used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Down the gilded red-carpeted stairway that led from what the Grand Alcazar termed its “ballroom de luxe,” there came--though this was not the figure Clifford first noted--a short, full-bodied, ornately dressed man, with a bald crown and a smile of engaging amiability.
AlcazarnounUS /ˈɑːlkəzɑːr/
any of various Spanish fortresses or palaces built by the Moors
From this reading Down the gilded red-carpeted stairway that led from what the Grand Alcazar termed its “ballroom de luxe,” there came--though this was not the figure Clifford first noted--a short, full-bodied, ornately dressed man, with a bald crown and a smile of engaging amiability.
(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 THE RETURN OF MARY REGAN Suddenly all conjectures concerning Bradley were swept utterly from his mind.
amiabilitynounUS /ˌeɪmiəˈbɪləti/
a cheerful and agreeable mood
From this reading Down the gilded red-carpeted stairway that led from what the Grand Alcazar termed its “ballroom de luxe,” there came--though this was not the figure Clifford first noted--a short, full-bodied, ornately dressed man, with a bald crown and a smile of engaging amiability.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Beside him, and a half-head taller,--and this is what Clifford first saw,--walked a slender young woman, in an evening coat of rose velvet, her rounded throat gleaming a dusky marble from the soft shadows of the furred collar.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Down the gilded red-carpeted stairway that led from what the Grand Alcazar termed its “ballroom de luxe,” there came--though this was not the figure Clifford first noted--a short, full-bodied, ornately dressed man, with a bald crown and a smile of engaging amiability.
announceverbUS /əˈnaʊns/
make known; make an announcement
From this reading Her face was the rose-tan of early autumn leaves, and her dark eyes gazed straight before her with a composure so complete that it seemed to announce a haughty indifference to all the world.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading Her face was the rose-tan of early autumn leaves, and her dark eyes gazed straight before her with a composure so complete that it seemed to announce a haughty indifference to all the world.
baldadjectiveUS /bɔːld/
with no effort to conceal
From this reading Down the gilded red-carpeted stairway that led from what the Grand Alcazar termed its “ballroom de luxe,” there came--though this was not the figure Clifford first noted--a short, full-bodied, ornately dressed man, with a bald crown and a smile of engaging amiability.
ballroomnounUS /ˈbɔːlruːm/
large room used mainly for dancing
From this reading Down the gilded red-carpeted stairway that led from what the Grand Alcazar termed its “ballroom de luxe,” there came--though this was not the figure Clifford first noted--a short, full-bodied, ornately dressed man, with a bald crown and a smile of engaging amiability.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Her face was the rose-tan of early autumn leaves, and her dark eyes gazed straight before her with a composure so complete that it seemed to announce a haughty indifference to all the world.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Beside him, and a half-head taller,--and this is what Clifford first saw,--walked a slender young woman, in an evening coat of rose velvet, her rounded throat gleaming a dusky marble from the soft shadows of the furred collar.
BradleynounUS /ˈbrædli/
United States politician who was elected the first black mayor of Los Angeles (1917-1998)
From this reading THE RETURN OF MARY REGAN Suddenly all conjectures concerning Bradley were swept utterly from his mind.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Down the gilded red-carpeted stairway that led from what the Grand Alcazar termed its “ballroom de luxe,” there came--though this was not the figure Clifford first noted--a short, full-bodied, ornately dressed man, with a bald crown and a smile of engaging amiability.
Clifford
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From this reading Down the gilded red-carpeted stairway that led from what the Grand Alcazar termed its “ballroom de luxe,” there came--though this was not the figure Clifford first noted--a short, full-bodied, ornately dressed man, with a bald crown and a smile of engaging amiability.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Beside him, and a half-head taller,--and this is what Clifford first saw,--walked a slender young woman, in an evening coat of rose velvet, her rounded throat gleaming a dusky marble from the soft shadows of the furred collar.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading Beside him, and a half-head taller,--and this is what Clifford first saw,--walked a slender young woman, in an evening coat of rose velvet, her rounded throat gleaming a dusky marble from the soft shadows of the furred collar.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Her face was the rose-tan of early autumn leaves, and her dark eyes gazed straight before her with a composure so complete that it seemed to announce a haughty indifference to all the world.
