Chapter IV · Chapter 4

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading _A Fashionable Lady--the Lovers--the Negro Paramour--astounding developments of Crime in High Life--the Accouchement--Infanticide--the Marriage--a dark suspicion._ The scene changes to that superb avenue of fashion, Broadway; the time, eleven o'clock in the morning, and the place, one of the noblest mansions which adorn that aristocratic section of the city.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading This young lady was about eighteen years of age, a beauty, an heiress, and, per consequence, a _belle_.

the parturition process in human beings; having a baby; the process of giving birth to a child

From this reading _A Fashionable Lady--the Lovers--the Negro Paramour--astounding developments of Crime in High Life--the Accouchement--Infanticide--the Marriage--a dark suspicion._ The scene changes to that superb avenue of fashion, Broadway; the time, eleven o'clock in the morning, and the place, one of the noblest mansions which adorn that aristocratic section of the city.

make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

From this reading _A Fashionable Lady--the Lovers--the Negro Paramour--astounding developments of Crime in High Life--the Accouchement--Infanticide--the Marriage--a dark suspicion._ The scene changes to that superb avenue of fashion, Broadway; the time, eleven o'clock in the morning, and the place, one of the noblest mansions which adorn that aristocratic section of the city.

how long something has existed

From this reading This young lady was about eighteen years of age, a beauty, an heiress, and, per consequence, a _belle_.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading This young lady was about eighteen years of age, a beauty, an heiress, and, per consequence, a _belle_.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading _A Fashionable Lady--the Lovers--the Negro Paramour--astounding developments of Crime in High Life--the Accouchement--Infanticide--the Marriage--a dark suspicion._ The scene changes to that superb avenue of fashion, Broadway; the time, eleven o'clock in the morning, and the place, one of the noblest mansions which adorn that aristocratic section of the city.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading Miss Julia Fairfield was seated in a luxurious apartment, lounging over a late breakfast, and listlessly glancing over the morning newspapers.

belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

From this reading _A Fashionable Lady--the Lovers--the Negro Paramour--astounding developments of Crime in High Life--the Accouchement--Infanticide--the Marriage--a dark suspicion._ The scene changes to that superb avenue of fashion, Broadway; the time, eleven o'clock in the morning, and the place, one of the noblest mansions which adorn that aristocratic section of the city.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading Her attire was elegant, tasteful, and unique, consisting of a loose, flowing robe of white satin, trimmed with costliest lace; her hair was beautifully arranged in the best Parisian style; and her tiny feet were encased in gold-embroidered slippers.

bewildering or striking dumb with wonder

From this reading _A Fashionable Lady--the Lovers--the Negro Paramour--astounding developments of Crime in High Life--the Accouchement--Infanticide--the Marriage--a dark suspicion._ The scene changes to that superb avenue of fashion, Broadway; the time, eleven o'clock in the morning, and the place, one of the noblest mansions which adorn that aristocratic section of the city.

clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion

From this reading Her attire was elegant, tasteful, and unique, consisting of a loose, flowing robe of white satin, trimmed with costliest lace; her hair was beautifully arranged in the best Parisian style; and her tiny feet were encased in gold-embroidered slippers.

a line of approach

From this reading _A Fashionable Lady--the Lovers--the Negro Paramour--astounding developments of Crime in High Life--the Accouchement--Infanticide--the Marriage--a dark suspicion._ The scene changes to that superb avenue of fashion, Broadway; the time, eleven o'clock in the morning, and the place, one of the noblest mansions which adorn that aristocratic section of the city.

past form of “beam” — smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression

From this reading She was a brunette; her beauty was of a warm, majestic, voluptuous character; her eyes beamed with the fire of passion, and her features were full of expression and sentiment.

in a beautiful manner

From this reading Her attire was elegant, tasteful, and unique, consisting of a loose, flowing robe of white satin, trimmed with costliest lace; her hair was beautifully arranged in the best Parisian style; and her tiny feet were encased in gold-embroidered slippers.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading This young lady was about eighteen years of age, a beauty, an heiress, and, per consequence, a _belle_.

a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals

From this reading This young lady was about eighteen years of age, a beauty, an heiress, and, per consequence, a _belle_.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Her attire was elegant, tasteful, and unique, consisting of a loose, flowing robe of white satin, trimmed with costliest lace; her hair was beautifully arranged in the best Parisian style; and her tiny feet were encased in gold-embroidered slippers.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Miss Julia Fairfield was seated in a luxurious apartment, lounging over a late breakfast, and listlessly glancing over the morning newspapers.

