used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Eline Vere was the younger of the two sisters, darker of hair and eyes, slenderer, with a figure less maturely developed.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading For several moments at a time she could stand looking at her own image in the glass, her rosy-tipped fingers gently stroking the delicate arch of the eyebrow or the long silken lashes, or arranging the wealth of brown hair about her head, in the wild luxuriance of a gay gitana.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading Her toilet afforded her endless employment, continuous and earnest meditation, in testing the effects, harmonious or otherwise, of the softened tints of satins, and the warmer colourings of plush, and the halo of tulle and gauze, muslin and lace, that surrounded it all.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Her toilet afforded her endless employment, continuous and earnest meditation, in testing the effects, harmonious or otherwise, of the softened tints of satins, and the warmer colourings of plush, and the halo of tulle and gauze, muslin and lace, that surrounded it all.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Her deeply-shaded dark brown eyes, and the ivory pallor of her complexion, together with the languor of some of her movements, gave her somewhat of the dreamy nature of an odalisk of the harem.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Eline Vere was the younger of the two sisters, darker of hair and eyes, slenderer, with a figure less maturely developed.
archnounUS /ɑːrtʃ/
a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening
From this reading For several moments at a time she could stand looking at her own image in the glass, her rosy-tipped fingers gently stroking the delicate arch of the eyebrow or the long silken lashes, or arranging the wealth of brown hair about her head, in the wild luxuriance of a gay gitana.
arrangingnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
From this reading For several moments at a time she could stand looking at her own image in the glass, her rosy-tipped fingers gently stroking the delicate arch of the eyebrow or the long silken lashes, or arranging the wealth of brown hair about her head, in the wild luxuriance of a gay gitana.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The beauty with which she had been endowed, she prized like a precious jewel, and indeed she was at times half intoxicated with the glamour of her own fascinations.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading The beauty with which she had been endowed, she prized like a precious jewel, and indeed she was at times half intoxicated with the glamour of her own fascinations.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The beauty with which she had been endowed, she prized like a precious jewel, and indeed she was at times half intoxicated with the glamour of her own fascinations.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Her deeply-shaded dark brown eyes, and the ivory pallor of her complexion, together with the languor of some of her movements, gave her somewhat of the dreamy nature of an odalisk of the harem.
colourings
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From this reading Her toilet afforded her endless employment, continuous and earnest meditation, in testing the effects, harmonious or otherwise, of the softened tints of satins, and the warmer colourings of plush, and the halo of tulle and gauze, muslin and lace, that surrounded it all.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading Her deeply-shaded dark brown eyes, and the ivory pallor of her complexion, together with the languor of some of her movements, gave her somewhat of the dreamy nature of an odalisk of the harem.
continuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəs/
continuing in time or space without interruption
From this reading Her toilet afforded her endless employment, continuous and earnest meditation, in testing the effects, harmonious or otherwise, of the softened tints of satins, and the warmer colourings of plush, and the halo of tulle and gauze, muslin and lace, that surrounded it all.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For several moments at a time she could stand looking at her own image in the glass, her rosy-tipped fingers gently stroking the delicate arch of the eyebrow or the long silken lashes, or arranging the wealth of brown hair about her head, in the wild luxuriance of a gay gitana.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Her deeply-shaded dark brown eyes, and the ivory pallor of her complexion, together with the languor of some of her movements, gave her somewhat of the dreamy nature of an odalisk of the harem.
darkeradjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkər/
comparative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
From this reading Eline Vere was the younger of the two sisters, darker of hair and eyes, slenderer, with a figure less maturely developed.
deeply-shaded
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From this reading Her deeply-shaded dark brown eyes, and the ivory pallor of her complexion, together with the languor of some of her movements, gave her somewhat of the dreamy nature of an odalisk of the harem.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading For several moments at a time she could stand looking at her own image in the glass, her rosy-tipped fingers gently stroking the delicate arch of the eyebrow or the long silken lashes, or arranging the wealth of brown hair about her head, in the wild luxuriance of a gay gitana.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading Eline Vere was the younger of the two sisters, darker of hair and eyes, slenderer, with a figure less maturely developed.
