Chapter X

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

From this reading Lucian Spenser's good looks were of the kind that is conspicuously attractive while the youth, which accompanies them, lasts, his face and figure being a personification of radiant young manhood at its best; the same features, the same height and bearing, would have had quite a different aspect if robbed of the color, the sunniness--if one may so express it--which was now the most striking attribute of the whole.

having companions or an escort

From this reading They were charming eyes, which could turn to tenderness in an instant; but though they could be tender, their usual expression was that of easy indifference--an expression which, when accompanied by a becoming modesty and frankness, sits well upon a strong, handsome young man.

third-person singular of “accompany” — be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading Lucian Spenser's good looks were of the kind that is conspicuously attractive while the youth, which accompanies them, lasts, his face and figure being a personification of radiant young manhood at its best; the same features, the same height and bearing, would have had quite a different aspect if robbed of the color, the sunniness--if one may so express it--which was now the most striking attribute of the whole.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading He was tall and broad-shouldered, but slender still, he had a bearing which was graceful as well as manly; his hair of a bright golden color had a burnished look, which came from its thick mass being kept so short that the light could find only an expanse of crisped ends to shine across.

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

From this reading He was tall and broad-shouldered, but slender still, he had a bearing which was graceful as well as manly; his hair of a bright golden color had a burnished look, which came from its thick mass being kept so short that the light could find only an expanse of crisped ends to shine across.

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

From this reading Lucian Spenser's good looks were of the kind that is conspicuously attractive while the youth, which accompanies them, lasts, his face and figure being a personification of radiant young manhood at its best; the same features, the same height and bearing, would have had quite a different aspect if robbed of the color, the sunniness--if one may so express it--which was now the most striking attribute of the whole.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading He was tall and broad-shouldered, but slender still, he had a bearing which was graceful as well as manly; his hair of a bright golden color had a burnished look, which came from its thick mass being kept so short that the light could find only an expanse of crisped ends to shine across.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading Lucian Spenser's good looks were of the kind that is conspicuously attractive while the youth, which accompanies them, lasts, his face and figure being a personification of radiant young manhood at its best; the same features, the same height and bearing, would have had quite a different aspect if robbed of the color, the sunniness--if one may so express it--which was now the most striking attribute of the whole.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Lucian Spenser's good looks were of the kind that is conspicuously attractive while the youth, which accompanies them, lasts, his face and figure being a personification of radiant young manhood at its best; the same features, the same height and bearing, would have had quite a different aspect if robbed of the color, the sunniness--if one may so express it--which was now the most striking attribute of the whole.

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading Lucian Spenser's good looks were of the kind that is conspicuously attractive while the youth, which accompanies them, lasts, his face and figure being a personification of radiant young manhood at its best; the same features, the same height and bearing, would have had quite a different aspect if robbed of the color, the sunniness--if one may so express it--which was now the most striking attribute of the whole.

a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished

From this reading Lucian Spenser's good looks were of the kind that is conspicuously attractive while the youth, which accompanies them, lasts, his face and figure being a personification of radiant young manhood at its best; the same features, the same height and bearing, would have had quite a different aspect if robbed of the color, the sunniness--if one may so express it--which was now the most striking attribute of the whole.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading They were charming eyes, which could turn to tenderness in an instant; but though they could be tender, their usual expression was that of easy indifference--an expression which, when accompanied by a becoming modesty and frankness, sits well upon a strong, handsome young man.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading Lucian Spenser's good looks were of the kind that is conspicuously attractive while the youth, which accompanies them, lasts, his face and figure being a personification of radiant young manhood at its best; the same features, the same height and bearing, would have had quite a different aspect if robbed of the color, the sunniness--if one may so express it--which was now the most striking attribute of the whole.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading His eyes were blue, the deep blue which is distinguishable as blue, and not gray or green, across a room; this clear bright color was their principal beauty, as they were not large.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading They were charming eyes, which could turn to tenderness in an instant; but though they could be tender, their usual expression was that of easy indifference--an expression which, when accompanied by a becoming modesty and frankness, sits well upon a strong, handsome young man.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Lucian Spenser's good looks were of the kind that is conspicuously attractive while the youth, which accompanies them, lasts, his face and figure being a personification of radiant young manhood at its best; the same features, the same height and bearing, would have had quite a different aspect if robbed of the color, the sunniness--if one may so express it--which was now the most striking attribute of the whole.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Lucian Spenser's good looks were of the kind that is conspicuously attractive while the youth, which accompanies them, lasts, his face and figure being a personification of radiant young manhood at its best; the same features, the same height and bearing, would have had quite a different aspect if robbed of the color, the sunniness--if one may so express it--which was now the most striking attribute of the whole.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading His eyes were blue, the deep blue which is distinguishable as blue, and not gray or green, across a room; this clear bright color was their principal beauty, as they were not large.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading He was tall and broad-shouldered, but slender still, he had a bearing which was graceful as well as manly; his hair of a bright golden color had a burnished look, which came from its thick mass being kept so short that the light could find only an expanse of crisped ends to shine across.

