used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Bird Fowler's apartment reflected, in a high degree, the personality and beauty of its occupant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Bird Fowler's apartment reflected, in a high degree, the personality and beauty of its occupant.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Mrs. Bird Fowler's apartment reflected, in a high degree, the personality and beauty of its occupant.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs. Fowler's resemblance to that long-dead belle of the blue-grass was quite remarkable; the same sweetly curving features, the same Grecian profile, so purely drawn as to seem chiseled, the same rare hazel eyes and delicately rippling brown hair.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jimmy Wren thought of this resemblance as he looked up at the portrait and waited.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Mrs. Bird Fowler's apartment reflected, in a high degree, the personality and beauty of its occupant.
bellenounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading Mrs. Fowler's resemblance to that long-dead belle of the blue-grass was quite remarkable; the same sweetly curving features, the same Grecian profile, so purely drawn as to seem chiseled, the same rare hazel eyes and delicately rippling brown hair.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading The large living room was chastely but exquisitely furnished in suspiciously solid mahogany which had, of course, belonged to Mrs. Fowler's great-grandmother.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Mrs. Bird Fowler's apartment reflected, in a high degree, the personality and beauty of its occupant.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading A portrait of the great-grandmother hung over the black marble mantel.
blue-grass
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From this reading Mrs. Fowler's resemblance to that long-dead belle of the blue-grass was quite remarkable; the same sweetly curving features, the same Grecian profile, so purely drawn as to seem chiseled, the same rare hazel eyes and delicately rippling brown hair.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Mrs. Fowler's resemblance to that long-dead belle of the blue-grass was quite remarkable; the same sweetly curving features, the same Grecian profile, so purely drawn as to seem chiseled, the same rare hazel eyes and delicately rippling brown hair.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The large living room was chastely but exquisitely furnished in suspiciously solid mahogany which had, of course, belonged to Mrs. Fowler's great-grandmother.
chastelyadverb
in a chaste and virtuous manner
From this reading The large living room was chastely but exquisitely furnished in suspiciously solid mahogany which had, of course, belonged to Mrs. Fowler's great-grandmother.
chiseledadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪzəld/
having a clean and distinct outline as if precisely cut along the edges
From this reading Mrs. Fowler's resemblance to that long-dead belle of the blue-grass was quite remarkable; the same sweetly curving features, the same Grecian profile, so purely drawn as to seem chiseled, the same rare hazel eyes and delicately rippling brown hair.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The large living room was chastely but exquisitely furnished in suspiciously solid mahogany which had, of course, belonged to Mrs. Fowler's great-grandmother.
curvingadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrvɪŋ/
having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend
From this reading Mrs. Fowler's resemblance to that long-dead belle of the blue-grass was quite remarkable; the same sweetly curving features, the same Grecian profile, so purely drawn as to seem chiseled, the same rare hazel eyes and delicately rippling brown hair.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Mrs. Bird Fowler's apartment reflected, in a high degree, the personality and beauty of its occupant.
delicatelyadverbUS /ˈdeləkətli/
in a delicate manner
From this reading Mrs. Fowler's resemblance to that long-dead belle of the blue-grass was quite remarkable; the same sweetly curving features, the same Grecian profile, so purely drawn as to seem chiseled, the same rare hazel eyes and delicately rippling brown hair.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Mrs. Fowler's resemblance to that long-dead belle of the blue-grass was quite remarkable; the same sweetly curving features, the same Grecian profile, so purely drawn as to seem chiseled, the same rare hazel eyes and delicately rippling brown hair.
exquisitelyadverbUS /ˌekˈskwɪzɪtli/
in a delicate manner
From this reading The large living room was chastely but exquisitely furnished in suspiciously solid mahogany which had, of course, belonged to Mrs. Fowler's great-grandmother.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Mrs. Fowler's resemblance to that long-dead belle of the blue-grass was quite remarkable; the same sweetly curving features, the same Grecian profile, so purely drawn as to seem chiseled, the same rare hazel eyes and delicately rippling brown hair.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Mrs. Fowler's resemblance to that long-dead belle of the blue-grass was quite remarkable; the same sweetly curving features, the same Grecian profile, so purely drawn as to seem chiseled, the same rare hazel eyes and delicately rippling brown hair.