composurenounUS /kəmˈpoʊʒər/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading Her face was the rose-tan of early autumn leaves, and her dark eyes gazed straight before her with a composure so complete that it seemed to announce a haughty indifference to all the world.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading THE RETURN OF MARY REGAN Suddenly all conjectures concerning Bradley were swept utterly from his mind.
conjecturesnounUS /kənˈdʒektʃərz/
plural of “conjecture” — a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)
From this reading THE RETURN OF MARY REGAN Suddenly all conjectures concerning Bradley were swept utterly from his mind.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading Down the gilded red-carpeted stairway that led from what the Grand Alcazar termed its “ballroom de luxe,” there came--though this was not the figure Clifford first noted--a short, full-bodied, ornately dressed man, with a bald crown and a smile of engaging amiability.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Her face was the rose-tan of early autumn leaves, and her dark eyes gazed straight before her with a composure so complete that it seemed to announce a haughty indifference to all the world.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Down the gilded red-carpeted stairway that led from what the Grand Alcazar termed its “ballroom de luxe,” there came--though this was not the figure Clifford first noted--a short, full-bodied, ornately dressed man, with a bald crown and a smile of engaging amiability.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Down the gilded red-carpeted stairway that led from what the Grand Alcazar termed its “ballroom de luxe,” there came--though this was not the figure Clifford first noted--a short, full-bodied, ornately dressed man, with a bald crown and a smile of engaging amiability.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Down the gilded red-carpeted stairway that led from what the Grand Alcazar termed its “ballroom de luxe,” there came--though this was not the figure Clifford first noted--a short, full-bodied, ornately dressed man, with a bald crown and a smile of engaging amiability.
duskyadjective
lighted by or as if by twilight
From this reading Beside him, and a half-head taller,--and this is what Clifford first saw,--walked a slender young woman, in an evening coat of rose velvet, her rounded throat gleaming a dusky marble from the soft shadows of the furred collar.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Her face was the rose-tan of early autumn leaves, and her dark eyes gazed straight before her with a composure so complete that it seemed to announce a haughty indifference to all the world.
ejaculated
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From this reading “Mary Regan!” ejaculated Clifford, stupefied.
engagingadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/
attracting or delighting
From this reading Down the gilded red-carpeted stairway that led from what the Grand Alcazar termed its “ballroom de luxe,” there came--though this was not the figure Clifford first noted--a short, full-bodied, ornately dressed man, with a bald crown and a smile of engaging amiability.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Beside him, and a half-head taller,--and this is what Clifford first saw,--walked a slender young woman, in an evening coat of rose velvet, her rounded throat gleaming a dusky marble from the soft shadows of the furred collar.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Her face was the rose-tan of early autumn leaves, and her dark eyes gazed straight before her with a composure so complete that it seemed to announce a haughty indifference to all the world.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Her face was the rose-tan of early autumn leaves, and her dark eyes gazed straight before her with a composure so complete that it seemed to announce a haughty indifference to all the world.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Down the gilded red-carpeted stairway that led from what the Grand Alcazar termed its “ballroom de luxe,” there came--though this was not the figure Clifford first noted--a short, full-bodied, ornately dressed man, with a bald crown and a smile of engaging amiability.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Down the gilded red-carpeted stairway that led from what the Grand Alcazar termed its “ballroom de luxe,” there came--though this was not the figure Clifford first noted--a short, full-bodied, ornately dressed man, with a bald crown and a smile of engaging amiability.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE RETURN OF MARY REGAN Suddenly all conjectures concerning Bradley were swept utterly from his mind.
full-bodiedadjective
marked by richness and fullness of flavor
From this reading Down the gilded red-carpeted stairway that led from what the Grand Alcazar termed its “ballroom de luxe,” there came--though this was not the figure Clifford first noted--a short, full-bodied, ornately dressed man, with a bald crown and a smile of engaging amiability.
furredadjective
covered with a dense coat of fine silky hairs
From this reading Beside him, and a half-head taller,--and this is what Clifford first saw,--walked a slender young woman, in an evening coat of rose velvet, her rounded throat gleaming a dusky marble from the soft shadows of the furred collar.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Her face was the rose-tan of early autumn leaves, and her dark eyes gazed straight before her with a composure so complete that it seemed to announce a haughty indifference to all the world.
gildedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪldɪd/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Down the gilded red-carpeted stairway that led from what the Grand Alcazar termed its “ballroom de luxe,” there came--though this was not the figure Clifford first noted--a short, full-bodied, ornately dressed man, with a bald crown and a smile of engaging amiability.
gleamingnounUS /ˈɡliːmɪŋ/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading Beside him, and a half-head taller,--and this is what Clifford first saw,--walked a slender young woman, in an evening coat of rose velvet, her rounded throat gleaming a dusky marble from the soft shadows of the furred collar.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Down the gilded red-carpeted stairway that led from what the Grand Alcazar termed its “ballroom de luxe,” there came--though this was not the figure Clifford first noted--a short, full-bodied, ornately dressed man, with a bald crown and a smile of engaging amiability.
half-head
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From this reading Beside him, and a half-head taller,--and this is what Clifford first saw,--walked a slender young woman, in an evening coat of rose velvet, her rounded throat gleaming a dusky marble from the soft shadows of the furred collar.
haughtyadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːti/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading Her face was the rose-tan of early autumn leaves, and her dark eyes gazed straight before her with a composure so complete that it seemed to announce a haughty indifference to all the world.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Beside him, and a half-head taller,--and this is what Clifford first saw,--walked a slender young woman, in an evening coat of rose velvet, her rounded throat gleaming a dusky marble from the soft shadows of the furred collar.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Beside him, and a half-head taller,--and this is what Clifford first saw,--walked a slender young woman, in an evening coat of rose velvet, her rounded throat gleaming a dusky marble from the soft shadows of the furred collar.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE RETURN OF MARY REGAN Suddenly all conjectures concerning Bradley were swept utterly from his mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Beside him, and a half-head taller,--and this is what Clifford first saw,--walked a slender young woman, in an evening coat of rose velvet, her rounded throat gleaming a dusky marble from the soft shadows of the furred collar.
indifferencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfərəns/
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading Her face was the rose-tan of early autumn leaves, and her dark eyes gazed straight before her with a composure so complete that it seemed to announce a haughty indifference to all the world.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Beside him, and a half-head taller,--and this is what Clifford first saw,--walked a slender young woman, in an evening coat of rose velvet, her rounded throat gleaming a dusky marble from the soft shadows of the furred collar.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Her face was the rose-tan of early autumn leaves, and her dark eyes gazed straight before her with a composure so complete that it seemed to announce a haughty indifference to all the world.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Down the gilded red-carpeted stairway that led from what the Grand Alcazar termed its “ballroom de luxe,” there came--though this was not the figure Clifford first noted--a short, full-bodied, ornately dressed man, with a bald crown and a smile of engaging amiability.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Her face was the rose-tan of early autumn leaves, and her dark eyes gazed straight before her with a composure so complete that it seemed to announce a haughty indifference to all the world.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Down the gilded red-carpeted stairway that led from what the Grand Alcazar termed its “ballroom de luxe,” there came--though this was not the figure Clifford first noted--a short, full-bodied, ornately dressed man, with a bald crown and a smile of engaging amiability.
luxeadjective
elegant and sumptuous
From this reading Down the gilded red-carpeted stairway that led from what the Grand Alcazar termed its “ballroom de luxe,” there came--though this was not the figure Clifford first noted--a short, full-bodied, ornately dressed man, with a bald crown and a smile of engaging amiability.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Down the gilded red-carpeted stairway that led from what the Grand Alcazar termed its “ballroom de luxe,” there came--though this was not the figure Clifford first noted--a short, full-bodied, ornately dressed man, with a bald crown and a smile of engaging amiability.