dreamyadjectiveUS /ˈdriːmi/
dreamy in mood or nature
From this reading Her deeply-shaded dark brown eyes, and the ivory pallor of her complexion, together with the languor of some of her movements, gave her somewhat of the dreamy nature of an odalisk of the harem.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading Her toilet afforded her endless employment, continuous and earnest meditation, in testing the effects, harmonious or otherwise, of the softened tints of satins, and the warmer colourings of plush, and the halo of tulle and gauze, muslin and lace, that surrounded it all.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading Her toilet afforded her endless employment, continuous and earnest meditation, in testing the effects, harmonious or otherwise, of the softened tints of satins, and the warmer colourings of plush, and the halo of tulle and gauze, muslin and lace, that surrounded it all.
Eline
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From this reading Eline Vere was the younger of the two sisters, darker of hair and eyes, slenderer, with a figure less maturely developed.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading Her toilet afforded her endless employment, continuous and earnest meditation, in testing the effects, harmonious or otherwise, of the softened tints of satins, and the warmer colourings of plush, and the halo of tulle and gauze, muslin and lace, that surrounded it all.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading Her toilet afforded her endless employment, continuous and earnest meditation, in testing the effects, harmonious or otherwise, of the softened tints of satins, and the warmer colourings of plush, and the halo of tulle and gauze, muslin and lace, that surrounded it all.
endowedadjectiveUS /enˈdaʊd/
provided or supplied or equipped with (especially as by inheritance or nature)
From this reading The beauty with which she had been endowed, she prized like a precious jewel, and indeed she was at times half intoxicated with the glamour of her own fascinations.
eyebrownounUS /ˈaɪbraʊ/
the arch of hair above each eye
From this reading For several moments at a time she could stand looking at her own image in the glass, her rosy-tipped fingers gently stroking the delicate arch of the eyebrow or the long silken lashes, or arranging the wealth of brown hair about her head, in the wild luxuriance of a gay gitana.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Eline Vere was the younger of the two sisters, darker of hair and eyes, slenderer, with a figure less maturely developed.
fascinations
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From this reading The beauty with which she had been endowed, she prized like a precious jewel, and indeed she was at times half intoxicated with the glamour of her own fascinations.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Eline Vere was the younger of the two sisters, darker of hair and eyes, slenderer, with a figure less maturely developed.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading For several moments at a time she could stand looking at her own image in the glass, her rosy-tipped fingers gently stroking the delicate arch of the eyebrow or the long silken lashes, or arranging the wealth of brown hair about her head, in the wild luxuriance of a gay gitana.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For several moments at a time she could stand looking at her own image in the glass, her rosy-tipped fingers gently stroking the delicate arch of the eyebrow or the long silken lashes, or arranging the wealth of brown hair about her head, in the wild luxuriance of a gay gitana.
gauzenounUS /ɡɔːz/
(medicine) bleached cotton cloth of plain weave used for bandages and dressings
From this reading Her toilet afforded her endless employment, continuous and earnest meditation, in testing the effects, harmonious or otherwise, of the softened tints of satins, and the warmer colourings of plush, and the halo of tulle and gauze, muslin and lace, that surrounded it all.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Her deeply-shaded dark brown eyes, and the ivory pallor of her complexion, together with the languor of some of her movements, gave her somewhat of the dreamy nature of an odalisk of the harem.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading For several moments at a time she could stand looking at her own image in the glass, her rosy-tipped fingers gently stroking the delicate arch of the eyebrow or the long silken lashes, or arranging the wealth of brown hair about her head, in the wild luxuriance of a gay gitana.
in a gradual manner
From this reading For several moments at a time she could stand looking at her own image in the glass, her rosy-tipped fingers gently stroking the delicate arch of the eyebrow or the long silken lashes, or arranging the wealth of brown hair about her head, in the wild luxuriance of a gay gitana.
