used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A head-dress, heart-shaped, held her hair in its close confines; the gown of cloth-of-silver damask fitted closely to her figure, and, from the girdle, hung a long pendent end, elaborately enriched.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A head-dress, heart-shaped, held her hair in its close confines; the gown of cloth-of-silver damask fitted closely to her figure, and, from the girdle, hung a long pendent end, elaborately enriched.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading With short, sharp barks, the dog bounded before her, but the hand usually extended to caress the animal remained at her side.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading JACQUELINE FETCHES THE PRINCESS' FAN Through the flowery path, so narrow her gown brushed the leaves on either side, the Princess Louise appeared, walking slowly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A handsome bride, forsooth, as Jacqueline had suggested.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading With short, sharp barks, the dog bounded before her, but the hand usually extended to caress the animal remained at her side.
barksnounUS /bɑːrks/
plural of “bark” — tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
From this reading With short, sharp barks, the dog bounded before her, but the hand usually extended to caress the animal remained at her side.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading With short, sharp barks, the dog bounded before her, but the hand usually extended to caress the animal remained at her side.
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading With short, sharp barks, the dog bounded before her, but the hand usually extended to caress the animal remained at her side.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading A handsome bride, forsooth, as Jacqueline had suggested.
brushedadjectiveUS /brʌʃt/
touched lightly in passing; grazed against
From this reading JACQUELINE FETCHES THE PRINCESS' FAN Through the flowery path, so narrow her gown brushed the leaves on either side, the Princess Louise appeared, walking slowly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading With short, sharp barks, the dog bounded before her, but the hand usually extended to caress the animal remained at her side.
caressnounUS /kərˈes/
a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)
From this reading With short, sharp barks, the dog bounded before her, but the hand usually extended to caress the animal remained at her side.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading A head-dress, heart-shaped, held her hair in its close confines; the gown of cloth-of-silver damask fitted closely to her figure, and, from the girdle, hung a long pendent end, elaborately enriched.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading A head-dress, heart-shaped, held her hair in its close confines; the gown of cloth-of-silver damask fitted closely to her figure, and, from the girdle, hung a long pendent end, elaborately enriched.
cloth-of-silver
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From this reading A head-dress, heart-shaped, held her hair in its close confines; the gown of cloth-of-silver damask fitted closely to her figure, and, from the girdle, hung a long pendent end, elaborately enriched.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Intently the jester watched her draw near and ever nearer, their common trysting spot, her favorite garden nook.
confinesnounUS /ˈkɑːnfaɪnz/
a bounded scope
From this reading A head-dress, heart-shaped, held her hair in its close confines; the gown of cloth-of-silver damask fitted closely to her figure, and, from the girdle, hung a long pendent end, elaborately enriched.
damasknounUS /ˈdæməsk/
a table linen made from linen with a damask pattern
From this reading A head-dress, heart-shaped, held her hair in its close confines; the gown of cloth-of-silver damask fitted closely to her figure, and, from the girdle, hung a long pendent end, elaborately enriched.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading With short, sharp barks, the dog bounded before her, but the hand usually extended to caress the animal remained at her side.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Intently the jester watched her draw near and ever nearer, their common trysting spot, her favorite garden nook.
one or the other of two
From this reading JACQUELINE FETCHES THE PRINCESS' FAN Through the flowery path, so narrow her gown brushed the leaves on either side, the Princess Louise appeared, walking slowly.
elaboratelyadverbUS /ɪˈlæbrətli/
with elaboration
From this reading A head-dress, heart-shaped, held her hair in its close confines; the gown of cloth-of-silver damask fitted closely to her figure, and, from the girdle, hung a long pendent end, elaborately enriched.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading A head-dress, heart-shaped, held her hair in its close confines; the gown of cloth-of-silver damask fitted closely to her figure, and, from the girdle, hung a long pendent end, elaborately enriched.
enrichedverbUS /enˈrɪtʃt/
past form of “enrich” — make better or improve in quality
From this reading A head-dress, heart-shaped, held her hair in its close confines; the gown of cloth-of-silver damask fitted closely to her figure, and, from the girdle, hung a long pendent end, elaborately enriched.
at any time
From this reading Intently the jester watched her draw near and ever nearer, their common trysting spot, her favorite garden nook.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading With short, sharp barks, the dog bounded before her, but the hand usually extended to caress the animal remained at her side.