a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
From this reading Beside him, and a half-head taller,--and this is what Clifford first saw,--walked a slender young woman, in an evening coat of rose velvet, her rounded throat gleaming a dusky marble from the soft shadows of the furred collar.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading THE RETURN OF MARY REGAN Suddenly all conjectures concerning Bradley were swept utterly from his mind.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading THE RETURN OF MARY REGAN Suddenly all conjectures concerning Bradley were swept utterly from his mind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Down the gilded red-carpeted stairway that led from what the Grand Alcazar termed its “ballroom de luxe,” there came--though this was not the figure Clifford first noted--a short, full-bodied, ornately dressed man, with a bald crown and a smile of engaging amiability.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Down the gilded red-carpeted stairway that led from what the Grand Alcazar termed its “ballroom de luxe,” there came--though this was not the figure Clifford first noted--a short, full-bodied, ornately dressed man, with a bald crown and a smile of engaging amiability.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RETURN OF MARY REGAN Suddenly all conjectures concerning Bradley were swept utterly from his mind.
ornatelyadverbUS /ɔːrˈneɪtli/
in an ornate manner
From this reading Down the gilded red-carpeted stairway that led from what the Grand Alcazar termed its “ballroom de luxe,” there came--though this was not the figure Clifford first noted--a short, full-bodied, ornately dressed man, with a bald crown and a smile of engaging amiability.
red-carpeted
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From this reading Down the gilded red-carpeted stairway that led from what the Grand Alcazar termed its “ballroom de luxe,” there came--though this was not the figure Clifford first noted--a short, full-bodied, ornately dressed man, with a bald crown and a smile of engaging amiability.
REGAN
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From this reading THE RETURN OF MARY REGAN Suddenly all conjectures concerning Bradley were swept utterly from his mind.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE RETURN OF MARY REGAN Suddenly all conjectures concerning Bradley were swept utterly from his mind.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Beside him, and a half-head taller,--and this is what Clifford first saw,--walked a slender young woman, in an evening coat of rose velvet, her rounded throat gleaming a dusky marble from the soft shadows of the furred collar.
rose-tan
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From this reading Her face was the rose-tan of early autumn leaves, and her dark eyes gazed straight before her with a composure so complete that it seemed to announce a haughty indifference to all the world.
roundedadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəd/
curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged
From this reading Beside him, and a half-head taller,--and this is what Clifford first saw,--walked a slender young woman, in an evening coat of rose velvet, her rounded throat gleaming a dusky marble from the soft shadows of the furred collar.
cut with a saw
From this reading Beside him, and a half-head taller,--and this is what Clifford first saw,--walked a slender young woman, in an evening coat of rose velvet, her rounded throat gleaming a dusky marble from the soft shadows of the furred collar.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Her face was the rose-tan of early autumn leaves, and her dark eyes gazed straight before her with a composure so complete that it seemed to announce a haughty indifference to all the world.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Beside him, and a half-head taller,--and this is what Clifford first saw,--walked a slender young woman, in an evening coat of rose velvet, her rounded throat gleaming a dusky marble from the soft shadows of the furred collar.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Down the gilded red-carpeted stairway that led from what the Grand Alcazar termed its “ballroom de luxe,” there came--though this was not the figure Clifford first noted--a short, full-bodied, ornately dressed man, with a bald crown and a smile of engaging amiability.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading Beside him, and a half-head taller,--and this is what Clifford first saw,--walked a slender young woman, in an evening coat of rose velvet, her rounded throat gleaming a dusky marble from the soft shadows of the furred collar.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Down the gilded red-carpeted stairway that led from what the Grand Alcazar termed its “ballroom de luxe,” there came--though this was not the figure Clifford first noted--a short, full-bodied, ornately dressed man, with a bald crown and a smile of engaging amiability.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Her face was the rose-tan of early autumn leaves, and her dark eyes gazed straight before her with a composure so complete that it seemed to announce a haughty indifference to all the world.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Beside him, and a half-head taller,--and this is what Clifford first saw,--walked a slender young woman, in an evening coat of rose velvet, her rounded throat gleaming a dusky marble from the soft shadows of the furred collar.
stairwaynounUS /ˈsterweɪ/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading Down the gilded red-carpeted stairway that led from what the Grand Alcazar termed its “ballroom de luxe,” there came--though this was not the figure Clifford first noted--a short, full-bodied, ornately dressed man, with a bald crown and a smile of engaging amiability.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Her face was the rose-tan of early autumn leaves, and her dark eyes gazed straight before her with a composure so complete that it seemed to announce a haughty indifference to all the world.
