used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had gathered a great heap of blushes (those flowers which bloom so rarely after gentlefolks' springtime), and with them ornamented his honest countenance, his cheeks, his forehead, nay, his youthful ears.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He had gathered a great heap of blushes (those flowers which bloom so rarely after gentlefolks' springtime), and with them ornamented his honest countenance, his cheeks, his forehead, nay, his youthful ears.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading As my Lady Castlewood and her son and daughter passed through one door of the saloon where they had all been seated, my Lord Castlewood departed by another issue; and then the demure eyes looked up from the tambour-frame on which they had persisted hitherto in examining the innocent violets and jonquils.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The eyes looked up at Harry Warrington, who stood at an ancestral portrait under the great fireplace.
ancestraladjectiveUS /ænˈsestrəl/
inherited or inheritable by established rules (usually legal rules) of descent
From this reading The eyes looked up at Harry Warrington, who stood at an ancestral portrait under the great fireplace.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As my Lady Castlewood and her son and daughter passed through one door of the saloon where they had all been seated, my Lord Castlewood departed by another issue; and then the demure eyes looked up from the tambour-frame on which they had persisted hitherto in examining the innocent violets and jonquils.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading As my Lady Castlewood and her son and daughter passed through one door of the saloon where they had all been seated, my Lord Castlewood departed by another issue; and then the demure eyes looked up from the tambour-frame on which they had persisted hitherto in examining the innocent violets and jonquils.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “Because your ladyship bade me stay,” answered the lad.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As my Lady Castlewood and her son and daughter passed through one door of the saloon where they had all been seated, my Lord Castlewood departed by another issue; and then the demure eyes looked up from the tambour-frame on which they had persisted hitherto in examining the innocent violets and jonquils.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Why did you refuse to go with our aunt, cousin?” asked the lady of the tambour frame.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The eyes looked up at Harry Warrington, who stood at an ancestral portrait under the great fireplace.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading “Why did you refuse to go with our aunt, cousin?” asked the lady of the tambour frame.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading “Because your ladyship bade me stay,” answered the lad.
for the reason that
From this reading “Because your ladyship bade me stay,” answered the lad.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As my Lady Castlewood and her son and daughter passed through one door of the saloon where they had all been seated, my Lord Castlewood departed by another issue; and then the demure eyes looked up from the tambour-frame on which they had persisted hitherto in examining the innocent violets and jonquils.
bloomnounUS /bluːm/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading He had gathered a great heap of blushes (those flowers which bloom so rarely after gentlefolks' springtime), and with them ornamented his honest countenance, his cheeks, his forehead, nay, his youthful ears.
blushesnounUS /ˈblʌʃəz/
plural of “blush” — a rosy color (especially in the cheeks) taken as a sign of good health
From this reading He had gathered a great heap of blushes (those flowers which bloom so rarely after gentlefolks' springtime), and with them ornamented his honest countenance, his cheeks, his forehead, nay, his youthful ears.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As my Lady Castlewood and her son and daughter passed through one door of the saloon where they had all been seated, my Lord Castlewood departed by another issue; and then the demure eyes looked up from the tambour-frame on which they had persisted hitherto in examining the innocent violets and jonquils.
Castlewood
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From this reading As my Lady Castlewood and her son and daughter passed through one door of the saloon where they had all been seated, my Lord Castlewood departed by another issue; and then the demure eyes looked up from the tambour-frame on which they had persisted hitherto in examining the innocent violets and jonquils.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading He had gathered a great heap of blushes (those flowers which bloom so rarely after gentlefolks' springtime), and with them ornamented his honest countenance, his cheeks, his forehead, nay, his youthful ears.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading He had gathered a great heap of blushes (those flowers which bloom so rarely after gentlefolks' springtime), and with them ornamented his honest countenance, his cheeks, his forehead, nay, his youthful ears.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading “Why did you refuse to go with our aunt, cousin?” asked the lady of the tambour frame.
a female human offspring
From this reading As my Lady Castlewood and her son and daughter passed through one door of the saloon where they had all been seated, my Lord Castlewood departed by another issue; and then the demure eyes looked up from the tambour-frame on which they had persisted hitherto in examining the innocent violets and jonquils.
demureadjectiveUS /dɪˈmjʊr/
affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way
From this reading As my Lady Castlewood and her son and daughter passed through one door of the saloon where they had all been seated, my Lord Castlewood departed by another issue; and then the demure eyes looked up from the tambour-frame on which they had persisted hitherto in examining the innocent violets and jonquils.