having broad shoulders

From this reading He was tall and broad-shouldered, but slender still, he had a bearing which was graceful as well as manly; his hair of a bright golden color had a burnished look, which came from its thick mass being kept so short that the light could find only an expanse of crisped ends to shine across.

made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow

From this reading He was tall and broad-shouldered, but slender still, he had a bearing which was graceful as well as manly; his hair of a bright golden color had a burnished look, which came from its thick mass being kept so short that the light could find only an expanse of crisped ends to shine across.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was tall and broad-shouldered, but slender still, he had a bearing which was graceful as well as manly; his hair of a bright golden color had a burnished look, which came from its thick mass being kept so short that the light could find only an expanse of crisped ends to shine across.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They were charming eyes, which could turn to tenderness in an instant; but though they could be tender, their usual expression was that of easy indifference--an expression which, when accompanied by a becoming modesty and frankness, sits well upon a strong, handsome young man.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He was tall and broad-shouldered, but slender still, he had a bearing which was graceful as well as manly; his hair of a bright golden color had a burnished look, which came from its thick mass being kept so short that the light could find only an expanse of crisped ends to shine across.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading They were charming eyes, which could turn to tenderness in an instant; but though they could be tender, their usual expression was that of easy indifference--an expression which, when accompanied by a becoming modesty and frankness, sits well upon a strong, handsome young man.

rid of obstructions

From this reading His eyes were blue, the deep blue which is distinguishable as blue, and not gray or green, across a room; this clear bright color was their principal beauty, as they were not large.

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading Lucian Spenser's good looks were of the kind that is conspicuously attractive while the youth, which accompanies them, lasts, his face and figure being a personification of radiant young manhood at its best; the same features, the same height and bearing, would have had quite a different aspect if robbed of the color, the sunniness--if one may so express it--which was now the most striking attribute of the whole.

in a manner tending to attract attention

From this reading Lucian Spenser's good looks were of the kind that is conspicuously attractive while the youth, which accompanies them, lasts, his face and figure being a personification of radiant young manhood at its best; the same features, the same height and bearing, would have had quite a different aspect if robbed of the color, the sunniness--if one may so express it--which was now the most striking attribute of the whole.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He was tall and broad-shouldered, but slender still, he had a bearing which was graceful as well as manly; his hair of a bright golden color had a burnished look, which came from its thick mass being kept so short that the light could find only an expanse of crisped ends to shine across.

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From this reading He was tall and broad-shouldered, but slender still, he had a bearing which was graceful as well as manly; his hair of a bright golden color had a burnished look, which came from its thick mass being kept so short that the light could find only an expanse of crisped ends to shine across.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading His eyes were blue, the deep blue which is distinguishable as blue, and not gray or green, across a room; this clear bright color was their principal beauty, as they were not large.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Lucian Spenser's good looks were of the kind that is conspicuously attractive while the youth, which accompanies them, lasts, his face and figure being a personification of radiant young manhood at its best; the same features, the same height and bearing, would have had quite a different aspect if robbed of the color, the sunniness--if one may so express it--which was now the most striking attribute of the whole.

capable of being perceived as different or distinct

From this reading His eyes were blue, the deep blue which is distinguishable as blue, and not gray or green, across a room; this clear bright color was their principal beauty, as they were not large.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading They were charming eyes, which could turn to tenderness in an instant; but though they could be tender, their usual expression was that of easy indifference--an expression which, when accompanied by a becoming modesty and frankness, sits well upon a strong, handsome young man.

