used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The youthful radiance of the face had singularly the effect of a perfect flower.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading PICKING UP THE THREADS After she was alone she looked again at the miniature of Lydia.
anew
From this reading PICKING UP THE THREADS After she was alone she looked again at the miniature of Lydia.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading PICKING UP THE THREADS After she was alone she looked again at the miniature of Lydia.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Mortimer glanced at the hat still drooping its wide brim over the rose where Lydia had forgotten it, and stood still in a reverie that had, from her aspect, something of sadness in it.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What's the matter with Lydia?" asked someone behind her.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Mrs. Mortimer glanced at the hat still drooping its wide brim over the rose where Lydia had forgotten it, and stood still in a reverie that had, from her aspect, something of sadness in it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading PICKING UP THE THREADS After she was alone she looked again at the miniature of Lydia.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading "What's the matter with Lydia?" asked someone behind her.
brimnounUS /brɪm/
the top edge of a vessel or other container
From this reading Mrs. Mortimer glanced at the hat still drooping its wide brim over the rose where Lydia had forgotten it, and stood still in a reverie that had, from her aspect, something of sadness in it.
droopingadjectiveUS /ˈdruːpɪŋ/
weak from exhaustion
From this reading Mrs. Mortimer glanced at the hat still drooping its wide brim over the rose where Lydia had forgotten it, and stood still in a reverie that had, from her aspect, something of sadness in it.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The youthful radiance of the face had singularly the effect of a perfect flower.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The youthful radiance of the face had singularly the effect of a perfect flower.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The youthful radiance of the face had singularly the effect of a perfect flower.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Mrs. Mortimer glanced at the hat still drooping its wide brim over the rose where Lydia had forgotten it, and stood still in a reverie that had, from her aspect, something of sadness in it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mrs. Mortimer glanced at the hat still drooping its wide brim over the rose where Lydia had forgotten it, and stood still in a reverie that had, from her aspect, something of sadness in it.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Mrs. Mortimer glanced at the hat still drooping its wide brim over the rose where Lydia had forgotten it, and stood still in a reverie that had, from her aspect, something of sadness in it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The youthful radiance of the face had singularly the effect of a perfect flower.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Mrs. Mortimer glanced at the hat still drooping its wide brim over the rose where Lydia had forgotten it, and stood still in a reverie that had, from her aspect, something of sadness in it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Mortimer glanced at the hat still drooping its wide brim over the rose where Lydia had forgotten it, and stood still in a reverie that had, from her aspect, something of sadness in it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Mortimer glanced at the hat still drooping its wide brim over the rose where Lydia had forgotten it, and stood still in a reverie that had, from her aspect, something of sadness in it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Mortimer glanced at the hat still drooping its wide brim over the rose where Lydia had forgotten it, and stood still in a reverie that had, from her aspect, something of sadness in it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Mortimer glanced at the hat still drooping its wide brim over the rose where Lydia had forgotten it, and stood still in a reverie that had, from her aspect, something of sadness in it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After a moment she sighed out, "Poor little Lydia!"
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading PICKING UP THE THREADS After she was alone she looked again at the miniature of Lydia.
LydianounUS /ˈlɪdiə/
an ancient region on the coast of western Asia Minor; a powerful kingdom until conquered by the Persians in 546 BC
From this reading PICKING UP THE THREADS After she was alone she looked again at the miniature of Lydia.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "What's the matter with Lydia?" asked someone behind her.
miniaturenounUS /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/
painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)
From this reading PICKING UP THE THREADS After she was alone she looked again at the miniature of Lydia.
a particular point in time
From this reading After a moment she sighed out, "Poor little Lydia!"
MortimernounUS /ˈmɔːrtɪmər/
English nobleman who deposed Edward II and was executed by Edward III (1287-1330)
From this reading Mrs. Mortimer glanced at the hat still drooping its wide brim over the rose where Lydia had forgotten it, and stood still in a reverie that had, from her aspect, something of sadness in it.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Mortimer glanced at the hat still drooping its wide brim over the rose where Lydia had forgotten it, and stood still in a reverie that had, from her aspect, something of sadness in it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PICKING UP THE THREADS After she was alone she looked again at the miniature of Lydia.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading After a moment she sighed out, "Poor little Lydia!"
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Mrs. Mortimer glanced at the hat still drooping its wide brim over the rose where Lydia had forgotten it, and stood still in a reverie that had, from her aspect, something of sadness in it.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading The youthful radiance of the face had singularly the effect of a perfect flower.
PICKINGnounUS /ˈpɪkɪŋ/
the quantity of a crop that is harvested
From this reading PICKING UP THE THREADS After she was alone she looked again at the miniature of Lydia.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading After a moment she sighed out, "Poor little Lydia!"
radiancenounUS /ˈreɪdiːəns/
the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface
From this reading The youthful radiance of the face had singularly the effect of a perfect flower.
reverienounUS /ˈrevəri/
absentminded dreaming while awake
From this reading Mrs. Mortimer glanced at the hat still drooping its wide brim over the rose where Lydia had forgotten it, and stood still in a reverie that had, from her aspect, something of sadness in it.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Mrs. Mortimer glanced at the hat still drooping its wide brim over the rose where Lydia had forgotten it, and stood still in a reverie that had, from her aspect, something of sadness in it.
sadnessnounUS /ˈsædnəs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading Mrs. Mortimer glanced at the hat still drooping its wide brim over the rose where Lydia had forgotten it, and stood still in a reverie that had, from her aspect, something of sadness in it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PICKING UP THE THREADS After she was alone she looked again at the miniature of Lydia.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading After a moment she sighed out, "Poor little Lydia!"
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading The youthful radiance of the face had singularly the effect of a perfect flower.
a person, without saying who
From this reading "What's the matter with Lydia?" asked someone behind her.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Mrs. Mortimer glanced at the hat still drooping its wide brim over the rose where Lydia had forgotten it, and stood still in a reverie that had, from her aspect, something of sadness in it.
not in physical motion
From this reading Mrs. Mortimer glanced at the hat still drooping its wide brim over the rose where Lydia had forgotten it, and stood still in a reverie that had, from her aspect, something of sadness in it.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Mrs. Mortimer glanced at the hat still drooping its wide brim over the rose where Lydia had forgotten it, and stood still in a reverie that had, from her aspect, something of sadness in it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Mortimer glanced at the hat still drooping its wide brim over the rose where Lydia had forgotten it, and stood still in a reverie that had, from her aspect, something of sadness in it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PICKING UP THE THREADS After she was alone she looked again at the miniature of Lydia.
THREADSnounUS /θredz/
informal terms for clothing
From this reading PICKING UP THE THREADS After she was alone she looked again at the miniature of Lydia.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading PICKING UP THE THREADS After she was alone she looked again at the miniature of Lydia.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PICKING UP THE THREADS After she was alone she looked again at the miniature of Lydia.
What's
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From this reading "What's the matter with Lydia?" asked someone behind her.
in or at the place that
From this reading Mrs. Mortimer glanced at the hat still drooping its wide brim over the rose where Lydia had forgotten it, and stood still in a reverie that had, from her aspect, something of sadness in it.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Mrs. Mortimer glanced at the hat still drooping its wide brim over the rose where Lydia had forgotten it, and stood still in a reverie that had, from her aspect, something of sadness in it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "What's the matter with Lydia?" asked someone behind her.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading The youthful radiance of the face had singularly the effect of a perfect flower.