Fowler'snounUS /ˈfaʊlərz/
possessive form of “fowler” — English lexicographer who wrote a well-known book on English usage (1858-1933)
From this reading Mrs. Bird Fowler's apartment reflected, in a high degree, the personality and beauty of its occupant.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading The large living room was chastely but exquisitely furnished in suspiciously solid mahogany which had, of course, belonged to Mrs. Fowler's great-grandmother.
great-grandmother
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From this reading The large living room was chastely but exquisitely furnished in suspiciously solid mahogany which had, of course, belonged to Mrs. Fowler's great-grandmother.
GrecianadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːʃən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Greece or the Greeks or the Greek language
From this reading Mrs. Fowler's resemblance to that long-dead belle of the blue-grass was quite remarkable; the same sweetly curving features, the same Grecian profile, so purely drawn as to seem chiseled, the same rare hazel eyes and delicately rippling brown hair.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The large living room was chastely but exquisitely furnished in suspiciously solid mahogany which had, of course, belonged to Mrs. Fowler's great-grandmother.
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 Mrs. Fowler's resemblance to that long-dead belle of the blue-grass was quite remarkable; the same sweetly curving features, the same Grecian profile, so purely drawn as to seem chiseled, the same rare hazel eyes and delicately rippling brown hair.
hazeladjectiveUS /ˈheɪzəl/
of a light brown or yellowish brown color
From this reading Mrs. Fowler's resemblance to that long-dead belle of the blue-grass was quite remarkable; the same sweetly curving features, the same Grecian profile, so purely drawn as to seem chiseled, the same rare hazel eyes and delicately rippling brown hair.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jimmy Wren thought of this resemblance as he looked up at the portrait and waited.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Mrs. Bird Fowler's apartment reflected, in a high degree, the personality and beauty of its occupant.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading A portrait of the great-grandmother hung over the black marble mantel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Bird Fowler's apartment reflected, in a high degree, the personality and beauty of its occupant.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Bird Fowler's apartment reflected, in a high degree, the personality and beauty of its occupant.
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading Jimmy Wren thought of this resemblance as he looked up at the portrait and waited.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The large living room was chastely but exquisitely furnished in suspiciously solid mahogany which had, of course, belonged to Mrs. Fowler's great-grandmother.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading The large living room was chastely but exquisitely furnished in suspiciously solid mahogany which had, of course, belonged to Mrs. Fowler's great-grandmother.
long-dead
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From this reading Mrs. Fowler's resemblance to that long-dead belle of the blue-grass was quite remarkable; the same sweetly curving features, the same Grecian profile, so purely drawn as to seem chiseled, the same rare hazel eyes and delicately rippling brown hair.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Jimmy Wren thought of this resemblance as he looked up at the portrait and waited.
mahoganynounUS /məˈhɑːɡəni/
wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture
From this reading The large living room was chastely but exquisitely furnished in suspiciously solid mahogany which had, of course, belonged to Mrs. Fowler's great-grandmother.
mantelnounUS /ˈmæntəl/
shelf that projects from wall above fireplace
From this reading A portrait of the great-grandmother hung over the black marble mantel.
a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
From this reading A portrait of the great-grandmother hung over the black marble mantel.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Bird Fowler's apartment reflected, in a high degree, the personality and beauty of its occupant.
occupantnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənt/
someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading Mrs. Bird Fowler's apartment reflected, in a high degree, the personality and beauty of its occupant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Bird Fowler's apartment reflected, in a high degree, the personality and beauty of its occupant.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A portrait of the great-grandmother hung over the black marble mantel.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading Mrs. Bird Fowler's apartment reflected, in a high degree, the personality and beauty of its occupant.
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading A portrait of the great-grandmother hung over the black marble mantel.
profilenounUS /ˈproʊfaɪl/
an analysis (often in graphical form) representing the extent to which something exhibits various characteristics
From this reading Mrs. Fowler's resemblance to that long-dead belle of the blue-grass was quite remarkable; the same sweetly curving features, the same Grecian profile, so purely drawn as to seem chiseled, the same rare hazel eyes and delicately rippling brown hair.
