used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BALNILLO FINDS PERFECTION A SCONCE of candles beside a window-recess shed a collective illumination from the wall, and Christian Flemington stood full in their light, contemplating the company with superb detachment, and pervaded by that air, which never left her, of facing the world, unaided and unabashed, with such advantages as God had given her.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Her hair was like massed silver, and her flesh--of which a good deal could be seen--rose like ivory above the wine-colour of her silk gown, which flowed in spreading folds from her waist to the ground.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Long necks were in fashion in those days, and hers was rather short, but the carriage of her head added enough to its length to do more than equalize the difference.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading BALNILLO FINDS PERFECTION A SCONCE of candles beside a window-recess shed a collective illumination from the wall, and Christian Flemington stood full in their light, contemplating the company with superb detachment, and pervaded by that air, which never left her, of facing the world, unaided and unabashed, with such advantages as God had given her.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading BALNILLO FINDS PERFECTION A SCONCE of candles beside a window-recess shed a collective illumination from the wall, and Christian Flemington stood full in their light, contemplating the company with superb detachment, and pervaded by that air, which never left her, of facing the world, unaided and unabashed, with such advantages as God had given her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BALNILLO FINDS PERFECTION A SCONCE of candles beside a window-recess shed a collective illumination from the wall, and Christian Flemington stood full in their light, contemplating the company with superb detachment, and pervaded by that air, which never left her, of facing the world, unaided and unabashed, with such advantages as God had given her.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Her neck, still white and firm, was bare, for she wore no jewels but the ruby earrings which shot blood-red sparks around her when she moved.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading BALNILLO FINDS PERFECTION A SCONCE of candles beside a window-recess shed a collective illumination from the wall, and Christian Flemington stood full in their light, contemplating the company with superb detachment, and pervaded by that air, which never left her, of facing the world, unaided and unabashed, with such advantages as God had given her.
BALNILLO
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From this reading BALNILLO FINDS PERFECTION A SCONCE of candles beside a window-recess shed a collective illumination from the wall, and Christian Flemington stood full in their light, contemplating the company with superb detachment, and pervaded by that air, which never left her, of facing the world, unaided and unabashed, with such advantages as God had given her.
completely unclothed
From this reading Her neck, still white and firm, was bare, for she wore no jewels but the ruby earrings which shot blood-red sparks around her when she moved.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Her hair was like massed silver, and her flesh--of which a good deal could be seen--rose like ivory above the wine-colour of her silk gown, which flowed in spreading folds from her waist to the ground.
next to; at the side of
From this reading BALNILLO FINDS PERFECTION A SCONCE of candles beside a window-recess shed a collective illumination from the wall, and Christian Flemington stood full in their light, contemplating the company with superb detachment, and pervaded by that air, which never left her, of facing the world, unaided and unabashed, with such advantages as God had given her.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A Spanish fan with carved tortoiseshell sticks, a thing of mellow browns and golds, was half closed between her fingers.
blood-redadjective
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading Her neck, still white and firm, was bare, for she wore no jewels but the ruby earrings which shot blood-red sparks around her when she moved.
brownsnounUS /braʊnz/
plural of “brown” — an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading A Spanish fan with carved tortoiseshell sticks, a thing of mellow browns and golds, was half closed between her fingers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her neck, still white and firm, was bare, for she wore no jewels but the ruby earrings which shot blood-red sparks around her when she moved.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BALNILLO FINDS PERFECTION A SCONCE of candles beside a window-recess shed a collective illumination from the wall, and Christian Flemington stood full in their light, contemplating the company with superb detachment, and pervaded by that air, which never left her, of facing the world, unaided and unabashed, with such advantages as God had given her.
candlesnounUS /ˈkændəlz/
plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading BALNILLO FINDS PERFECTION A SCONCE of candles beside a window-recess shed a collective illumination from the wall, and Christian Flemington stood full in their light, contemplating the company with superb detachment, and pervaded by that air, which never left her, of facing the world, unaided and unabashed, with such advantages as God had given her.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Long necks were in fashion in those days, and hers was rather short, but the carriage of her head added enough to its length to do more than equalize the difference.
