used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Oriana sighed as if her heart were breaking, and said to herself, dear friend, in a woful hour the boon was granted.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading Her long eyelashes were drooped upon her soft and changing cheek, veiling her soft glances, and imparting to her eyes an expression of timidity and modesty, which lent additional charms to the fine features of her adorable little face.
adorableadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrəbəl/
lovable especially in a childlike or naive way
From this reading Her long eyelashes were drooped upon her soft and changing cheek, veiling her soft glances, and imparting to her eyes an expression of timidity and modesty, which lent additional charms to the fine features of her adorable little face.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Notwithstanding the graces of her person and richness of her attire, there were many bright and beautiful beings present who attracted more attention than the timid and retiring Lilian Napier; but in her whole air and manner it is not easy to imagine a girl more exquisitely lady-like.
AMADIS
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From this reading AMADIS OF GAUL.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Her long eyelashes were drooped upon her soft and changing cheek, veiling her soft glances, and imparting to her eyes an expression of timidity and modesty, which lent additional charms to the fine features of her adorable little face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Oriana sighed as if her heart were breaking, and said to herself, dear friend, in a woful hour the boon was granted.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Oriana sighed as if her heart were breaking, and said to herself, dear friend, in a woful hour the boon was granted.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Notwithstanding the graces of her person and richness of her attire, there were many bright and beautiful beings present who attracted more attention than the timid and retiring Lilian Napier; but in her whole air and manner it is not easy to imagine a girl more exquisitely lady-like.
attirenounUS /əˈtaɪər/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading Notwithstanding the graces of her person and richness of her attire, there were many bright and beautiful beings present who attracted more attention than the timid and retiring Lilian Napier; but in her whole air and manner it is not easy to imagine a girl more exquisitely lady-like.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Notwithstanding the graces of her person and richness of her attire, there were many bright and beautiful beings present who attracted more attention than the timid and retiring Lilian Napier; but in her whole air and manner it is not easy to imagine a girl more exquisitely lady-like.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Notwithstanding the graces of her person and richness of her attire, there were many bright and beautiful beings present who attracted more attention than the timid and retiring Lilian Napier; but in her whole air and manner it is not easy to imagine a girl more exquisitely lady-like.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading Notwithstanding the graces of her person and richness of her attire, there were many bright and beautiful beings present who attracted more attention than the timid and retiring Lilian Napier; but in her whole air and manner it is not easy to imagine a girl more exquisitely lady-like.
boonnounUS /buːn/
a desirable state
From this reading Oriana sighed as if her heart were breaking, and said to herself, dear friend, in a woful hour the boon was granted.
the act of breaking something
From this reading Oriana sighed as if her heart were breaking, and said to herself, dear friend, in a woful hour the boon was granted.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Notwithstanding the graces of her person and richness of her attire, there were many bright and beautiful beings present who attracted more attention than the timid and retiring Lilian Napier; but in her whole air and manner it is not easy to imagine a girl more exquisitely lady-like.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Notwithstanding the graces of her person and richness of her attire, there were many bright and beautiful beings present who attracted more attention than the timid and retiring Lilian Napier; but in her whole air and manner it is not easy to imagine a girl more exquisitely lady-like.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading Her long eyelashes were drooped upon her soft and changing cheek, veiling her soft glances, and imparting to her eyes an expression of timidity and modesty, which lent additional charms to the fine features of her adorable little face.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Her long eyelashes were drooped upon her soft and changing cheek, veiling her soft glances, and imparting to her eyes an expression of timidity and modesty, which lent additional charms to the fine features of her adorable little face.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Her long eyelashes were drooped upon her soft and changing cheek, veiling her soft glances, and imparting to her eyes an expression of timidity and modesty, which lent additional charms to the fine features of her adorable little face.
dearly loved
From this reading Oriana sighed as if her heart were breaking, and said to herself, dear friend, in a woful hour the boon was granted.