gitananounUS /dʒiˈtænə/
a Spanish female Gypsy
From this reading For several moments at a time she could stand looking at her own image in the glass, her rosy-tipped fingers gently stroking the delicate arch of the eyebrow or the long silken lashes, or arranging the wealth of brown hair about her head, in the wild luxuriance of a gay gitana.
glamournounUS /ˈɡlæmər/
alluring beauty or charm (often with sex-appeal)
From this reading The beauty with which she had been endowed, she prized like a precious jewel, and indeed she was at times half intoxicated with the glamour of her own fascinations.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading For several moments at a time she could stand looking at her own image in the glass, her rosy-tipped fingers gently stroking the delicate arch of the eyebrow or the long silken lashes, or arranging the wealth of brown hair about her head, in the wild luxuriance of a gay gitana.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The beauty with which she had been endowed, she prized like a precious jewel, and indeed she was at times half intoxicated with the glamour of her own fascinations.
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 Eline Vere was the younger of the two sisters, darker of hair and eyes, slenderer, with a figure less maturely developed.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The beauty with which she had been endowed, she prized like a precious jewel, and indeed she was at times half intoxicated with the glamour of her own fascinations.
halonounUS /ˈheɪloʊ/
an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint
From this reading Her toilet afforded her endless employment, continuous and earnest meditation, in testing the effects, harmonious or otherwise, of the softened tints of satins, and the warmer colourings of plush, and the halo of tulle and gauze, muslin and lace, that surrounded it all.
haremnounUS /ˈherəm/
living quarters reserved for wives and concubines and female relatives in a Muslim household
From this reading Her deeply-shaded dark brown eyes, and the ivory pallor of her complexion, together with the languor of some of her movements, gave her somewhat of the dreamy nature of an odalisk of the harem.
harmoniousadjectiveUS /hɑːrˈmoʊniəs/
musically pleasing
From this reading Her toilet afforded her endless employment, continuous and earnest meditation, in testing the effects, harmonious or otherwise, of the softened tints of satins, and the warmer colourings of plush, and the halo of tulle and gauze, muslin and lace, that surrounded it all.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading For several moments at a time she could stand looking at her own image in the glass, her rosy-tipped fingers gently stroking the delicate arch of the eyebrow or the long silken lashes, or arranging the wealth of brown hair about her head, in the wild luxuriance of a gay gitana.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her deeply-shaded dark brown eyes, and the ivory pallor of her complexion, together with the languor of some of her movements, gave her somewhat of the dreamy nature of an odalisk of the harem.
an iconic mental representation
From this reading For several moments at a time she could stand looking at her own image in the glass, her rosy-tipped fingers gently stroking the delicate arch of the eyebrow or the long silken lashes, or arranging the wealth of brown hair about her head, in the wild luxuriance of a gay gitana.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For several moments at a time she could stand looking at her own image in the glass, her rosy-tipped fingers gently stroking the delicate arch of the eyebrow or the long silken lashes, or arranging the wealth of brown hair about her head, in the wild luxuriance of a gay gitana.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The beauty with which she had been endowed, she prized like a precious jewel, and indeed she was at times half intoxicated with the glamour of her own fascinations.
intoxicatedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtɑːksəkeɪtɪd/
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading The beauty with which she had been endowed, she prized like a precious jewel, and indeed she was at times half intoxicated with the glamour of her own fascinations.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Her toilet afforded her endless employment, continuous and earnest meditation, in testing the effects, harmonious or otherwise, of the softened tints of satins, and the warmer colourings of plush, and the halo of tulle and gauze, muslin and lace, that surrounded it all.
ivorynounUS /ˈaɪvəri/
a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses
From this reading Her deeply-shaded dark brown eyes, and the ivory pallor of her complexion, together with the languor of some of her movements, gave her somewhat of the dreamy nature of an odalisk of the harem.