carvedadjectiveUS /kɑːrvd/
made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)
From this reading A Spanish fan with carved tortoiseshell sticks, a thing of mellow browns and golds, was half closed between her fingers.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading BALNILLO FINDS PERFECTION A SCONCE of candles beside a window-recess shed a collective illumination from the wall, and Christian Flemington stood full in their light, contemplating the company with superb detachment, and pervaded by that air, which never left her, of facing the world, unaided and unabashed, with such advantages as God had given her.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading A Spanish fan with carved tortoiseshell sticks, a thing of mellow browns and golds, was half closed between her fingers.
collectiveadjectiveUS /kəˈlektɪv/
done by or characteristic of individuals acting together
From this reading BALNILLO FINDS PERFECTION A SCONCE of candles beside a window-recess shed a collective illumination from the wall, and Christian Flemington stood full in their light, contemplating the company with superb detachment, and pervaded by that air, which never left her, of facing the world, unaided and unabashed, with such advantages as God had given her.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading BALNILLO FINDS PERFECTION A SCONCE of candles beside a window-recess shed a collective illumination from the wall, and Christian Flemington stood full in their light, contemplating the company with superb detachment, and pervaded by that air, which never left her, of facing the world, unaided and unabashed, with such advantages as God had given her.
contemplatingverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading BALNILLO FINDS PERFECTION A SCONCE of candles beside a window-recess shed a collective illumination from the wall, and Christian Flemington stood full in their light, contemplating the company with superb detachment, and pervaded by that air, which never left her, of facing the world, unaided and unabashed, with such advantages as God had given her.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Her hair was like massed silver, and her flesh--of which a good deal could be seen--rose like ivory above the wine-colour of her silk gown, which flowed in spreading folds from her waist to the ground.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Long necks were in fashion in those days, and hers was rather short, but the carriage of her head added enough to its length to do more than equalize the difference.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Her hair was like massed silver, and her flesh--of which a good deal could be seen--rose like ivory above the wine-colour of her silk gown, which flowed in spreading folds from her waist to the ground.
detachmentnounUS /dɪˈtætʃmənt/
avoiding emotional involvement
From this reading BALNILLO FINDS PERFECTION A SCONCE of candles beside a window-recess shed a collective illumination from the wall, and Christian Flemington stood full in their light, contemplating the company with superb detachment, and pervaded by that air, which never left her, of facing the world, unaided and unabashed, with such advantages as God had given her.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading Long necks were in fashion in those days, and hers was rather short, but the carriage of her head added enough to its length to do more than equalize the difference.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Long necks were in fashion in those days, and hers was rather short, but the carriage of her head added enough to its length to do more than equalize the difference.
earringsnounUS /ˈɪrɪŋz/
plural of “earring” — jewelry to ornament the ear; usually clipped to the earlobe or fastened through a hole in the lobe
From this reading Her neck, still white and firm, was bare, for she wore no jewels but the ruby earrings which shot blood-red sparks around her when she moved.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Long necks were in fashion in those days, and hers was rather short, but the carriage of her head added enough to its length to do more than equalize the difference.
equalizeverbUS /ˈiːkwəlaɪz/
compensate; make the score equal
From this reading Long necks were in fashion in those days, and hers was rather short, but the carriage of her head added enough to its length to do more than equalize the difference.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading BALNILLO FINDS PERFECTION A SCONCE of candles beside a window-recess shed a collective illumination from the wall, and Christian Flemington stood full in their light, contemplating the company with superb detachment, and pervaded by that air, which never left her, of facing the world, unaided and unabashed, with such advantages as God had given her.
fanverbUS /fæn/
strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)
From this reading A Spanish fan with carved tortoiseshell sticks, a thing of mellow browns and golds, was half closed between her fingers.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Long necks were in fashion in those days, and hers was rather short, but the carriage of her head added enough to its length to do more than equalize the difference.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading BALNILLO FINDS PERFECTION A SCONCE of candles beside a window-recess shed a collective illumination from the wall, and Christian Flemington stood full in their light, contemplating the company with superb detachment, and pervaded by that air, which never left her, of facing the world, unaided and unabashed, with such advantages as God had given her.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading A Spanish fan with carved tortoiseshell sticks, a thing of mellow browns and golds, was half closed between her fingers.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Her neck, still white and firm, was bare, for she wore no jewels but the ruby earrings which shot blood-red sparks around her when she moved.
