used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Oh, think when a hero is sighing, What danger in such an adorer!
adorernoun
someone who admires a young woman
From this reading "Oh, think when a hero is sighing, What danger in such an adorer!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Oh, think when a hero is sighing, What danger in such an adorer!
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading No heart is so guarded around But the smile of a victor would take it; No bosom can slumber so sound But the trumpet of glory will wake it."
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Rosemont was one of the most ideally beautiful summer houses in Fauquier County.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading What woman would dream of denying The hand that lays laurels before her?
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading No heart is so guarded around But the smile of a victor would take it; No bosom can slumber so sound But the trumpet of glory will wake it."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading No heart is so guarded around But the smile of a victor would take it; No bosom can slumber so sound But the trumpet of glory will wake it."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading No heart is so guarded around But the smile of a victor would take it; No bosom can slumber so sound But the trumpet of glory will wake it."
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading Rosemont was one of the most ideally beautiful summer houses in Fauquier County.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading "Oh, think when a hero is sighing, What danger in such an adorer!
denyingverbUS /dɪˈnaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading What woman would dream of denying The hand that lays laurels before her?
DIAN'S
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From this reading "LIKE DIAN'S KISS."
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading What woman would dream of denying The hand that lays laurels before her?
Fauquier
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From this reading Rosemont was one of the most ideally beautiful summer houses in Fauquier County.
a state of high honor
From this reading No heart is so guarded around But the smile of a victor would take it; No bosom can slumber so sound But the trumpet of glory will wake it."
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading No heart is so guarded around But the smile of a victor would take it; No bosom can slumber so sound But the trumpet of glory will wake it."
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading What woman would dream of denying The hand that lays laurels before her?
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading No heart is so guarded around But the smile of a victor would take it; No bosom can slumber so sound But the trumpet of glory will wake it."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading What woman would dream of denying The hand that lays laurels before her?
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading "Oh, think when a hero is sighing, What danger in such an adorer!
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Rosemont was one of the most ideally beautiful summer houses in Fauquier County.
ideallyadverbUS /aɪˈdiːli/
in an ideal manner
From this reading Rosemont was one of the most ideally beautiful summer houses in Fauquier County.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Oh, think when a hero is sighing, What danger in such an adorer!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Oh, think when a hero is sighing, What danger in such an adorer!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading No heart is so guarded around But the smile of a victor would take it; No bosom can slumber so sound But the trumpet of glory will wake it."
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading "LIKE DIAN'S KISS."
laurelsnounUS /ˈlɔːrəlz/
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading What woman would dream of denying The hand that lays laurels before her?
laysnounUS /leɪz/
plural of “lay” — a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
From this reading What woman would dream of denying The hand that lays laurels before her?
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "LIKE DIAN'S KISS."
used to form the superlative
From this reading Rosemont was one of the most ideally beautiful summer houses in Fauquier County.
not any; not one
From this reading No heart is so guarded around But the smile of a victor would take it; No bosom can slumber so sound But the trumpet of glory will wake it."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What woman would dream of denying The hand that lays laurels before her?
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, think when a hero is sighing, What danger in such an adorer!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Rosemont was one of the most ideally beautiful summer houses in Fauquier County.
Rosemont
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From this reading Rosemont was one of the most ideally beautiful summer houses in Fauquier County.
sighingverbUS /ˈsaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading "Oh, think when a hero is sighing, What danger in such an adorer!
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading No heart is so guarded around But the smile of a victor would take it; No bosom can slumber so sound But the trumpet of glory will wake it."
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading No heart is so guarded around But the smile of a victor would take it; No bosom can slumber so sound But the trumpet of glory will wake it."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading No heart is so guarded around But the smile of a victor would take it; No bosom can slumber so sound But the trumpet of glory will wake it."
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading No heart is so guarded around But the smile of a victor would take it; No bosom can slumber so sound But the trumpet of glory will wake it."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Oh, think when a hero is sighing, What danger in such an adorer!
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Rosemont was one of the most ideally beautiful summer houses in Fauquier County.
carry out
From this reading No heart is so guarded around But the smile of a victor would take it; No bosom can slumber so sound But the trumpet of glory will wake it."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading What woman would dream of denying The hand that lays laurels before her?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading What woman would dream of denying The hand that lays laurels before her?
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Oh, think when a hero is sighing, What danger in such an adorer!
trumpetverbUS /ˈtrʌmpət/
proclaim on, or as if on, a trumpet
From this reading No heart is so guarded around But the smile of a victor would take it; No bosom can slumber so sound But the trumpet of glory will wake it."
victornounUS /ˈvɪktər/
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading No heart is so guarded around But the smile of a victor would take it; No bosom can slumber so sound But the trumpet of glory will wake it."
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading No heart is so guarded around But the smile of a victor would take it; No bosom can slumber so sound But the trumpet of glory will wake it."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rosemont was one of the most ideally beautiful summer houses in Fauquier County.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Oh, think when a hero is sighing, What danger in such an adorer!
at the time that
From this reading "Oh, think when a hero is sighing, What danger in such an adorer!
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading No heart is so guarded around But the smile of a victor would take it; No bosom can slumber so sound But the trumpet of glory will wake it."
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading What woman would dream of denying The hand that lays laurels before her?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading What woman would dream of denying The hand that lays laurels before her?