jewelnounUS /ˈdʒuːəl/
a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading The beauty with which she had been endowed, she prized like a precious jewel, and indeed she was at times half intoxicated with the glamour of her own fascinations.
laceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading Her toilet afforded her endless employment, continuous and earnest meditation, in testing the effects, harmonious or otherwise, of the softened tints of satins, and the warmer colourings of plush, and the halo of tulle and gauze, muslin and lace, that surrounded it all.
languornoun
a relaxed comfortable feeling
From this reading Her deeply-shaded dark brown eyes, and the ivory pallor of her complexion, together with the languor of some of her movements, gave her somewhat of the dreamy nature of an odalisk of the harem.
lashesnounUS /ˈlæʃɪz/
plural of “lash” — any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids
From this reading For several moments at a time she could stand looking at her own image in the glass, her rosy-tipped fingers gently stroking the delicate arch of the eyebrow or the long silken lashes, or arranging the wealth of brown hair about her head, in the wild luxuriance of a gay gitana.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Eline Vere was the younger of the two sisters, darker of hair and eyes, slenderer, with a figure less maturely developed.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The beauty with which she had been endowed, she prized like a precious jewel, and indeed she was at times half intoxicated with the glamour of her own fascinations.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading For several moments at a time she could stand looking at her own image in the glass, her rosy-tipped fingers gently stroking the delicate arch of the eyebrow or the long silken lashes, or arranging the wealth of brown hair about her head, in the wild luxuriance of a gay gitana.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading For several moments at a time she could stand looking at her own image in the glass, her rosy-tipped fingers gently stroking the delicate arch of the eyebrow or the long silken lashes, or arranging the wealth of brown hair about her head, in the wild luxuriance of a gay gitana.
luxuriancenoun
the property of being lush and abundant and a pleasure to the senses
From this reading For several moments at a time she could stand looking at her own image in the glass, her rosy-tipped fingers gently stroking the delicate arch of the eyebrow or the long silken lashes, or arranging the wealth of brown hair about her head, in the wild luxuriance of a gay gitana.
maturelyadverb
in a mature manner
From this reading Eline Vere was the younger of the two sisters, darker of hair and eyes, slenderer, with a figure less maturely developed.
meditationnounUS /ˌmedəˈteɪʃən/
continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature
From this reading Her toilet afforded her endless employment, continuous and earnest meditation, in testing the effects, harmonious or otherwise, of the softened tints of satins, and the warmer colourings of plush, and the halo of tulle and gauze, muslin and lace, that surrounded it all.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading For several moments at a time she could stand looking at her own image in the glass, her rosy-tipped fingers gently stroking the delicate arch of the eyebrow or the long silken lashes, or arranging the wealth of brown hair about her head, in the wild luxuriance of a gay gitana.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Her deeply-shaded dark brown eyes, and the ivory pallor of her complexion, together with the languor of some of her movements, gave her somewhat of the dreamy nature of an odalisk of the harem.
muslinnounUS /ˈmʌzlən/
plain-woven cotton fabric
From this reading Her toilet afforded her endless employment, continuous and earnest meditation, in testing the effects, harmonious or otherwise, of the softened tints of satins, and the warmer colourings of plush, and the halo of tulle and gauze, muslin and lace, that surrounded it all.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Her deeply-shaded dark brown eyes, and the ivory pallor of her complexion, together with the languor of some of her movements, gave her somewhat of the dreamy nature of an odalisk of the harem.
odalisk
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From this reading Her deeply-shaded dark brown eyes, and the ivory pallor of her complexion, together with the languor of some of her movements, gave her somewhat of the dreamy nature of an odalisk of the harem.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Eline Vere was the younger of the two sisters, darker of hair and eyes, slenderer, with a figure less maturely developed.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For several moments at a time she could stand looking at her own image in the glass, her rosy-tipped fingers gently stroking the delicate arch of the eyebrow or the long silken lashes, or arranging the wealth of brown hair about her head, in the wild luxuriance of a gay gitana.
