adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sabine was very beautiful, but hers was a different style of beauty from that of Rose, whose ripe, sensuous charms were fitted to captivate the admiration of the voluptuary, while Sabine was of the most refined and ethereal character.
admirationnounUS /ˌædmərˈeɪʃən/
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading Sabine was very beautiful, but hers was a different style of beauty from that of Rose, whose ripe, sensuous charms were fitted to captivate the admiration of the voluptuary, while Sabine was of the most refined and ethereal character.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading As soon as Andre had released her hand, Sabine took off her hat, and, handing it to Modeste, remarked,-- “How am I looking to-day, Andre?”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As soon as Andre had released her hand, Sabine took off her hat, and, handing it to Modeste, remarked,-- “How am I looking to-day, Andre?”
Andre
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From this reading As soon as Andre had released her hand, Sabine took off her hat, and, handing it to Modeste, remarked,-- “How am I looking to-day, Andre?”
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as Andre had released her hand, Sabine took off her hat, and, handing it to Modeste, remarked,-- “How am I looking to-day, Andre?”
beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Sabine was very beautiful, but hers was a different style of beauty from that of Rose, whose ripe, sensuous charms were fitted to captivate the admiration of the voluptuary, while Sabine was of the most refined and ethereal character.
beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Sabine was very beautiful, but hers was a different style of beauty from that of Rose, whose ripe, sensuous charms were fitted to captivate the admiration of the voluptuary, while Sabine was of the most refined and ethereal character.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Rose fettered the body with earthly trammels, while Sabine drew the soul heavenward.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sabine was very beautiful, but hers was a different style of beauty from that of Rose, whose ripe, sensuous charms were fitted to captivate the admiration of the voluptuary, while Sabine was of the most refined and ethereal character.
captivateverbUS /ˈkæptɪveɪt/
attract; cause to be enamored
From this reading Sabine was very beautiful, but hers was a different style of beauty from that of Rose, whose ripe, sensuous charms were fitted to captivate the admiration of the voluptuary, while Sabine was of the most refined and ethereal character.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Sabine was very beautiful, but hers was a different style of beauty from that of Rose, whose ripe, sensuous charms were fitted to captivate the admiration of the voluptuary, while Sabine was of the most refined and ethereal character.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Sabine was very beautiful, but hers was a different style of beauty from that of Rose, whose ripe, sensuous charms were fitted to captivate the admiration of the voluptuary, while Sabine was of the most refined and ethereal character.
complimentsnounUS /ˈkɑːmpləments/
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
From this reading The young painter hastened to reassure her on this point, and she continued in joyous tones,-- “No, I do not want compliments; I want to know if I look the right thing for sitting for my portrait.”
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading The young painter hastened to reassure her on this point, and she continued in joyous tones,-- “No, I do not want compliments; I want to know if I look the right thing for sitting for my portrait.”
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Sabine was very beautiful, but hers was a different style of beauty from that of Rose, whose ripe, sensuous charms were fitted to captivate the admiration of the voluptuary, while Sabine was of the most refined and ethereal character.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The young painter hastened to reassure her on this point, and she continued in joyous tones,-- “No, I do not want compliments; I want to know if I look the right thing for sitting for my portrait.”
drewnounUS /druː/
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Rose fettered the body with earthly trammels, while Sabine drew the soul heavenward.
earthlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrθli/
of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven
From this reading Rose fettered the body with earthly trammels, while Sabine drew the soul heavenward.
etherealadjectiveUS /ɪˈθɪriəl/
characterized by lightness and insubstantiality; as impalpable or intangible as air
From this reading Sabine was very beautiful, but hers was a different style of beauty from that of Rose, whose ripe, sensuous charms were fitted to captivate the admiration of the voluptuary, while Sabine was of the most refined and ethereal character.
fetteredadjectiveUS /ˈfetərd/
bound by chains fastened around the ankles
From this reading Rose fettered the body with earthly trammels, while Sabine drew the soul heavenward.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading Sabine was very beautiful, but hers was a different style of beauty from that of Rose, whose ripe, sensuous charms were fitted to captivate the admiration of the voluptuary, while Sabine was of the most refined and ethereal character.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The young painter hastened to reassure her on this point, and she continued in joyous tones,-- “No, I do not want compliments; I want to know if I look the right thing for sitting for my portrait.”