well in the past; former
From this reading As my Lady Castlewood and her son and daughter passed through one door of the saloon where they had all been seated, my Lord Castlewood departed by another issue; and then the demure eyes looked up from the tambour-frame on which they had persisted hitherto in examining the innocent violets and jonquils.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Why did you refuse to go with our aunt, cousin?” asked the lady of the tambour frame.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As my Lady Castlewood and her son and daughter passed through one door of the saloon where they had all been seated, my Lord Castlewood departed by another issue; and then the demure eyes looked up from the tambour-frame on which they had persisted hitherto in examining the innocent violets and jonquils.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading He had gathered a great heap of blushes (those flowers which bloom so rarely after gentlefolks' springtime), and with them ornamented his honest countenance, his cheeks, his forehead, nay, his youthful ears.
examiningverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading As my Lady Castlewood and her son and daughter passed through one door of the saloon where they had all been seated, my Lord Castlewood departed by another issue; and then the demure eyes looked up from the tambour-frame on which they had persisted hitherto in examining the innocent violets and jonquils.
opinion or judgment
From this reading As my Lady Castlewood and her son and daughter passed through one door of the saloon where they had all been seated, my Lord Castlewood departed by another issue; and then the demure eyes looked up from the tambour-frame on which they had persisted hitherto in examining the innocent violets and jonquils.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading The eyes looked up at Harry Warrington, who stood at an ancestral portrait under the great fireplace.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading He had gathered a great heap of blushes (those flowers which bloom so rarely after gentlefolks' springtime), and with them ornamented his honest countenance, his cheeks, his forehead, nay, his youthful ears.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading He had gathered a great heap of blushes (those flowers which bloom so rarely after gentlefolks' springtime), and with them ornamented his honest countenance, his cheeks, his forehead, nay, his youthful ears.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading “Why did you refuse to go with our aunt, cousin?” asked the lady of the tambour frame.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As my Lady Castlewood and her son and daughter passed through one door of the saloon where they had all been seated, my Lord Castlewood departed by another issue; and then the demure eyes looked up from the tambour-frame on which they had persisted hitherto in examining the innocent violets and jonquils.
brought together in one place
From this reading He had gathered a great heap of blushes (those flowers which bloom so rarely after gentlefolks' springtime), and with them ornamented his honest countenance, his cheeks, his forehead, nay, his youthful ears.
gentlefolks
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From this reading He had gathered a great heap of blushes (those flowers which bloom so rarely after gentlefolks' springtime), and with them ornamented his honest countenance, his cheeks, his forehead, nay, his youthful ears.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Why did you refuse to go with our aunt, cousin?” asked the lady of the tambour frame.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The eyes looked up at Harry Warrington, who stood at an ancestral portrait under the great fireplace.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As my Lady Castlewood and her son and daughter passed through one door of the saloon where they had all been seated, my Lord Castlewood departed by another issue; and then the demure eyes looked up from the tambour-frame on which they had persisted hitherto in examining the innocent violets and jonquils.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading The eyes looked up at Harry Warrington, who stood at an ancestral portrait under the great fireplace.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had gathered a great heap of blushes (those flowers which bloom so rarely after gentlefolks' springtime), and with them ornamented his honest countenance, his cheeks, his forehead, nay, his youthful ears.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading He had gathered a great heap of blushes (those flowers which bloom so rarely after gentlefolks' springtime), and with them ornamented his honest countenance, his cheeks, his forehead, nay, his youthful ears.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As my Lady Castlewood and her son and daughter passed through one door of the saloon where they had all been seated, my Lord Castlewood departed by another issue; and then the demure eyes looked up from the tambour-frame on which they had persisted hitherto in examining the innocent violets and jonquils.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had gathered a great heap of blushes (those flowers which bloom so rarely after gentlefolks' springtime), and with them ornamented his honest countenance, his cheeks, his forehead, nay, his youthful ears.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading As my Lady Castlewood and her son and daughter passed through one door of the saloon where they had all been seated, my Lord Castlewood departed by another issue; and then the demure eyes looked up from the tambour-frame on which they had persisted hitherto in examining the innocent violets and jonquils.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading He had gathered a great heap of blushes (those flowers which bloom so rarely after gentlefolks' springtime), and with them ornamented his honest countenance, his cheeks, his forehead, nay, his youthful ears.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As my Lady Castlewood and her son and daughter passed through one door of the saloon where they had all been seated, my Lord Castlewood departed by another issue; and then the demure eyes looked up from the tambour-frame on which they had persisted hitherto in examining the innocent violets and jonquils.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading As my Lady Castlewood and her son and daughter passed through one door of the saloon where they had all been seated, my Lord Castlewood departed by another issue; and then the demure eyes looked up from the tambour-frame on which they had persisted hitherto in examining the innocent violets and jonquils.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading As my Lady Castlewood and her son and daughter passed through one door of the saloon where they had all been seated, my Lord Castlewood departed by another issue; and then the demure eyes looked up from the tambour-frame on which they had persisted hitherto in examining the innocent violets and jonquils.
