used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her long, slim figure, in its clinging riding habit, betrayed, despite roundness and supple grace, a certain immaturity.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Eyes, eyebrows, lashes, and a wealth of tumbling tresses of rich golden brown were all superb, but who could tell what might be the picture when she opened those pretty, curving lips to speak or smile?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her long, slim figure, in its clinging riding habit, betrayed, despite roundness and supple grace, a certain immaturity.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her mouth was delicately chiseled and the lips were pink as the heart of a Bridesmaid rose, but, being firmly closed, told no tale of the teeth within, without a peep at which one knew not whether the beauty of the sweet young face was really made or marred.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her mouth was delicately chiseled and the lips were pink as the heart of a Bridesmaid rose, but, being firmly closed, told no tale of the teeth within, without a peep at which one knew not whether the beauty of the sweet young face was really made or marred.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Eyes, eyebrows, lashes, and a wealth of tumbling tresses of rich golden brown were all superb, but who could tell what might be the picture when she opened those pretty, curving lips to speak or smile?
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Her mouth was delicately chiseled and the lips were pink as the heart of a Bridesmaid rose, but, being firmly closed, told no tale of the teeth within, without a peep at which one knew not whether the beauty of the sweet young face was really made or marred.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Her mouth was delicately chiseled and the lips were pink as the heart of a Bridesmaid rose, but, being firmly closed, told no tale of the teeth within, without a peep at which one knew not whether the beauty of the sweet young face was really made or marred.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading Her long, slim figure, in its clinging riding habit, betrayed, despite roundness and supple grace, a certain immaturity.
BridesmaidnounUS /ˈbraɪdzmeɪd/
an unmarried woman who attends the bride at a wedding
From this reading Her mouth was delicately chiseled and the lips were pink as the heart of a Bridesmaid rose, but, being firmly closed, told no tale of the teeth within, without a peep at which one knew not whether the beauty of the sweet young face was really made or marred.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Eyes, eyebrows, lashes, and a wealth of tumbling tresses of rich golden brown were all superb, but who could tell what might be the picture when she opened those pretty, curving lips to speak or smile?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her mouth was delicately chiseled and the lips were pink as the heart of a Bridesmaid rose, but, being firmly closed, told no tale of the teeth within, without a peep at which one knew not whether the beauty of the sweet young face was really made or marred.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Her long, slim figure, in its clinging riding habit, betrayed, despite roundness and supple grace, a certain immaturity.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Her sun-tanned cheek and neck were soft and rounded.
chiseledadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪzəld/
having a clean and distinct outline as if precisely cut along the edges
From this reading Her mouth was delicately chiseled and the lips were pink as the heart of a Bridesmaid rose, but, being firmly closed, told no tale of the teeth within, without a peep at which one knew not whether the beauty of the sweet young face was really made or marred.
clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading Her long, slim figure, in its clinging riding habit, betrayed, despite roundness and supple grace, a certain immaturity.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Her mouth was delicately chiseled and the lips were pink as the heart of a Bridesmaid rose, but, being firmly closed, told no tale of the teeth within, without a peep at which one knew not whether the beauty of the sweet young face was really made or marred.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Eyes, eyebrows, lashes, and a wealth of tumbling tresses of rich golden brown were all superb, but who could tell what might be the picture when she opened those pretty, curving lips to speak or smile?
curvingadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrvɪŋ/
having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend
From this reading Eyes, eyebrows, lashes, and a wealth of tumbling tresses of rich golden brown were all superb, but who could tell what might be the picture when she opened those pretty, curving lips to speak or smile?
delicatelyadverbUS /ˈdeləkətli/
in a delicate manner
From this reading Her mouth was delicately chiseled and the lips were pink as the heart of a Bridesmaid rose, but, being firmly closed, told no tale of the teeth within, without a peep at which one knew not whether the beauty of the sweet young face was really made or marred.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Her long, slim figure, in its clinging riding habit, betrayed, despite roundness and supple grace, a certain immaturity.
eyebrowsnounUS /ˈaɪbraʊz/
plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye
From this reading Eyes, eyebrows, lashes, and a wealth of tumbling tresses of rich golden brown were all superb, but who could tell what might be the picture when she opened those pretty, curving lips to speak or smile?
opinion or judgment
From this reading Eyes, eyebrows, lashes, and a wealth of tumbling tresses of rich golden brown were all superb, but who could tell what might be the picture when she opened those pretty, curving lips to speak or smile?
