Chapter XXII

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

From this reading But never a stroke heard she.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading Adept in his craft though he might be, never had he come near to conceiving a pose at once so full of exquisite grace and so unconventional.

a compact fine-textured, usually white gypsum used for carving

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

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

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

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

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Sculptor Rudel coming in now would have torn his hair with envy at the sight of so rare a substitute provided for that vacant spot.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Adept in his craft though he might be, never had he come near to conceiving a pose at once so full of exquisite grace and so unconventional.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But never a stroke heard she.

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Adept in his craft though he might be, never had he come near to conceiving a pose at once so full of exquisite grace and so unconventional.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Sculptor Rudel coming in now would have torn his hair with envy at the sight of so rare a substitute provided for that vacant spot.

-ing form of “conceive” — have the idea for

From this reading Adept in his craft though he might be, never had he come near to conceiving a pose at once so full of exquisite grace and so unconventional.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading Adept in his craft though he might be, never had he come near to conceiving a pose at once so full of exquisite grace and so unconventional.

a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

possessive form of “dawn” — the first light of day

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

like down or as soft as down

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

put on clothes

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another

From this reading Sculptor Rudel coming in now would have torn his hair with envy at the sight of so rare a substitute provided for that vacant spot.

intense or sharp

From this reading Adept in his craft though he might be, never had he come near to conceiving a pose at once so full of exquisite grace and so unconventional.

plural of “eyelid” — either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

having the pinkish flush of health

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Sculptor Rudel coming in now would have torn his hair with envy at the sight of so rare a substitute provided for that vacant spot.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Adept in his craft though he might be, never had he come near to conceiving a pose at once so full of exquisite grace and so unconventional.

in a gradual manner

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

a young female

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading Adept in his craft though he might be, never had he come near to conceiving a pose at once so full of exquisite grace and so unconventional.

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

From this reading Adept in his craft though he might be, never had he come near to conceiving a pose at once so full of exquisite grace and so unconventional.

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 Sculptor Rudel coming in now would have torn his hair with envy at the sight of so rare a substitute provided for that vacant spot.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Sculptor Rudel coming in now would have torn his hair with envy at the sight of so rare a substitute provided for that vacant spot.

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

From this reading Adept in his craft though he might be, never had he come near to conceiving a pose at once so full of exquisite grace and so unconventional.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading But never a stroke heard she.

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

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

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

From this reading Sculptor Rudel coming in now would have torn his hair with envy at the sight of so rare a substitute provided for that vacant spot.

plural of “hue” — the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

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

From this reading Sculptor Rudel coming in now would have torn his hair with envy at the sight of so rare a substitute provided for that vacant spot.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

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

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

the quality of being good looking and attractive

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Adept in his craft though he might be, never had he come near to conceiving a pose at once so full of exquisite grace and so unconventional.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Adept in his craft though he might be, never had he come near to conceiving a pose at once so full of exquisite grace and so unconventional.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading But never a stroke heard she.

not one, and not any

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Sculptor Rudel coming in now would have torn his hair with envy at the sight of so rare a substitute provided for that vacant spot.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

on one occasion

From this reading Adept in his craft though he might be, never had he come near to conceiving a pose at once so full of exquisite grace and so unconventional.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

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From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

introduce

From this reading Adept in his craft though he might be, never had he come near to conceiving a pose at once so full of exquisite grace and so unconventional.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

of or relating to or resembling or constituting a prism

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Sculptor Rudel coming in now would have torn his hair with envy at the sight of so rare a substitute provided for that vacant spot.

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

in a restful manner

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

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From this reading Sculptor Rudel coming in now would have torn his hair with envy at the sight of so rare a substitute provided for that vacant spot.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading SAVED!

an artist who creates sculptures

From this reading Sculptor Rudel coming in now would have torn his hair with envy at the sight of so rare a substitute provided for that vacant spot.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

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

From this reading But never a stroke heard she.

(ethnic slur) offensive term for a Jew

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Sculptor Rudel coming in now would have torn his hair with envy at the sight of so rare a substitute provided for that vacant spot.

the state of being asleep

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Sculptor Rudel coming in now would have torn his hair with envy at the sight of so rare a substitute provided for that vacant spot.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

shining with brilliant points of light like stars

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Sculptor Rudel coming in now would have torn his hair with envy at the sight of so rare a substitute provided for that vacant spot.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

an unbroken series of events

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

marked with or as if with stripes or linear discolorations

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand

From this reading But never a stroke heard she.

put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items

From this reading Sculptor Rudel coming in now would have torn his hair with envy at the sight of so rare a substitute provided for that vacant spot.

with tenderness; in a tender manner

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

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

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Adept in his craft though he might be, never had he come near to conceiving a pose at once so full of exquisite grace and so unconventional.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

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

From this reading Adept in his craft though he might be, never had he come near to conceiving a pose at once so full of exquisite grace and so unconventional.

having edges that are jagged from injury

From this reading Sculptor Rudel coming in now would have torn his hair with envy at the sight of so rare a substitute provided for that vacant spot.

not conforming to accepted rules or standards

From this reading Adept in his craft though he might be, never had he come near to conceiving a pose at once so full of exquisite grace and so unconventional.

stubbornly unyielding

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

void of intelligence or thought

From this reading Sculptor Rudel coming in now would have torn his hair with envy at the sight of so rare a substitute provided for that vacant spot.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

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

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

a Caucasian

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

superlative of “white” — being of the achromatic color of maximum lightness; having little or no hue owing to reflection of almost all incident light

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Gently and tenderly dawn’s first streak looked down through the shadows upon the figure of the girl, sleeping restfully as if her head were pillowed on the downy pillow of her own bed, instead of on that hard, unyielding cushion of stone; and the pure light, which is like none other on sea or shore, kissed the closed eyelids, and flushed with rare loveliness the cheeks and brow pale as whitest alabaster, and streaked with soft prismatic hues the sheeny folds of her white dress, with its sparkling border of precious stones.

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

From this reading Sculptor Rudel coming in now would have torn his hair with envy at the sight of so rare a substitute provided for that vacant spot.