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sabine was very beautiful, but hers was a different style of beauty from that of Rose, whose ripe, sensuous charms were fitted to captivate the admiration of the voluptuary, while Sabine was of the most refined and ethereal character.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As soon as Andre had released her hand, Sabine took off her hat, and, handing it to Modeste, remarked,-- “How am I looking to-day, Andre?”
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading As soon as Andre had released her hand, Sabine took off her hat, and, handing it to Modeste, remarked,-- “How am I looking to-day, Andre?”
handingverbUS /ˈhændɪŋ/
-ing form of “hand” — place into the hands or custody of
From this reading As soon as Andre had released her hand, Sabine took off her hat, and, handing it to Modeste, remarked,-- “How am I looking to-day, Andre?”
hastenedverbUS /ˈheɪsənd/
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading The young painter hastened to reassure her on this point, and she continued in joyous tones,-- “No, I do not want compliments; I want to know if I look the right thing for sitting for my portrait.”
hatnounUS /hæt/
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading As soon as Andre had released her hand, Sabine took off her hat, and, handing it to Modeste, remarked,-- “How am I looking to-day, Andre?”
heavenwardadjective
directed toward heaven or the sky
From this reading Rose fettered the body with earthly trammels, while Sabine drew the soul heavenward.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As soon as Andre had released her hand, Sabine took off her hat, and, handing it to Modeste, remarked,-- “How am I looking to-day, Andre?”
herspronounUS /hərz/
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading Sabine was very beautiful, but hers was a different style of beauty from that of Rose, whose ripe, sensuous charms were fitted to captivate the admiration of the voluptuary, while Sabine was of the most refined and ethereal character.
How
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From this reading As soon as Andre had released her hand, Sabine took off her hat, and, handing it to Modeste, remarked,-- “How am I looking to-day, Andre?”
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As soon as Andre had released her hand, Sabine took off her hat, and, handing it to Modeste, remarked,-- “How am I looking to-day, Andre?”
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The young painter hastened to reassure her on this point, and she continued in joyous tones,-- “No, I do not want compliments; I want to know if I look the right thing for sitting for my portrait.”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The young painter hastened to reassure her on this point, and she continued in joyous tones,-- “No, I do not want compliments; I want to know if I look the right thing for sitting for my portrait.”
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As soon as Andre had released her hand, Sabine took off her hat, and, handing it to Modeste, remarked,-- “How am I looking to-day, Andre?”
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading The young painter hastened to reassure her on this point, and she continued in joyous tones,-- “No, I do not want compliments; I want to know if I look the right thing for sitting for my portrait.”
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The young painter hastened to reassure her on this point, and she continued in joyous tones,-- “No, I do not want compliments; I want to know if I look the right thing for sitting for my portrait.”
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The young painter hastened to reassure her on this point, and she continued in joyous tones,-- “No, I do not want compliments; I want to know if I look the right thing for sitting for my portrait.”
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading As soon as Andre had released her hand, Sabine took off her hat, and, handing it to Modeste, remarked,-- “How am I looking to-day, Andre?”
Modeste
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From this reading As soon as Andre had released her hand, Sabine took off her hat, and, handing it to Modeste, remarked,-- “How am I looking to-day, Andre?”
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Sabine was very beautiful, but hers was a different style of beauty from that of Rose, whose ripe, sensuous charms were fitted to captivate the admiration of the voluptuary, while Sabine was of the most refined and ethereal character.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The young painter hastened to reassure her on this point, and she continued in joyous tones,-- “No, I do not want compliments; I want to know if I look the right thing for sitting for my portrait.”