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Her mouth was delicately chiseled and the lips were pink as the heart of a Bridesmaid rose, but, being firmly closed, told no tale of the teeth within, without a peep at which one knew not whether the beauty of the sweet young face was really made or marred.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Her hands and feet were long and slender.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Her long, slim figure, in its clinging riding habit, betrayed, despite roundness and supple grace, a certain immaturity.
with resolute determination
From this reading Her mouth was delicately chiseled and the lips were pink as the heart of a Bridesmaid rose, but, being firmly closed, told no tale of the teeth within, without a peep at which one knew not whether the beauty of the sweet young face was really made or marred.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Eyes, eyebrows, lashes, and a wealth of tumbling tresses of rich golden brown were all superb, but who could tell what might be the picture when she opened those pretty, curving lips to speak or smile?
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Her long, slim figure, in its clinging riding habit, betrayed, despite roundness and supple grace, a certain immaturity.
an established custom
From this reading Her long, slim figure, in its clinging riding habit, betrayed, despite roundness and supple grace, a certain immaturity.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Her hands and feet were long and slender.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Her mouth was delicately chiseled and the lips were pink as the heart of a Bridesmaid rose, but, being firmly closed, told no tale of the teeth within, without a peep at which one knew not whether the beauty of the sweet young face was really made or marred.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her long, slim figure, in its clinging riding habit, betrayed, despite roundness and supple grace, a certain immaturity.
immaturitynounUS /ˌɪməˈtʃʊrɪti/
not having reached maturity
From this reading Her long, slim figure, in its clinging riding habit, betrayed, despite roundness and supple grace, a certain immaturity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her long, slim figure, in its clinging riding habit, betrayed, despite roundness and supple grace, a certain immaturity.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Her long, slim figure, in its clinging riding habit, betrayed, despite roundness and supple grace, a certain immaturity.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Her mouth was delicately chiseled and the lips were pink as the heart of a Bridesmaid rose, but, being firmly closed, told no tale of the teeth within, without a peep at which one knew not whether the beauty of the sweet young face was really made or marred.
lashesnounUS /ˈlæʃɪz/
plural of “lash” — any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids
From this reading Eyes, eyebrows, lashes, and a wealth of tumbling tresses of rich golden brown were all superb, but who could tell what might be the picture when she opened those pretty, curving lips to speak or smile?
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Her mouth was delicately chiseled and the lips were pink as the heart of a Bridesmaid rose, but, being firmly closed, told no tale of the teeth within, without a peep at which one knew not whether the beauty of the sweet young face was really made or marred.
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 Her long, slim figure, in its clinging riding habit, betrayed, despite roundness and supple grace, a certain immaturity.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Her mouth was delicately chiseled and the lips were pink as the heart of a Bridesmaid rose, but, being firmly closed, told no tale of the teeth within, without a peep at which one knew not whether the beauty of the sweet young face was really made or marred.
marredadjectiveUS /mɑːrd/
blemished by injury or rough wear
From this reading Her mouth was delicately chiseled and the lips were pink as the heart of a Bridesmaid rose, but, being firmly closed, told no tale of the teeth within, without a peep at which one knew not whether the beauty of the sweet young face was really made or marred.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Eyes, eyebrows, lashes, and a wealth of tumbling tresses of rich golden brown were all superb, but who could tell what might be the picture when she opened those pretty, curving lips to speak or smile?
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Her mouth was delicately chiseled and the lips were pink as the heart of a Bridesmaid rose, but, being firmly closed, told no tale of the teeth within, without a peep at which one knew not whether the beauty of the sweet young face was really made or marred.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading Her sun-tanned cheek and neck were soft and rounded.