in other respects or ways
From this reading Her toilet afforded her endless employment, continuous and earnest meditation, in testing the effects, harmonious or otherwise, of the softened tints of satins, and the warmer colourings of plush, and the halo of tulle and gauze, muslin and lace, that surrounded it all.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The beauty with which she had been endowed, she prized like a precious jewel, and indeed she was at times half intoxicated with the glamour of her own fascinations.
pallornoun
unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress)
From this reading Her deeply-shaded dark brown eyes, and the ivory pallor of her complexion, together with the languor of some of her movements, gave her somewhat of the dreamy nature of an odalisk of the harem.
plushadjectiveUS /plʌʃ/
characterized by extravagance and profusion
From this reading Her toilet afforded her endless employment, continuous and earnest meditation, in testing the effects, harmonious or otherwise, of the softened tints of satins, and the warmer colourings of plush, and the halo of tulle and gauze, muslin and lace, that surrounded it all.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading The beauty with which she had been endowed, she prized like a precious jewel, and indeed she was at times half intoxicated with the glamour of her own fascinations.
prizedverbUS /praɪzd/
past form of “prize” — hold dear
From this reading The beauty with which she had been endowed, she prized like a precious jewel, and indeed she was at times half intoxicated with the glamour of her own fascinations.
rosy-tipped
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From this reading For several moments at a time she could stand looking at her own image in the glass, her rosy-tipped fingers gently stroking the delicate arch of the eyebrow or the long silken lashes, or arranging the wealth of brown hair about her head, in the wild luxuriance of a gay gitana.
satinsnounUS /ˈsætənz/
plural of “satin” — a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back
From this reading Her toilet afforded her endless employment, continuous and earnest meditation, in testing the effects, harmonious or otherwise, of the softened tints of satins, and the warmer colourings of plush, and the halo of tulle and gauze, muslin and lace, that surrounded it all.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading For several moments at a time she could stand looking at her own image in the glass, her rosy-tipped fingers gently stroking the delicate arch of the eyebrow or the long silken lashes, or arranging the wealth of brown hair about her head, in the wild luxuriance of a gay gitana.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The beauty with which she had been endowed, she prized like a precious jewel, and indeed she was at times half intoxicated with the glamour of her own fascinations.
silkenadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlkən/
having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
From this reading For several moments at a time she could stand looking at her own image in the glass, her rosy-tipped fingers gently stroking the delicate arch of the eyebrow or the long silken lashes, or arranging the wealth of brown hair about her head, in the wild luxuriance of a gay gitana.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Eline Vere was the younger of the two sisters, darker of hair and eyes, slenderer, with a figure less maturely developed.
slenderer
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From this reading Eline Vere was the younger of the two sisters, darker of hair and eyes, slenderer, with a figure less maturely developed.
softenedadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːfənd/
toned down
From this reading Her toilet afforded her endless employment, continuous and earnest meditation, in testing the effects, harmonious or otherwise, of the softened tints of satins, and the warmer colourings of plush, and the halo of tulle and gauze, muslin and lace, that surrounded it all.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Her deeply-shaded dark brown eyes, and the ivory pallor of her complexion, together with the languor of some of her movements, gave her somewhat of the dreamy nature of an odalisk of the harem.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Her deeply-shaded dark brown eyes, and the ivory pallor of her complexion, together with the languor of some of her movements, gave her somewhat of the dreamy nature of an odalisk of the harem.
be standing; be upright
From this reading For several moments at a time she could stand looking at her own image in the glass, her rosy-tipped fingers gently stroking the delicate arch of the eyebrow or the long silken lashes, or arranging the wealth of brown hair about her head, in the wild luxuriance of a gay gitana.
strokingnounUS /ˈstroʊkɪŋ/
a light touch with the hands
From this reading For several moments at a time she could stand looking at her own image in the glass, her rosy-tipped fingers gently stroking the delicate arch of the eyebrow or the long silken lashes, or arranging the wealth of brown hair about her head, in the wild luxuriance of a gay gitana.