FANverbUS /fæn/
strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)
From this reading JACQUELINE FETCHES THE PRINCESS' FAN Through the flowery path, so narrow her gown brushed the leaves on either side, the Princess Louise appeared, walking slowly.
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading Intently the jester watched her draw near and ever nearer, their common trysting spot, her favorite garden nook.
FETCHESnounUS /ˈfetʃɪz/
plural of “fetch” — the action of fetching
From this reading JACQUELINE FETCHES THE PRINCESS' FAN Through the flowery path, so narrow her gown brushed the leaves on either side, the Princess Louise appeared, walking slowly.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading A head-dress, heart-shaped, held her hair in its close confines; the gown of cloth-of-silver damask fitted closely to her figure, and, from the girdle, hung a long pendent end, elaborately enriched.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading A head-dress, heart-shaped, held her hair in its close confines; the gown of cloth-of-silver damask fitted closely to her figure, and, from the girdle, hung a long pendent end, elaborately enriched.
floweryadjectiveUS /ˈflaʊəri/
of or relating to or suggestive of flowers
From this reading JACQUELINE FETCHES THE PRINCESS' FAN Through the flowery path, so narrow her gown brushed the leaves on either side, the Princess Louise appeared, walking slowly.
forsoothadverb
an archaic word originally meaning “in truth” but now usually used to express disbelief
From this reading A handsome bride, forsooth, as Jacqueline had suggested.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A head-dress, heart-shaped, held her hair in its close confines; the gown of cloth-of-silver damask fitted closely to her figure, and, from the girdle, hung a long pendent end, elaborately enriched.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Intently the jester watched her draw near and ever nearer, their common trysting spot, her favorite garden nook.
girdlenounUS /ˈɡɜːrdəl/
an encircling or ringlike structure
From this reading A head-dress, heart-shaped, held her hair in its close confines; the gown of cloth-of-silver damask fitted closely to her figure, and, from the girdle, hung a long pendent end, elaborately enriched.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading JACQUELINE FETCHES THE PRINCESS' FAN Through the flowery path, so narrow her gown brushed the leaves on either side, the Princess Louise appeared, walking slowly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A handsome bride, forsooth, as Jacqueline had suggested.
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 A head-dress, heart-shaped, held her hair in its close confines; the gown of cloth-of-silver damask fitted closely to her figure, and, from the girdle, hung a long pendent end, elaborately enriched.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading With short, sharp barks, the dog bounded before her, but the hand usually extended to caress the animal remained at her side.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading A handsome bride, forsooth, as Jacqueline had suggested.
head-dress
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From this reading A head-dress, heart-shaped, held her hair in its close confines; the gown of cloth-of-silver damask fitted closely to her figure, and, from the girdle, hung a long pendent end, elaborately enriched.
heart-shapedadjective
(of a leaf) shaped like a heart
From this reading A head-dress, heart-shaped, held her hair in its close confines; the gown of cloth-of-silver damask fitted closely to her figure, and, from the girdle, hung a long pendent end, elaborately enriched.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading A head-dress, heart-shaped, held her hair in its close confines; the gown of cloth-of-silver damask fitted closely to her figure, and, from the girdle, hung a long pendent end, elaborately enriched.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading JACQUELINE FETCHES THE PRINCESS' FAN Through the flowery path, so narrow her gown brushed the leaves on either side, the Princess Louise appeared, walking slowly.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading A head-dress, heart-shaped, held her hair in its close confines; the gown of cloth-of-silver damask fitted closely to her figure, and, from the girdle, hung a long pendent end, elaborately enriched.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A head-dress, heart-shaped, held her hair in its close confines; the gown of cloth-of-silver damask fitted closely to her figure, and, from the girdle, hung a long pendent end, elaborately enriched.
IntentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtentli/
with strained or eager attention
From this reading Intently the jester watched her draw near and ever nearer, their common trysting spot, her favorite garden nook.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A head-dress, heart-shaped, held her hair in its close confines; the gown of cloth-of-silver damask fitted closely to her figure, and, from the girdle, hung a long pendent end, elaborately enriched.
