used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Confederate soldier, John Wise, speaks of the General-in-Chief.
AboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Above the ordinary size, his proportions were perfect.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His form had fullness, without any appearance of superfluous flesh, and was as erect as that of a cadet, without the slightest apparent constraint.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading His form had fullness, without any appearance of superfluous flesh, and was as erect as that of a cadet, without the slightest apparent constraint.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading His form had fullness, without any appearance of superfluous flesh, and was as erect as that of a cadet, without the slightest apparent constraint.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading “I have seen many pictures of General Lee, but never one that conveyed a correct impression of his appearance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His form had fullness, without any appearance of superfluous flesh, and was as erect as that of a cadet, without the slightest apparent constraint.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I have seen many pictures of General Lee, but never one that conveyed a correct impression of his appearance.
cadetnounUS /kəˈdet/
a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading His form had fullness, without any appearance of superfluous flesh, and was as erect as that of a cadet, without the slightest apparent constraint.
ConfederatenounUS /kənˈfedərət/
a supporter of the Confederate States of America
From this reading A Confederate soldier, John Wise, speaks of the General-in-Chief.
constraintnounUS /kənˈstreɪnt/
the state of being physically constrained
From this reading His form had fullness, without any appearance of superfluous flesh, and was as erect as that of a cadet, without the slightest apparent constraint.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading “I have seen many pictures of General Lee, but never one that conveyed a correct impression of his appearance.
conveysverbUS /kənˈveɪz/
third-person singular of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading No representation that I have ever seen properly conveys the light and softness of his eye, the tenderness and intellectuality of his mouth, or the indescribable refinement of his face....
make right or correct
From this reading “I have seen many pictures of General Lee, but never one that conveyed a correct impression of his appearance.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading His form had fullness, without any appearance of superfluous flesh, and was as erect as that of a cadet, without the slightest apparent constraint.
at any time
From this reading No representation that I have ever seen properly conveys the light and softness of his eye, the tenderness and intellectuality of his mouth, or the indescribable refinement of his face....
the organ of sight
From this reading No representation that I have ever seen properly conveys the light and softness of his eye, the tenderness and intellectuality of his mouth, or the indescribable refinement of his face....
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading No representation that I have ever seen properly conveys the light and softness of his eye, the tenderness and intellectuality of his mouth, or the indescribable refinement of his face....
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading His form had fullness, without any appearance of superfluous flesh, and was as erect as that of a cadet, without the slightest apparent constraint.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading His form had fullness, without any appearance of superfluous flesh, and was as erect as that of a cadet, without the slightest apparent constraint.
fullnessnounUS /ˈfʊlnəs/
completeness over a broad scope
From this reading His form had fullness, without any appearance of superfluous flesh, and was as erect as that of a cadet, without the slightest apparent constraint.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading “I have seen many pictures of General Lee, but never one that conveyed a correct impression of his appearance.
General-in-Chief
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From this reading A Confederate soldier, John Wise, speaks of the General-in-Chief.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His form had fullness, without any appearance of superfluous flesh, and was as erect as that of a cadet, without the slightest apparent constraint.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I have seen many pictures of General Lee, but never one that conveyed a correct impression of his appearance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “I have seen many pictures of General Lee, but never one that conveyed a correct impression of his appearance.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I have seen many pictures of General Lee, but never one that conveyed a correct impression of his appearance.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading “I have seen many pictures of General Lee, but never one that conveyed a correct impression of his appearance.
indescribableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈskraɪbəbəl/
defying expression or description
From this reading No representation that I have ever seen properly conveys the light and softness of his eye, the tenderness and intellectuality of his mouth, or the indescribable refinement of his face....
intellectuality
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From this reading No representation that I have ever seen properly conveys the light and softness of his eye, the tenderness and intellectuality of his mouth, or the indescribable refinement of his face....
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading A Confederate soldier, John Wise, speaks of the General-in-Chief.
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading “I have seen many pictures of General Lee, but never one that conveyed a correct impression of his appearance.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading No representation that I have ever seen properly conveys the light and softness of his eye, the tenderness and intellectuality of his mouth, or the indescribable refinement of his face....
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading “I have seen many pictures of General Lee, but never one that conveyed a correct impression of his appearance.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading No representation that I have ever seen properly conveys the light and softness of his eye, the tenderness and intellectuality of his mouth, or the indescribable refinement of his face....
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “I have seen many pictures of General Lee, but never one that conveyed a correct impression of his appearance.
not any; not one
From this reading No representation that I have ever seen properly conveys the light and softness of his eye, the tenderness and intellectuality of his mouth, or the indescribable refinement of his face....
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Confederate soldier, John Wise, speaks of the General-in-Chief.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “I have seen many pictures of General Lee, but never one that conveyed a correct impression of his appearance.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No representation that I have ever seen properly conveys the light and softness of his eye, the tenderness and intellectuality of his mouth, or the indescribable refinement of his face....
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Above the ordinary size, his proportions were perfect.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Above the ordinary size, his proportions were perfect.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading “I have seen many pictures of General Lee, but never one that conveyed a correct impression of his appearance.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading No representation that I have ever seen properly conveys the light and softness of his eye, the tenderness and intellectuality of his mouth, or the indescribable refinement of his face....
proportionsnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “proportion” — the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading Above the ordinary size, his proportions were perfect.
refinementnounUS /rəˈfaɪnmənt/
a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
From this reading No representation that I have ever seen properly conveys the light and softness of his eye, the tenderness and intellectuality of his mouth, or the indescribable refinement of his face....
representationnounUS /ˌreprəzenˈteɪʃən/
a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
From this reading No representation that I have ever seen properly conveys the light and softness of his eye, the tenderness and intellectuality of his mouth, or the indescribable refinement of his face....
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I have seen many pictures of General Lee, but never one that conveyed a correct impression of his appearance.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading Above the ordinary size, his proportions were perfect.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading His form had fullness, without any appearance of superfluous flesh, and was as erect as that of a cadet, without the slightest apparent constraint.
softnessnounUS /ˈsɔːftnəs/
the property of giving little resistance to pressure and being easily cut or molded
From this reading No representation that I have ever seen properly conveys the light and softness of his eye, the tenderness and intellectuality of his mouth, or the indescribable refinement of his face....
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading A Confederate soldier, John Wise, speaks of the General-in-Chief.
speaksverbUS /spiːks/
third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech
From this reading A Confederate soldier, John Wise, speaks of the General-in-Chief.
superfluousadjectiveUS /ˈsuːpərflwʌs/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading His form had fullness, without any appearance of superfluous flesh, and was as erect as that of a cadet, without the slightest apparent constraint.
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading No representation that I have ever seen properly conveys the light and softness of his eye, the tenderness and intellectuality of his mouth, or the indescribable refinement of his face....
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I have seen many pictures of General Lee, but never one that conveyed a correct impression of his appearance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Confederate soldier, John Wise, speaks of the General-in-Chief.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His form had fullness, without any appearance of superfluous flesh, and was as erect as that of a cadet, without the slightest apparent constraint.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Above the ordinary size, his proportions were perfect.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading A Confederate soldier, John Wise, speaks of the General-in-Chief.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading His form had fullness, without any appearance of superfluous flesh, and was as erect as that of a cadet, without the slightest apparent constraint.
