used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They say that a man can never describe or appreciate his own sister, and, on the whole, I am not disinclined to lend some credence to this statement.
AGENTnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading COLONEL DEVEREUX'S LAND AGENT As yet I have said nothing of my sister Marian.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I know that her beauty--prettiness always seemed to me the more appropriate term--was of the order evolved by the combination of a trim, shapely figure, good features and complexion, plenty of fair hair, and soft grey eyes (the latter a heritage from her mother), which knew equally well how to gleam with mischief, or to flash with a tenderer and more dangerous light.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading They say that a man can never describe or appreciate his own sister, and, on the whole, I am not disinclined to lend some credence to this statement.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I know that Marian was beautiful, for many people have told me so, but to give a detailed description of her as she was then I should find an impossible task.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They say that a man can never describe or appreciate his own sister, and, on the whole, I am not disinclined to lend some credence to this statement.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading They say that a man can never describe or appreciate his own sister, and, on the whole, I am not disinclined to lend some credence to this statement.
appropriateverbUS /əˈproʊpriət/
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading I know that her beauty--prettiness always seemed to me the more appropriate term--was of the order evolved by the combination of a trim, shapely figure, good features and complexion, plenty of fair hair, and soft grey eyes (the latter a heritage from her mother), which knew equally well how to gleam with mischief, or to flash with a tenderer and more dangerous light.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading COLONEL DEVEREUX'S LAND AGENT As yet I have said nothing of my sister Marian.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading I know that Marian was beautiful, for many people have told me so, but to give a detailed description of her as she was then I should find an impossible task.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading I know that her beauty--prettiness always seemed to me the more appropriate term--was of the order evolved by the combination of a trim, shapely figure, good features and complexion, plenty of fair hair, and soft grey eyes (the latter a heritage from her mother), which knew equally well how to gleam with mischief, or to flash with a tenderer and more dangerous light.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I know that Marian was beautiful, for many people have told me so, but to give a detailed description of her as she was then I should find an impossible task.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I know that her beauty--prettiness always seemed to me the more appropriate term--was of the order evolved by the combination of a trim, shapely figure, good features and complexion, plenty of fair hair, and soft grey eyes (the latter a heritage from her mother), which knew equally well how to gleam with mischief, or to flash with a tenderer and more dangerous light.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading They say that a man can never describe or appreciate his own sister, and, on the whole, I am not disinclined to lend some credence to this statement.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading COLONEL DEVEREUX'S LAND AGENT As yet I have said nothing of my sister Marian.
combinationnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃən/
a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading I know that her beauty--prettiness always seemed to me the more appropriate term--was of the order evolved by the combination of a trim, shapely figure, good features and complexion, plenty of fair hair, and soft grey eyes (the latter a heritage from her mother), which knew equally well how to gleam with mischief, or to flash with a tenderer and more dangerous light.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading I know that her beauty--prettiness always seemed to me the more appropriate term--was of the order evolved by the combination of a trim, shapely figure, good features and complexion, plenty of fair hair, and soft grey eyes (the latter a heritage from her mother), which knew equally well how to gleam with mischief, or to flash with a tenderer and more dangerous light.
credencenounUS /ˈkriːdəns/
the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
From this reading They say that a man can never describe or appreciate his own sister, and, on the whole, I am not disinclined to lend some credence to this statement.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading I know that her beauty--prettiness always seemed to me the more appropriate term--was of the order evolved by the combination of a trim, shapely figure, good features and complexion, plenty of fair hair, and soft grey eyes (the latter a heritage from her mother), which knew equally well how to gleam with mischief, or to flash with a tenderer and more dangerous light.
give a description of
From this reading They say that a man can never describe or appreciate his own sister, and, on the whole, I am not disinclined to lend some credence to this statement.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading I know that Marian was beautiful, for many people have told me so, but to give a detailed description of her as she was then I should find an impossible task.
detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading I know that Marian was beautiful, for many people have told me so, but to give a detailed description of her as she was then I should find an impossible task.
