used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading +THE PROPOSAL+ IT was the sixteenth of August; the heat had been intense, but toward evening a cool air stirred the leaves of the trees, and entered the open window of the pretty boudoir in the Avenue Gabriel.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Ella had decked the apartment with flowers, to _fête_ the recovery of her dear mother, and a silver tea-service, standing on a small table near, plentifully supplied with cakes and fruit, added greatly to the home comfort of the scene.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading +THE PROPOSAL+ IT was the sixteenth of August; the heat had been intense, but toward evening a cool air stirred the leaves of the trees, and entered the open window of the pretty boudoir in the Avenue Gabriel.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Languidly reclining on an elegant couch of pale green silk, her sweet face half buried in the rich lace which ornamented the downy cushions, she enjoyed the voluptuous sensations incident to the convalescent state.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading +THE PROPOSAL+ IT was the sixteenth of August; the heat had been intense, but toward evening a cool air stirred the leaves of the trees, and entered the open window of the pretty boudoir in the Avenue Gabriel.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Ella had decked the apartment with flowers, to _fête_ the recovery of her dear mother, and a silver tea-service, standing on a small table near, plentifully supplied with cakes and fruit, added greatly to the home comfort of the scene.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading +THE PROPOSAL+ IT was the sixteenth of August; the heat had been intense, but toward evening a cool air stirred the leaves of the trees, and entered the open window of the pretty boudoir in the Avenue Gabriel.
a line of approach
From this reading +THE PROPOSAL+ IT was the sixteenth of August; the heat had been intense, but toward evening a cool air stirred the leaves of the trees, and entered the open window of the pretty boudoir in the Avenue Gabriel.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Evelyn’s illness, if it had somewhat detracted from the brilliancy of her beauty, had replaced it with an air of delicacy and refinement, which, perhaps, suited still better the classic outline of her features.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading +THE PROPOSAL+ IT was the sixteenth of August; the heat had been intense, but toward evening a cool air stirred the leaves of the trees, and entered the open window of the pretty boudoir in the Avenue Gabriel.
dearly loved
From this reading That day our beloved invalid quitted her room for the first time.
(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 Evelyn’s illness, if it had somewhat detracted from the brilliancy of her beauty, had replaced it with an air of delicacy and refinement, which, perhaps, suited still better the classic outline of her features.
boudoirnounUS /ˈbuːdɔɪr/
a lady's bedroom or private sitting room
From this reading +THE PROPOSAL+ IT was the sixteenth of August; the heat had been intense, but toward evening a cool air stirred the leaves of the trees, and entered the open window of the pretty boudoir in the Avenue Gabriel.
brilliancynoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading Evelyn’s illness, if it had somewhat detracted from the brilliancy of her beauty, had replaced it with an air of delicacy and refinement, which, perhaps, suited still better the classic outline of her features.
placed in a grave
From this reading Languidly reclining on an elegant couch of pale green silk, her sweet face half buried in the rich lace which ornamented the downy cushions, she enjoyed the voluptuous sensations incident to the convalescent state.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading +THE PROPOSAL+ IT was the sixteenth of August; the heat had been intense, but toward evening a cool air stirred the leaves of the trees, and entered the open window of the pretty boudoir in the Avenue Gabriel.
cakesnounUS /keɪks/
plural of “cake” — a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading Ella had decked the apartment with flowers, to _fête_ the recovery of her dear mother, and a silver tea-service, standing on a small table near, plentifully supplied with cakes and fruit, added greatly to the home comfort of the scene.
classicnounUS /ˈklæsɪk/
a creation of the highest excellence
From this reading Evelyn’s illness, if it had somewhat detracted from the brilliancy of her beauty, had replaced it with an air of delicacy and refinement, which, perhaps, suited still better the classic outline of her features.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Ella had decked the apartment with flowers, to _fête_ the recovery of her dear mother, and a silver tea-service, standing on a small table near, plentifully supplied with cakes and fruit, added greatly to the home comfort of the scene.
convalescentnounUS /ˌkɑːnvəˈlesənt/
a person who is recovering from illness
From this reading Languidly reclining on an elegant couch of pale green silk, her sweet face half buried in the rich lace which ornamented the downy cushions, she enjoyed the voluptuous sensations incident to the convalescent state.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading +THE PROPOSAL+ IT was the sixteenth of August; the heat had been intense, but toward evening a cool air stirred the leaves of the trees, and entered the open window of the pretty boudoir in the Avenue Gabriel.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading Languidly reclining on an elegant couch of pale green silk, her sweet face half buried in the rich lace which ornamented the downy cushions, she enjoyed the voluptuous sensations incident to the convalescent state.