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The young painter hastened to reassure her on this point, and she continued in joyous tones,-- “No, I do not want compliments; I want to know if I look the right thing for sitting for my portrait.”
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The young painter hastened to reassure her on this point, and she continued in joyous tones,-- “No, I do not want compliments; I want to know if I look the right thing for sitting for my portrait.”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sabine was very beautiful, but hers was a different style of beauty from that of Rose, whose ripe, sensuous charms were fitted to captivate the admiration of the voluptuary, while Sabine was of the most refined and ethereal character.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As soon as Andre had released her hand, Sabine took off her hat, and, handing it to Modeste, remarked,-- “How am I looking to-day, Andre?”
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The young painter hastened to reassure her on this point, and she continued in joyous tones,-- “No, I do not want compliments; I want to know if I look the right thing for sitting for my portrait.”
painternounUS /ˈpeɪntər/
an artist who paints
From this reading The young painter hastened to reassure her on this point, and she continued in joyous tones,-- “No, I do not want compliments; I want to know if I look the right thing for sitting for my portrait.”
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The young painter hastened to reassure her on this point, and she continued in joyous tones,-- “No, I do not want compliments; I want to know if I look the right thing for sitting for my portrait.”
portraitnounUS /ˈpɔːrtrət/
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading The young painter hastened to reassure her on this point, and she continued in joyous tones,-- “No, I do not want compliments; I want to know if I look the right thing for sitting for my portrait.”
PROMOTIONnounUS /prəˈmoʊʃən/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading ROSE’S PROMOTION.
reassureverbUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊr/
cause to feel sure; give reassurance to
From this reading The young painter hastened to reassure her on this point, and she continued in joyous tones,-- “No, I do not want compliments; I want to know if I look the right thing for sitting for my portrait.”
refinedadjectiveUS /rəˈfaɪnd/
(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel
From this reading Sabine was very beautiful, but hers was a different style of beauty from that of Rose, whose ripe, sensuous charms were fitted to captivate the admiration of the voluptuary, while Sabine was of the most refined and ethereal character.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading As soon as Andre had released her hand, Sabine took off her hat, and, handing it to Modeste, remarked,-- “How am I looking to-day, Andre?”
remarkedverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkt/
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading As soon as Andre had released her hand, Sabine took off her hat, and, handing it to Modeste, remarked,-- “How am I looking to-day, Andre?”
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading The young painter hastened to reassure her on this point, and she continued in joyous tones,-- “No, I do not want compliments; I want to know if I look the right thing for sitting for my portrait.”
ripeadjectiveUS /raɪp/
fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used
From this reading Sabine was very beautiful, but hers was a different style of beauty from that of Rose, whose ripe, sensuous charms were fitted to captivate the admiration of the voluptuary, while Sabine was of the most refined and ethereal character.
RosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Sabine was very beautiful, but hers was a different style of beauty from that of Rose, whose ripe, sensuous charms were fitted to captivate the admiration of the voluptuary, while Sabine was of the most refined and ethereal character.
ROSE'SnounUS /ˈroʊzɪz/
possessive form of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading ROSE’S PROMOTION.
SabinenounUS /səˈbiːn/
a river in eastern Texas that flows south into the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading As soon as Andre had released her hand, Sabine took off her hat, and, handing it to Modeste, remarked,-- “How am I looking to-day, Andre?”
sensuousadjectiveUS /ˈsenʃəwəs/
taking delight in beauty
From this reading Sabine was very beautiful, but hers was a different style of beauty from that of Rose, whose ripe, sensuous charms were fitted to captivate the admiration of the voluptuary, while Sabine was of the most refined and ethereal character.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The young painter hastened to reassure her on this point, and she continued in joyous tones,-- “No, I do not want compliments; I want to know if I look the right thing for sitting for my portrait.”
sittingnounUS /ˈsɪtɪŋ/
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading The young painter hastened to reassure her on this point, and she continued in joyous tones,-- “No, I do not want compliments; I want to know if I look the right thing for sitting for my portrait.”