DEVEREUX'S
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From this reading COLONEL DEVEREUX'S LAND AGENT As yet I have said nothing of my sister Marian.
disinclinedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsɪnˈklaɪnd/
unwilling because of mild dislike or disapproval
From this reading They say that a man can never describe or appreciate his own sister, and, on the whole, I am not disinclined to lend some credence to this statement.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It is necessary for me now to do so.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading I know that her beauty--prettiness always seemed to me the more appropriate term--was of the order evolved by the combination of a trim, shapely figure, good features and complexion, plenty of fair hair, and soft grey eyes (the latter a heritage from her mother), which knew equally well how to gleam with mischief, or to flash with a tenderer and more dangerous light.
evolvedverbUS /ɪˈvɑːlvd/
past form of “evolve” — work out
From this reading I know that her beauty--prettiness always seemed to me the more appropriate term--was of the order evolved by the combination of a trim, shapely figure, good features and complexion, plenty of fair hair, and soft grey eyes (the latter a heritage from her mother), which knew equally well how to gleam with mischief, or to flash with a tenderer and more dangerous light.
opinion or judgment
From this reading I know that her beauty--prettiness always seemed to me the more appropriate term--was of the order evolved by the combination of a trim, shapely figure, good features and complexion, plenty of fair hair, and soft grey eyes (the latter a heritage from her mother), which knew equally well how to gleam with mischief, or to flash with a tenderer and more dangerous light.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading I know that her beauty--prettiness always seemed to me the more appropriate term--was of the order evolved by the combination of a trim, shapely figure, good features and complexion, plenty of fair hair, and soft grey eyes (the latter a heritage from her mother), which knew equally well how to gleam with mischief, or to flash with a tenderer and more dangerous light.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading I know that her beauty--prettiness always seemed to me the more appropriate term--was of the order evolved by the combination of a trim, shapely figure, good features and complexion, plenty of fair hair, and soft grey eyes (the latter a heritage from her mother), which knew equally well how to gleam with mischief, or to flash with a tenderer and more dangerous light.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading I know that her beauty--prettiness always seemed to me the more appropriate term--was of the order evolved by the combination of a trim, shapely figure, good features and complexion, plenty of fair hair, and soft grey eyes (the latter a heritage from her mother), which knew equally well how to gleam with mischief, or to flash with a tenderer and more dangerous light.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I know that Marian was beautiful, for many people have told me so, but to give a detailed description of her as she was then I should find an impossible task.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading I know that her beauty--prettiness always seemed to me the more appropriate term--was of the order evolved by the combination of a trim, shapely figure, good features and complexion, plenty of fair hair, and soft grey eyes (the latter a heritage from her mother), which knew equally well how to gleam with mischief, or to flash with a tenderer and more dangerous light.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is necessary for me now to do so.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I know that her beauty--prettiness always seemed to me the more appropriate term--was of the order evolved by the combination of a trim, shapely figure, good features and complexion, plenty of fair hair, and soft grey eyes (the latter a heritage from her mother), which knew equally well how to gleam with mischief, or to flash with a tenderer and more dangerous light.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I know that Marian was beautiful, for many people have told me so, but to give a detailed description of her as she was then I should find an impossible task.
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading I know that her beauty--prettiness always seemed to me the more appropriate term--was of the order evolved by the combination of a trim, shapely figure, good features and complexion, plenty of fair hair, and soft grey eyes (the latter a heritage from her mother), which knew equally well how to gleam with mischief, or to flash with a tenderer and more dangerous light.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I know that her beauty--prettiness always seemed to me the more appropriate term--was of the order evolved by the combination of a trim, shapely figure, good features and complexion, plenty of fair hair, and soft grey eyes (the latter a heritage from her mother), which knew equally well how to gleam with mischief, or to flash with a tenderer and more dangerous light.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading I know that her beauty--prettiness always seemed to me the more appropriate term--was of the order evolved by the combination of a trim, shapely figure, good features and complexion, plenty of fair hair, and soft grey eyes (the latter a heritage from her mother), which knew equally well how to gleam with mischief, or to flash with a tenderer and more dangerous light.
