used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading The daylight peered through the rich window drapings and crimsoned the entire apartment with its guilty glances within.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading The heavy carpet was one unbroken stain of blood red coloring.
blushedverbUS /blʌʃt/
past form of “blush” — turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading The very hangings blushed in rose red symphonies for the sins and impurities of the inmates.
brandnounUS /brænd/
a name given to a product or service
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
bricknounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading The heavy carpet was one unbroken stain of blood red coloring.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
coloringnounUS /ˈkʌlərɪŋ/
a digestible substance used to give color to food
From this reading The heavy carpet was one unbroken stain of blood red coloring.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
crimsoned
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From this reading The daylight peered through the rich window drapings and crimsoned the entire apartment with its guilty glances within.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading The daylight peered through the rich window drapings and crimsoned the entire apartment with its guilty glances within.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
drapings
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From this reading The daylight peered through the rich window drapings and crimsoned the entire apartment with its guilty glances within.
put on clothes
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading The daylight peered through the rich window drapings and crimsoned the entire apartment with its guilty glances within.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
the organ of sight
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The very hangings blushed in rose red symphonies for the sins and impurities of the inmates.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading The daylight peered through the rich window drapings and crimsoned the entire apartment with its guilty glances within.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading The daylight peered through the rich window drapings and crimsoned the entire apartment with its guilty glances within.
hangingsnounUS /ˈhæŋɡɪŋz/
plural of “hanging” — decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading The very hangings blushed in rose red symphonies for the sins and impurities of the inmates.
HaremnounUS /ˈherəm/
living quarters reserved for wives and concubines and female relatives in a Muslim household
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The heavy carpet was one unbroken stain of blood red coloring.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE SCARLET HOUSE OF SIN.
huedverbUS /hjuːd/
past form of “hue” — take on color or become colored
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
impuritiesnounUS /ˌɪmˈpjʊrətiz/
plural of “impurity” — worthless or dangerous material that should be removed
From this reading The very hangings blushed in rose red symphonies for the sins and impurities of the inmates.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
inmatesnounUS /ˈɪnmeɪts/
plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading The very hangings blushed in rose red symphonies for the sins and impurities of the inmates.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The daylight peered through the rich window drapings and crimsoned the entire apartment with its guilty glances within.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
nooknounUS /nʊk/
a sheltered and secluded place
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SCARLET HOUSE OF SIN.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The heavy carpet was one unbroken stain of blood red coloring.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
peeredverbUS /pɪrd/
past form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading The daylight peered through the rich window drapings and crimsoned the entire apartment with its guilty glances within.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The very hangings blushed in rose red symphonies for the sins and impurities of the inmates.
repentantadjectiveUS /rɪˈpentənt/
feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
possessing material wealth
From this reading The daylight peered through the rich window drapings and crimsoned the entire apartment with its guilty glances within.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The very hangings blushed in rose red symphonies for the sins and impurities of the inmates.
satinnounUS /ˈsætən/
a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
SCARLETnounUS /ˈskɑːrlət/
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
From this reading THE SCARLET HOUSE OF SIN.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
estrangement from god
From this reading THE SCARLET HOUSE OF SIN.
SinclairnounUS /sɪnˈkler/
United States writer whose novels argued for social reform (1878-1968)
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
sinnernounUS /ˈsɪnər/
a person who sins (without repenting)
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
sinsnounUS /sɪnz/
plural of “sin” — estrangement from god
From this reading The very hangings blushed in rose red symphonies for the sins and impurities of the inmates.
soul's
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From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
stainnounUS /steɪn/
a soiled or discolored appearance
From this reading The heavy carpet was one unbroken stain of blood red coloring.
having a supporting base
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
in a strange manner
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
SurreynounUS /ˈsɜːri/
a county in southeastern England on the Thames
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
symphoniesnounUS /ˈsɪmfəniz/
plural of “symphony” — a long and complex sonata for symphony orchestra
From this reading The very hangings blushed in rose red symphonies for the sins and impurities of the inmates.
tearlessadjective
free from tears
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SCARLET HOUSE OF SIN.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The daylight peered through the rich window drapings and crimsoned the entire apartment with its guilty glances within.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
unbrokenadjectiveUS /ənˈbroʊkən/
marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence
From this reading The heavy carpet was one unbroken stain of blood red coloring.
unchastity
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From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
precisely as stated
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
virtue's
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From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The heavy carpet was one unbroken stain of blood red coloring.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
at the time that
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
a Caucasian
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The daylight peered through the rich window drapings and crimsoned the entire apartment with its guilty glances within.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The daylight peered through the rich window drapings and crimsoned the entire apartment with its guilty glances within.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The sinner stands with tearless eye And looks on virtue's lovely grace:-- Too late, her soul's repentant cry The brand of sin is on her face At the very hour in the morning when Mrs. Sinclair and her servants were searching every nook and corner of the elegant residence, away over on the Surrey side of the great bridge, in a large brick house, standing far back from the street, two people, a man and a woman, were bending over a delicate form, clad in an evening dress of pure white satin that looked strangely out of place in this scarlet hued Harem of unchastity.