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading He was tall and broad-shouldered, but slender still, he had a bearing which was graceful as well as manly; his hair of a bright golden color had a burnished look, which came from its thick mass being kept so short that the light could find only an expanse of crisped ends to shine across.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading He had a well-cut profile, white teeth gleaming under a golden mustache, a pleasant voice, and a frequent, equally pleasant laugh.

a wide scope

From this reading He was tall and broad-shouldered, but slender still, he had a bearing which was graceful as well as manly; his hair of a bright golden color had a burnished look, which came from its thick mass being kept so short that the light could find only an expanse of crisped ends to shine across.

give expression to

From this reading Lucian Spenser's good looks were of the kind that is conspicuously attractive while the youth, which accompanies them, lasts, his face and figure being a personification of radiant young manhood at its best; the same features, the same height and bearing, would have had quite a different aspect if robbed of the color, the sunniness--if one may so express it--which was now the most striking attribute of the whole.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading They were charming eyes, which could turn to tenderness in an instant; but though they could be tender, their usual expression was that of easy indifference--an expression which, when accompanied by a becoming modesty and frankness, sits well upon a strong, handsome young man.

opinion or judgment

From this reading His eyes were blue, the deep blue which is distinguishable as blue, and not gray or green, across a room; this clear bright color was their principal beauty, as they were not large.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Lucian Spenser's good looks were of the kind that is conspicuously attractive while the youth, which accompanies them, lasts, his face and figure being a personification of radiant young manhood at its best; the same features, the same height and bearing, would have had quite a different aspect if robbed of the color, the sunniness--if one may so express it--which was now the most striking attribute of the whole.

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

From this reading Lucian Spenser's good looks were of the kind that is conspicuously attractive while the youth, which accompanies them, lasts, his face and figure being a personification of radiant young manhood at its best; the same features, the same height and bearing, would have had quite a different aspect if robbed of the color, the sunniness--if one may so express it--which was now the most striking attribute of the whole.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Lucian Spenser's good looks were of the kind that is conspicuously attractive while the youth, which accompanies them, lasts, his face and figure being a personification of radiant young manhood at its best; the same features, the same height and bearing, would have had quite a different aspect if robbed of the color, the sunniness--if one may so express it--which was now the most striking attribute of the whole.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading He was tall and broad-shouldered, but slender still, he had a bearing which was graceful as well as manly; his hair of a bright golden color had a burnished look, which came from its thick mass being kept so short that the light could find only an expanse of crisped ends to shine across.

the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech

From this reading They were charming eyes, which could turn to tenderness in an instant; but though they could be tender, their usual expression was that of easy indifference--an expression which, when accompanied by a becoming modesty and frankness, sits well upon a strong, handsome young man.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading He had a well-cut profile, white teeth gleaming under a golden mustache, a pleasant voice, and a frequent, equally pleasant laugh.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He was tall and broad-shouldered, but slender still, he had a bearing which was graceful as well as manly; his hair of a bright golden color had a burnished look, which came from its thick mass being kept so short that the light could find only an expanse of crisped ends to shine across.

a flash of light (especially reflected light)

From this reading He had a well-cut profile, white teeth gleaming under a golden mustache, a pleasant voice, and a frequent, equally pleasant laugh.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading He was tall and broad-shouldered, but slender still, he had a bearing which was graceful as well as manly; his hair of a bright golden color had a burnished look, which came from its thick mass being kept so short that the light could find only an expanse of crisped ends to shine across.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Lucian Spenser's good looks were of the kind that is conspicuously attractive while the youth, which accompanies them, lasts, his face and figure being a personification of radiant young manhood at its best; the same features, the same height and bearing, would have had quite a different aspect if robbed of the color, the sunniness--if one may so express it--which was now the most striking attribute of the whole.

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading He was tall and broad-shouldered, but slender still, he had a bearing which was graceful as well as manly; his hair of a bright golden color had a burnished look, which came from its thick mass being kept so short that the light could find only an expanse of crisped ends to shine across.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading His eyes were blue, the deep blue which is distinguishable as blue, and not gray or green, across a room; this clear bright color was their principal beauty, as they were not large.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading His eyes were blue, the deep blue which is distinguishable as blue, and not gray or green, across a room; this clear bright color was their principal beauty, as they were not large.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Lucian Spenser's good looks were of the kind that is conspicuously attractive while the youth, which accompanies them, lasts, his face and figure being a personification of radiant young manhood at its best; the same features, the same height and bearing, would have had quite a different aspect if robbed of the color, the sunniness--if one may so express it--which was now the most striking attribute of the whole.

