used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE LADY'S MAID IT was not easy to form a positive opinion of the young woman who now presented herself in Miss Henley's room.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading Slim and well balanced, firmly and neatly made, she interested men who met her by accident (and sometimes even women), if they happened to be walking behind her.
(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 When they quickened their steps, and, passing on, looked back at her face, they lost all interest in Fanny from that moment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Slim and well balanced, firmly and neatly made, she interested men who met her by accident (and sometimes even women), if they happened to be walking behind her.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading If the Turkish taste is truly reported as valuing beauty in the female figure more than beauty in the female face, Fanny Mere's personal appearance might have found, in Constantinople, the approval which she failed to receive in London.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading If the Turkish taste is truly reported as valuing beauty in the female figure more than beauty in the female face, Fanny Mere's personal appearance might have found, in Constantinople, the approval which she failed to receive in London.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If the Turkish taste is truly reported as valuing beauty in the female figure more than beauty in the female face, Fanny Mere's personal appearance might have found, in Constantinople, the approval which she failed to receive in London.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When they quickened their steps, and, passing on, looked back at her face, they lost all interest in Fanny from that moment.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When they quickened their steps, and, passing on, looked back at her face, they lost all interest in Fanny from that moment.
balancedadjectiveUS /ˈbælənst/
being in a state of proper equilibrium
From this reading Slim and well balanced, firmly and neatly made, she interested men who met her by accident (and sometimes even women), if they happened to be walking behind her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Slim and well balanced, firmly and neatly made, she interested men who met her by accident (and sometimes even women), if they happened to be walking behind her.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading If the Turkish taste is truly reported as valuing beauty in the female figure more than beauty in the female face, Fanny Mere's personal appearance might have found, in Constantinople, the approval which she failed to receive in London.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Slim and well balanced, firmly and neatly made, she interested men who met her by accident (and sometimes even women), if they happened to be walking behind her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Slim and well balanced, firmly and neatly made, she interested men who met her by accident (and sometimes even women), if they happened to be walking behind her.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading Painters would have described the defect in her face as "want of colour."
ConstantinoplenounUS /ˌkɑːnstæntəˈnoʊpəl/
the largest city and former capital of Turkey
From this reading If the Turkish taste is truly reported as valuing beauty in the female figure more than beauty in the female face, Fanny Mere's personal appearance might have found, in Constantinople, the approval which she failed to receive in London.
defectnounUS /ˈdiːfekt/
an imperfection in a bodily system
From this reading Painters would have described the defect in her face as "want of colour."
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Painters would have described the defect in her face as "want of colour."
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading THE LADY'S MAID IT was not easy to form a positive opinion of the young woman who now presented herself in Miss Henley's room.
divisible by two
From this reading Slim and well balanced, firmly and neatly made, she interested men who met her by accident (and sometimes even women), if they happened to be walking behind her.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading If the Turkish taste is truly reported as valuing beauty in the female figure more than beauty in the female face, Fanny Mere's personal appearance might have found, in Constantinople, the approval which she failed to receive in London.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading If the Turkish taste is truly reported as valuing beauty in the female figure more than beauty in the female face, Fanny Mere's personal appearance might have found, in Constantinople, the approval which she failed to receive in London.
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading If the Turkish taste is truly reported as valuing beauty in the female figure more than beauty in the female face, Fanny Mere's personal appearance might have found, in Constantinople, the approval which she failed to receive in London.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading If the Turkish taste is truly reported as valuing beauty in the female figure more than beauty in the female face, Fanny Mere's personal appearance might have found, in Constantinople, the approval which she failed to receive in London.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading If the Turkish taste is truly reported as valuing beauty in the female figure more than beauty in the female face, Fanny Mere's personal appearance might have found, in Constantinople, the approval which she failed to receive in London.
with resolute determination
From this reading Slim and well balanced, firmly and neatly made, she interested men who met her by accident (and sometimes even women), if they happened to be walking behind her.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading THE LADY'S MAID IT was not easy to form a positive opinion of the young woman who now presented herself in Miss Henley's room.
set up or found
From this reading If the Turkish taste is truly reported as valuing beauty in the female figure more than beauty in the female face, Fanny Mere's personal appearance might have found, in Constantinople, the approval which she failed to receive in London.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When they quickened their steps, and, passing on, looked back at her face, they lost all interest in Fanny from that moment.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Slim and well balanced, firmly and neatly made, she interested men who met her by accident (and sometimes even women), if they happened to be walking behind her.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If the Turkish taste is truly reported as valuing beauty in the female figure more than beauty in the female face, Fanny Mere's personal appearance might have found, in Constantinople, the approval which she failed to receive in London.