not any; not one
From this reading Her mouth was delicately chiseled and the lips were pink as the heart of a Bridesmaid rose, but, being firmly closed, told no tale of the teeth within, without a peep at which one knew not whether the beauty of the sweet young face was really made or marred.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Her mouth was delicately chiseled and the lips were pink as the heart of a Bridesmaid rose, but, being firmly closed, told no tale of the teeth within, without a peep at which one knew not whether the beauty of the sweet young face was really made or marred.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her mouth was delicately chiseled and the lips were pink as the heart of a Bridesmaid rose, but, being firmly closed, told no tale of the teeth within, without a peep at which one knew not whether the beauty of the sweet young face was really made or marred.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Her mouth was delicately chiseled and the lips were pink as the heart of a Bridesmaid rose, but, being firmly closed, told no tale of the teeth within, without a peep at which one knew not whether the beauty of the sweet young face was really made or marred.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Eyes, eyebrows, lashes, and a wealth of tumbling tresses of rich golden brown were all superb, but who could tell what might be the picture when she opened those pretty, curving lips to speak or smile?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Her mouth was delicately chiseled and the lips were pink as the heart of a Bridesmaid rose, but, being firmly closed, told no tale of the teeth within, without a peep at which one knew not whether the beauty of the sweet young face was really made or marred.
peepverbUS /piːp/
look furtively
From this reading Her mouth was delicately chiseled and the lips were pink as the heart of a Bridesmaid rose, but, being firmly closed, told no tale of the teeth within, without a peep at which one knew not whether the beauty of the sweet young face was really made or marred.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Eyes, eyebrows, lashes, and a wealth of tumbling tresses of rich golden brown were all superb, but who could tell what might be the picture when she opened those pretty, curving lips to speak or smile?
a light shade of red
From this reading Her mouth was delicately chiseled and the lips were pink as the heart of a Bridesmaid rose, but, being firmly closed, told no tale of the teeth within, without a peep at which one knew not whether the beauty of the sweet young face was really made or marred.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Eyes, eyebrows, lashes, and a wealth of tumbling tresses of rich golden brown were all superb, but who could tell what might be the picture when she opened those pretty, curving lips to speak or smile?
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Her mouth was delicately chiseled and the lips were pink as the heart of a Bridesmaid rose, but, being firmly closed, told no tale of the teeth within, without a peep at which one knew not whether the beauty of the sweet young face was really made or marred.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Eyes, eyebrows, lashes, and a wealth of tumbling tresses of rich golden brown were all superb, but who could tell what might be the picture when she opened those pretty, curving lips to speak or smile?
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading Her long, slim figure, in its clinging riding habit, betrayed, despite roundness and supple grace, a certain immaturity.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Her mouth was delicately chiseled and the lips were pink as the heart of a Bridesmaid rose, but, being firmly closed, told no tale of the teeth within, without a peep at which one knew not whether the beauty of the sweet young face was really made or marred.
roundedadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəd/
curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged
From this reading Her sun-tanned cheek and neck were soft and rounded.
roundnessnoun
the fullness of a tone of voice
From this reading Her long, slim figure, in its clinging riding habit, betrayed, despite roundness and supple grace, a certain immaturity.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Eyes, eyebrows, lashes, and a wealth of tumbling tresses of rich golden brown were all superb, but who could tell what might be the picture when she opened those pretty, curving lips to speak or smile?
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading Her hands and feet were long and slender.
slimadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading Her long, slim figure, in its clinging riding habit, betrayed, despite roundness and supple grace, a certain immaturity.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Eyes, eyebrows, lashes, and a wealth of tumbling tresses of rich golden brown were all superb, but who could tell what might be the picture when she opened those pretty, curving lips to speak or smile?
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Her sun-tanned cheek and neck were soft and rounded.
express in speech
From this reading Eyes, eyebrows, lashes, and a wealth of tumbling tresses of rich golden brown were all superb, but who could tell what might be the picture when she opened those pretty, curving lips to speak or smile?
sun-tanned
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From this reading Her sun-tanned cheek and neck were soft and rounded.
superbadjectiveUS /sʊˈpɜːrb/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Eyes, eyebrows, lashes, and a wealth of tumbling tresses of rich golden brown were all superb, but who could tell what might be the picture when she opened those pretty, curving lips to speak or smile?
suppleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌpəl/
gracefully thin and bending and moving with ease
From this reading Her long, slim figure, in its clinging riding habit, betrayed, despite roundness and supple grace, a certain immaturity.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Her mouth was delicately chiseled and the lips were pink as the heart of a Bridesmaid rose, but, being firmly closed, told no tale of the teeth within, without a peep at which one knew not whether the beauty of the sweet young face was really made or marred.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Her mouth was delicately chiseled and the lips were pink as the heart of a Bridesmaid rose, but, being firmly closed, told no tale of the teeth within, without a peep at which one knew not whether the beauty of the sweet young face was really made or marred.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading Her mouth was delicately chiseled and the lips were pink as the heart of a Bridesmaid rose, but, being firmly closed, told no tale of the teeth within, without a peep at which one knew not whether the beauty of the sweet young face was really made or marred.
express in words
From this reading Eyes, eyebrows, lashes, and a wealth of tumbling tresses of rich golden brown were all superb, but who could tell what might be the picture when she opened those pretty, curving lips to speak or smile?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Her mouth was delicately chiseled and the lips were pink as the heart of a Bridesmaid rose, but, being firmly closed, told no tale of the teeth within, without a peep at which one knew not whether the beauty of the sweet young face was really made or marred.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Eyes, eyebrows, lashes, and a wealth of tumbling tresses of rich golden brown were all superb, but who could tell what might be the picture when she opened those pretty, curving lips to speak or smile?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Eyes, eyebrows, lashes, and a wealth of tumbling tresses of rich golden brown were all superb, but who could tell what might be the picture when she opened those pretty, curving lips to speak or smile?
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Her mouth was delicately chiseled and the lips were pink as the heart of a Bridesmaid rose, but, being firmly closed, told no tale of the teeth within, without a peep at which one knew not whether the beauty of the sweet young face was really made or marred.
tressesnounUS /ˈtresɪz/
plural of “tress” — a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
From this reading Eyes, eyebrows, lashes, and a wealth of tumbling tresses of rich golden brown were all superb, but who could tell what might be the picture when she opened those pretty, curving lips to speak or smile?
tumblingnounUS /ˈtʌmbəlɪŋ/
the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
From this reading Eyes, eyebrows, lashes, and a wealth of tumbling tresses of rich golden brown were all superb, but who could tell what might be the picture when she opened those pretty, curving lips to speak or smile?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her mouth was delicately chiseled and the lips were pink as the heart of a Bridesmaid rose, but, being firmly closed, told no tale of the teeth within, without a peep at which one knew not whether the beauty of the sweet young face was really made or marred.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading Eyes, eyebrows, lashes, and a wealth of tumbling tresses of rich golden brown were all superb, but who could tell what might be the picture when she opened those pretty, curving lips to speak or smile?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her hands and feet were long and slender.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Eyes, eyebrows, lashes, and a wealth of tumbling tresses of rich golden brown were all superb, but who could tell what might be the picture when she opened those pretty, curving lips to speak or smile?
at the time that
From this reading Eyes, eyebrows, lashes, and a wealth of tumbling tresses of rich golden brown were all superb, but who could tell what might be the picture when she opened those pretty, curving lips to speak or smile?
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Her mouth was delicately chiseled and the lips were pink as the heart of a Bridesmaid rose, but, being firmly closed, told no tale of the teeth within, without a peep at which one knew not whether the beauty of the sweet young face was really made or marred.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Her mouth was delicately chiseled and the lips were pink as the heart of a Bridesmaid rose, but, being firmly closed, told no tale of the teeth within, without a peep at which one knew not whether the beauty of the sweet young face was really made or marred.
which person or people
From this reading Eyes, eyebrows, lashes, and a wealth of tumbling tresses of rich golden brown were all superb, but who could tell what might be the picture when she opened those pretty, curving lips to speak or smile?
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Her mouth was delicately chiseled and the lips were pink as the heart of a Bridesmaid rose, but, being firmly closed, told no tale of the teeth within, without a peep at which one knew not whether the beauty of the sweet young face was really made or marred.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Her mouth was delicately chiseled and the lips were pink as the heart of a Bridesmaid rose, but, being firmly closed, told no tale of the teeth within, without a peep at which one knew not whether the beauty of the sweet young face was really made or marred.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Her mouth was delicately chiseled and the lips were pink as the heart of a Bridesmaid rose, but, being firmly closed, told no tale of the teeth within, without a peep at which one knew not whether the beauty of the sweet young face was really made or marred.