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 He was tall and broad-shouldered, but slender still, he had a bearing which was graceful as well as manly; his hair of a bright golden color had a burnished look, which came from its thick mass being kept so short that the light could find only an expanse of crisped ends to shine across.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading They were charming eyes, which could turn to tenderness in an instant; but though they could be tender, their usual expression was that of easy indifference--an expression which, when accompanied by a becoming modesty and frankness, sits well upon a strong, handsome young man.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Lucian Spenser's good looks were of the kind that is conspicuously attractive while the youth, which accompanies them, lasts, his face and figure being a personification of radiant young manhood at its best; the same features, the same height and bearing, would have had quite a different aspect if robbed of the color, the sunniness--if one may so express it--which was now the most striking attribute of the whole.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He was tall and broad-shouldered, but slender still, he had a bearing which was graceful as well as manly; his hair of a bright golden color had a burnished look, which came from its thick mass being kept so short that the light could find only an expanse of crisped ends to shine across.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading Lucian Spenser's good looks were of the kind that is conspicuously attractive while the youth, which accompanies them, lasts, his face and figure being a personification of radiant young manhood at its best; the same features, the same height and bearing, would have had quite a different aspect if robbed of the color, the sunniness--if one may so express it--which was now the most striking attribute of the whole.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Lucian Spenser's good looks were of the kind that is conspicuously attractive while the youth, which accompanies them, lasts, his face and figure being a personification of radiant young manhood at its best; the same features, the same height and bearing, would have had quite a different aspect if robbed of the color, the sunniness--if one may so express it--which was now the most striking attribute of the whole.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Lucian Spenser's good looks were of the kind that is conspicuously attractive while the youth, which accompanies them, lasts, his face and figure being a personification of radiant young manhood at its best; the same features, the same height and bearing, would have had quite a different aspect if robbed of the color, the sunniness--if one may so express it--which was now the most striking attribute of the whole.

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

From this reading They were charming eyes, which could turn to tenderness in an instant; but though they could be tender, their usual expression was that of easy indifference--an expression which, when accompanied by a becoming modesty and frankness, sits well upon a strong, handsome young man.

unbiased impartial unconcern

From this reading They were charming eyes, which could turn to tenderness in an instant; but though they could be tender, their usual expression was that of easy indifference--an expression which, when accompanied by a becoming modesty and frankness, sits well upon a strong, handsome young man.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading They were charming eyes, which could turn to tenderness in an instant; but though they could be tender, their usual expression was that of easy indifference--an expression which, when accompanied by a becoming modesty and frankness, sits well upon a strong, handsome young man.

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

From this reading Lucian Spenser's good looks were of the kind that is conspicuously attractive while the youth, which accompanies them, lasts, his face and figure being a personification of radiant young manhood at its best; the same features, the same height and bearing, would have had quite a different aspect if robbed of the color, the sunniness--if one may so express it--which was now the most striking attribute of the whole.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Lucian Spenser's good looks were of the kind that is conspicuously attractive while the youth, which accompanies them, lasts, his face and figure being a personification of radiant young manhood at its best; the same features, the same height and bearing, would have had quite a different aspect if robbed of the color, the sunniness--if one may so express it--which was now the most striking attribute of the whole.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Lucian Spenser's good looks were of the kind that is conspicuously attractive while the youth, which accompanies them, lasts, his face and figure being a personification of radiant young manhood at its best; the same features, the same height and bearing, would have had quite a different aspect if robbed of the color, the sunniness--if one may so express it--which was now the most striking attribute of the whole.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading He was tall and broad-shouldered, but slender still, he had a bearing which was graceful as well as manly; his hair of a bright golden color had a burnished look, which came from its thick mass being kept so short that the light could find only an expanse of crisped ends to shine across.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Lucian Spenser's good looks were of the kind that is conspicuously attractive while the youth, which accompanies them, lasts, his face and figure being a personification of radiant young manhood at its best; the same features, the same height and bearing, would have had quite a different aspect if robbed of the color, the sunniness--if one may so express it--which was now the most striking attribute of the whole.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading His eyes were blue, the deep blue which is distinguishable as blue, and not gray or green, across a room; this clear bright color was their principal beauty, as they were not large.