droopedverbUS /druːpt/
past form of “droop” — droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness
From this reading Her long eyelashes were drooped upon her soft and changing cheek, veiling her soft glances, and imparting to her eyes an expression of timidity and modesty, which lent additional charms to the fine features of her adorable little face.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Notwithstanding the graces of her person and richness of her attire, there were many bright and beautiful beings present who attracted more attention than the timid and retiring Lilian Napier; but in her whole air and manner it is not easy to imagine a girl more exquisitely lady-like.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Her long eyelashes were drooped upon her soft and changing cheek, veiling her soft glances, and imparting to her eyes an expression of timidity and modesty, which lent additional charms to the fine features of her adorable little face.
exquisitelyadverbUS /ˌekˈskwɪzɪtli/
in a delicate manner
From this reading Notwithstanding the graces of her person and richness of her attire, there were many bright and beautiful beings present who attracted more attention than the timid and retiring Lilian Napier; but in her whole air and manner it is not easy to imagine a girl more exquisitely lady-like.
eyelashesnounUS /ˈaɪlæʃɪz/
plural of “eyelash” — any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids
From this reading Her long eyelashes were drooped upon her soft and changing cheek, veiling her soft glances, and imparting to her eyes an expression of timidity and modesty, which lent additional charms to the fine features of her adorable little face.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Her long eyelashes were drooped upon her soft and changing cheek, veiling her soft glances, and imparting to her eyes an expression of timidity and modesty, which lent additional charms to the fine features of her adorable little face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Her long eyelashes were drooped upon her soft and changing cheek, veiling her soft glances, and imparting to her eyes an expression of timidity and modesty, which lent additional charms to the fine features of her adorable little face.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Her long eyelashes were drooped upon her soft and changing cheek, veiling her soft glances, and imparting to her eyes an expression of timidity and modesty, which lent additional charms to the fine features of her adorable little face.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Her long eyelashes were drooped upon her soft and changing cheek, veiling her soft glances, and imparting to her eyes an expression of timidity and modesty, which lent additional charms to the fine features of her adorable little face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TWO LOVES FOR ONE HEART.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Oriana sighed as if her heart were breaking, and said to herself, dear friend, in a woful hour the boon was granted.
GAULnounUS /ɡɔːl/
a person of French descent
From this reading AMADIS OF GAUL.
a young female
From this reading Notwithstanding the graces of her person and richness of her attire, there were many bright and beautiful beings present who attracted more attention than the timid and retiring Lilian Napier; but in her whole air and manner it is not easy to imagine a girl more exquisitely lady-like.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading Her long eyelashes were drooped upon her soft and changing cheek, veiling her soft glances, and imparting to her eyes an expression of timidity and modesty, which lent additional charms to the fine features of her adorable little face.
gracesnounUS /ˈɡreɪsɪz/
plural of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Notwithstanding the graces of her person and richness of her attire, there were many bright and beautiful beings present who attracted more attention than the timid and retiring Lilian Napier; but in her whole air and manner it is not easy to imagine a girl more exquisitely lady-like.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Oriana sighed as if her heart were breaking, and said to herself, dear friend, in a woful hour the boon was granted.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading TWO LOVES FOR ONE HEART.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Oriana sighed as if her heart were breaking, and said to herself, dear friend, in a woful hour the boon was granted.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Oriana sighed as if her heart were breaking, and said to herself, dear friend, in a woful hour the boon was granted.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Oriana sighed as if her heart were breaking, and said to herself, dear friend, in a woful hour the boon was granted.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Oriana sighed as if her heart were breaking, and said to herself, dear friend, in a woful hour the boon was granted.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Notwithstanding the graces of her person and richness of her attire, there were many bright and beautiful beings present who attracted more attention than the timid and retiring Lilian Napier; but in her whole air and manner it is not easy to imagine a girl more exquisitely lady-like.
impartingnounUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
the transmission of information
From this reading Her long eyelashes were drooped upon her soft and changing cheek, veiling her soft glances, and imparting to her eyes an expression of timidity and modesty, which lent additional charms to the fine features of her adorable little face.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Oriana sighed as if her heart were breaking, and said to herself, dear friend, in a woful hour the boon was granted.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Notwithstanding the graces of her person and richness of her attire, there were many bright and beautiful beings present who attracted more attention than the timid and retiring Lilian Napier; but in her whole air and manner it is not easy to imagine a girl more exquisitely lady-like.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Notwithstanding the graces of her person and richness of her attire, there were many bright and beautiful beings present who attracted more attention than the timid and retiring Lilian Napier; but in her whole air and manner it is not easy to imagine a girl more exquisitely lady-like.
lady-like
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From this reading Notwithstanding the graces of her person and richness of her attire, there were many bright and beautiful beings present who attracted more attention than the timid and retiring Lilian Napier; but in her whole air and manner it is not easy to imagine a girl more exquisitely lady-like.
lentnounUS /lent/
a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
From this reading Her long eyelashes were drooped upon her soft and changing cheek, veiling her soft glances, and imparting to her eyes an expression of timidity and modesty, which lent additional charms to the fine features of her adorable little face.
Lilian
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From this reading Notwithstanding the graces of her person and richness of her attire, there were many bright and beautiful beings present who attracted more attention than the timid and retiring Lilian Napier; but in her whole air and manner it is not easy to imagine a girl more exquisitely lady-like.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Her long eyelashes were drooped upon her soft and changing cheek, veiling her soft glances, and imparting to her eyes an expression of timidity and modesty, which lent additional charms to the fine features of her adorable little face.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Her long eyelashes were drooped upon her soft and changing cheek, veiling her soft glances, and imparting to her eyes an expression of timidity and modesty, which lent additional charms to the fine features of her adorable little face.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading TWO LOVES FOR ONE HEART.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Notwithstanding the graces of her person and richness of her attire, there were many bright and beautiful beings present who attracted more attention than the timid and retiring Lilian Napier; but in her whole air and manner it is not easy to imagine a girl more exquisitely lady-like.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Notwithstanding the graces of her person and richness of her attire, there were many bright and beautiful beings present who attracted more attention than the timid and retiring Lilian Napier; but in her whole air and manner it is not easy to imagine a girl more exquisitely lady-like.
modestynounUS /ˈmɑːdəsti/
freedom from vanity or conceit
From this reading Her long eyelashes were drooped upon her soft and changing cheek, veiling her soft glances, and imparting to her eyes an expression of timidity and modesty, which lent additional charms to the fine features of her adorable little face.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Notwithstanding the graces of her person and richness of her attire, there were many bright and beautiful beings present who attracted more attention than the timid and retiring Lilian Napier; but in her whole air and manner it is not easy to imagine a girl more exquisitely lady-like.
NapiernounUS /ˈneɪpiər/
Scottish mathematician who invented logarithms; introduced the use of the decimal point in writing numbers (1550-1617)
From this reading Notwithstanding the graces of her person and richness of her attire, there were many bright and beautiful beings present who attracted more attention than the timid and retiring Lilian Napier; but in her whole air and manner it is not easy to imagine a girl more exquisitely lady-like.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Notwithstanding the graces of her person and richness of her attire, there were many bright and beautiful beings present who attracted more attention than the timid and retiring Lilian Napier; but in her whole air and manner it is not easy to imagine a girl more exquisitely lady-like.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Notwithstanding the graces of her person and richness of her attire, there were many bright and beautiful beings present who attracted more attention than the timid and retiring Lilian Napier; but in her whole air and manner it is not easy to imagine a girl more exquisitely lady-like.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AMADIS OF GAUL.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading TWO LOVES FOR ONE HEART.