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 I know that her beauty--prettiness always seemed to me the more appropriate term--was of the order evolved by the combination of a trim, shapely figure, good features and complexion, plenty of fair hair, and soft grey eyes (the latter a heritage from her mother), which knew equally well how to gleam with mischief, or to flash with a tenderer and more dangerous light.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading COLONEL DEVEREUX'S LAND AGENT As yet I have said nothing of my sister Marian.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I know that Marian was beautiful, for many people have told me so, but to give a detailed description of her as she was then I should find an impossible task.
heritagenounUS /ˈherətədʒ/
practices that are handed down from the past by tradition
From this reading I know that her beauty--prettiness always seemed to me the more appropriate term--was of the order evolved by the combination of a trim, shapely figure, good features and complexion, plenty of fair hair, and soft grey eyes (the latter a heritage from her mother), which knew equally well how to gleam with mischief, or to flash with a tenderer and more dangerous light.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They say that a man can never describe or appreciate his own sister, and, on the whole, I am not disinclined to lend some credence to this statement.
how
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From this reading I know that her beauty--prettiness always seemed to me the more appropriate term--was of the order evolved by the combination of a trim, shapely figure, good features and complexion, plenty of fair hair, and soft grey eyes (the latter a heritage from her mother), which knew equally well how to gleam with mischief, or to flash with a tenderer and more dangerous light.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading COLONEL DEVEREUX'S LAND AGENT As yet I have said nothing of my sister Marian.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading I know that Marian was beautiful, for many people have told me so, but to give a detailed description of her as she was then I should find an impossible task.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is necessary for me now to do so.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is necessary for me now to do so.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know that her beauty--prettiness always seemed to me the more appropriate term--was of the order evolved by the combination of a trim, shapely figure, good features and complexion, plenty of fair hair, and soft grey eyes (the latter a heritage from her mother), which knew equally well how to gleam with mischief, or to flash with a tenderer and more dangerous light.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know that Marian was beautiful, for many people have told me so, but to give a detailed description of her as she was then I should find an impossible task.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading COLONEL DEVEREUX'S LAND AGENT As yet I have said nothing of my sister Marian.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading I know that her beauty--prettiness always seemed to me the more appropriate term--was of the order evolved by the combination of a trim, shapely figure, good features and complexion, plenty of fair hair, and soft grey eyes (the latter a heritage from her mother), which knew equally well how to gleam with mischief, or to flash with a tenderer and more dangerous light.
lendverbUS /lend/
bestow a quality on
From this reading They say that a man can never describe or appreciate his own sister, and, on the whole, I am not disinclined to lend some credence to this statement.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading I know that her beauty--prettiness always seemed to me the more appropriate term--was of the order evolved by the combination of a trim, shapely figure, good features and complexion, plenty of fair hair, and soft grey eyes (the latter a heritage from her mother), which knew equally well how to gleam with mischief, or to flash with a tenderer and more dangerous light.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading They say that a man can never describe or appreciate his own sister, and, on the whole, I am not disinclined to lend some credence to this statement.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading I know that Marian was beautiful, for many people have told me so, but to give a detailed description of her as she was then I should find an impossible task.