plural of “last” — the temporal end; the concluding time

From this reading Lucian Spenser's good looks were of the kind that is conspicuously attractive while the youth, which accompanies them, lasts, his face and figure being a personification of radiant young manhood at its best; the same features, the same height and bearing, would have had quite a different aspect if robbed of the color, the sunniness--if one may so express it--which was now the most striking attribute of the whole.

the sound of laughing

From this reading He had a well-cut profile, white teeth gleaming under a golden mustache, a pleasant voice, and a frequent, equally pleasant laugh.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading He was tall and broad-shouldered, but slender still, he had a bearing which was graceful as well as manly; his hair of a bright golden color had a burnished look, which came from its thick mass being kept so short that the light could find only an expanse of crisped ends to shine across.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He was tall and broad-shouldered, but slender still, he had a bearing which was graceful as well as manly; his hair of a bright golden color had a burnished look, which came from its thick mass being kept so short that the light could find only an expanse of crisped ends to shine across.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Lucian Spenser's good looks were of the kind that is conspicuously attractive while the youth, which accompanies them, lasts, his face and figure being a personification of radiant young manhood at its best; the same features, the same height and bearing, would have had quite a different aspect if robbed of the color, the sunniness--if one may so express it--which was now the most striking attribute of the whole.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Lucian Spenser's good looks were of the kind that is conspicuously attractive while the youth, which accompanies them, lasts, his face and figure being a personification of radiant young manhood at its best; the same features, the same height and bearing, would have had quite a different aspect if robbed of the color, the sunniness--if one may so express it--which was now the most striking attribute of the whole.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading They were charming eyes, which could turn to tenderness in an instant; but though they could be tender, their usual expression was that of easy indifference--an expression which, when accompanied by a becoming modesty and frankness, sits well upon a strong, handsome young man.

the state of being a man; manly qualities

From this reading Lucian Spenser's good looks were of the kind that is conspicuously attractive while the youth, which accompanies them, lasts, his face and figure being a personification of radiant young manhood at its best; the same features, the same height and bearing, would have had quite a different aspect if robbed of the color, the sunniness--if one may so express it--which was now the most striking attribute of the whole.

possessing qualities befitting a man

From this reading He was tall and broad-shouldered, but slender still, he had a bearing which was graceful as well as manly; his hair of a bright golden color had a burnished look, which came from its thick mass being kept so short that the light could find only an expanse of crisped ends to shine across.

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading He was tall and broad-shouldered, but slender still, he had a bearing which was graceful as well as manly; his hair of a bright golden color had a burnished look, which came from its thick mass being kept so short that the light could find only an expanse of crisped ends to shine across.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Lucian Spenser's good looks were of the kind that is conspicuously attractive while the youth, which accompanies them, lasts, his face and figure being a personification of radiant young manhood at its best; the same features, the same height and bearing, would have had quite a different aspect if robbed of the color, the sunniness--if one may so express it--which was now the most striking attribute of the whole.

freedom from vanity or conceit

From this reading They were charming eyes, which could turn to tenderness in an instant; but though they could be tender, their usual expression was that of easy indifference--an expression which, when accompanied by a becoming modesty and frankness, sits well upon a strong, handsome young man.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Lucian Spenser's good looks were of the kind that is conspicuously attractive while the youth, which accompanies them, lasts, his face and figure being a personification of radiant young manhood at its best; the same features, the same height and bearing, would have had quite a different aspect if robbed of the color, the sunniness--if one may so express it--which was now the most striking attribute of the whole.

an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip

From this reading He had a well-cut profile, white teeth gleaming under a golden mustache, a pleasant voice, and a frequent, equally pleasant laugh.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading His eyes were blue, the deep blue which is distinguishable as blue, and not gray or green, across a room; this clear bright color was their principal beauty, as they were not large.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Lucian Spenser's good looks were of the kind that is conspicuously attractive while the youth, which accompanies them, lasts, his face and figure being a personification of radiant young manhood at its best; the same features, the same height and bearing, would have had quite a different aspect if robbed of the color, the sunniness--if one may so express it--which was now the most striking attribute of the whole.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Lucian Spenser's good looks were of the kind that is conspicuously attractive while the youth, which accompanies them, lasts, his face and figure being a personification of radiant young manhood at its best; the same features, the same height and bearing, would have had quite a different aspect if robbed of the color, the sunniness--if one may so express it--which was now the most striking attribute of the whole.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Lucian Spenser's good looks were of the kind that is conspicuously attractive while the youth, which accompanies them, lasts, his face and figure being a personification of radiant young manhood at its best; the same features, the same height and bearing, would have had quite a different aspect if robbed of the color, the sunniness--if one may so express it--which was now the most striking attribute of the whole.