Flemington
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From this reading BALNILLO FINDS PERFECTION A SCONCE of candles beside a window-recess shed a collective illumination from the wall, and Christian Flemington stood full in their light, contemplating the company with superb detachment, and pervaded by that air, which never left her, of facing the world, unaided and unabashed, with such advantages as God had given her.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading Her hair was like massed silver, and her flesh--of which a good deal could be seen--rose like ivory above the wine-colour of her silk gown, which flowed in spreading folds from her waist to the ground.
flowedverbUS /floʊd/
past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream
From this reading Her hair was like massed silver, and her flesh--of which a good deal could be seen--rose like ivory above the wine-colour of her silk gown, which flowed in spreading folds from her waist to the ground.
foldsnounUS /foʊldz/
plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading Her hair was like massed silver, and her flesh--of which a good deal could be seen--rose like ivory above the wine-colour of her silk gown, which flowed in spreading folds from her waist to the ground.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her neck, still white and firm, was bare, for she wore no jewels but the ruby earrings which shot blood-red sparks around her when she moved.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading BALNILLO FINDS PERFECTION A SCONCE of candles beside a window-recess shed a collective illumination from the wall, and Christian Flemington stood full in their light, contemplating the company with superb detachment, and pervaded by that air, which never left her, of facing the world, unaided and unabashed, with such advantages as God had given her.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading BALNILLO FINDS PERFECTION A SCONCE of candles beside a window-recess shed a collective illumination from the wall, and Christian Flemington stood full in their light, contemplating the company with superb detachment, and pervaded by that air, which never left her, of facing the world, unaided and unabashed, with such advantages as God had given her.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading BALNILLO FINDS PERFECTION A SCONCE of candles beside a window-recess shed a collective illumination from the wall, and Christian Flemington stood full in their light, contemplating the company with superb detachment, and pervaded by that air, which never left her, of facing the world, unaided and unabashed, with such advantages as God had given her.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading BALNILLO FINDS PERFECTION A SCONCE of candles beside a window-recess shed a collective illumination from the wall, and Christian Flemington stood full in their light, contemplating the company with superb detachment, and pervaded by that air, which never left her, of facing the world, unaided and unabashed, with such advantages as God had given her.
goldsnounUS /ɡoʊldz/
plural of “gold” — coins made of gold
From this reading A Spanish fan with carved tortoiseshell sticks, a thing of mellow browns and golds, was half closed between her fingers.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Her hair was like massed silver, and her flesh--of which a good deal could be seen--rose like ivory above the wine-colour of her silk gown, which flowed in spreading folds from her waist to the ground.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading Her hair was like massed silver, and her flesh--of which a good deal could be seen--rose like ivory above the wine-colour of her silk gown, which flowed in spreading folds from her waist to the ground.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Her hair was like massed silver, and her flesh--of which a good deal could be seen--rose like ivory above the wine-colour of her silk gown, which flowed in spreading folds from her waist to the ground.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BALNILLO FINDS PERFECTION A SCONCE of candles beside a window-recess shed a collective illumination from the wall, and Christian Flemington stood full in their light, contemplating the company with superb detachment, and pervaded by that air, which never left her, of facing the world, unaided and unabashed, with such advantages as God had given her.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Her hair was like massed silver, and her flesh--of which a good deal could be seen--rose like ivory above the wine-colour of her silk gown, which flowed in spreading folds from her waist to the ground.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading A Spanish fan with carved tortoiseshell sticks, a thing of mellow browns and golds, was half closed between her fingers.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Long necks were in fashion in those days, and hers was rather short, but the carriage of her head added enough to its length to do more than equalize the difference.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading BALNILLO FINDS PERFECTION A SCONCE of candles beside a window-recess shed a collective illumination from the wall, and Christian Flemington stood full in their light, contemplating the company with superb detachment, and pervaded by that air, which never left her, of facing the world, unaided and unabashed, with such advantages as God had given her.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading Long necks were in fashion in those days, and hers was rather short, but the carriage of her head added enough to its length to do more than equalize the difference.
illuminationnounUS /ˌɪluːməˈneɪʃən/
a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination
From this reading BALNILLO FINDS PERFECTION A SCONCE of candles beside a window-recess shed a collective illumination from the wall, and Christian Flemington stood full in their light, contemplating the company with superb detachment, and pervaded by that air, which never left her, of facing the world, unaided and unabashed, with such advantages as God had given her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BALNILLO FINDS PERFECTION A SCONCE of candles beside a window-recess shed a collective illumination from the wall, and Christian Flemington stood full in their light, contemplating the company with superb detachment, and pervaded by that air, which never left her, of facing the world, unaided and unabashed, with such advantages as God had given her.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Long necks were in fashion in those days, and hers was rather short, but the carriage of her head added enough to its length to do more than equalize the difference.