a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square; famous for its theaters

From this reading _A Fashionable Lady--the Lovers--the Negro Paramour--astounding developments of Crime in High Life--the Accouchement--Infanticide--the Marriage--a dark suspicion._ The scene changes to that superb avenue of fashion, Broadway; the time, eleven o'clock in the morning, and the place, one of the noblest mansions which adorn that aristocratic section of the city.

a person with dark (brown) hair

From this reading She was a brunette; her beauty was of a warm, majestic, voluptuous character; her eyes beamed with the fire of passion, and her features were full of expression and sentiment.

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading _A Fashionable Lady--the Lovers--the Negro Paramour--astounding developments of Crime in High Life--the Accouchement--Infanticide--the Marriage--a dark suspicion._ The scene changes to that superb avenue of fashion, Broadway; the time, eleven o'clock in the morning, and the place, one of the noblest mansions which adorn that aristocratic section of the city.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading She was a brunette; her beauty was of a warm, majestic, voluptuous character; her eyes beamed with the fire of passion, and her features were full of expression and sentiment.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading _A Fashionable Lady--the Lovers--the Negro Paramour--astounding developments of Crime in High Life--the Accouchement--Infanticide--the Marriage--a dark suspicion._ The scene changes to that superb avenue of fashion, Broadway; the time, eleven o'clock in the morning, and the place, one of the noblest mansions which adorn that aristocratic section of the city.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading This young lady was about eighteen years of age, a beauty, an heiress, and, per consequence, a _belle_.

-ing form of “consist” — originate

From this reading Her attire was elegant, tasteful, and unique, consisting of a loose, flowing robe of white satin, trimmed with costliest lace; her hair was beautifully arranged in the best Parisian style; and her tiny feet were encased in gold-embroidered slippers.

superlative of “costly” — entailing great loss or sacrifice

From this reading Her attire was elegant, tasteful, and unique, consisting of a loose, flowing robe of white satin, trimmed with costliest lace; her hair was beautifully arranged in the best Parisian style; and her tiny feet were encased in gold-embroidered slippers.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading _A Fashionable Lady--the Lovers--the Negro Paramour--astounding developments of Crime in High Life--the Accouchement--Infanticide--the Marriage--a dark suspicion._ The scene changes to that superb avenue of fashion, Broadway; the time, eleven o'clock in the morning, and the place, one of the noblest mansions which adorn that aristocratic section of the city.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading _A Fashionable Lady--the Lovers--the Negro Paramour--astounding developments of Crime in High Life--the Accouchement--Infanticide--the Marriage--a dark suspicion._ The scene changes to that superb avenue of fashion, Broadway; the time, eleven o'clock in the morning, and the place, one of the noblest mansions which adorn that aristocratic section of the city.

plural of “development” — act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading _A Fashionable Lady--the Lovers--the Negro Paramour--astounding developments of Crime in High Life--the Accouchement--Infanticide--the Marriage--a dark suspicion._ The scene changes to that superb avenue of fashion, Broadway; the time, eleven o'clock in the morning, and the place, one of the noblest mansions which adorn that aristocratic section of the city.

being one more than seventeen

From this reading This young lady was about eighteen years of age, a beauty, an heiress, and, per consequence, a _belle_.

refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style

From this reading Her attire was elegant, tasteful, and unique, consisting of a loose, flowing robe of white satin, trimmed with costliest lace; her hair was beautifully arranged in the best Parisian style; and her tiny feet were encased in gold-embroidered slippers.

being one more than ten

From this reading _A Fashionable Lady--the Lovers--the Negro Paramour--astounding developments of Crime in High Life--the Accouchement--Infanticide--the Marriage--a dark suspicion._ The scene changes to that superb avenue of fashion, Broadway; the time, eleven o'clock in the morning, and the place, one of the noblest mansions which adorn that aristocratic section of the city.

covered or protected with or as if with a case

From this reading Her attire was elegant, tasteful, and unique, consisting of a loose, flowing robe of white satin, trimmed with costliest lace; her hair was beautifully arranged in the best Parisian style; and her tiny feet were encased in gold-embroidered slippers.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading She was a brunette; her beauty was of a warm, majestic, voluptuous character; her eyes beamed with the fire of passion, and her features were full of expression and sentiment.

opinion or judgment

From this reading She was a brunette; her beauty was of a warm, majestic, voluptuous character; her eyes beamed with the fire of passion, and her features were full of expression and sentiment.