and nothing more

From this reading He was tall and broad-shouldered, but slender still, he had a bearing which was graceful as well as manly; his hair of a bright golden color had a burnished look, which came from its thick mass being kept so short that the light could find only an expanse of crisped ends to shine across.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading His eyes were blue, the deep blue which is distinguishable as blue, and not gray or green, across a room; this clear bright color was their principal beauty, as they were not large.

a person who represents an abstract quality

From this reading Lucian Spenser's good looks were of the kind that is conspicuously attractive while the youth, which accompanies them, lasts, his face and figure being a personification of radiant young manhood at its best; the same features, the same height and bearing, would have had quite a different aspect if robbed of the color, the sunniness--if one may so express it--which was now the most striking attribute of the whole.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading He had a well-cut profile, white teeth gleaming under a golden mustache, a pleasant voice, and a frequent, equally pleasant laugh.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading His eyes were blue, the deep blue which is distinguishable as blue, and not gray or green, across a room; this clear bright color was their principal beauty, as they were not large.

an analysis (often in graphical form) representing the extent to which something exhibits various characteristics

From this reading He had a well-cut profile, white teeth gleaming under a golden mustache, a pleasant voice, and a frequent, equally pleasant laugh.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Lucian Spenser's good looks were of the kind that is conspicuously attractive while the youth, which accompanies them, lasts, his face and figure being a personification of radiant young manhood at its best; the same features, the same height and bearing, would have had quite a different aspect if robbed of the color, the sunniness--if one may so express it--which was now the most striking attribute of the whole.

radiating or as if radiating light

From this reading Lucian Spenser's good looks were of the kind that is conspicuously attractive while the youth, which accompanies them, lasts, his face and figure being a personification of radiant young manhood at its best; the same features, the same height and bearing, would have had quite a different aspect if robbed of the color, the sunniness--if one may so express it--which was now the most striking attribute of the whole.

inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

From this reading Lucian Spenser's good looks were of the kind that is conspicuously attractive while the youth, which accompanies them, lasts, his face and figure being a personification of radiant young manhood at its best; the same features, the same height and bearing, would have had quite a different aspect if robbed of the color, the sunniness--if one may so express it--which was now the most striking attribute of the whole.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading His eyes were blue, the deep blue which is distinguishable as blue, and not gray or green, across a room; this clear bright color was their principal beauty, as they were not large.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Lucian Spenser's good looks were of the kind that is conspicuously attractive while the youth, which accompanies them, lasts, his face and figure being a personification of radiant young manhood at its best; the same features, the same height and bearing, would have had quite a different aspect if robbed of the color, the sunniness--if one may so express it--which was now the most striking attribute of the whole.

be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading He was tall and broad-shouldered, but slender still, he had a bearing which was graceful as well as manly; his hair of a bright golden color had a burnished look, which came from its thick mass being kept so short that the light could find only an expanse of crisped ends to shine across.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading He was tall and broad-shouldered, but slender still, he had a bearing which was graceful as well as manly; his hair of a bright golden color had a burnished look, which came from its thick mass being kept so short that the light could find only an expanse of crisped ends to shine across.

third-person singular of “sit” — be seated

From this reading They were charming eyes, which could turn to tenderness in an instant; but though they could be tender, their usual expression was that of easy indifference--an expression which, when accompanied by a becoming modesty and frankness, sits well upon a strong, handsome young man.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading He was tall and broad-shouldered, but slender still, he had a bearing which was graceful as well as manly; his hair of a bright golden color had a burnished look, which came from its thick mass being kept so short that the light could find only an expanse of crisped ends to shine across.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Lucian Spenser's good looks were of the kind that is conspicuously attractive while the youth, which accompanies them, lasts, his face and figure being a personification of radiant young manhood at its best; the same features, the same height and bearing, would have had quite a different aspect if robbed of the color, the sunniness--if one may so express it--which was now the most striking attribute of the whole.