JACQUELINE
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From this reading JACQUELINE FETCHES THE PRINCESS' FAN Through the flowery path, so narrow her gown brushed the leaves on either side, the Princess Louise appeared, walking slowly.
jesternounUS /ˈdʒestər/
a professional clown employed to entertain a king or nobleman in the Middle Ages
From this reading Intently the jester watched her draw near and ever nearer, their common trysting spot, her favorite garden nook.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading JACQUELINE FETCHES THE PRINCESS' FAN Through the flowery path, so narrow her gown brushed the leaves on either side, the Princess Louise appeared, walking slowly.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading A head-dress, heart-shaped, held her hair in its close confines; the gown of cloth-of-silver damask fitted closely to her figure, and, from the girdle, hung a long pendent end, elaborately enriched.
Louise
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From this reading JACQUELINE FETCHES THE PRINCESS' FAN Through the flowery path, so narrow her gown brushed the leaves on either side, the Princess Louise appeared, walking slowly.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading JACQUELINE FETCHES THE PRINCESS' FAN Through the flowery path, so narrow her gown brushed the leaves on either side, the Princess Louise appeared, walking slowly.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Intently the jester watched her draw near and ever nearer, their common trysting spot, her favorite garden nook.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Intently the jester watched her draw near and ever nearer, their common trysting spot, her favorite garden nook.
nooknounUS /nʊk/
a sheltered and secluded place
From this reading Intently the jester watched her draw near and ever nearer, their common trysting spot, her favorite garden nook.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A head-dress, heart-shaped, held her hair in its close confines; the gown of cloth-of-silver damask fitted closely to her figure, and, from the girdle, hung a long pendent end, elaborately enriched.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading JACQUELINE FETCHES THE PRINCESS' FAN Through the flowery path, so narrow her gown brushed the leaves on either side, the Princess Louise appeared, walking slowly.
a course of conduct
From this reading JACQUELINE FETCHES THE PRINCESS' FAN Through the flowery path, so narrow her gown brushed the leaves on either side, the Princess Louise appeared, walking slowly.
pendentnoun
an adornment that hangs from a piece of jewelry (necklace or earring)
From this reading A head-dress, heart-shaped, held her hair in its close confines; the gown of cloth-of-silver damask fitted closely to her figure, and, from the girdle, hung a long pendent end, elaborately enriched.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading JACQUELINE FETCHES THE PRINCESS' FAN Through the flowery path, so narrow her gown brushed the leaves on either side, the Princess Louise appeared, walking slowly.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading With short, sharp barks, the dog bounded before her, but the hand usually extended to caress the animal remained at her side.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading With short, sharp barks, the dog bounded before her, but the hand usually extended to caress the animal remained at her side.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading With short, sharp barks, the dog bounded before her, but the hand usually extended to caress the animal remained at her side.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading JACQUELINE FETCHES THE PRINCESS' FAN Through the flowery path, so narrow her gown brushed the leaves on either side, the Princess Louise appeared, walking slowly.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading JACQUELINE FETCHES THE PRINCESS' FAN Through the flowery path, so narrow her gown brushed the leaves on either side, the Princess Louise appeared, walking slowly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading JACQUELINE FETCHES THE PRINCESS' FAN Through the flowery path, so narrow her gown brushed the leaves on either side, the Princess Louise appeared, walking slowly.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Intently the jester watched her draw near and ever nearer, their common trysting spot, her favorite garden nook.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading A handsome bride, forsooth, as Jacqueline had suggested.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JACQUELINE FETCHES THE PRINCESS' FAN Through the flowery path, so narrow her gown brushed the leaves on either side, the Princess Louise appeared, walking slowly.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Intently the jester watched her draw near and ever nearer, their common trysting spot, her favorite garden nook.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading JACQUELINE FETCHES THE PRINCESS' FAN Through the flowery path, so narrow her gown brushed the leaves on either side, the Princess Louise appeared, walking slowly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A head-dress, heart-shaped, held her hair in its close confines; the gown of cloth-of-silver damask fitted closely to her figure, and, from the girdle, hung a long pendent end, elaborately enriched.
trysting
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From this reading Intently the jester watched her draw near and ever nearer, their common trysting spot, her favorite garden nook.
under normal conditions
From this reading With short, sharp barks, the dog bounded before her, but the hand usually extended to caress the animal remained at her side.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading JACQUELINE FETCHES THE PRINCESS' FAN Through the flowery path, so narrow her gown brushed the leaves on either side, the Princess Louise appeared, walking slowly.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Intently the jester watched her draw near and ever nearer, their common trysting spot, her favorite garden nook.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With short, sharp barks, the dog bounded before her, but the hand usually extended to caress the animal remained at her side.