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From this reading Miss Julia Fairfield was seated in a luxurious apartment, lounging over a late breakfast, and listlessly glancing over the morning newspapers.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading _A Fashionable Lady--the Lovers--the Negro Paramour--astounding developments of Crime in High Life--the Accouchement--Infanticide--the Marriage--a dark suspicion._ The scene changes to that superb avenue of fashion, Broadway; the time, eleven o'clock in the morning, and the place, one of the noblest mansions which adorn that aristocratic section of the city.

being or in accordance with current social fashions

From this reading _A Fashionable Lady--the Lovers--the Negro Paramour--astounding developments of Crime in High Life--the Accouchement--Infanticide--the Marriage--a dark suspicion._ The scene changes to that superb avenue of fashion, Broadway; the time, eleven o'clock in the morning, and the place, one of the noblest mansions which adorn that aristocratic section of the city.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading She was a brunette; her beauty was of a warm, majestic, voluptuous character; her eyes beamed with the fire of passion, and her features were full of expression and sentiment.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Her attire was elegant, tasteful, and unique, consisting of a loose, flowing robe of white satin, trimmed with costliest lace; her hair was beautifully arranged in the best Parisian style; and her tiny feet were encased in gold-embroidered slippers.

start firing a weapon

From this reading She was a brunette; her beauty was of a warm, majestic, voluptuous character; her eyes beamed with the fire of passion, and her features were full of expression and sentiment.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading Her attire was elegant, tasteful, and unique, consisting of a loose, flowing robe of white satin, trimmed with costliest lace; her hair was beautifully arranged in the best Parisian style; and her tiny feet were encased in gold-embroidered slippers.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading She was a brunette; her beauty was of a warm, majestic, voluptuous character; her eyes beamed with the fire of passion, and her features were full of expression and sentiment.

-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Miss Julia Fairfield was seated in a luxurious apartment, lounging over a late breakfast, and listlessly glancing over the morning newspapers.

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From this reading Her attire was elegant, tasteful, and unique, consisting of a loose, flowing robe of white satin, trimmed with costliest lace; her hair was beautifully arranged in the best Parisian style; and her tiny feet were encased in gold-embroidered slippers.

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 Her attire was elegant, tasteful, and unique, consisting of a loose, flowing robe of white satin, trimmed with costliest lace; her hair was beautifully arranged in the best Parisian style; and her tiny feet were encased in gold-embroidered slippers.

a female heir

From this reading This young lady was about eighteen years of age, a beauty, an heiress, and, per consequence, a _belle_.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading She was a brunette; her beauty was of a warm, majestic, voluptuous character; her eyes beamed with the fire of passion, and her features were full of expression and sentiment.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading _A Fashionable Lady--the Lovers--the Negro Paramour--astounding developments of Crime in High Life--the Accouchement--Infanticide--the Marriage--a dark suspicion._ The scene changes to that superb avenue of fashion, Broadway; the time, eleven o'clock in the morning, and the place, one of the noblest mansions which adorn that aristocratic section of the city.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading _A Fashionable Lady--the Lovers--the Negro Paramour--astounding developments of Crime in High Life--the Accouchement--Infanticide--the Marriage--a dark suspicion._ The scene changes to that superb avenue of fashion, Broadway; the time, eleven o'clock in the morning, and the place, one of the noblest mansions which adorn that aristocratic section of the city.

a person who murders an infant

From this reading _A Fashionable Lady--the Lovers--the Negro Paramour--astounding developments of Crime in High Life--the Accouchement--Infanticide--the Marriage--a dark suspicion._ The scene changes to that superb avenue of fashion, Broadway; the time, eleven o'clock in the morning, and the place, one of the noblest mansions which adorn that aristocratic section of the city.