cushionsnounUS /ˈkʊʃənz/
plural of “cushion” — a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
From this reading Languidly reclining on an elegant couch of pale green silk, her sweet face half buried in the rich lace which ornamented the downy cushions, she enjoyed the voluptuous sensations incident to the convalescent state.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading That day our beloved invalid quitted her room for the first time.
dearly loved
From this reading Ella had decked the apartment with flowers, to _fête_ the recovery of her dear mother, and a silver tea-service, standing on a small table near, plentifully supplied with cakes and fruit, added greatly to the home comfort of the scene.
deckedverbUS /dekt/
past form of “deck” — be beautiful to look at
From this reading Ella had decked the apartment with flowers, to _fête_ the recovery of her dear mother, and a silver tea-service, standing on a small table near, plentifully supplied with cakes and fruit, added greatly to the home comfort of the scene.
delicacynounUS /ˈdeləkəsi/
the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
From this reading Evelyn’s illness, if it had somewhat detracted from the brilliancy of her beauty, had replaced it with an air of delicacy and refinement, which, perhaps, suited still better the classic outline of her features.
detractedverbUS /dɪˈtræktɪd/
past form of “detract” — take away a part from; diminish
From this reading Evelyn’s illness, if it had somewhat detracted from the brilliancy of her beauty, had replaced it with an air of delicacy and refinement, which, perhaps, suited still better the classic outline of her features.
downyadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊni/
like down or as soft as down
From this reading Languidly reclining on an elegant couch of pale green silk, her sweet face half buried in the rich lace which ornamented the downy cushions, she enjoyed the voluptuous sensations incident to the convalescent state.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading Languidly reclining on an elegant couch of pale green silk, her sweet face half buried in the rich lace which ornamented the downy cushions, she enjoyed the voluptuous sensations incident to the convalescent state.
Ella
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From this reading Ella had decked the apartment with flowers, to _fête_ the recovery of her dear mother, and a silver tea-service, standing on a small table near, plentifully supplied with cakes and fruit, added greatly to the home comfort of the scene.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Languidly reclining on an elegant couch of pale green silk, her sweet face half buried in the rich lace which ornamented the downy cushions, she enjoyed the voluptuous sensations incident to the convalescent state.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading +THE PROPOSAL+ IT was the sixteenth of August; the heat had been intense, but toward evening a cool air stirred the leaves of the trees, and entered the open window of the pretty boudoir in the Avenue Gabriel.
Evelyn's
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From this reading Evelyn’s illness, if it had somewhat detracted from the brilliancy of her beauty, had replaced it with an air of delicacy and refinement, which, perhaps, suited still better the classic outline of her features.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading +THE PROPOSAL+ IT was the sixteenth of August; the heat had been intense, but toward evening a cool air stirred the leaves of the trees, and entered the open window of the pretty boudoir in the Avenue Gabriel.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Languidly reclining on an elegant couch of pale green silk, her sweet face half buried in the rich lace which ornamented the downy cushions, she enjoyed the voluptuous sensations incident to the convalescent state.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Evelyn’s illness, if it had somewhat detracted from the brilliancy of her beauty, had replaced it with an air of delicacy and refinement, which, perhaps, suited still better the classic outline of her features.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading That day our beloved invalid quitted her room for the first time.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Ella had decked the apartment with flowers, to _fête_ the recovery of her dear mother, and a silver tea-service, standing on a small table near, plentifully supplied with cakes and fruit, added greatly to the home comfort of the scene.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That day our beloved invalid quitted her room for the first time.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Evelyn’s illness, if it had somewhat detracted from the brilliancy of her beauty, had replaced it with an air of delicacy and refinement, which, perhaps, suited still better the classic outline of her features.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading Ella had decked the apartment with flowers, to _fête_ the recovery of her dear mother, and a silver tea-service, standing on a small table near, plentifully supplied with cakes and fruit, added greatly to the home comfort of the scene.
fête
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From this reading Ella had decked the apartment with flowers, to _fête_ the recovery of her dear mother, and a silver tea-service, standing on a small table near, plentifully supplied with cakes and fruit, added greatly to the home comfort of the scene.