confined on all sides
From this reading Her toilet afforded her endless employment, continuous and earnest meditation, in testing the effects, harmonious or otherwise, of the softened tints of satins, and the warmer colourings of plush, and the halo of tulle and gauze, muslin and lace, that surrounded it all.
testingnounUS /ˈtestɪŋ/
the act of subjecting to experimental test in order to determine how well something works
From this reading Her toilet afforded her endless employment, continuous and earnest meditation, in testing the effects, harmonious or otherwise, of the softened tints of satins, and the warmer colourings of plush, and the halo of tulle and gauze, muslin and lace, that surrounded it all.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her toilet afforded her endless employment, continuous and earnest meditation, in testing the effects, harmonious or otherwise, of the softened tints of satins, and the warmer colourings of plush, and the halo of tulle and gauze, muslin and lace, that surrounded it all.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Eline Vere was the younger of the two sisters, darker of hair and eyes, slenderer, with a figure less maturely developed.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For several moments at a time she could stand looking at her own image in the glass, her rosy-tipped fingers gently stroking the delicate arch of the eyebrow or the long silken lashes, or arranging the wealth of brown hair about her head, in the wild luxuriance of a gay gitana.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The beauty with which she had been endowed, she prized like a precious jewel, and indeed she was at times half intoxicated with the glamour of her own fascinations.
tintsnounUS /tɪnts/
plural of “tint” — a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
From this reading Her toilet afforded her endless employment, continuous and earnest meditation, in testing the effects, harmonious or otherwise, of the softened tints of satins, and the warmer colourings of plush, and the halo of tulle and gauze, muslin and lace, that surrounded it all.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Her deeply-shaded dark brown eyes, and the ivory pallor of her complexion, together with the languor of some of her movements, gave her somewhat of the dreamy nature of an odalisk of the harem.
toiletnounUS /ˈtɔɪlət/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Her toilet afforded her endless employment, continuous and earnest meditation, in testing the effects, harmonious or otherwise, of the softened tints of satins, and the warmer colourings of plush, and the halo of tulle and gauze, muslin and lace, that surrounded it all.
tullenoun
a fine (often starched) net used for veils or tutus or gowns
From this reading Her toilet afforded her endless employment, continuous and earnest meditation, in testing the effects, harmonious or otherwise, of the softened tints of satins, and the warmer colourings of plush, and the halo of tulle and gauze, muslin and lace, that surrounded it all.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Eline Vere was the younger of the two sisters, darker of hair and eyes, slenderer, with a figure less maturely developed.
Vere
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From this reading Eline Vere was the younger of the two sisters, darker of hair and eyes, slenderer, with a figure less maturely developed.
warmernounUS /ˈwɔːrmər/
device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room
From this reading Her toilet afforded her endless employment, continuous and earnest meditation, in testing the effects, harmonious or otherwise, of the softened tints of satins, and the warmer colourings of plush, and the halo of tulle and gauze, muslin and lace, that surrounded it all.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Eline Vere was the younger of the two sisters, darker of hair and eyes, slenderer, with a figure less maturely developed.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading For several moments at a time she could stand looking at her own image in the glass, her rosy-tipped fingers gently stroking the delicate arch of the eyebrow or the long silken lashes, or arranging the wealth of brown hair about her head, in the wild luxuriance of a gay gitana.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The beauty with which she had been endowed, she prized like a precious jewel, and indeed she was at times half intoxicated with the glamour of her own fascinations.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading For several moments at a time she could stand looking at her own image in the glass, her rosy-tipped fingers gently stroking the delicate arch of the eyebrow or the long silken lashes, or arranging the wealth of brown hair about her head, in the wild luxuriance of a gay gitana.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Eline Vere was the younger of the two sisters, darker of hair and eyes, slenderer, with a figure less maturely developed.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading Eline Vere was the younger of the two sisters, darker of hair and eyes, slenderer, with a figure less maturely developed.