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From this reading Miss Julia Fairfield was seated in a luxurious apartment, lounging over a late breakfast, and listlessly glancing over the morning newspapers.

spin, wind, or twist together

From this reading Her attire was elegant, tasteful, and unique, consisting of a loose, flowing robe of white satin, trimmed with costliest lace; her hair was beautifully arranged in the best Parisian style; and her tiny feet were encased in gold-embroidered slippers.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading _A Fashionable Lady--the Lovers--the Negro Paramour--astounding developments of Crime in High Life--the Accouchement--Infanticide--the Marriage--a dark suspicion._ The scene changes to that superb avenue of fashion, Broadway; the time, eleven o'clock in the morning, and the place, one of the noblest mansions which adorn that aristocratic section of the city.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Miss Julia Fairfield was seated in a luxurious apartment, lounging over a late breakfast, and listlessly glancing over the morning newspapers.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading _A Fashionable Lady--the Lovers--the Negro Paramour--astounding developments of Crime in High Life--the Accouchement--Infanticide--the Marriage--a dark suspicion._ The scene changes to that superb avenue of fashion, Broadway; the time, eleven o'clock in the morning, and the place, one of the noblest mansions which adorn that aristocratic section of the city.

in a listless manner

From this reading Miss Julia Fairfield was seated in a luxurious apartment, lounging over a late breakfast, and listlessly glancing over the morning newspapers.

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading Her attire was elegant, tasteful, and unique, consisting of a loose, flowing robe of white satin, trimmed with costliest lace; her hair was beautifully arranged in the best Parisian style; and her tiny feet were encased in gold-embroidered slippers.

-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably

From this reading Miss Julia Fairfield was seated in a luxurious apartment, lounging over a late breakfast, and listlessly glancing over the morning newspapers.

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading _A Fashionable Lady--the Lovers--the Negro Paramour--astounding developments of Crime in High Life--the Accouchement--Infanticide--the Marriage--a dark suspicion._ The scene changes to that superb avenue of fashion, Broadway; the time, eleven o'clock in the morning, and the place, one of the noblest mansions which adorn that aristocratic section of the city.

displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses

From this reading Miss Julia Fairfield was seated in a luxurious apartment, lounging over a late breakfast, and listlessly glancing over the morning newspapers.

majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters

From this reading She was a brunette; her beauty was of a warm, majestic, voluptuous character; her eyes beamed with the fire of passion, and her features were full of expression and sentiment.

plural of “mansion” — (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading _A Fashionable Lady--the Lovers--the Negro Paramour--astounding developments of Crime in High Life--the Accouchement--Infanticide--the Marriage--a dark suspicion._ The scene changes to that superb avenue of fashion, Broadway; the time, eleven o'clock in the morning, and the place, one of the noblest mansions which adorn that aristocratic section of the city.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading _A Fashionable Lady--the Lovers--the Negro Paramour--astounding developments of Crime in High Life--the Accouchement--Infanticide--the Marriage--a dark suspicion._ The scene changes to that superb avenue of fashion, Broadway; the time, eleven o'clock in the morning, and the place, one of the noblest mansions which adorn that aristocratic section of the city.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Miss Julia Fairfield was seated in a luxurious apartment, lounging over a late breakfast, and listlessly glancing over the morning newspapers.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading _A Fashionable Lady--the Lovers--the Negro Paramour--astounding developments of Crime in High Life--the Accouchement--Infanticide--the Marriage--a dark suspicion._ The scene changes to that superb avenue of fashion, Broadway; the time, eleven o'clock in the morning, and the place, one of the noblest mansions which adorn that aristocratic section of the city.

a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

From this reading _A Fashionable Lady--the Lovers--the Negro Paramour--astounding developments of Crime in High Life--the Accouchement--Infanticide--the Marriage--a dark suspicion._ The scene changes to that superb avenue of fashion, Broadway; the time, eleven o'clock in the morning, and the place, one of the noblest mansions which adorn that aristocratic section of the city.

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading Miss Julia Fairfield was seated in a luxurious apartment, lounging over a late breakfast, and listlessly glancing over the morning newspapers.

superlative of “noble” — impressive in appearance

From this reading _A Fashionable Lady--the Lovers--the Negro Paramour--astounding developments of Crime in High Life--the Accouchement--Infanticide--the Marriage--a dark suspicion._ The scene changes to that superb avenue of fashion, Broadway; the time, eleven o'clock in the morning, and the place, one of the noblest mansions which adorn that aristocratic section of the city.