jonquils
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From this reading As my Lady Castlewood and her son and daughter passed through one door of the saloon where they had all been seated, my Lord Castlewood departed by another issue; and then the demure eyes looked up from the tambour-frame on which they had persisted hitherto in examining the innocent violets and jonquils.
a boy or man
From this reading “Because your ladyship bade me stay,” answered the lad.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading As my Lady Castlewood and her son and daughter passed through one door of the saloon where they had all been seated, my Lord Castlewood departed by another issue; and then the demure eyes looked up from the tambour-frame on which they had persisted hitherto in examining the innocent violets and jonquils.
ladyshipnoun
a title used to address any peeress except a duchess
From this reading “Because your ladyship bade me stay,” answered the lad.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As my Lady Castlewood and her son and daughter passed through one door of the saloon where they had all been seated, my Lord Castlewood departed by another issue; and then the demure eyes looked up from the tambour-frame on which they had persisted hitherto in examining the innocent violets and jonquils.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading As my Lady Castlewood and her son and daughter passed through one door of the saloon where they had all been seated, my Lord Castlewood departed by another issue; and then the demure eyes looked up from the tambour-frame on which they had persisted hitherto in examining the innocent violets and jonquils.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Because your ladyship bade me stay,” answered the lad.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading As my Lady Castlewood and her son and daughter passed through one door of the saloon where they had all been seated, my Lord Castlewood departed by another issue; and then the demure eyes looked up from the tambour-frame on which they had persisted hitherto in examining the innocent violets and jonquils.
an old word for “no”
From this reading He had gathered a great heap of blushes (those flowers which bloom so rarely after gentlefolks' springtime), and with them ornamented his honest countenance, his cheeks, his forehead, nay, his youthful ears.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As my Lady Castlewood and her son and daughter passed through one door of the saloon where they had all been seated, my Lord Castlewood departed by another issue; and then the demure eyes looked up from the tambour-frame on which they had persisted hitherto in examining the innocent violets and jonquils.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As my Lady Castlewood and her son and daughter passed through one door of the saloon where they had all been seated, my Lord Castlewood departed by another issue; and then the demure eyes looked up from the tambour-frame on which they had persisted hitherto in examining the innocent violets and jonquils.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As my Lady Castlewood and her son and daughter passed through one door of the saloon where they had all been seated, my Lord Castlewood departed by another issue; and then the demure eyes looked up from the tambour-frame on which they had persisted hitherto in examining the innocent violets and jonquils.
ornamentedverbUS /ˈɔːrnəmentɪd/
past form of “ornament” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading He had gathered a great heap of blushes (those flowers which bloom so rarely after gentlefolks' springtime), and with them ornamented his honest countenance, his cheeks, his forehead, nay, his youthful ears.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “Why did you refuse to go with our aunt, cousin?” asked the lady of the tambour frame.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading As my Lady Castlewood and her son and daughter passed through one door of the saloon where they had all been seated, my Lord Castlewood departed by another issue; and then the demure eyes looked up from the tambour-frame on which they had persisted hitherto in examining the innocent violets and jonquils.
persistedverbUS /pərˈsɪstɪd/
past form of “persist” — continue to exist
From this reading As my Lady Castlewood and her son and daughter passed through one door of the saloon where they had all been seated, my Lord Castlewood departed by another issue; and then the demure eyes looked up from the tambour-frame on which they had persisted hitherto in examining the innocent violets and jonquils.
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading The eyes looked up at Harry Warrington, who stood at an ancestral portrait under the great fireplace.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading He had gathered a great heap of blushes (those flowers which bloom so rarely after gentlefolks' springtime), and with them ornamented his honest countenance, his cheeks, his forehead, nay, his youthful ears.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading “Why did you refuse to go with our aunt, cousin?” asked the lady of the tambour frame.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading As my Lady Castlewood and her son and daughter passed through one door of the saloon where they had all been seated, my Lord Castlewood departed by another issue; and then the demure eyes looked up from the tambour-frame on which they had persisted hitherto in examining the innocent violets and jonquils.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading As my Lady Castlewood and her son and daughter passed through one door of the saloon where they had all been seated, my Lord Castlewood departed by another issue; and then the demure eyes looked up from the tambour-frame on which they had persisted hitherto in examining the innocent violets and jonquils.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had gathered a great heap of blushes (those flowers which bloom so rarely after gentlefolks' springtime), and with them ornamented his honest countenance, his cheeks, his forehead, nay, his youthful ears.
