used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SOME BIRDS IN A CHIMNEY It might be truthfully said that the tableau lasted as long as she willed it to last.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading Perhaps she read in the three masculine faces turned toward her a triangular admiration, since it emanated from three given points, and took from it a modest pinch for her vanity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Perhaps she read in the three masculine faces turned toward her a triangular admiration, since it emanated from three given points, and took from it a modest pinch for her vanity.
appeasedverbUS /əˈpiːzd/
past form of “appease” — cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
From this reading Vain she never was; still, she was not without a share of vanity, that vanity of the artless, needing no sacrifices, which is gratified and appeased by a smile.
artlessadjective
characterized by an inability to mask your feelings; not devious
From this reading Vain she never was; still, she was not without a share of vanity, that vanity of the artless, needing no sacrifices, which is gratified and appeased by a smile.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SOME BIRDS IN A CHIMNEY It might be truthfully said that the tableau lasted as long as she willed it to last.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading SOME BIRDS IN A CHIMNEY It might be truthfully said that the tableau lasted as long as she willed it to last.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading SOME BIRDS IN A CHIMNEY It might be truthfully said that the tableau lasted as long as she willed it to last.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Vain she never was; still, she was not without a share of vanity, that vanity of the artless, needing no sacrifices, which is gratified and appeased by a smile.
CHIMNEYnounUS /ˈtʃɪmni/
a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading SOME BIRDS IN A CHIMNEY It might be truthfully said that the tableau lasted as long as she willed it to last.
cravedadjectiveUS /kreɪvd/
wanted intensely
From this reading She demanded no hearts; she craved no jewels, no flattery.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading She demanded no hearts; she craved no jewels, no flattery.
doubledadjectiveUS /ˈdʌbəld/
twice as great or many
From this reading It pleased her to know that she was lovely; and it doubled her pleasure to realize that her loveliness pleased others.
emanatedverbUS /ˈeməneɪtɪd/
past form of “emanate” — proceed or issue forth, as from a source
From this reading Perhaps she read in the three masculine faces turned toward her a triangular admiration, since it emanated from three given points, and took from it a modest pinch for her vanity.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Perhaps she read in the three masculine faces turned toward her a triangular admiration, since it emanated from three given points, and took from it a modest pinch for her vanity.
flatterynounUS /ˈflætəri/
excessive or insincere praise
From this reading She demanded no hearts; she craved no jewels, no flattery.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Perhaps she read in the three masculine faces turned toward her a triangular admiration, since it emanated from three given points, and took from it a modest pinch for her vanity.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Perhaps she read in the three masculine faces turned toward her a triangular admiration, since it emanated from three given points, and took from it a modest pinch for her vanity.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Perhaps she read in the three masculine faces turned toward her a triangular admiration, since it emanated from three given points, and took from it a modest pinch for her vanity.
gratifiedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪd/
having received what was desired
From this reading Vain she never was; still, she was not without a share of vanity, that vanity of the artless, needing no sacrifices, which is gratified and appeased by a smile.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading She demanded no hearts; she craved no jewels, no flattery.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps she read in the three masculine faces turned toward her a triangular admiration, since it emanated from three given points, and took from it a modest pinch for her vanity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SOME BIRDS IN A CHIMNEY It might be truthfully said that the tableau lasted as long as she willed it to last.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Vain she never was; still, she was not without a share of vanity, that vanity of the artless, needing no sacrifices, which is gratified and appeased by a smile.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SOME BIRDS IN A CHIMNEY It might be truthfully said that the tableau lasted as long as she willed it to last.
plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading She demanded no hearts; she craved no jewels, no flattery.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It pleased her to know that she was lovely; and it doubled her pleasure to realize that her loveliness pleased others.
immediately past
From this reading SOME BIRDS IN A CHIMNEY It might be truthfully said that the tableau lasted as long as she willed it to last.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading SOME BIRDS IN A CHIMNEY It might be truthfully said that the tableau lasted as long as she willed it to last.
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 SOME BIRDS IN A CHIMNEY It might be truthfully said that the tableau lasted as long as she willed it to last.
lovelinessnoun
the quality of being good looking and attractive
From this reading It pleased her to know that she was lovely; and it doubled her pleasure to realize that her loveliness pleased others.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading It pleased her to know that she was lovely; and it doubled her pleasure to realize that her loveliness pleased others.
masculineadjectiveUS /ˈmæskjələn/
of grammatical gender
From this reading Perhaps she read in the three masculine faces turned toward her a triangular admiration, since it emanated from three given points, and took from it a modest pinch for her vanity.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading SOME BIRDS IN A CHIMNEY It might be truthfully said that the tableau lasted as long as she willed it to last.