possessive form of “spenser” — English poet who wrote an allegorical romance celebrating Elizabeth I in the Spenserian stanza (1552-1599)

From this reading Lucian Spenser's good looks were of the kind that is conspicuously attractive while the youth, which accompanies them, lasts, his face and figure being a personification of radiant young manhood at its best; the same features, the same height and bearing, would have had quite a different aspect if robbed of the color, the sunniness--if one may so express it--which was now the most striking attribute of the whole.

not in physical motion

From this reading He was tall and broad-shouldered, but slender still, he had a bearing which was graceful as well as manly; his hair of a bright golden color had a burnished look, which came from its thick mass being kept so short that the light could find only an expanse of crisped ends to shine across.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading Lucian Spenser's good looks were of the kind that is conspicuously attractive while the youth, which accompanies them, lasts, his face and figure being a personification of radiant young manhood at its best; the same features, the same height and bearing, would have had quite a different aspect if robbed of the color, the sunniness--if one may so express it--which was now the most striking attribute of the whole.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading They were charming eyes, which could turn to tenderness in an instant; but though they could be tender, their usual expression was that of easy indifference--an expression which, when accompanied by a becoming modesty and frankness, sits well upon a strong, handsome young man.

lightness created by sunlight

From this reading Lucian Spenser's good looks were of the kind that is conspicuously attractive while the youth, which accompanies them, lasts, his face and figure being a personification of radiant young manhood at its best; the same features, the same height and bearing, would have had quite a different aspect if robbed of the color, the sunniness--if one may so express it--which was now the most striking attribute of the whole.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading He was tall and broad-shouldered, but slender still, he had a bearing which was graceful as well as manly; his hair of a bright golden color had a burnished look, which came from its thick mass being kept so short that the light could find only an expanse of crisped ends to shine across.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading He had a well-cut profile, white teeth gleaming under a golden mustache, a pleasant voice, and a frequent, equally pleasant laugh.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading They were charming eyes, which could turn to tenderness in an instant; but though they could be tender, their usual expression was that of easy indifference--an expression which, when accompanied by a becoming modesty and frankness, sits well upon a strong, handsome young man.

a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling

From this reading They were charming eyes, which could turn to tenderness in an instant; but though they could be tender, their usual expression was that of easy indifference--an expression which, when accompanied by a becoming modesty and frankness, sits well upon a strong, handsome young man.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Lucian Spenser's good looks were of the kind that is conspicuously attractive while the youth, which accompanies them, lasts, his face and figure being a personification of radiant young manhood at its best; the same features, the same height and bearing, would have had quite a different aspect if robbed of the color, the sunniness--if one may so express it--which was now the most striking attribute of the whole.

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

From this reading Lucian Spenser's good looks were of the kind that is conspicuously attractive while the youth, which accompanies them, lasts, his face and figure being a personification of radiant young manhood at its best; the same features, the same height and bearing, would have had quite a different aspect if robbed of the color, the sunniness--if one may so express it--which was now the most striking attribute of the whole.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading His eyes were blue, the deep blue which is distinguishable as blue, and not gray or green, across a room; this clear bright color was their principal beauty, as they were not large.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Lucian Spenser's good looks were of the kind that is conspicuously attractive while the youth, which accompanies them, lasts, his face and figure being a personification of radiant young manhood at its best; the same features, the same height and bearing, would have had quite a different aspect if robbed of the color, the sunniness--if one may so express it--which was now the most striking attribute of the whole.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading His eyes were blue, the deep blue which is distinguishable as blue, and not gray or green, across a room; this clear bright color was their principal beauty, as they were not large.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading He was tall and broad-shouldered, but slender still, he had a bearing which was graceful as well as manly; his hair of a bright golden color had a burnished look, which came from its thick mass being kept so short that the light could find only an expanse of crisped ends to shine across.

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

From this reading His eyes were blue, the deep blue which is distinguishable as blue, and not gray or green, across a room; this clear bright color was their principal beauty, as they were not large.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading They were charming eyes, which could turn to tenderness in an instant; but though they could be tender, their usual expression was that of easy indifference--an expression which, when accompanied by a becoming modesty and frankness, sits well upon a strong, handsome young man.