Henley's
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From this reading THE LADY'S MAID IT was not easy to form a positive opinion of the young woman who now presented herself in Miss Henley's room.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Slim and well balanced, firmly and neatly made, she interested men who met her by accident (and sometimes even women), if they happened to be walking behind her.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE LADY'S MAID IT was not easy to form a positive opinion of the young woman who now presented herself in Miss Henley's room.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the Turkish taste is truly reported as valuing beauty in the female figure more than beauty in the female face, Fanny Mere's personal appearance might have found, in Constantinople, the approval which she failed to receive in London.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LADY'S MAID IT was not easy to form a positive opinion of the young woman who now presented herself in Miss Henley's room.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading When they quickened their steps, and, passing on, looked back at her face, they lost all interest in Fanny from that moment.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Slim and well balanced, firmly and neatly made, she interested men who met her by accident (and sometimes even women), if they happened to be walking behind her.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If the Turkish taste is truly reported as valuing beauty in the female figure more than beauty in the female face, Fanny Mere's personal appearance might have found, in Constantinople, the approval which she failed to receive in London.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE LADY'S MAID IT was not easy to form a positive opinion of the young woman who now presented herself in Miss Henley's room.
LADY'SnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading THE LADY'S MAID IT was not easy to form a positive opinion of the young woman who now presented herself in Miss Henley's room.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading If the Turkish taste is truly reported as valuing beauty in the female figure more than beauty in the female face, Fanny Mere's personal appearance might have found, in Constantinople, the approval which she failed to receive in London.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When they quickened their steps, and, passing on, looked back at her face, they lost all interest in Fanny from that moment.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading When they quickened their steps, and, passing on, looked back at her face, they lost all interest in Fanny from that moment.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Slim and well balanced, firmly and neatly made, she interested men who met her by accident (and sometimes even women), if they happened to be walking behind her.
a female domestic
From this reading THE LADY'S MAID IT was not easy to form a positive opinion of the young woman who now presented herself in Miss Henley's room.
the force of workers available
From this reading Slim and well balanced, firmly and neatly made, she interested men who met her by accident (and sometimes even women), if they happened to be walking behind her.
Mere's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If the Turkish taste is truly reported as valuing beauty in the female figure more than beauty in the female face, Fanny Mere's personal appearance might have found, in Constantinople, the approval which she failed to receive in London.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Slim and well balanced, firmly and neatly made, she interested men who met her by accident (and sometimes even women), if they happened to be walking behind her.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If the Turkish taste is truly reported as valuing beauty in the female figure more than beauty in the female face, Fanny Mere's personal appearance might have found, in Constantinople, the approval which she failed to receive in London.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading THE LADY'S MAID IT was not easy to form a positive opinion of the young woman who now presented herself in Miss Henley's room.
a particular point in time
From this reading When they quickened their steps, and, passing on, looked back at her face, they lost all interest in Fanny from that moment.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If the Turkish taste is truly reported as valuing beauty in the female figure more than beauty in the female face, Fanny Mere's personal appearance might have found, in Constantinople, the approval which she failed to receive in London.
neatlyadverbUS /ˈniːtli/
with neatness
From this reading Slim and well balanced, firmly and neatly made, she interested men who met her by accident (and sometimes even women), if they happened to be walking behind her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE LADY'S MAID IT was not easy to form a positive opinion of the young woman who now presented herself in Miss Henley's room.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE LADY'S MAID IT was not easy to form a positive opinion of the young woman who now presented herself in Miss Henley's room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LADY'S MAID IT was not easy to form a positive opinion of the young woman who now presented herself in Miss Henley's room.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When they quickened their steps, and, passing on, looked back at her face, they lost all interest in Fanny from that moment.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading THE LADY'S MAID IT was not easy to form a positive opinion of the young woman who now presented herself in Miss Henley's room.
PaintersnounUS /ˈpeɪntərz/
plural of “painter” — an artist who paints
From this reading Painters would have described the defect in her face as "want of colour."