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading As soon as Andre had released her hand, Sabine took off her hat, and, handing it to Modeste, remarked,-- “How am I looking to-day, Andre?”
soulnounUS /soʊl/
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Rose fettered the body with earthly trammels, while Sabine drew the soul heavenward.
stylenounUS /staɪl/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Sabine was very beautiful, but hers was a different style of beauty from that of Rose, whose ripe, sensuous charms were fitted to captivate the admiration of the voluptuary, while Sabine was of the most refined and ethereal character.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sabine was very beautiful, but hers was a different style of beauty from that of Rose, whose ripe, sensuous charms were fitted to captivate the admiration of the voluptuary, while Sabine was of the most refined and ethereal character.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The young painter hastened to reassure her on this point, and she continued in joyous tones,-- “No, I do not want compliments; I want to know if I look the right thing for sitting for my portrait.”
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading The young painter hastened to reassure her on this point, and she continued in joyous tones,-- “No, I do not want compliments; I want to know if I look the right thing for sitting for my portrait.”
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The young painter hastened to reassure her on this point, and she continued in joyous tones,-- “No, I do not want compliments; I want to know if I look the right thing for sitting for my portrait.”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As soon as Andre had released her hand, Sabine took off her hat, and, handing it to Modeste, remarked,-- “How am I looking to-day, Andre?”
to-day
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From this reading As soon as Andre had released her hand, Sabine took off her hat, and, handing it to Modeste, remarked,-- “How am I looking to-day, Andre?”
tonesnounUS /toʊnz/
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading The young painter hastened to reassure her on this point, and she continued in joyous tones,-- “No, I do not want compliments; I want to know if I look the right thing for sitting for my portrait.”
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading As soon as Andre had released her hand, Sabine took off her hat, and, handing it to Modeste, remarked,-- “How am I looking to-day, Andre?”
trammels
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From this reading Rose fettered the body with earthly trammels, while Sabine drew the soul heavenward.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Sabine was very beautiful, but hers was a different style of beauty from that of Rose, whose ripe, sensuous charms were fitted to captivate the admiration of the voluptuary, while Sabine was of the most refined and ethereal character.
voluptuarynoun
a person addicted to luxury and pleasures of the senses
From this reading Sabine was very beautiful, but hers was a different style of beauty from that of Rose, whose ripe, sensuous charms were fitted to captivate the admiration of the voluptuary, while Sabine was of the most refined and ethereal character.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading The young painter hastened to reassure her on this point, and she continued in joyous tones,-- “No, I do not want compliments; I want to know if I look the right thing for sitting for my portrait.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sabine was very beautiful, but hers was a different style of beauty from that of Rose, whose ripe, sensuous charms were fitted to captivate the admiration of the voluptuary, while Sabine was of the most refined and ethereal character.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Sabine was very beautiful, but hers was a different style of beauty from that of Rose, whose ripe, sensuous charms were fitted to captivate the admiration of the voluptuary, while Sabine was of the most refined and ethereal character.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Sabine was very beautiful, but hers was a different style of beauty from that of Rose, whose ripe, sensuous charms were fitted to captivate the admiration of the voluptuary, while Sabine was of the most refined and ethereal character.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading Sabine was very beautiful, but hers was a different style of beauty from that of Rose, whose ripe, sensuous charms were fitted to captivate the admiration of the voluptuary, while Sabine was of the most refined and ethereal character.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Rose fettered the body with earthly trammels, while Sabine drew the soul heavenward.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young painter hastened to reassure her on this point, and she continued in joyous tones,-- “No, I do not want compliments; I want to know if I look the right thing for sitting for my portrait.”
