used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But she could be a splendid white-haired matron; and that age has a nobler beauty and a grander charm than even youth can give, youth so common and so helpless in its grace.
anew
From this reading But she approached again and studied herself.
how long something has existed
From this reading But she could be a splendid white-haired matron; and that age has a nobler beauty and a grander charm than even youth can give, youth so common and so helpless in its grace.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She stood up straight, lifting her head proudly on her throat, her torso on her hips; holding herself stalwart as an empress.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But she could be a splendid white-haired matron; and that age has a nobler beauty and a grander charm than even youth can give, youth so common and so helpless in its grace.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading But she approached again and studied herself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She stood up straight, lifting her head proudly on her throat, her torso on her hips; holding herself stalwart as an empress.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When Momma walked by chance in front of the long cheval glass, she fell back with a sob of fear and shame.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But she could be a splendid white-haired matron; and that age has a nobler beauty and a grander charm than even youth can give, youth so common and so helpless in its grace.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading But she could be a splendid white-haired matron; and that age has a nobler beauty and a grander charm than even youth can give, youth so common and so helpless in its grace.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading And she thanked God for what He had given her, and promised Him she would take better care of the chalice of her soul.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she could be a splendid white-haired matron; and that age has a nobler beauty and a grander charm than even youth can give, youth so common and so helpless in its grace.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When Momma walked by chance in front of the long cheval glass, she fell back with a sob of fear and shame.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading But she could be a splendid white-haired matron; and that age has a nobler beauty and a grander charm than even youth can give, youth so common and so helpless in its grace.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading And she thanked God for what He had given her, and promised Him she would take better care of the chalice of her soul.
chalicenounUS /ˈtʃælɪs/
a bowl-shaped drinking vessel; especially the Eucharistic cup
From this reading And she thanked God for what He had given her, and promised Him she would take better care of the chalice of her soul.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading When Momma walked by chance in front of the long cheval glass, she fell back with a sob of fear and shame.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading But she could be a splendid white-haired matron; and that age has a nobler beauty and a grander charm than even youth can give, youth so common and so helpless in its grace.
cheval
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From this reading When Momma walked by chance in front of the long cheval glass, she fell back with a sob of fear and shame.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading But she could be a splendid white-haired matron; and that age has a nobler beauty and a grander charm than even youth can give, youth so common and so helpless in its grace.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But she could be a splendid white-haired matron; and that age has a nobler beauty and a grander charm than even youth can give, youth so common and so helpless in its grace.
empressnounUS /ˈempres/
a woman emperor or the wife of an emperor
From this reading She stood up straight, lifting her head proudly on her throat, her torso on her hips; holding herself stalwart as an empress.
divisible by two
From this reading But she could be a splendid white-haired matron; and that age has a nobler beauty and a grander charm than even youth can give, youth so common and so helpless in its grace.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading When Momma walked by chance in front of the long cheval glass, she fell back with a sob of fear and shame.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading When Momma walked by chance in front of the long cheval glass, she fell back with a sob of fear and shame.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And she thanked God for what He had given her, and promised Him she would take better care of the chalice of her soul.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading When Momma walked by chance in front of the long cheval glass, she fell back with a sob of fear and shame.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But she could be a splendid white-haired matron; and that age has a nobler beauty and a grander charm than even youth can give, youth so common and so helpless in its grace.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading And she thanked God for what He had given her, and promised Him she would take better care of the chalice of her soul.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading When Momma walked by chance in front of the long cheval glass, she fell back with a sob of fear and shame.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading And she thanked God for what He had given her, and promised Him she would take better care of the chalice of her soul.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading But she could be a splendid white-haired matron; and that age has a nobler beauty and a grander charm than even youth can give, youth so common and so helpless in its grace.
granderadjectiveUS /ˈɡrændər/
comparative of “grand” — of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading But she could be a splendid white-haired matron; and that age has a nobler beauty and a grander charm than even youth can give, youth so common and so helpless in its grace.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And she thanked God for what He had given her, and promised Him she would take better care of the chalice of her soul.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But she could be a splendid white-haired matron; and that age has a nobler beauty and a grander charm than even youth can give, youth so common and so helpless in its grace.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And she thanked God for what He had given her, and promised Him she would take better care of the chalice of her soul.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading She stood up straight, lifting her head proudly on her throat, her torso on her hips; holding herself stalwart as an empress.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading But she could be a splendid white-haired matron; and that age has a nobler beauty and a grander charm than even youth can give, youth so common and so helpless in its grace.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She stood up straight, lifting her head proudly on her throat, her torso on her hips; holding herself stalwart as an empress.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading But she approached again and studied herself.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And she thanked God for what He had given her, and promised Him she would take better care of the chalice of her soul.
hipsnounUS /hɪps/
plural of “hip” — either side of the body below the waist and above the thigh
From this reading She stood up straight, lifting her head proudly on her throat, her torso on her hips; holding herself stalwart as an empress.
the act of retaining something
From this reading She stood up straight, lifting her head proudly on her throat, her torso on her hips; holding herself stalwart as an empress.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But she could be a splendid white-haired matron; and that age has a nobler beauty and a grander charm than even youth can give, youth so common and so helpless in its grace.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But she could be a splendid white-haired matron; and that age has a nobler beauty and a grander charm than even youth can give, youth so common and so helpless in its grace.
liftingverbUS /ˈlɪftɪŋ/
-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading She stood up straight, lifting her head proudly on her throat, her torso on her hips; holding herself stalwart as an empress.