Oriana
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From this reading Oriana sighed as if her heart were breaking, and said to herself, dear friend, in a woful hour the boon was granted.
a human being
From this reading Notwithstanding the graces of her person and richness of her attire, there were many bright and beautiful beings present who attracted more attention than the timid and retiring Lilian Napier; but in her whole air and manner it is not easy to imagine a girl more exquisitely lady-like.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Notwithstanding the graces of her person and richness of her attire, there were many bright and beautiful beings present who attracted more attention than the timid and retiring Lilian Napier; but in her whole air and manner it is not easy to imagine a girl more exquisitely lady-like.
retiringadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrɪŋ/
not arrogant or presuming
From this reading Notwithstanding the graces of her person and richness of her attire, there were many bright and beautiful beings present who attracted more attention than the timid and retiring Lilian Napier; but in her whole air and manner it is not easy to imagine a girl more exquisitely lady-like.
richnessnounUS /ˈrɪtʃnəs/
the property of being extremely abundant
From this reading Notwithstanding the graces of her person and richness of her attire, there were many bright and beautiful beings present who attracted more attention than the timid and retiring Lilian Napier; but in her whole air and manner it is not easy to imagine a girl more exquisitely lady-like.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Oriana sighed as if her heart were breaking, and said to herself, dear friend, in a woful hour the boon was granted.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Oriana sighed as if her heart were breaking, and said to herself, dear friend, in a woful hour the boon was granted.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Her long eyelashes were drooped upon her soft and changing cheek, veiling her soft glances, and imparting to her eyes an expression of timidity and modesty, which lent additional charms to the fine features of her adorable little face.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Notwithstanding the graces of her person and richness of her attire, there were many bright and beautiful beings present who attracted more attention than the timid and retiring Lilian Napier; but in her whole air and manner it is not easy to imagine a girl more exquisitely lady-like.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Oriana sighed as if her heart were breaking, and said to herself, dear friend, in a woful hour the boon was granted.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Notwithstanding the graces of her person and richness of her attire, there were many bright and beautiful beings present who attracted more attention than the timid and retiring Lilian Napier; but in her whole air and manner it is not easy to imagine a girl more exquisitely lady-like.
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading Notwithstanding the graces of her person and richness of her attire, there were many bright and beautiful beings present who attracted more attention than the timid and retiring Lilian Napier; but in her whole air and manner it is not easy to imagine a girl more exquisitely lady-like.
timiditynounUS /təˈmɪdəti/
fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions
From this reading Her long eyelashes were drooped upon her soft and changing cheek, veiling her soft glances, and imparting to her eyes an expression of timidity and modesty, which lent additional charms to the fine features of her adorable little face.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Oriana sighed as if her heart were breaking, and said to herself, dear friend, in a woful hour the boon was granted.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO LOVES FOR ONE HEART.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Her long eyelashes were drooped upon her soft and changing cheek, veiling her soft glances, and imparting to her eyes an expression of timidity and modesty, which lent additional charms to the fine features of her adorable little face.
veilingnounUS /ˈveɪlɪŋ/
a net of transparent fabric with a loose open weave
From this reading Her long eyelashes were drooped upon her soft and changing cheek, veiling her soft glances, and imparting to her eyes an expression of timidity and modesty, which lent additional charms to the fine features of her adorable little face.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Oriana sighed as if her heart were breaking, and said to herself, dear friend, in a woful hour the boon was granted.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Oriana sighed as if her heart were breaking, and said to herself, dear friend, in a woful hour the boon was granted.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Her long eyelashes were drooped upon her soft and changing cheek, veiling her soft glances, and imparting to her eyes an expression of timidity and modesty, which lent additional charms to the fine features of her adorable little face.
which person or people
From this reading Notwithstanding the graces of her person and richness of her attire, there were many bright and beautiful beings present who attracted more attention than the timid and retiring Lilian Napier; but in her whole air and manner it is not easy to imagine a girl more exquisitely lady-like.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Notwithstanding the graces of her person and richness of her attire, there were many bright and beautiful beings present who attracted more attention than the timid and retiring Lilian Napier; but in her whole air and manner it is not easy to imagine a girl more exquisitely lady-like.
woful
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From this reading Oriana sighed as if her heart were breaking, and said to herself, dear friend, in a woful hour the boon was granted.