stupefiedadjective
as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise
From this reading “Mary Regan!” ejaculated Clifford, stupefied.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading THE RETURN OF MARY REGAN Suddenly all conjectures concerning Bradley were swept utterly from his mind.
possessing sweep
From this reading THE RETURN OF MARY REGAN Suddenly all conjectures concerning Bradley were swept utterly from his mind.
talleradjectiveUS /ˈtɔːlər/
comparative of “tall” — great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Beside him, and a half-head taller,--and this is what Clifford first saw,--walked a slender young woman, in an evening coat of rose velvet, her rounded throat gleaming a dusky marble from the soft shadows of the furred collar.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading Down the gilded red-carpeted stairway that led from what the Grand Alcazar termed its “ballroom de luxe,” there came--though this was not the figure Clifford first noted--a short, full-bodied, ornately dressed man, with a bald crown and a smile of engaging amiability.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Down the gilded red-carpeted stairway that led from what the Grand Alcazar termed its “ballroom de luxe,” there came--though this was not the figure Clifford first noted--a short, full-bodied, ornately dressed man, with a bald crown and a smile of engaging amiability.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RETURN OF MARY REGAN Suddenly all conjectures concerning Bradley were swept utterly from his mind.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Down the gilded red-carpeted stairway that led from what the Grand Alcazar termed its “ballroom de luxe,” there came--though this was not the figure Clifford first noted--a short, full-bodied, ornately dressed man, with a bald crown and a smile of engaging amiability.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Down the gilded red-carpeted stairway that led from what the Grand Alcazar termed its “ballroom de luxe,” there came--though this was not the figure Clifford first noted--a short, full-bodied, ornately dressed man, with a bald crown and a smile of engaging amiability.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Down the gilded red-carpeted stairway that led from what the Grand Alcazar termed its “ballroom de luxe,” there came--though this was not the figure Clifford first noted--a short, full-bodied, ornately dressed man, with a bald crown and a smile of engaging amiability.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading Beside him, and a half-head taller,--and this is what Clifford first saw,--walked a slender young woman, in an evening coat of rose velvet, her rounded throat gleaming a dusky marble from the soft shadows of the furred collar.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her face was the rose-tan of early autumn leaves, and her dark eyes gazed straight before her with a composure so complete that it seemed to announce a haughty indifference to all the world.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading THE RETURN OF MARY REGAN Suddenly all conjectures concerning Bradley were swept utterly from his mind.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading Beside him, and a half-head taller,--and this is what Clifford first saw,--walked a slender young woman, in an evening coat of rose velvet, her rounded throat gleaming a dusky marble from the soft shadows of the furred collar.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Beside him, and a half-head taller,--and this is what Clifford first saw,--walked a slender young woman, in an evening coat of rose velvet, her rounded throat gleaming a dusky marble from the soft shadows of the furred collar.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Down the gilded red-carpeted stairway that led from what the Grand Alcazar termed its “ballroom de luxe,” there came--though this was not the figure Clifford first noted--a short, full-bodied, ornately dressed man, with a bald crown and a smile of engaging amiability.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE RETURN OF MARY REGAN Suddenly all conjectures concerning Bradley were swept utterly from his mind.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Down the gilded red-carpeted stairway that led from what the Grand Alcazar termed its “ballroom de luxe,” there came--though this was not the figure Clifford first noted--a short, full-bodied, ornately dressed man, with a bald crown and a smile of engaging amiability.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Down the gilded red-carpeted stairway that led from what the Grand Alcazar termed its “ballroom de luxe,” there came--though this was not the figure Clifford first noted--a short, full-bodied, ornately dressed man, with a bald crown and a smile of engaging amiability.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Beside him, and a half-head taller,--and this is what Clifford first saw,--walked a slender young woman, in an evening coat of rose velvet, her rounded throat gleaming a dusky marble from the soft shadows of the furred collar.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Her face was the rose-tan of early autumn leaves, and her dark eyes gazed straight before her with a composure so complete that it seemed to announce a haughty indifference to all the world.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Beside him, and a half-head taller,--and this is what Clifford first saw,--walked a slender young woman, in an evening coat of rose velvet, her rounded throat gleaming a dusky marble from the soft shadows of the furred collar.