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading Perhaps she read in the three masculine faces turned toward her a triangular admiration, since it emanated from three given points, and took from it a modest pinch for her vanity.
needingverbUS /ˈniːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “need” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Vain she never was; still, she was not without a share of vanity, that vanity of the artless, needing no sacrifices, which is gratified and appeased by a smile.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Vain she never was; still, she was not without a share of vanity, that vanity of the artless, needing no sacrifices, which is gratified and appeased by a smile.
not any; not one
From this reading Vain she never was; still, she was not without a share of vanity, that vanity of the artless, needing no sacrifices, which is gratified and appeased by a smile.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Vain she never was; still, she was not without a share of vanity, that vanity of the artless, needing no sacrifices, which is gratified and appeased by a smile.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Vain she never was; still, she was not without a share of vanity, that vanity of the artless, needing no sacrifices, which is gratified and appeased by a smile.
others
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From this reading It pleased her to know that she was lovely; and it doubled her pleasure to realize that her loveliness pleased others.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps she read in the three masculine faces turned toward her a triangular admiration, since it emanated from three given points, and took from it a modest pinch for her vanity.
pinchverbUS /pɪntʃ/
squeeze tightly between the fingers
From this reading Perhaps she read in the three masculine faces turned toward her a triangular admiration, since it emanated from three given points, and took from it a modest pinch for her vanity.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading It pleased her to know that she was lovely; and it doubled her pleasure to realize that her loveliness pleased others.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading It pleased her to know that she was lovely; and it doubled her pleasure to realize that her loveliness pleased others.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Perhaps she read in the three masculine faces turned toward her a triangular admiration, since it emanated from three given points, and took from it a modest pinch for her vanity.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Perhaps she read in the three masculine faces turned toward her a triangular admiration, since it emanated from three given points, and took from it a modest pinch for her vanity.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading It pleased her to know that she was lovely; and it doubled her pleasure to realize that her loveliness pleased others.
sacrificesnounUS /ˈsækrəfaɪsɪz/
plural of “sacrifice” — the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading Vain she never was; still, she was not without a share of vanity, that vanity of the artless, needing no sacrifices, which is gratified and appeased by a smile.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading SOME BIRDS IN A CHIMNEY It might be truthfully said that the tableau lasted as long as she willed it to last.
have in common
From this reading Vain she never was; still, she was not without a share of vanity, that vanity of the artless, needing no sacrifices, which is gratified and appeased by a smile.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SOME BIRDS IN A CHIMNEY It might be truthfully said that the tableau lasted as long as she willed it to last.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Perhaps she read in the three masculine faces turned toward her a triangular admiration, since it emanated from three given points, and took from it a modest pinch for her vanity.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Vain she never was; still, she was not without a share of vanity, that vanity of the artless, needing no sacrifices, which is gratified and appeased by a smile.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading SOME BIRDS IN A CHIMNEY It might be truthfully said that the tableau lasted as long as she willed it to last.
not in physical motion
From this reading Vain she never was; still, she was not without a share of vanity, that vanity of the artless, needing no sacrifices, which is gratified and appeased by a smile.
tableaunounUS /təˈbloʊ/
a group of people attractively arranged (as if in a painting)
From this reading SOME BIRDS IN A CHIMNEY It might be truthfully said that the tableau lasted as long as she willed it to last.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SOME BIRDS IN A CHIMNEY It might be truthfully said that the tableau lasted as long as she willed it to last.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SOME BIRDS IN A CHIMNEY It might be truthfully said that the tableau lasted as long as she willed it to last.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Perhaps she read in the three masculine faces turned toward her a triangular admiration, since it emanated from three given points, and took from it a modest pinch for her vanity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SOME BIRDS IN A CHIMNEY It might be truthfully said that the tableau lasted as long as she willed it to last.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Perhaps she read in the three masculine faces turned toward her a triangular admiration, since it emanated from three given points, and took from it a modest pinch for her vanity.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Perhaps she read in the three masculine faces turned toward her a triangular admiration, since it emanated from three given points, and took from it a modest pinch for her vanity.
triangularadjectiveUS /traɪˈæŋɡjələr/
having three angles; forming or shaped like a triangle
From this reading Perhaps she read in the three masculine faces turned toward her a triangular admiration, since it emanated from three given points, and took from it a modest pinch for her vanity.
truthfullyadverbUS /ˈtruːθfəli/
with truth
From this reading SOME BIRDS IN A CHIMNEY It might be truthfully said that the tableau lasted as long as she willed it to last.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Perhaps she read in the three masculine faces turned toward her a triangular admiration, since it emanated from three given points, and took from it a modest pinch for her vanity.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Vain she never was; still, she was not without a share of vanity, that vanity of the artless, needing no sacrifices, which is gratified and appeased by a smile.
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading Perhaps she read in the three masculine faces turned toward her a triangular admiration, since it emanated from three given points, and took from it a modest pinch for her vanity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Vain she never was; still, she was not without a share of vanity, that vanity of the artless, needing no sacrifices, which is gratified and appeased by a smile.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Vain she never was; still, she was not without a share of vanity, that vanity of the artless, needing no sacrifices, which is gratified and appeased by a smile.
willedverbUS /wɪld/
past form of “will” — decree or ordain
From this reading SOME BIRDS IN A CHIMNEY It might be truthfully said that the tableau lasted as long as she willed it to last.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Vain she never was; still, she was not without a share of vanity, that vanity of the artless, needing no sacrifices, which is gratified and appeased by a smile.