ivorynounUS /ˈaɪvəri/
a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses
From this reading Her hair was like massed silver, and her flesh--of which a good deal could be seen--rose like ivory above the wine-colour of her silk gown, which flowed in spreading folds from her waist to the ground.
jewelsnounUS /ˈdʒuːəlz/
plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading Her neck, still white and firm, was bare, for she wore no jewels but the ruby earrings which shot blood-red sparks around her when she moved.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading BALNILLO FINDS PERFECTION A SCONCE of candles beside a window-recess shed a collective illumination from the wall, and Christian Flemington stood full in their light, contemplating the company with superb detachment, and pervaded by that air, which never left her, of facing the world, unaided and unabashed, with such advantages as God had given her.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Long necks were in fashion in those days, and hers was rather short, but the carriage of her head added enough to its length to do more than equalize the difference.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading BALNILLO FINDS PERFECTION A SCONCE of candles beside a window-recess shed a collective illumination from the wall, and Christian Flemington stood full in their light, contemplating the company with superb detachment, and pervaded by that air, which never left her, of facing the world, unaided and unabashed, with such advantages as God had given her.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Her hair was like massed silver, and her flesh--of which a good deal could be seen--rose like ivory above the wine-colour of her silk gown, which flowed in spreading folds from her waist to the ground.
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 Long necks were in fashion in those days, and hers was rather short, but the carriage of her head added enough to its length to do more than equalize the difference.
massedverbUS /mæst/
past form of “mass” — join together into a mass or collect or form a mass
From this reading Her hair was like massed silver, and her flesh--of which a good deal could be seen--rose like ivory above the wine-colour of her silk gown, which flowed in spreading folds from her waist to the ground.
mellowadjectiveUS /ˈmeloʊ/
unhurried and relaxed
From this reading A Spanish fan with carved tortoiseshell sticks, a thing of mellow browns and golds, was half closed between her fingers.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Long necks were in fashion in those days, and hers was rather short, but the carriage of her head added enough to its length to do more than equalize the difference.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Her neck, still white and firm, was bare, for she wore no jewels but the ruby earrings which shot blood-red sparks around her when she moved.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading Her neck, still white and firm, was bare, for she wore no jewels but the ruby earrings which shot blood-red sparks around her when she moved.
necksnounUS /neks/
plural of “neck” — the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading Long necks were in fashion in those days, and hers was rather short, but the carriage of her head added enough to its length to do more than equalize the difference.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading BALNILLO FINDS PERFECTION A SCONCE of candles beside a window-recess shed a collective illumination from the wall, and Christian Flemington stood full in their light, contemplating the company with superb detachment, and pervaded by that air, which never left her, of facing the world, unaided and unabashed, with such advantages as God had given her.
not any; not one
From this reading Her neck, still white and firm, was bare, for she wore no jewels but the ruby earrings which shot blood-red sparks around her when she moved.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BALNILLO FINDS PERFECTION A SCONCE of candles beside a window-recess shed a collective illumination from the wall, and Christian Flemington stood full in their light, contemplating the company with superb detachment, and pervaded by that air, which never left her, of facing the world, unaided and unabashed, with such advantages as God had given her.
PERFECTIONnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading BALNILLO FINDS PERFECTION A SCONCE of candles beside a window-recess shed a collective illumination from the wall, and Christian Flemington stood full in their light, contemplating the company with superb detachment, and pervaded by that air, which never left her, of facing the world, unaided and unabashed, with such advantages as God had given her.
pervadedverbUS /pərˈveɪdɪd/
past form of “pervade” — spread or diffuse through
From this reading BALNILLO FINDS PERFECTION A SCONCE of candles beside a window-recess shed a collective illumination from the wall, and Christian Flemington stood full in their light, contemplating the company with superb detachment, and pervaded by that air, which never left her, of facing the world, unaided and unabashed, with such advantages as God had given her.
on the contrary
From this reading Long necks were in fashion in those days, and hers was rather short, but the carriage of her head added enough to its length to do more than equalize the difference.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Her hair was like massed silver, and her flesh--of which a good deal could be seen--rose like ivory above the wine-colour of her silk gown, which flowed in spreading folds from her waist to the ground.
rubynounUS /ˈruːbi/
a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading Her neck, still white and firm, was bare, for she wore no jewels but the ruby earrings which shot blood-red sparks around her when she moved.