purelyadverbUS /ˈpjʊrli/
restricted to something
From this reading Mrs. Fowler's resemblance to that long-dead belle of the blue-grass was quite remarkable; the same sweetly curving features, the same Grecian profile, so purely drawn as to seem chiseled, the same rare hazel eyes and delicately rippling brown hair.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Mrs. Fowler's resemblance to that long-dead belle of the blue-grass was quite remarkable; the same sweetly curving features, the same Grecian profile, so purely drawn as to seem chiseled, the same rare hazel eyes and delicately rippling brown hair.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading Mrs. Fowler's resemblance to that long-dead belle of the blue-grass was quite remarkable; the same sweetly curving features, the same Grecian profile, so purely drawn as to seem chiseled, the same rare hazel eyes and delicately rippling brown hair.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading Mrs. Bird Fowler's apartment reflected, in a high degree, the personality and beauty of its occupant.
unusual or striking
From this reading Mrs. Fowler's resemblance to that long-dead belle of the blue-grass was quite remarkable; the same sweetly curving features, the same Grecian profile, so purely drawn as to seem chiseled, the same rare hazel eyes and delicately rippling brown hair.
resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading Mrs. Fowler's resemblance to that long-dead belle of the blue-grass was quite remarkable; the same sweetly curving features, the same Grecian profile, so purely drawn as to seem chiseled, the same rare hazel eyes and delicately rippling brown hair.
ripplingnounUS /ˈrɪpəlɪŋ/
a small wave on the surface of a liquid
From this reading Mrs. Fowler's resemblance to that long-dead belle of the blue-grass was quite remarkable; the same sweetly curving features, the same Grecian profile, so purely drawn as to seem chiseled, the same rare hazel eyes and delicately rippling brown hair.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The large living room was chastely but exquisitely furnished in suspiciously solid mahogany which had, of course, belonged to Mrs. Fowler's great-grandmother.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Mrs. Fowler's resemblance to that long-dead belle of the blue-grass was quite remarkable; the same sweetly curving features, the same Grecian profile, so purely drawn as to seem chiseled, the same rare hazel eyes and delicately rippling brown hair.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mrs. Fowler's resemblance to that long-dead belle of the blue-grass was quite remarkable; the same sweetly curving features, the same Grecian profile, so purely drawn as to seem chiseled, the same rare hazel eyes and delicately rippling brown hair.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mrs. Fowler's resemblance to that long-dead belle of the blue-grass was quite remarkable; the same sweetly curving features, the same Grecian profile, so purely drawn as to seem chiseled, the same rare hazel eyes and delicately rippling brown hair.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading The large living room was chastely but exquisitely furnished in suspiciously solid mahogany which had, of course, belonged to Mrs. Fowler's great-grandmother.
suspiciouslyadverbUS /səˈspɪʃəsli/
with suspicion
From this reading The large living room was chastely but exquisitely furnished in suspiciously solid mahogany which had, of course, belonged to Mrs. Fowler's great-grandmother.
sweetlyadverbUS /ˈswiːtli/
in an affectionate or loving manner (“sweet” is sometimes a poetic or informal variant of “sweetly”)
From this reading Mrs. Fowler's resemblance to that long-dead belle of the blue-grass was quite remarkable; the same sweetly curving features, the same Grecian profile, so purely drawn as to seem chiseled, the same rare hazel eyes and delicately rippling brown hair.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Fowler's resemblance to that long-dead belle of the blue-grass was quite remarkable; the same sweetly curving features, the same Grecian profile, so purely drawn as to seem chiseled, the same rare hazel eyes and delicately rippling brown hair.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Bird Fowler's apartment reflected, in a high degree, the personality and beauty of its occupant.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Jimmy Wren thought of this resemblance as he looked up at the portrait and waited.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Jimmy Wren thought of this resemblance as he looked up at the portrait and waited.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The large living room was chastely but exquisitely furnished in suspiciously solid mahogany which had, of course, belonged to Mrs. Fowler's great-grandmother.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Jimmy Wren thought of this resemblance as he looked up at the portrait and waited.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Jimmy Wren thought of this resemblance as he looked up at the portrait and waited.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The large living room was chastely but exquisitely furnished in suspiciously solid mahogany which had, of course, belonged to Mrs. Fowler's great-grandmother.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The large living room was chastely but exquisitely furnished in suspiciously solid mahogany which had, of course, belonged to Mrs. Fowler's great-grandmother.
WrennounUS /ren/
English architect who designed more than fifty London churches (1632-1723)
From this reading Jimmy Wren thought of this resemblance as he looked up at the portrait and waited.
