used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A long black lace scarf, thrown over one arm, was her only apology for a wrap.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Her tightly clinging gown was black, embroidered in an orchid design of rose color and gold.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MISS TEMPLETON She was in full evening dress, with her splendid shoulders and arms bare, and her brilliant hair uncovered and elaborately dressed.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading A long black lace scarf, thrown over one arm, was her only apology for a wrap.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading A long black lace scarf, thrown over one arm, was her only apology for a wrap.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading MISS TEMPLETON She was in full evening dress, with her splendid shoulders and arms bare, and her brilliant hair uncovered and elaborately dressed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was just then, as Barrison was obliged to confess to himself, one of the handsomest women he had ever seen in his life.
completely unclothed
From this reading MISS TEMPLETON She was in full evening dress, with her splendid shoulders and arms bare, and her brilliant hair uncovered and elaborately dressed.
Barrison
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From this reading She was just then, as Barrison was obliged to confess to himself, one of the handsomest women he had ever seen in his life.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Her tightly clinging gown was black, embroidered in an orchid design of rose color and gold.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading MISS TEMPLETON She was in full evening dress, with her splendid shoulders and arms bare, and her brilliant hair uncovered and elaborately dressed.
clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading Her tightly clinging gown was black, embroidered in an orchid design of rose color and gold.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading Her tightly clinging gown was black, embroidered in an orchid design of rose color and gold.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading She was just then, as Barrison was obliged to confess to himself, one of the handsomest women he had ever seen in his life.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading Her tightly clinging gown was black, embroidered in an orchid design of rose color and gold.
put on clothes
From this reading MISS TEMPLETON She was in full evening dress, with her splendid shoulders and arms bare, and her brilliant hair uncovered and elaborately dressed.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading MISS TEMPLETON She was in full evening dress, with her splendid shoulders and arms bare, and her brilliant hair uncovered and elaborately dressed.
elaboratelyadverbUS /ɪˈlæbrətli/
with elaboration
From this reading MISS TEMPLETON She was in full evening dress, with her splendid shoulders and arms bare, and her brilliant hair uncovered and elaborately dressed.
embroideredverbUS /emˈbrɔɪdərd/
past form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework
From this reading Her tightly clinging gown was black, embroidered in an orchid design of rose color and gold.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading MISS TEMPLETON She was in full evening dress, with her splendid shoulders and arms bare, and her brilliant hair uncovered and elaborately dressed.
at any time
From this reading She was just then, as Barrison was obliged to confess to himself, one of the handsomest women he had ever seen in his life.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A long black lace scarf, thrown over one arm, was her only apology for a wrap.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading MISS TEMPLETON She was in full evening dress, with her splendid shoulders and arms bare, and her brilliant hair uncovered and elaborately dressed.
coins made of gold
From this reading Her tightly clinging gown was black, embroidered in an orchid design of rose color and gold.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading Her tightly clinging gown was black, embroidered in an orchid design of rose color and gold.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was just then, as Barrison was obliged to confess to himself, one of the handsomest women he had ever seen in his life.
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 MISS TEMPLETON She was in full evening dress, with her splendid shoulders and arms bare, and her brilliant hair uncovered and elaborately dressed.
handsomest
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From this reading She was just then, as Barrison was obliged to confess to himself, one of the handsomest women he had ever seen in his life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was just then, as Barrison was obliged to confess to himself, one of the handsomest women he had ever seen in his life.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MISS TEMPLETON She was in full evening dress, with her splendid shoulders and arms bare, and her brilliant hair uncovered and elaborately dressed.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading She was just then, as Barrison was obliged to confess to himself, one of the handsomest women he had ever seen in his life.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She was just then, as Barrison was obliged to confess to himself, one of the handsomest women he had ever seen in his life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MISS TEMPLETON She was in full evening dress, with her splendid shoulders and arms bare, and her brilliant hair uncovered and elaborately dressed.
and nothing more
From this reading She was just then, as Barrison was obliged to confess to himself, one of the handsomest women he had ever seen in his life.
laceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading A long black lace scarf, thrown over one arm, was her only apology for a wrap.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She was just then, as Barrison was obliged to confess to himself, one of the handsomest women he had ever seen in his life.
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 A long black lace scarf, thrown over one arm, was her only apology for a wrap.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading MISS TEMPLETON She was in full evening dress, with her splendid shoulders and arms bare, and her brilliant hair uncovered and elaborately dressed.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He realized now that she was younger than he had thought.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading She was just then, as Barrison was obliged to confess to himself, one of the handsomest women he had ever seen in his life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her tightly clinging gown was black, embroidered in an orchid design of rose color and gold.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A long black lace scarf, thrown over one arm, was her only apology for a wrap.
and nothing more
From this reading A long black lace scarf, thrown over one arm, was her only apology for a wrap.
orchidnounUS /ˈɔːrkəd/
any of numerous plants of the orchid family usually having flowers of unusual shapes and beautiful colors
From this reading Her tightly clinging gown was black, embroidered in an orchid design of rose color and gold.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A long black lace scarf, thrown over one arm, was her only apology for a wrap.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading He realized now that she was younger than he had thought.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Her tightly clinging gown was black, embroidered in an orchid design of rose color and gold.
scarfnounUS /skɑːrf/
a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration
From this reading A long black lace scarf, thrown over one arm, was her only apology for a wrap.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She was just then, as Barrison was obliged to confess to himself, one of the handsomest women he had ever seen in his life.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MISS TEMPLETON She was in full evening dress, with her splendid shoulders and arms bare, and her brilliant hair uncovered and elaborately dressed.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading MISS TEMPLETON She was in full evening dress, with her splendid shoulders and arms bare, and her brilliant hair uncovered and elaborately dressed.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading MISS TEMPLETON She was in full evening dress, with her splendid shoulders and arms bare, and her brilliant hair uncovered and elaborately dressed.
TEMPLETON
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From this reading MISS TEMPLETON She was in full evening dress, with her splendid shoulders and arms bare, and her brilliant hair uncovered and elaborately dressed.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He realized now that she was younger than he had thought.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He realized now that she was younger than he had thought.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She was just then, as Barrison was obliged to confess to himself, one of the handsomest women he had ever seen in his life.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She was just then, as Barrison was obliged to confess to himself, one of the handsomest women he had ever seen in his life.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He realized now that she was younger than he had thought.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading A long black lace scarf, thrown over one arm, was her only apology for a wrap.
tightlyadverbUS /ˈtaɪtli/
in a tight or constricted manner
From this reading Her tightly clinging gown was black, embroidered in an orchid design of rose color and gold.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was just then, as Barrison was obliged to confess to himself, one of the handsomest women he had ever seen in his life.
uncoveredadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌvərd/
not covered with clothing
From this reading MISS TEMPLETON She was in full evening dress, with her splendid shoulders and arms bare, and her brilliant hair uncovered and elaborately dressed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MISS TEMPLETON She was in full evening dress, with her splendid shoulders and arms bare, and her brilliant hair uncovered and elaborately dressed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading MISS TEMPLETON She was in full evening dress, with her splendid shoulders and arms bare, and her brilliant hair uncovered and elaborately dressed.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She was just then, as Barrison was obliged to confess to himself, one of the handsomest women he had ever seen in his life.
wrapverbUS /ræp/
arrange or fold as a cover or protection
From this reading A long black lace scarf, thrown over one arm, was her only apology for a wrap.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading He realized now that she was younger than he had thought.