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

From this reading He was tall and broad-shouldered, but slender still, he had a bearing which was graceful as well as manly; his hair of a bright golden color had a burnished look, which came from its thick mass being kept so short that the light could find only an expanse of crisped ends to shine across.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading They were charming eyes, which could turn to tenderness in an instant; but though they could be tender, their usual expression was that of easy indifference--an expression which, when accompanied by a becoming modesty and frankness, sits well upon a strong, handsome young man.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading He had a well-cut profile, white teeth gleaming under a golden mustache, a pleasant voice, and a frequent, equally pleasant laugh.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading They were charming eyes, which could turn to tenderness in an instant; but though they could be tender, their usual expression was that of easy indifference--an expression which, when accompanied by a becoming modesty and frankness, sits well upon a strong, handsome young man.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading They were charming eyes, which could turn to tenderness in an instant; but though they could be tender, their usual expression was that of easy indifference--an expression which, when accompanied by a becoming modesty and frankness, sits well upon a strong, handsome young man.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading He had a well-cut profile, white teeth gleaming under a golden mustache, a pleasant voice, and a frequent, equally pleasant laugh.

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

From this reading Lucian Spenser's good looks were of the kind that is conspicuously attractive while the youth, which accompanies them, lasts, his face and figure being a personification of radiant young manhood at its best; the same features, the same height and bearing, would have had quite a different aspect if robbed of the color, the sunniness--if one may so express it--which was now the most striking attribute of the whole.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading He was tall and broad-shouldered, but slender still, he had a bearing which was graceful as well as manly; his hair of a bright golden color had a burnished look, which came from its thick mass being kept so short that the light could find only an expanse of crisped ends to shine across.

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From this reading He had a well-cut profile, white teeth gleaming under a golden mustache, a pleasant voice, and a frequent, equally pleasant laugh.

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

From this reading Lucian Spenser's good looks were of the kind that is conspicuously attractive while the youth, which accompanies them, lasts, his face and figure being a personification of radiant young manhood at its best; the same features, the same height and bearing, would have had quite a different aspect if robbed of the color, the sunniness--if one may so express it--which was now the most striking attribute of the whole.

at the time that

From this reading They were charming eyes, which could turn to tenderness in an instant; but though they could be tender, their usual expression was that of easy indifference--an expression which, when accompanied by a becoming modesty and frankness, sits well upon a strong, handsome young man.

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

From this reading Lucian Spenser's good looks were of the kind that is conspicuously attractive while the youth, which accompanies them, lasts, his face and figure being a personification of radiant young manhood at its best; the same features, the same height and bearing, would have had quite a different aspect if robbed of the color, the sunniness--if one may so express it--which was now the most striking attribute of the whole.

during the time that

From this reading Lucian Spenser's good looks were of the kind that is conspicuously attractive while the youth, which accompanies them, lasts, his face and figure being a personification of radiant young manhood at its best; the same features, the same height and bearing, would have had quite a different aspect if robbed of the color, the sunniness--if one may so express it--which was now the most striking attribute of the whole.

a Caucasian

From this reading He had a well-cut profile, white teeth gleaming under a golden mustache, a pleasant voice, and a frequent, equally pleasant laugh.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Lucian Spenser's good looks were of the kind that is conspicuously attractive while the youth, which accompanies them, lasts, his face and figure being a personification of radiant young manhood at its best; the same features, the same height and bearing, would have had quite a different aspect if robbed of the color, the sunniness--if one may so express it--which was now the most striking attribute of the whole.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Lucian Spenser's good looks were of the kind that is conspicuously attractive while the youth, which accompanies them, lasts, his face and figure being a personification of radiant young manhood at its best; the same features, the same height and bearing, would have had quite a different aspect if robbed of the color, the sunniness--if one may so express it--which was now the most striking attribute of the whole.

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

From this reading Lucian Spenser's good looks were of the kind that is conspicuously attractive while the youth, which accompanies them, lasts, his face and figure being a personification of radiant young manhood at its best; the same features, the same height and bearing, would have had quite a different aspect if robbed of the color, the sunniness--if one may so express it--which was now the most striking attribute of the whole.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Lucian Spenser's good looks were of the kind that is conspicuously attractive while the youth, which accompanies them, lasts, his face and figure being a personification of radiant young manhood at its best; the same features, the same height and bearing, would have had quite a different aspect if robbed of the color, the sunniness--if one may so express it--which was now the most striking attribute of the whole.