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading When they quickened their steps, and, passing on, looked back at her face, they lost all interest in Fanny from that moment.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading If the Turkish taste is truly reported as valuing beauty in the female figure more than beauty in the female face, Fanny Mere's personal appearance might have found, in Constantinople, the approval which she failed to receive in London.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading THE LADY'S MAID IT was not easy to form a positive opinion of the young woman who now presented herself in Miss Henley's room.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading THE LADY'S MAID IT was not easy to form a positive opinion of the young woman who now presented herself in Miss Henley's room.
quickenedverbUS /ˈkwɪkənd/
past form of “quicken” — move faster
From this reading When they quickened their steps, and, passing on, looked back at her face, they lost all interest in Fanny from that moment.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading If the Turkish taste is truly reported as valuing beauty in the female figure more than beauty in the female face, Fanny Mere's personal appearance might have found, in Constantinople, the approval which she failed to receive in London.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading If the Turkish taste is truly reported as valuing beauty in the female figure more than beauty in the female face, Fanny Mere's personal appearance might have found, in Constantinople, the approval which she failed to receive in London.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE LADY'S MAID IT was not easy to form a positive opinion of the young woman who now presented herself in Miss Henley's room.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If the Turkish taste is truly reported as valuing beauty in the female figure more than beauty in the female face, Fanny Mere's personal appearance might have found, in Constantinople, the approval which she failed to receive in London.
SlimadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading Slim and well balanced, firmly and neatly made, she interested men who met her by accident (and sometimes even women), if they happened to be walking behind her.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Slim and well balanced, firmly and neatly made, she interested men who met her by accident (and sometimes even women), if they happened to be walking behind her.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading When they quickened their steps, and, passing on, looked back at her face, they lost all interest in Fanny from that moment.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading If the Turkish taste is truly reported as valuing beauty in the female figure more than beauty in the female face, Fanny Mere's personal appearance might have found, in Constantinople, the approval which she failed to receive in London.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading If the Turkish taste is truly reported as valuing beauty in the female figure more than beauty in the female face, Fanny Mere's personal appearance might have found, in Constantinople, the approval which she failed to receive in London.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When they quickened their steps, and, passing on, looked back at her face, they lost all interest in Fanny from that moment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LADY'S MAID IT was not easy to form a positive opinion of the young woman who now presented herself in Miss Henley's room.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When they quickened their steps, and, passing on, looked back at her face, they lost all interest in Fanny from that moment.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Slim and well balanced, firmly and neatly made, she interested men who met her by accident (and sometimes even women), if they happened to be walking behind her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LADY'S MAID IT was not easy to form a positive opinion of the young woman who now presented herself in Miss Henley's room.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading If the Turkish taste is truly reported as valuing beauty in the female figure more than beauty in the female face, Fanny Mere's personal appearance might have found, in Constantinople, the approval which she failed to receive in London.
TurkishadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrkɪʃ/
of or relating to or characteristic of Turkey or its people or language
From this reading If the Turkish taste is truly reported as valuing beauty in the female figure more than beauty in the female face, Fanny Mere's personal appearance might have found, in Constantinople, the approval which she failed to receive in London.
valuingverbUS /ˈvæljuːɪŋ/
-ing form of “value” — fix or determine the value of; assign a value to
From this reading If the Turkish taste is truly reported as valuing beauty in the female figure more than beauty in the female face, Fanny Mere's personal appearance might have found, in Constantinople, the approval which she failed to receive in London.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Slim and well balanced, firmly and neatly made, she interested men who met her by accident (and sometimes even women), if they happened to be walking behind her.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Painters would have described the defect in her face as "want of colour."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LADY'S MAID IT was not easy to form a positive opinion of the young woman who now presented herself in Miss Henley's room.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Slim and well balanced, firmly and neatly made, she interested men who met her by accident (and sometimes even women), if they happened to be walking behind her.
at the time that
From this reading When they quickened their steps, and, passing on, looked back at her face, they lost all interest in Fanny from that moment.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If the Turkish taste is truly reported as valuing beauty in the female figure more than beauty in the female face, Fanny Mere's personal appearance might have found, in Constantinople, the approval which she failed to receive in London.
which person or people
From this reading THE LADY'S MAID IT was not easy to form a positive opinion of the young woman who now presented herself in Miss Henley's room.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading THE LADY'S MAID IT was not easy to form a positive opinion of the young woman who now presented herself in Miss Henley's room.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Slim and well balanced, firmly and neatly made, she interested men who met her by accident (and sometimes even women), if they happened to be walking behind her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Painters would have described the defect in her face as "want of colour."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE LADY'S MAID IT was not easy to form a positive opinion of the young woman who now presented herself in Miss Henley's room.
