adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the world looks the fairer and fresher for the passing of a heavy storm, the sky more blue, the color of flowers and trees brighter so she on this morning, after those long hours of agony, looked more beautiful than ever.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading As the world looks the fairer and fresher for the passing of a heavy storm, the sky more blue, the color of flowers and trees brighter so she on this morning, after those long hours of agony, looked more beautiful than ever.
agonynounUS /ˈæɡ.ə.ni/
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading As the world looks the fairer and fresher for the passing of a heavy storm, the sky more blue, the color of flowers and trees brighter so she on this morning, after those long hours of agony, looked more beautiful than ever.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Miss L'Estrange was standing alone in the small conservatory on the morning following her eventful conversation with Lord Arleigh, when the latter was announced.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As the world looks the fairer and fresher for the passing of a heavy storm, the sky more blue, the color of flowers and trees brighter so she on this morning, after those long hours of agony, looked more beautiful than ever.
announcedadjectiveUS /əˈnaʊnst/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Miss L'Estrange was standing alone in the small conservatory on the morning following her eventful conversation with Lord Arleigh, when the latter was announced.
Arleigh
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From this reading Miss L'Estrange was standing alone in the small conservatory on the morning following her eventful conversation with Lord Arleigh, when the latter was announced.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the world looks the fairer and fresher for the passing of a heavy storm, the sky more blue, the color of flowers and trees brighter so she on this morning, after those long hours of agony, looked more beautiful than ever.
beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading As the world looks the fairer and fresher for the passing of a heavy storm, the sky more blue, the color of flowers and trees brighter so she on this morning, after those long hours of agony, looked more beautiful than ever.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Tall and slender, she stood before a large plant with scarlet blossoms when he came in.
blossomsnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/
plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
From this reading Tall and slender, she stood before a large plant with scarlet blossoms when he came in.
blueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading As the world looks the fairer and fresher for the passing of a heavy storm, the sky more blue, the color of flowers and trees brighter so she on this morning, after those long hours of agony, looked more beautiful than ever.
brighteradjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading As the world looks the fairer and fresher for the passing of a heavy storm, the sky more blue, the color of flowers and trees brighter so she on this morning, after those long hours of agony, looked more beautiful than ever.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Her white morning dress, made of choice Indian muslin, was relieved by faint touches of pink; fine white lace encircled her throat and delicate wrists.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Tall and slender, she stood before a large plant with scarlet blossoms when he came in.
choicenounUS /tʃɔɪs/
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading Her white morning dress, made of choice Indian muslin, was relieved by faint touches of pink; fine white lace encircled her throat and delicate wrists.
colornounUS /ˈkʌlər/
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading As the world looks the fairer and fresher for the passing of a heavy storm, the sky more blue, the color of flowers and trees brighter so she on this morning, after those long hours of agony, looked more beautiful than ever.
conservatorynounUS /kənˈsɜːrvətɔːri/
the faculty and students of a school specializing in one of the fine arts
From this reading Miss L'Estrange was standing alone in the small conservatory on the morning following her eventful conversation with Lord Arleigh, when the latter was announced.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Miss L'Estrange was standing alone in the small conservatory on the morning following her eventful conversation with Lord Arleigh, when the latter was announced.
delicateadjectiveUS /ˈdeləkət/
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Her white morning dress, made of choice Indian muslin, was relieved by faint touches of pink; fine white lace encircled her throat and delicate wrists.
dressverbUS /dres/
put on clothes
From this reading Her white morning dress, made of choice Indian muslin, was relieved by faint touches of pink; fine white lace encircled her throat and delicate wrists.
encircledadjectiveUS /ɪnˈsɜːrkəld/
confined on all sides
From this reading Her white morning dress, made of choice Indian muslin, was relieved by faint touches of pink; fine white lace encircled her throat and delicate wrists.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading Miss L'Estrange was standing alone in the small conservatory on the morning following her eventful conversation with Lord Arleigh, when the latter was announced.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading As the world looks the fairer and fresher for the passing of a heavy storm, the sky more blue, the color of flowers and trees brighter so she on this morning, after those long hours of agony, looked more beautiful than ever.
faintadjectiveUS /feɪnt/
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading Her white morning dress, made of choice Indian muslin, was relieved by faint touches of pink; fine white lace encircled her throat and delicate wrists.