a male human offspring
From this reading As my Lady Castlewood and her son and daughter passed through one door of the saloon where they had all been seated, my Lord Castlewood departed by another issue; and then the demure eyes looked up from the tambour-frame on which they had persisted hitherto in examining the innocent violets and jonquils.
springtimenounUS /ˈsprɪŋtaɪm/
the season of growth
From this reading He had gathered a great heap of blushes (those flowers which bloom so rarely after gentlefolks' springtime), and with them ornamented his honest countenance, his cheeks, his forehead, nay, his youthful ears.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading “Because your ladyship bade me stay,” answered the lad.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The eyes looked up at Harry Warrington, who stood at an ancestral portrait under the great fireplace.
tambournoun
a frame made of two hoops; used for embroidering
From this reading “Why did you refuse to go with our aunt, cousin?” asked the lady of the tambour frame.
tambour-frame
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From this reading As my Lady Castlewood and her son and daughter passed through one door of the saloon where they had all been seated, my Lord Castlewood departed by another issue; and then the demure eyes looked up from the tambour-frame on which they had persisted hitherto in examining the innocent violets and jonquils.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As my Lady Castlewood and her son and daughter passed through one door of the saloon where they had all been seated, my Lord Castlewood departed by another issue; and then the demure eyes looked up from the tambour-frame on which they had persisted hitherto in examining the innocent violets and jonquils.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He had gathered a great heap of blushes (those flowers which bloom so rarely after gentlefolks' springtime), and with them ornamented his honest countenance, his cheeks, his forehead, nay, his youthful ears.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading As my Lady Castlewood and her son and daughter passed through one door of the saloon where they had all been seated, my Lord Castlewood departed by another issue; and then the demure eyes looked up from the tambour-frame on which they had persisted hitherto in examining the innocent violets and jonquils.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As my Lady Castlewood and her son and daughter passed through one door of the saloon where they had all been seated, my Lord Castlewood departed by another issue; and then the demure eyes looked up from the tambour-frame on which they had persisted hitherto in examining the innocent violets and jonquils.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He had gathered a great heap of blushes (those flowers which bloom so rarely after gentlefolks' springtime), and with them ornamented his honest countenance, his cheeks, his forehead, nay, his youthful ears.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading As my Lady Castlewood and her son and daughter passed through one door of the saloon where they had all been seated, my Lord Castlewood departed by another issue; and then the demure eyes looked up from the tambour-frame on which they had persisted hitherto in examining the innocent violets and jonquils.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Why did you refuse to go with our aunt, cousin?” asked the lady of the tambour frame.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The eyes looked up at Harry Warrington, who stood at an ancestral portrait under the great fireplace.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As my Lady Castlewood and her son and daughter passed through one door of the saloon where they had all been seated, my Lord Castlewood departed by another issue; and then the demure eyes looked up from the tambour-frame on which they had persisted hitherto in examining the innocent violets and jonquils.
violetsnounUS /ˈvaɪələts/
plural of “violet” — any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading As my Lady Castlewood and her son and daughter passed through one door of the saloon where they had all been seated, my Lord Castlewood departed by another issue; and then the demure eyes looked up from the tambour-frame on which they had persisted hitherto in examining the innocent violets and jonquils.
Warrington
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From this reading The eyes looked up at Harry Warrington, who stood at an ancestral portrait under the great fireplace.
in or at the place that
From this reading As my Lady Castlewood and her son and daughter passed through one door of the saloon where they had all been seated, my Lord Castlewood departed by another issue; and then the demure eyes looked up from the tambour-frame on which they had persisted hitherto in examining the innocent violets and jonquils.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As my Lady Castlewood and her son and daughter passed through one door of the saloon where they had all been seated, my Lord Castlewood departed by another issue; and then the demure eyes looked up from the tambour-frame on which they had persisted hitherto in examining the innocent violets and jonquils.
which person or people
From this reading The eyes looked up at Harry Warrington, who stood at an ancestral portrait under the great fireplace.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why did you refuse to go with our aunt, cousin?” asked the lady of the tambour frame.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had gathered a great heap of blushes (those flowers which bloom so rarely after gentlefolks' springtime), and with them ornamented his honest countenance, his cheeks, his forehead, nay, his youthful ears.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Why did you refuse to go with our aunt, cousin?” asked the lady of the tambour frame.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Because your ladyship bade me stay,” answered the lad.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading He had gathered a great heap of blushes (those flowers which bloom so rarely after gentlefolks' springtime), and with them ornamented his honest countenance, his cheeks, his forehead, nay, his youthful ears.