GabrielnounUS /ˈɡeɪbriəl/
(Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God
From this reading +THE PROPOSAL+ IT was the sixteenth of August; the heat had been intense, but toward evening a cool air stirred the leaves of the trees, and entered the open window of the pretty boudoir in the Avenue Gabriel.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Ella had decked the apartment with flowers, to _fête_ the recovery of her dear mother, and a silver tea-service, standing on a small table near, plentifully supplied with cakes and fruit, added greatly to the home comfort of the scene.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Languidly reclining on an elegant couch of pale green silk, her sweet face half buried in the rich lace which ornamented the downy cushions, she enjoyed the voluptuous sensations incident to the convalescent state.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading +THE PROPOSAL+ IT was the sixteenth of August; the heat had been intense, but toward evening a cool air stirred the leaves of the trees, and entered the open window of the pretty boudoir in the Avenue Gabriel.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Languidly reclining on an elegant couch of pale green silk, her sweet face half buried in the rich lace which ornamented the downy cushions, she enjoyed the voluptuous sensations incident to the convalescent state.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading +THE PROPOSAL+ IT was the sixteenth of August; the heat had been intense, but toward evening a cool air stirred the leaves of the trees, and entered the open window of the pretty boudoir in the Avenue Gabriel.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading That day our beloved invalid quitted her room for the first time.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Ella had decked the apartment with flowers, to _fête_ the recovery of her dear mother, and a silver tea-service, standing on a small table near, plentifully supplied with cakes and fruit, added greatly to the home comfort of the scene.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Evelyn’s illness, if it had somewhat detracted from the brilliancy of her beauty, had replaced it with an air of delicacy and refinement, which, perhaps, suited still better the classic outline of her features.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading Evelyn’s illness, if it had somewhat detracted from the brilliancy of her beauty, had replaced it with an air of delicacy and refinement, which, perhaps, suited still better the classic outline of her features.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading +THE PROPOSAL+ IT was the sixteenth of August; the heat had been intense, but toward evening a cool air stirred the leaves of the trees, and entered the open window of the pretty boudoir in the Avenue Gabriel.
a single distinct event
From this reading Languidly reclining on an elegant couch of pale green silk, her sweet face half buried in the rich lace which ornamented the downy cushions, she enjoyed the voluptuous sensations incident to the convalescent state.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading +THE PROPOSAL+ IT was the sixteenth of August; the heat had been intense, but toward evening a cool air stirred the leaves of the trees, and entered the open window of the pretty boudoir in the Avenue Gabriel.
invalidnounUS /ˈɪnvələd/
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading That day our beloved invalid quitted her room for the first time.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading +THE PROPOSAL+ IT was the sixteenth of August; the heat had been intense, but toward evening a cool air stirred the leaves of the trees, and entered the open window of the pretty boudoir in the Avenue Gabriel.
laceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading Languidly reclining on an elegant couch of pale green silk, her sweet face half buried in the rich lace which ornamented the downy cushions, she enjoyed the voluptuous sensations incident to the convalescent state.
Languidlyadverb
in a languid and lethargic manner
From this reading Languidly reclining on an elegant couch of pale green silk, her sweet face half buried in the rich lace which ornamented the downy cushions, she enjoyed the voluptuous sensations incident to the convalescent state.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading +THE PROPOSAL+ IT was the sixteenth of August; the heat had been intense, but toward evening a cool air stirred the leaves of the trees, and entered the open window of the pretty boudoir in the Avenue Gabriel.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Ella had decked the apartment with flowers, to _fête_ the recovery of her dear mother, and a silver tea-service, standing on a small table near, plentifully supplied with cakes and fruit, added greatly to the home comfort of the scene.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Ella had decked the apartment with flowers, to _fête_ the recovery of her dear mother, and a silver tea-service, standing on a small table near, plentifully supplied with cakes and fruit, added greatly to the home comfort of the scene.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading +THE PROPOSAL+ IT was the sixteenth of August; the heat had been intense, but toward evening a cool air stirred the leaves of the trees, and entered the open window of the pretty boudoir in the Avenue Gabriel.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Languidly reclining on an elegant couch of pale green silk, her sweet face half buried in the rich lace which ornamented the downy cushions, she enjoyed the voluptuous sensations incident to the convalescent state.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading +THE PROPOSAL+ IT was the sixteenth of August; the heat had been intense, but toward evening a cool air stirred the leaves of the trees, and entered the open window of the pretty boudoir in the Avenue Gabriel.