faireradjectiveUS /ˈferər/
comparative of “fair” — free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading As the world looks the fairer and fresher for the passing of a heavy storm, the sky more blue, the color of flowers and trees brighter so she on this morning, after those long hours of agony, looked more beautiful than ever.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Her white morning dress, made of choice Indian muslin, was relieved by faint touches of pink; fine white lace encircled her throat and delicate wrists.
flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading As the world looks the fairer and fresher for the passing of a heavy storm, the sky more blue, the color of flowers and trees brighter so she on this morning, after those long hours of agony, looked more beautiful than ever.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Miss L'Estrange was standing alone in the small conservatory on the morning following her eventful conversation with Lord Arleigh, when the latter was announced.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As the world looks the fairer and fresher for the passing of a heavy storm, the sky more blue, the color of flowers and trees brighter so she on this morning, after those long hours of agony, looked more beautiful than ever.
freshernounUS /ˈfreʃər/
a first-year undergraduate
From this reading As the world looks the fairer and fresher for the passing of a heavy storm, the sky more blue, the color of flowers and trees brighter so she on this morning, after those long hours of agony, looked more beautiful than ever.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading How she had passed the hours of the previous night was known only to herself.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tall and slender, she stood before a large plant with scarlet blossoms when he came in.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading As the world looks the fairer and fresher for the passing of a heavy storm, the sky more blue, the color of flowers and trees brighter so she on this morning, after those long hours of agony, looked more beautiful than ever.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss L'Estrange was standing alone in the small conservatory on the morning following her eventful conversation with Lord Arleigh, when the latter was announced.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading How she had passed the hours of the previous night was known only to herself.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading How she had passed the hours of the previous night was known only to herself.
How
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading How she had passed the hours of the previous night was known only to herself.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Miss L'Estrange was standing alone in the small conservatory on the morning following her eventful conversation with Lord Arleigh, when the latter was announced.
IndianadjectiveUS /ˈɪndiən/
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Her white morning dress, made of choice Indian muslin, was relieved by faint touches of pink; fine white lace encircled her throat and delicate wrists.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading How she had passed the hours of the previous night was known only to herself.
L'Estrange
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss L'Estrange was standing alone in the small conservatory on the morning following her eventful conversation with Lord Arleigh, when the latter was announced.
laceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading Her white morning dress, made of choice Indian muslin, was relieved by faint touches of pink; fine white lace encircled her throat and delicate wrists.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Tall and slender, she stood before a large plant with scarlet blossoms when he came in.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Miss L'Estrange was standing alone in the small conservatory on the morning following her eventful conversation with Lord Arleigh, when the latter was announced.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
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 As the world looks the fairer and fresher for the passing of a heavy storm, the sky more blue, the color of flowers and trees brighter so she on this morning, after those long hours of agony, looked more beautiful than ever.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As the world looks the fairer and fresher for the passing of a heavy storm, the sky more blue, the color of flowers and trees brighter so she on this morning, after those long hours of agony, looked more beautiful than ever.
looksnounUS /lʊks/
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading As the world looks the fairer and fresher for the passing of a heavy storm, the sky more blue, the color of flowers and trees brighter so she on this morning, after those long hours of agony, looked more beautiful than ever.
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Miss L'Estrange was standing alone in the small conservatory on the morning following her eventful conversation with Lord Arleigh, when the latter was announced.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Her white morning dress, made of choice Indian muslin, was relieved by faint touches of pink; fine white lace encircled her throat and delicate wrists.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss L'Estrange was standing alone in the small conservatory on the morning following her eventful conversation with Lord Arleigh, when the latter was announced.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As the world looks the fairer and fresher for the passing of a heavy storm, the sky more blue, the color of flowers and trees brighter so she on this morning, after those long hours of agony, looked more beautiful than ever.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Miss L'Estrange was standing alone in the small conservatory on the morning following her eventful conversation with Lord Arleigh, when the latter was announced.
muslinnounUS /ˈmʌzlən/
plain-woven cotton fabric
From this reading Her white morning dress, made of choice Indian muslin, was relieved by faint touches of pink; fine white lace encircled her throat and delicate wrists.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading How she had passed the hours of the previous night was known only to herself.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading How she had passed the hours of the previous night was known only to herself.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Miss L'Estrange was standing alone in the small conservatory on the morning following her eventful conversation with Lord Arleigh, when the latter was announced.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading How she had passed the hours of the previous night was known only to herself.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading How she had passed the hours of the previous night was known only to herself.
passingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading As the world looks the fairer and fresher for the passing of a heavy storm, the sky more blue, the color of flowers and trees brighter so she on this morning, after those long hours of agony, looked more beautiful than ever.
pinknounUS /pɪŋk/
a light shade of red
From this reading Her white morning dress, made of choice Indian muslin, was relieved by faint touches of pink; fine white lace encircled her throat and delicate wrists.
plantverbUS /plænt/
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
From this reading Tall and slender, she stood before a large plant with scarlet blossoms when he came in.
previousadjectiveUS /ˈpriːviəs/
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading How she had passed the hours of the previous night was known only to herself.
relievedadjectiveUS /rɪˈliːvd/
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Her white morning dress, made of choice Indian muslin, was relieved by faint touches of pink; fine white lace encircled her throat and delicate wrists.
scarletnounUS /ˈskɑːrlət/
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
From this reading Tall and slender, she stood before a large plant with scarlet blossoms when he came in.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How she had passed the hours of the previous night was known only to herself.
skynounUS /skaɪ/
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading As the world looks the fairer and fresher for the passing of a heavy storm, the sky more blue, the color of flowers and trees brighter so she on this morning, after those long hours of agony, looked more beautiful than ever.
slenderadjectiveUS /ˈslendər/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading Tall and slender, she stood before a large plant with scarlet blossoms when he came in.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Miss L'Estrange was standing alone in the small conservatory on the morning following her eventful conversation with Lord Arleigh, when the latter was announced.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As the world looks the fairer and fresher for the passing of a heavy storm, the sky more blue, the color of flowers and trees brighter so she on this morning, after those long hours of agony, looked more beautiful than ever.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading Miss L'Estrange was standing alone in the small conservatory on the morning following her eventful conversation with Lord Arleigh, when the latter was announced.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Tall and slender, she stood before a large plant with scarlet blossoms when he came in.
stormverbUS /stɔːrm/
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading As the world looks the fairer and fresher for the passing of a heavy storm, the sky more blue, the color of flowers and trees brighter so she on this morning, after those long hours of agony, looked more beautiful than ever.
TalladjectiveUS /tɔːl/
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Tall and slender, she stood before a large plant with scarlet blossoms when he came in.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading As the world looks the fairer and fresher for the passing of a heavy storm, the sky more blue, the color of flowers and trees brighter so she on this morning, after those long hours of agony, looked more beautiful than ever.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Miss L'Estrange was standing alone in the small conservatory on the morning following her eventful conversation with Lord Arleigh, when the latter was announced.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As the world looks the fairer and fresher for the passing of a heavy storm, the sky more blue, the color of flowers and trees brighter so she on this morning, after those long hours of agony, looked more beautiful than ever.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading As the world looks the fairer and fresher for the passing of a heavy storm, the sky more blue, the color of flowers and trees brighter so she on this morning, after those long hours of agony, looked more beautiful than ever.
throatnounUS /θroʊt/
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading Her white morning dress, made of choice Indian muslin, was relieved by faint touches of pink; fine white lace encircled her throat and delicate wrists.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading How she had passed the hours of the previous night was known only to herself.
touchesnounUS /ˈtʌtʃəz/
plural of “touch” — the event of something coming in contact with the body
From this reading Her white morning dress, made of choice Indian muslin, was relieved by faint touches of pink; fine white lace encircled her throat and delicate wrists.
treesnounUS /triːz/
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 As the world looks the fairer and fresher for the passing of a heavy storm, the sky more blue, the color of flowers and trees brighter so she on this morning, after those long hours of agony, looked more beautiful than ever.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss L'Estrange was standing alone in the small conservatory on the morning following her eventful conversation with Lord Arleigh, when the latter was announced.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Miss L'Estrange was standing alone in the small conservatory on the morning following her eventful conversation with Lord Arleigh, when the latter was announced.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading Her white morning dress, made of choice Indian muslin, was relieved by faint touches of pink; fine white lace encircled her throat and delicate wrists.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Miss L'Estrange was standing alone in the small conservatory on the morning following her eventful conversation with Lord Arleigh, when the latter was announced.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading As the world looks the fairer and fresher for the passing of a heavy storm, the sky more blue, the color of flowers and trees brighter so she on this morning, after those long hours of agony, looked more beautiful than ever.
wristsnounUS /rɪsts/
plural of “wrist” — a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
From this reading Her white morning dress, made of choice Indian muslin, was relieved by faint touches of pink; fine white lace encircled her throat and delicate wrists.