SCONCEnounUS /skɑːns/
a shelter or screen providing protection from enemy fire or from the weather
From this reading BALNILLO FINDS PERFECTION A SCONCE of candles beside a window-recess shed a collective illumination from the wall, and Christian Flemington stood full in their light, contemplating the company with superb detachment, and pervaded by that air, which never left her, of facing the world, unaided and unabashed, with such advantages as God had given her.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Her hair was like massed silver, and her flesh--of which a good deal could be seen--rose like ivory above the wine-colour of her silk gown, which flowed in spreading folds from her waist to the ground.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her neck, still white and firm, was bare, for she wore no jewels but the ruby earrings which shot blood-red sparks around her when she moved.
get rid of
From this reading BALNILLO FINDS PERFECTION A SCONCE of candles beside a window-recess shed a collective illumination from the wall, and Christian Flemington stood full in their light, contemplating the company with superb detachment, and pervaded by that air, which never left her, of facing the world, unaided and unabashed, with such advantages as God had given her.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Long necks were in fashion in those days, and hers was rather short, but the carriage of her head added enough to its length to do more than equalize the difference.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Her neck, still white and firm, was bare, for she wore no jewels but the ruby earrings which shot blood-red sparks around her when she moved.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading Her hair was like massed silver, and her flesh--of which a good deal could be seen--rose like ivory above the wine-colour of her silk gown, which flowed in spreading folds from her waist to the ground.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Her hair was like massed silver, and her flesh--of which a good deal could be seen--rose like ivory above the wine-colour of her silk gown, which flowed in spreading folds from her waist to the ground.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading A Spanish fan with carved tortoiseshell sticks, a thing of mellow browns and golds, was half closed between her fingers.
sparksnounUS /spɑːrks/
plural of “spark” — a momentary flash of light
From this reading Her neck, still white and firm, was bare, for she wore no jewels but the ruby earrings which shot blood-red sparks around her when she moved.
spreadingnounUS /ˈspredɪŋ/
process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
From this reading Her hair was like massed silver, and her flesh--of which a good deal could be seen--rose like ivory above the wine-colour of her silk gown, which flowed in spreading folds from her waist to the ground.
sticksnounUS /stɪks/
plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood
From this reading A Spanish fan with carved tortoiseshell sticks, a thing of mellow browns and golds, was half closed between her fingers.
not in physical motion
From this reading Her neck, still white and firm, was bare, for she wore no jewels but the ruby earrings which shot blood-red sparks around her when she moved.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading BALNILLO FINDS PERFECTION A SCONCE of candles beside a window-recess shed a collective illumination from the wall, and Christian Flemington stood full in their light, contemplating the company with superb detachment, and pervaded by that air, which never left her, of facing the world, unaided and unabashed, with such advantages as God had given her.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading BALNILLO FINDS PERFECTION A SCONCE of candles beside a window-recess shed a collective illumination from the wall, and Christian Flemington stood full in their light, contemplating the company with superb detachment, and pervaded by that air, which never left her, of facing the world, unaided and unabashed, with such advantages as God had given her.
superbadjectiveUS /sʊˈpɜːrb/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading BALNILLO FINDS PERFECTION A SCONCE of candles beside a window-recess shed a collective illumination from the wall, and Christian Flemington stood full in their light, contemplating the company with superb detachment, and pervaded by that air, which never left her, of facing the world, unaided and unabashed, with such advantages as God had given her.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Long necks were in fashion in those days, and hers was rather short, but the carriage of her head added enough to its length to do more than equalize the difference.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BALNILLO FINDS PERFECTION A SCONCE of candles beside a window-recess shed a collective illumination from the wall, and Christian Flemington stood full in their light, contemplating the company with superb detachment, and pervaded by that air, which never left her, of facing the world, unaided and unabashed, with such advantages as God had given her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BALNILLO FINDS PERFECTION A SCONCE of candles beside a window-recess shed a collective illumination from the wall, and Christian Flemington stood full in their light, contemplating the company with superb detachment, and pervaded by that air, which never left her, of facing the world, unaided and unabashed, with such advantages as God had given her.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading BALNILLO FINDS PERFECTION A SCONCE of candles beside a window-recess shed a collective illumination from the wall, and Christian Flemington stood full in their light, contemplating the company with superb detachment, and pervaded by that air, which never left her, of facing the world, unaided and unabashed, with such advantages as God had given her.