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 When Momma walked by chance in front of the long cheval glass, she fell back with a sob of fear and shame.
matronnounUS /ˈmeɪtrən/
a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified
From this reading But she could be a splendid white-haired matron; and that age has a nobler beauty and a grander charm than even youth can give, youth so common and so helpless in its grace.
MommanounUS /ˈmɑːmə/
informal terms for a mother
From this reading When Momma walked by chance in front of the long cheval glass, she fell back with a sob of fear and shame.
nobleradjectiveUS /ˈnoʊblər/
comparative of “noble” — impressive in appearance
From this reading But she could be a splendid white-haired matron; and that age has a nobler beauty and a grander charm than even youth can give, youth so common and so helpless in its grace.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Momma walked by chance in front of the long cheval glass, she fell back with a sob of fear and shame.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She stood up straight, lifting her head proudly on her throat, her torso on her hips; holding herself stalwart as an empress.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading And she thanked God for what He had given her, and promised Him she would take better care of the chalice of her soul.
proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading She stood up straight, lifting her head proudly on her throat, her torso on her hips; holding herself stalwart as an empress.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading When Momma walked by chance in front of the long cheval glass, she fell back with a sob of fear and shame.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But she could be a splendid white-haired matron; and that age has a nobler beauty and a grander charm than even youth can give, youth so common and so helpless in its grace.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But she could be a splendid white-haired matron; and that age has a nobler beauty and a grander charm than even youth can give, youth so common and so helpless in its grace.
sobverbUS /sɑːb/
weep convulsively
From this reading When Momma walked by chance in front of the long cheval glass, she fell back with a sob of fear and shame.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading And she thanked God for what He had given her, and promised Him she would take better care of the chalice of her soul.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading But she could be a splendid white-haired matron; and that age has a nobler beauty and a grander charm than even youth can give, youth so common and so helpless in its grace.
stalwartadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːlwərt/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading She stood up straight, lifting her head proudly on her throat, her torso on her hips; holding herself stalwart as an empress.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading She stood up straight, lifting her head proudly on her throat, her torso on her hips; holding herself stalwart as an empress.
successive (without a break)
From this reading She stood up straight, lifting her head proudly on her throat, her torso on her hips; holding herself stalwart as an empress.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading But she approached again and studied herself.
carry out
From this reading And she thanked God for what He had given her, and promised Him she would take better care of the chalice of her soul.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But she could be a splendid white-haired matron; and that age has a nobler beauty and a grander charm than even youth can give, youth so common and so helpless in its grace.
thankedverbUS /θæŋkt/
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading And she thanked God for what He had given her, and promised Him she would take better care of the chalice of her soul.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But she could be a splendid white-haired matron; and that age has a nobler beauty and a grander charm than even youth can give, youth so common and so helpless in its grace.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Momma walked by chance in front of the long cheval glass, she fell back with a sob of fear and shame.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading She stood up straight, lifting her head proudly on her throat, her torso on her hips; holding herself stalwart as an empress.
torsonounUS /ˈtɔːrsoʊ/
the body excluding the head and neck and limbs
From this reading She stood up straight, lifting her head proudly on her throat, her torso on her hips; holding herself stalwart as an empress.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She stood up straight, lifting her head proudly on her throat, her torso on her hips; holding herself stalwart as an empress.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading When Momma walked by chance in front of the long cheval glass, she fell back with a sob of fear and shame.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading And she thanked God for what He had given her, and promised Him she would take better care of the chalice of her soul.
at the time that
From this reading When Momma walked by chance in front of the long cheval glass, she fell back with a sob of fear and shame.
white-hairedadjective
showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair
From this reading But she could be a splendid white-haired matron; and that age has a nobler beauty and a grander charm than even youth can give, youth so common and so helpless in its grace.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Momma walked by chance in front of the long cheval glass, she fell back with a sob of fear and shame.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading And she thanked God for what He had given her, and promised Him she would take better care of the chalice of her soul.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading But she could be a splendid white-haired matron; and that age has a nobler beauty and a grander charm than even youth can give, youth so common and so helpless in its grace.