ornamentedverbUS /ˈɔːrnəmentɪd/
past form of “ornament” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading Languidly reclining on an elegant couch of pale green silk, her sweet face half buried in the rich lace which ornamented the downy cushions, she enjoyed the voluptuous sensations incident to the convalescent state.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading That day our beloved invalid quitted her room for the first time.
outlinenounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading Evelyn’s illness, if it had somewhat detracted from the brilliancy of her beauty, had replaced it with an air of delicacy and refinement, which, perhaps, suited still better the classic outline of her features.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Languidly reclining on an elegant couch of pale green silk, her sweet face half buried in the rich lace which ornamented the downy cushions, she enjoyed the voluptuous sensations incident to the convalescent state.
by chance
From this reading Evelyn’s illness, if it had somewhat detracted from the brilliancy of her beauty, had replaced it with an air of delicacy and refinement, which, perhaps, suited still better the classic outline of her features.
plentifullyadverb
in a bountiful manner
From this reading Ella had decked the apartment with flowers, to _fête_ the recovery of her dear mother, and a silver tea-service, standing on a small table near, plentifully supplied with cakes and fruit, added greatly to the home comfort of the scene.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading +THE PROPOSAL+ IT was the sixteenth of August; the heat had been intense, but toward evening a cool air stirred the leaves of the trees, and entered the open window of the pretty boudoir in the Avenue Gabriel.
PROPOSALnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading +THE PROPOSAL+ IT was the sixteenth of August; the heat had been intense, but toward evening a cool air stirred the leaves of the trees, and entered the open window of the pretty boudoir in the Avenue Gabriel.
quitted
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From this reading That day our beloved invalid quitted her room for the first time.
recliningnounUS /rɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position
From this reading Languidly reclining on an elegant couch of pale green silk, her sweet face half buried in the rich lace which ornamented the downy cushions, she enjoyed the voluptuous sensations incident to the convalescent state.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading Ella had decked the apartment with flowers, to _fête_ the recovery of her dear mother, and a silver tea-service, standing on a small table near, plentifully supplied with cakes and fruit, added greatly to the home comfort of the scene.
refinementnounUS /rəˈfaɪnmənt/
a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
From this reading Evelyn’s illness, if it had somewhat detracted from the brilliancy of her beauty, had replaced it with an air of delicacy and refinement, which, perhaps, suited still better the classic outline of her features.
replacedverbUS /ˌriːˈpleɪst/
past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
From this reading Evelyn’s illness, if it had somewhat detracted from the brilliancy of her beauty, had replaced it with an air of delicacy and refinement, which, perhaps, suited still better the classic outline of her features.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Languidly reclining on an elegant couch of pale green silk, her sweet face half buried in the rich lace which ornamented the downy cushions, she enjoyed the voluptuous sensations incident to the convalescent state.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading That day our beloved invalid quitted her room for the first time.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Ella had decked the apartment with flowers, to _fête_ the recovery of her dear mother, and a silver tea-service, standing on a small table near, plentifully supplied with cakes and fruit, added greatly to the home comfort of the scene.
sensationsnounUS /senˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “sensation” — an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading Languidly reclining on an elegant couch of pale green silk, her sweet face half buried in the rich lace which ornamented the downy cushions, she enjoyed the voluptuous sensations incident to the convalescent state.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Languidly reclining on an elegant couch of pale green silk, her sweet face half buried in the rich lace which ornamented the downy cushions, she enjoyed the voluptuous sensations incident to the convalescent state.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading Languidly reclining on an elegant couch of pale green silk, her sweet face half buried in the rich lace which ornamented the downy cushions, she enjoyed the voluptuous sensations incident to the convalescent state.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Ella had decked the apartment with flowers, to _fête_ the recovery of her dear mother, and a silver tea-service, standing on a small table near, plentifully supplied with cakes and fruit, added greatly to the home comfort of the scene.
sixteenthadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːnθ/
coming next after the fifteenth in position
From this reading +THE PROPOSAL+ IT was the sixteenth of August; the heat had been intense, but toward evening a cool air stirred the leaves of the trees, and entered the open window of the pretty boudoir in the Avenue Gabriel.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Ella had decked the apartment with flowers, to _fête_ the recovery of her dear mother, and a silver tea-service, standing on a small table near, plentifully supplied with cakes and fruit, added greatly to the home comfort of the scene.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Evelyn’s illness, if it had somewhat detracted from the brilliancy of her beauty, had replaced it with an air of delicacy and refinement, which, perhaps, suited still better the classic outline of her features.
having a supporting base
From this reading Ella had decked the apartment with flowers, to _fête_ the recovery of her dear mother, and a silver tea-service, standing on a small table near, plentifully supplied with cakes and fruit, added greatly to the home comfort of the scene.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Languidly reclining on an elegant couch of pale green silk, her sweet face half buried in the rich lace which ornamented the downy cushions, she enjoyed the voluptuous sensations incident to the convalescent state.
not in physical motion
From this reading Evelyn’s illness, if it had somewhat detracted from the brilliancy of her beauty, had replaced it with an air of delicacy and refinement, which, perhaps, suited still better the classic outline of her features.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading +THE PROPOSAL+ IT was the sixteenth of August; the heat had been intense, but toward evening a cool air stirred the leaves of the trees, and entered the open window of the pretty boudoir in the Avenue Gabriel.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading Evelyn’s illness, if it had somewhat detracted from the brilliancy of her beauty, had replaced it with an air of delicacy and refinement, which, perhaps, suited still better the classic outline of her features.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Ella had decked the apartment with flowers, to _fête_ the recovery of her dear mother, and a silver tea-service, standing on a small table near, plentifully supplied with cakes and fruit, added greatly to the home comfort of the scene.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Languidly reclining on an elegant couch of pale green silk, her sweet face half buried in the rich lace which ornamented the downy cushions, she enjoyed the voluptuous sensations incident to the convalescent state.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Ella had decked the apartment with flowers, to _fête_ the recovery of her dear mother, and a silver tea-service, standing on a small table near, plentifully supplied with cakes and fruit, added greatly to the home comfort of the scene.
tea-service
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From this reading Ella had decked the apartment with flowers, to _fête_ the recovery of her dear mother, and a silver tea-service, standing on a small table near, plentifully supplied with cakes and fruit, added greatly to the home comfort of the scene.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That day our beloved invalid quitted her room for the first time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading +THE PROPOSAL+ IT was the sixteenth of August; the heat had been intense, but toward evening a cool air stirred the leaves of the trees, and entered the open window of the pretty boudoir in the Avenue Gabriel.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading That day our beloved invalid quitted her room for the first time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Languidly reclining on an elegant couch of pale green silk, her sweet face half buried in the rich lace which ornamented the downy cushions, she enjoyed the voluptuous sensations incident to the convalescent state.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading +THE PROPOSAL+ IT was the sixteenth of August; the heat had been intense, but toward evening a cool air stirred the leaves of the trees, and entered the open window of the pretty boudoir in the Avenue Gabriel.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading +THE PROPOSAL+ IT was the sixteenth of August; the heat had been intense, but toward evening a cool air stirred the leaves of the trees, and entered the open window of the pretty boudoir in the Avenue Gabriel.
voluptuousadjectiveUS /vəˈlʌptʃəwəs/
having strong sexual appeal
From this reading Languidly reclining on an elegant couch of pale green silk, her sweet face half buried in the rich lace which ornamented the downy cushions, she enjoyed the voluptuous sensations incident to the convalescent state.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading +THE PROPOSAL+ IT was the sixteenth of August; the heat had been intense, but toward evening a cool air stirred the leaves of the trees, and entered the open window of the pretty boudoir in the Avenue Gabriel.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Languidly reclining on an elegant couch of pale green silk, her sweet face half buried in the rich lace which ornamented the downy cushions, she enjoyed the voluptuous sensations incident to the convalescent state.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading +THE PROPOSAL+ IT was the sixteenth of August; the heat had been intense, but toward evening a cool air stirred the leaves of the trees, and entered the open window of the pretty boudoir in the Avenue Gabriel.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ella had decked the apartment with flowers, to _fête_ the recovery of her dear mother, and a silver tea-service, standing on a small table near, plentifully supplied with cakes and fruit, added greatly to the home comfort of the scene.