a special situation
From this reading A Spanish fan with carved tortoiseshell sticks, a thing of mellow browns and golds, was half closed between her fingers.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Long necks were in fashion in those days, and hers was rather short, but the carriage of her head added enough to its length to do more than equalize the difference.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Long necks were in fashion in those days, and hers was rather short, but the carriage of her head added enough to its length to do more than equalize the difference.
tortoiseshellnoun
the mottled horny substance of the shell of some turtles
From this reading A Spanish fan with carved tortoiseshell sticks, a thing of mellow browns and golds, was half closed between her fingers.
unabashedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈbæʃt/
not embarrassed
From this reading BALNILLO FINDS PERFECTION A SCONCE of candles beside a window-recess shed a collective illumination from the wall, and Christian Flemington stood full in their light, contemplating the company with superb detachment, and pervaded by that air, which never left her, of facing the world, unaided and unabashed, with such advantages as God had given her.
unaidedadjectiveUS /əˈneɪdɪd/
carried out without aid or assistance
From this reading BALNILLO FINDS PERFECTION A SCONCE of candles beside a window-recess shed a collective illumination from the wall, and Christian Flemington stood full in their light, contemplating the company with superb detachment, and pervaded by that air, which never left her, of facing the world, unaided and unabashed, with such advantages as God had given her.
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading Her hair was like massed silver, and her flesh--of which a good deal could be seen--rose like ivory above the wine-colour of her silk gown, which flowed in spreading folds from her waist to the ground.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading BALNILLO FINDS PERFECTION A SCONCE of candles beside a window-recess shed a collective illumination from the wall, and Christian Flemington stood full in their light, contemplating the company with superb detachment, and pervaded by that air, which never left her, of facing the world, unaided and unabashed, with such advantages as God had given her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her neck, still white and firm, was bare, for she wore no jewels but the ruby earrings which shot blood-red sparks around her when she moved.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Long necks were in fashion in those days, and hers was rather short, but the carriage of her head added enough to its length to do more than equalize the difference.
at the time that
From this reading Her neck, still white and firm, was bare, for she wore no jewels but the ruby earrings which shot blood-red sparks around her when she moved.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading BALNILLO FINDS PERFECTION A SCONCE of candles beside a window-recess shed a collective illumination from the wall, and Christian Flemington stood full in their light, contemplating the company with superb detachment, and pervaded by that air, which never left her, of facing the world, unaided and unabashed, with such advantages as God had given her.
a Caucasian
From this reading Her neck, still white and firm, was bare, for she wore no jewels but the ruby earrings which shot blood-red sparks around her when she moved.
window-recess
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From this reading BALNILLO FINDS PERFECTION A SCONCE of candles beside a window-recess shed a collective illumination from the wall, and Christian Flemington stood full in their light, contemplating the company with superb detachment, and pervaded by that air, which never left her, of facing the world, unaided and unabashed, with such advantages as God had given her.
wine-colour
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From this reading Her hair was like massed silver, and her flesh--of which a good deal could be seen--rose like ivory above the wine-colour of her silk gown, which flowed in spreading folds from her waist to the ground.
in the company of; together with
From this reading BALNILLO FINDS PERFECTION A SCONCE of candles beside a window-recess shed a collective illumination from the wall, and Christian Flemington stood full in their light, contemplating the company with superb detachment, and pervaded by that air, which never left her, of facing the world, unaided and unabashed, with such advantages as God had given her.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Her neck, still white and firm, was bare, for she wore no jewels but the ruby earrings which shot blood-red sparks around her when she moved.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading BALNILLO FINDS PERFECTION A SCONCE of candles beside a window-recess shed a collective illumination from the wall, and Christian Flemington stood full in their light, contemplating the company with superb detachment, and pervaded by that air, which never left her, of facing the world, unaided and unabashed, with such advantages as God had given her.