according to the clock

From this reading _A Fashionable Lady--the Lovers--the Negro Paramour--astounding developments of Crime in High Life--the Accouchement--Infanticide--the Marriage--a dark suspicion._ The scene changes to that superb avenue of fashion, Broadway; the time, eleven o'clock in the morning, and the place, one of the noblest mansions which adorn that aristocratic section of the city.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _A Fashionable Lady--the Lovers--the Negro Paramour--astounding developments of Crime in High Life--the Accouchement--Infanticide--the Marriage--a dark suspicion._ The scene changes to that superb avenue of fashion, Broadway; the time, eleven o'clock in the morning, and the place, one of the noblest mansions which adorn that aristocratic section of the city.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _A Fashionable Lady--the Lovers--the Negro Paramour--astounding developments of Crime in High Life--the Accouchement--Infanticide--the Marriage--a dark suspicion._ The scene changes to that superb avenue of fashion, Broadway; the time, eleven o'clock in the morning, and the place, one of the noblest mansions which adorn that aristocratic section of the city.

above and across; more than

From this reading Miss Julia Fairfield was seated in a luxurious apartment, lounging over a late breakfast, and listlessly glancing over the morning newspapers.

a woman's lover

From this reading _A Fashionable Lady--the Lovers--the Negro Paramour--astounding developments of Crime in High Life--the Accouchement--Infanticide--the Marriage--a dark suspicion._ The scene changes to that superb avenue of fashion, Broadway; the time, eleven o'clock in the morning, and the place, one of the noblest mansions which adorn that aristocratic section of the city.

of or relating to or characteristic of Paris or its inhabitants

From this reading Her attire was elegant, tasteful, and unique, consisting of a loose, flowing robe of white satin, trimmed with costliest lace; her hair was beautifully arranged in the best Parisian style; and her tiny feet were encased in gold-embroidered slippers.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading She was a brunette; her beauty was of a warm, majestic, voluptuous character; her eyes beamed with the fire of passion, and her features were full of expression and sentiment.

for each

From this reading This young lady was about eighteen years of age, a beauty, an heiress, and, per consequence, a _belle_.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading _A Fashionable Lady--the Lovers--the Negro Paramour--astounding developments of Crime in High Life--the Accouchement--Infanticide--the Marriage--a dark suspicion._ The scene changes to that superb avenue of fashion, Broadway; the time, eleven o'clock in the morning, and the place, one of the noblest mansions which adorn that aristocratic section of the city.

any loose flowing garment

From this reading Her attire was elegant, tasteful, and unique, consisting of a loose, flowing robe of white satin, trimmed with costliest lace; her hair was beautifully arranged in the best Parisian style; and her tiny feet were encased in gold-embroidered slippers.

a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back

From this reading Her attire was elegant, tasteful, and unique, consisting of a loose, flowing robe of white satin, trimmed with costliest lace; her hair was beautifully arranged in the best Parisian style; and her tiny feet were encased in gold-embroidered slippers.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading _A Fashionable Lady--the Lovers--the Negro Paramour--astounding developments of Crime in High Life--the Accouchement--Infanticide--the Marriage--a dark suspicion._ The scene changes to that superb avenue of fashion, Broadway; the time, eleven o'clock in the morning, and the place, one of the noblest mansions which adorn that aristocratic section of the city.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Miss Julia Fairfield was seated in a luxurious apartment, lounging over a late breakfast, and listlessly glancing over the morning newspapers.

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading _A Fashionable Lady--the Lovers--the Negro Paramour--astounding developments of Crime in High Life--the Accouchement--Infanticide--the Marriage--a dark suspicion._ The scene changes to that superb avenue of fashion, Broadway; the time, eleven o'clock in the morning, and the place, one of the noblest mansions which adorn that aristocratic section of the city.

tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading She was a brunette; her beauty was of a warm, majestic, voluptuous character; her eyes beamed with the fire of passion, and her features were full of expression and sentiment.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She was a brunette; her beauty was of a warm, majestic, voluptuous character; her eyes beamed with the fire of passion, and her features were full of expression and sentiment.

plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors

From this reading Her attire was elegant, tasteful, and unique, consisting of a loose, flowing robe of white satin, trimmed with costliest lace; her hair was beautifully arranged in the best Parisian style; and her tiny feet were encased in gold-embroidered slippers.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Her attire was elegant, tasteful, and unique, consisting of a loose, flowing robe of white satin, trimmed with costliest lace; her hair was beautifully arranged in the best Parisian style; and her tiny feet were encased in gold-embroidered slippers.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading _A Fashionable Lady--the Lovers--the Negro Paramour--astounding developments of Crime in High Life--the Accouchement--Infanticide--the Marriage--a dark suspicion._ The scene changes to that superb avenue of fashion, Broadway; the time, eleven o'clock in the morning, and the place, one of the noblest mansions which adorn that aristocratic section of the city.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading _A Fashionable Lady--the Lovers--the Negro Paramour--astounding developments of Crime in High Life--the Accouchement--Infanticide--the Marriage--a dark suspicion._ The scene changes to that superb avenue of fashion, Broadway; the time, eleven o'clock in the morning, and the place, one of the noblest mansions which adorn that aristocratic section of the city.

