refusal to declare the name of the person who had worn the dress Madame Marie had become silent, and Prelice raised his head, to see her standing rigid and white between the painted windows.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The white smoke had disappeared into thin air, and save that the strong tuberose scent still lingered behind, there was nothing to show what had placed her in the trance.
ObedientadjectiveUS /oʊˈbiːdiənt/
dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority
From this reading Obedient to instructions, the young man left the still figure in the lonely room, and passed through the outer apartment on his way down the stairs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was with extraordinary feelings that Lord Prelice emerged from that mystic room into the everyday world of Bond Street.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Obedient to instructions, the young man left the still figure in the lonely room, and passed through the outer apartment on his way down the stairs.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The boy, cross-legged in the corner, looked up anxiously as he went out.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading Obedient to instructions, the young man left the still figure in the lonely room, and passed through the outer apartment on his way down the stairs.
coated with paint
From this reading After the refusal to declare the name of the person who had worn the dress Madame Marie had become silent, and Prelice raised his head, to see her standing rigid and white between the painted windows.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Obedient to instructions, the young man left the still figure in the lonely room, and passed through the outer apartment on his way down the stairs.
a human being
From this reading After the refusal to declare the name of the person who had worn the dress Madame Marie had become silent, and Prelice raised his head, to see her standing rigid and white between the painted windows.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The white smoke had disappeared into thin air, and save that the strong tuberose scent still lingered behind, there was nothing to show what had placed her in the trance.
Prelice
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was with extraordinary feelings that Lord Prelice emerged from that mystic room into the everyday world of Bond Street.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading After the refusal to declare the name of the person who had worn the dress Madame Marie had become silent, and Prelice raised his head, to see her standing rigid and white between the painted windows.
refusalnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəl/
the act of refusing
From this reading After the refusal to declare the name of the person who had worn the dress Madame Marie had become silent, and Prelice raised his head, to see her standing rigid and white between the painted windows.
rigidadjectiveUS /ˈrɪdʒəd/
incapable of or resistant to bending
From this reading After the refusal to declare the name of the person who had worn the dress Madame Marie had become silent, and Prelice raised his head, to see her standing rigid and white between the painted windows.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It was with extraordinary feelings that Lord Prelice emerged from that mystic room into the everyday world of Bond Street.
except for; apart from
From this reading The white smoke had disappeared into thin air, and save that the strong tuberose scent still lingered behind, there was nothing to show what had placed her in the trance.
scentnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading The white smoke had disappeared into thin air, and save that the strong tuberose scent still lingered behind, there was nothing to show what had placed her in the trance.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading After the refusal to declare the name of the person who had worn the dress Madame Marie had become silent, and Prelice raised his head, to see her standing rigid and white between the painted windows.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The white smoke had disappeared into thin air, and save that the strong tuberose scent still lingered behind, there was nothing to show what had placed her in the trance.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading After the refusal to declare the name of the person who had worn the dress Madame Marie had become silent, and Prelice raised his head, to see her standing rigid and white between the painted windows.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading The white smoke had disappeared into thin air, and save that the strong tuberose scent still lingered behind, there was nothing to show what had placed her in the trance.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Obedient to instructions, the young man left the still figure in the lonely room, and passed through the outer apartment on his way down the stairs.
having a supporting base
From this reading After the refusal to declare the name of the person who had worn the dress Madame Marie had become silent, and Prelice raised his head, to see her standing rigid and white between the painted windows.
not in physical motion
From this reading The white smoke had disappeared into thin air, and save that the strong tuberose scent still lingered behind, there was nothing to show what had placed her in the trance.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It was with extraordinary feelings that Lord Prelice emerged from that mystic room into the everyday world of Bond Street.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The white smoke had disappeared into thin air, and save that the strong tuberose scent still lingered behind, there was nothing to show what had placed her in the trance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was with extraordinary feelings that Lord Prelice emerged from that mystic room into the everyday world of Bond Street.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was with extraordinary feelings that Lord Prelice emerged from that mystic room into the everyday world of Bond Street.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The white smoke had disappeared into thin air, and save that the strong tuberose scent still lingered behind, there was nothing to show what had placed her in the trance.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading The white smoke had disappeared into thin air, and save that the strong tuberose scent still lingered behind, there was nothing to show what had placed her in the trance.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Obedient to instructions, the young man left the still figure in the lonely room, and passed through the outer apartment on his way down the stairs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After the refusal to declare the name of the person who had worn the dress Madame Marie had become silent, and Prelice raised his head, to see her standing rigid and white between the painted windows.
trancenounUS /træns/
a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
From this reading The white smoke had disappeared into thin air, and save that the strong tuberose scent still lingered behind, there was nothing to show what had placed her in the trance.
tuberosenoun
a tuberous Mexican herb having grasslike leaves and cultivated for its spikes of highly fragrant lily-like waxy white flowers
From this reading The white smoke had disappeared into thin air, and save that the strong tuberose scent still lingered behind, there was nothing to show what had placed her in the trance.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The boy, cross-legged in the corner, looked up anxiously as he went out.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was with extraordinary feelings that Lord Prelice emerged from that mystic room into the everyday world of Bond Street.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Obedient to instructions, the young man left the still figure in the lonely room, and passed through the outer apartment on his way down the stairs.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The boy, cross-legged in the corner, looked up anxiously as he went out.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The white smoke had disappeared into thin air, and save that the strong tuberose scent still lingered behind, there was nothing to show what had placed her in the trance.
a Caucasian
From this reading After the refusal to declare the name of the person who had worn the dress Madame Marie had become silent, and Prelice raised his head, to see her standing rigid and white between the painted windows.
which person or people
From this reading After the refusal to declare the name of the person who had worn the dress Madame Marie had become silent, and Prelice raised his head, to see her standing rigid and white between the painted windows.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading After the refusal to declare the name of the person who had worn the dress Madame Marie had become silent, and Prelice raised his head, to see her standing rigid and white between the painted windows.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was with extraordinary feelings that Lord Prelice emerged from that mystic room into the everyday world of Bond Street.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It was with extraordinary feelings that Lord Prelice emerged from that mystic room into the everyday world of Bond Street.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading After the refusal to declare the name of the person who had worn the dress Madame Marie had become silent, and Prelice raised his head, to see her standing rigid and white between the painted windows.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Obedient to instructions, the young man left the still figure in the lonely room, and passed through the outer apartment on his way down the stairs.