MarianadjectiveUS /ˈmeriən/
of or relating to or venerating the Virgin Mary
From this reading COLONEL DEVEREUX'S LAND AGENT As yet I have said nothing of my sister Marian.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is necessary for me now to do so.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading I know that her beauty--prettiness always seemed to me the more appropriate term--was of the order evolved by the combination of a trim, shapely figure, good features and complexion, plenty of fair hair, and soft grey eyes (the latter a heritage from her mother), which knew equally well how to gleam with mischief, or to flash with a tenderer and more dangerous light.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I know that her beauty--prettiness always seemed to me the more appropriate term--was of the order evolved by the combination of a trim, shapely figure, good features and complexion, plenty of fair hair, and soft grey eyes (the latter a heritage from her mother), which knew equally well how to gleam with mischief, or to flash with a tenderer and more dangerous light.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading I know that her beauty--prettiness always seemed to me the more appropriate term--was of the order evolved by the combination of a trim, shapely figure, good features and complexion, plenty of fair hair, and soft grey eyes (the latter a heritage from her mother), which knew equally well how to gleam with mischief, or to flash with a tenderer and more dangerous light.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading COLONEL DEVEREUX'S LAND AGENT As yet I have said nothing of my sister Marian.
absolutely essential
From this reading It is necessary for me now to do so.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading They say that a man can never describe or appreciate his own sister, and, on the whole, I am not disinclined to lend some credence to this statement.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They say that a man can never describe or appreciate his own sister, and, on the whole, I am not disinclined to lend some credence to this statement.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading COLONEL DEVEREUX'S LAND AGENT As yet I have said nothing of my sister Marian.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It is necessary for me now to do so.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading COLONEL DEVEREUX'S LAND AGENT As yet I have said nothing of my sister Marian.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They say that a man can never describe or appreciate his own sister, and, on the whole, I am not disinclined to lend some credence to this statement.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They say that a man can never describe or appreciate his own sister, and, on the whole, I am not disinclined to lend some credence to this statement.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading I know that her beauty--prettiness always seemed to me the more appropriate term--was of the order evolved by the combination of a trim, shapely figure, good features and complexion, plenty of fair hair, and soft grey eyes (the latter a heritage from her mother), which knew equally well how to gleam with mischief, or to flash with a tenderer and more dangerous light.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading They say that a man can never describe or appreciate his own sister, and, on the whole, I am not disinclined to lend some credence to this statement.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading I know that Marian was beautiful, for many people have told me so, but to give a detailed description of her as she was then I should find an impossible task.
a full supply
From this reading I know that her beauty--prettiness always seemed to me the more appropriate term--was of the order evolved by the combination of a trim, shapely figure, good features and complexion, plenty of fair hair, and soft grey eyes (the latter a heritage from her mother), which knew equally well how to gleam with mischief, or to flash with a tenderer and more dangerous light.
prettinessnoun
the quality of being appealing in a delicate or graceful way (of a girl or young woman)
From this reading I know that her beauty--prettiness always seemed to me the more appropriate term--was of the order evolved by the combination of a trim, shapely figure, good features and complexion, plenty of fair hair, and soft grey eyes (the latter a heritage from her mother), which knew equally well how to gleam with mischief, or to flash with a tenderer and more dangerous light.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading COLONEL DEVEREUX'S LAND AGENT As yet I have said nothing of my sister Marian.
express in words
From this reading They say that a man can never describe or appreciate his own sister, and, on the whole, I am not disinclined to lend some credence to this statement.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I know that her beauty--prettiness always seemed to me the more appropriate term--was of the order evolved by the combination of a trim, shapely figure, good features and complexion, plenty of fair hair, and soft grey eyes (the latter a heritage from her mother), which knew equally well how to gleam with mischief, or to flash with a tenderer and more dangerous light.
shapelyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪpli/
having a well-proportioned and pleasing shape
From this reading I know that her beauty--prettiness always seemed to me the more appropriate term--was of the order evolved by the combination of a trim, shapely figure, good features and complexion, plenty of fair hair, and soft grey eyes (the latter a heritage from her mother), which knew equally well how to gleam with mischief, or to flash with a tenderer and more dangerous light.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I know that Marian was beautiful, for many people have told me so, but to give a detailed description of her as she was then I should find an impossible task.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I know that Marian was beautiful, for many people have told me so, but to give a detailed description of her as she was then I should find an impossible task.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading COLONEL DEVEREUX'S LAND AGENT As yet I have said nothing of my sister Marian.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is necessary for me now to do so.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading I know that her beauty--prettiness always seemed to me the more appropriate term--was of the order evolved by the combination of a trim, shapely figure, good features and complexion, plenty of fair hair, and soft grey eyes (the latter a heritage from her mother), which knew equally well how to gleam with mischief, or to flash with a tenderer and more dangerous light.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading They say that a man can never describe or appreciate his own sister, and, on the whole, I am not disinclined to lend some credence to this statement.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading They say that a man can never describe or appreciate his own sister, and, on the whole, I am not disinclined to lend some credence to this statement.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading I know that Marian was beautiful, for many people have told me so, but to give a detailed description of her as she was then I should find an impossible task.
tenderer
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From this reading I know that her beauty--prettiness always seemed to me the more appropriate term--was of the order evolved by the combination of a trim, shapely figure, good features and complexion, plenty of fair hair, and soft grey eyes (the latter a heritage from her mother), which knew equally well how to gleam with mischief, or to flash with a tenderer and more dangerous light.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading I know that her beauty--prettiness always seemed to me the more appropriate term--was of the order evolved by the combination of a trim, shapely figure, good features and complexion, plenty of fair hair, and soft grey eyes (the latter a heritage from her mother), which knew equally well how to gleam with mischief, or to flash with a tenderer and more dangerous light.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They say that a man can never describe or appreciate his own sister, and, on the whole, I am not disinclined to lend some credence to this statement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They say that a man can never describe or appreciate his own sister, and, on the whole, I am not disinclined to lend some credence to this statement.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I know that Marian was beautiful, for many people have told me so, but to give a detailed description of her as she was then I should find an impossible task.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They say that a man can never describe or appreciate his own sister, and, on the whole, I am not disinclined to lend some credence to this statement.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading They say that a man can never describe or appreciate his own sister, and, on the whole, I am not disinclined to lend some credence to this statement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is necessary for me now to do so.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I know that Marian was beautiful, for many people have told me so, but to give a detailed description of her as she was then I should find an impossible task.
trimverbUS /trɪm/
remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size
From this reading I know that her beauty--prettiness always seemed to me the more appropriate term--was of the order evolved by the combination of a trim, shapely figure, good features and complexion, plenty of fair hair, and soft grey eyes (the latter a heritage from her mother), which knew equally well how to gleam with mischief, or to flash with a tenderer and more dangerous light.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I know that Marian was beautiful, for many people have told me so, but to give a detailed description of her as she was then I should find an impossible task.
(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 I know that her beauty--prettiness always seemed to me the more appropriate term--was of the order evolved by the combination of a trim, shapely figure, good features and complexion, plenty of fair hair, and soft grey eyes (the latter a heritage from her mother), which knew equally well how to gleam with mischief, or to flash with a tenderer and more dangerous light.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I know that her beauty--prettiness always seemed to me the more appropriate term--was of the order evolved by the combination of a trim, shapely figure, good features and complexion, plenty of fair hair, and soft grey eyes (the latter a heritage from her mother), which knew equally well how to gleam with mischief, or to flash with a tenderer and more dangerous light.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading They say that a man can never describe or appreciate his own sister, and, on the whole, I am not disinclined to lend some credence to this statement.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I know that her beauty--prettiness always seemed to me the more appropriate term--was of the order evolved by the combination of a trim, shapely figure, good features and complexion, plenty of fair hair, and soft grey eyes (the latter a heritage from her mother), which knew equally well how to gleam with mischief, or to flash with a tenderer and more dangerous light.
but in spite of that
From this reading COLONEL DEVEREUX'S LAND AGENT As yet I have said nothing of my sister Marian.