having or showing or conforming to good taste

From this reading Her attire was elegant, tasteful, and unique, consisting of a loose, flowing robe of white satin, trimmed with costliest lace; her hair was beautifully arranged in the best Parisian style; and her tiny feet were encased in gold-embroidered slippers.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _A Fashionable Lady--the Lovers--the Negro Paramour--astounding developments of Crime in High Life--the Accouchement--Infanticide--the Marriage--a dark suspicion._ The scene changes to that superb avenue of fashion, Broadway; the time, eleven o'clock in the morning, and the place, one of the noblest mansions which adorn that aristocratic section of the city.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading _A Fashionable Lady--the Lovers--the Negro Paramour--astounding developments of Crime in High Life--the Accouchement--Infanticide--the Marriage--a dark suspicion._ The scene changes to that superb avenue of fashion, Broadway; the time, eleven o'clock in the morning, and the place, one of the noblest mansions which adorn that aristocratic section of the city.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This young lady was about eighteen years of age, a beauty, an heiress, and, per consequence, a _belle_.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading _A Fashionable Lady--the Lovers--the Negro Paramour--astounding developments of Crime in High Life--the Accouchement--Infanticide--the Marriage--a dark suspicion._ The scene changes to that superb avenue of fashion, Broadway; the time, eleven o'clock in the morning, and the place, one of the noblest mansions which adorn that aristocratic section of the city.

very small

From this reading Her attire was elegant, tasteful, and unique, consisting of a loose, flowing robe of white satin, trimmed with costliest lace; her hair was beautifully arranged in the best Parisian style; and her tiny feet were encased in gold-embroidered slippers.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading _A Fashionable Lady--the Lovers--the Negro Paramour--astounding developments of Crime in High Life--the Accouchement--Infanticide--the Marriage--a dark suspicion._ The scene changes to that superb avenue of fashion, Broadway; the time, eleven o'clock in the morning, and the place, one of the noblest mansions which adorn that aristocratic section of the city.

made neat and tidy by trimming

From this reading Her attire was elegant, tasteful, and unique, consisting of a loose, flowing robe of white satin, trimmed with costliest lace; her hair was beautifully arranged in the best Parisian style; and her tiny feet were encased in gold-embroidered slippers.

radically distinctive and without equal

From this reading Her attire was elegant, tasteful, and unique, consisting of a loose, flowing robe of white satin, trimmed with costliest lace; her hair was beautifully arranged in the best Parisian style; and her tiny feet were encased in gold-embroidered slippers.

having strong sexual appeal

From this reading She was a brunette; her beauty was of a warm, majestic, voluptuous character; her eyes beamed with the fire of passion, and her features were full of expression and sentiment.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading She was a brunette; her beauty was of a warm, majestic, voluptuous character; her eyes beamed with the fire of passion, and her features were full of expression and sentiment.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Miss Julia Fairfield was seated in a luxurious apartment, lounging over a late breakfast, and listlessly glancing over the morning newspapers.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading She was a brunette; her beauty was of a warm, majestic, voluptuous character; her eyes beamed with the fire of passion, and her features were full of expression and sentiment.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading _A Fashionable Lady--the Lovers--the Negro Paramour--astounding developments of Crime in High Life--the Accouchement--Infanticide--the Marriage--a dark suspicion._ The scene changes to that superb avenue of fashion, Broadway; the time, eleven o'clock in the morning, and the place, one of the noblest mansions which adorn that aristocratic section of the city.

a Caucasian

From this reading Her attire was elegant, tasteful, and unique, consisting of a loose, flowing robe of white satin, trimmed with costliest lace; her hair was beautifully arranged in the best Parisian style; and her tiny feet were encased in gold-embroidered slippers.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She was a brunette; her beauty was of a warm, majestic, voluptuous character; her eyes beamed with the fire of passion, and her features were full of expression and sentiment.

a late time of life

From this reading This young lady was about eighteen years of age, a beauty, an heiress, and, per consequence, a _belle_.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading This young lady was about eighteen years of age, a beauty, an heiress, and, per consequence, a _belle_.