used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Seated, reading by a shaded study-lamp, was a young woman of what I should call the Jeanie Deans order--one whose whole personal appearance indicated that sort of compact, efficient union of energy and simplicity characteristic of the Scottish heroine.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Her hair, of a pretty curly brown, was cut short, _à la_ Rosa Bonheur; her complexion glowed with a sort of a wholesome firmness, indicative of high health; her large, serious grey eyes had an expression of quiet resolution, united with careful observation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Seated, reading by a shaded study-lamp, was a young woman of what I should call the Jeanie Deans order--one whose whole personal appearance indicated that sort of compact, efficient union of energy and simplicity characteristic of the Scottish heroine.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Seated, reading by a shaded study-lamp, was a young woman of what I should call the Jeanie Deans order--one whose whole personal appearance indicated that sort of compact, efficient union of energy and simplicity characteristic of the Scottish heroine.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading There was a wholesome, thoughtful cheerfulness and good humor in the expression of the face that made it decidedly prepossessing and attractive.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Her figure inclined to the short, stout and well-compacted order, which gave promise of vitality and power of endurance--without pretensions to beauty.
Bonheurnoun
(French) happiness and good humor
From this reading Her hair, of a pretty curly brown, was cut short, _à la_ Rosa Bonheur; her complexion glowed with a sort of a wholesome firmness, indicative of high health; her large, serious grey eyes had an expression of quiet resolution, united with careful observation.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Her hair, of a pretty curly brown, was cut short, _à la_ Rosa Bonheur; her complexion glowed with a sort of a wholesome firmness, indicative of high health; her large, serious grey eyes had an expression of quiet resolution, united with careful observation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Seated, reading by a shaded study-lamp, was a young woman of what I should call the Jeanie Deans order--one whose whole personal appearance indicated that sort of compact, efficient union of energy and simplicity characteristic of the Scottish heroine.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Seated, reading by a shaded study-lamp, was a young woman of what I should call the Jeanie Deans order--one whose whole personal appearance indicated that sort of compact, efficient union of energy and simplicity characteristic of the Scottish heroine.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading Her hair, of a pretty curly brown, was cut short, _à la_ Rosa Bonheur; her complexion glowed with a sort of a wholesome firmness, indicative of high health; her large, serious grey eyes had an expression of quiet resolution, united with careful observation.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Seated, reading by a shaded study-lamp, was a young woman of what I should call the Jeanie Deans order--one whose whole personal appearance indicated that sort of compact, efficient union of energy and simplicity characteristic of the Scottish heroine.
cheerfulnessnounUS /ˈtʃɪrfəlnəs/
the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom
From this reading There was a wholesome, thoughtful cheerfulness and good humor in the expression of the face that made it decidedly prepossessing and attractive.
compactnounUS /ˈkɑːmpækt/
a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
From this reading Seated, reading by a shaded study-lamp, was a young woman of what I should call the Jeanie Deans order--one whose whole personal appearance indicated that sort of compact, efficient union of energy and simplicity characteristic of the Scottish heroine.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading Her hair, of a pretty curly brown, was cut short, _à la_ Rosa Bonheur; her complexion glowed with a sort of a wholesome firmness, indicative of high health; her large, serious grey eyes had an expression of quiet resolution, united with careful observation.
curlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrli/
(of hair) having curls or waves
From this reading Her hair, of a pretty curly brown, was cut short, _à la_ Rosa Bonheur; her complexion glowed with a sort of a wholesome firmness, indicative of high health; her large, serious grey eyes had an expression of quiet resolution, united with careful observation.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Her hair, of a pretty curly brown, was cut short, _à la_ Rosa Bonheur; her complexion glowed with a sort of a wholesome firmness, indicative of high health; her large, serious grey eyes had an expression of quiet resolution, united with careful observation.
DeansnounUS /diːnz/
plural of “dean” — an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
From this reading Seated, reading by a shaded study-lamp, was a young woman of what I should call the Jeanie Deans order--one whose whole personal appearance indicated that sort of compact, efficient union of energy and simplicity characteristic of the Scottish heroine.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading There was a wholesome, thoughtful cheerfulness and good humor in the expression of the face that made it decidedly prepossessing and attractive.
efficientadjectiveUS /ɪˈfɪʃənt/
being effective without wasting time or effort or expense
From this reading Seated, reading by a shaded study-lamp, was a young woman of what I should call the Jeanie Deans order--one whose whole personal appearance indicated that sort of compact, efficient union of energy and simplicity characteristic of the Scottish heroine.
endurancenounUS /ˈendərəns/
the power to withstand hardship or stress
From this reading Her figure inclined to the short, stout and well-compacted order, which gave promise of vitality and power of endurance--without pretensions to beauty.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading Seated, reading by a shaded study-lamp, was a young woman of what I should call the Jeanie Deans order--one whose whole personal appearance indicated that sort of compact, efficient union of energy and simplicity characteristic of the Scottish heroine.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Her hair, of a pretty curly brown, was cut short, _à la_ Rosa Bonheur; her complexion glowed with a sort of a wholesome firmness, indicative of high health; her large, serious grey eyes had an expression of quiet resolution, united with careful observation.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Her hair, of a pretty curly brown, was cut short, _à la_ Rosa Bonheur; her complexion glowed with a sort of a wholesome firmness, indicative of high health; her large, serious grey eyes had an expression of quiet resolution, united with careful observation.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading There was a wholesome, thoughtful cheerfulness and good humor in the expression of the face that made it decidedly prepossessing and attractive.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Her figure inclined to the short, stout and well-compacted order, which gave promise of vitality and power of endurance--without pretensions to beauty.
firmnessnounUS /ˈfɜːrmnəs/
the muscle tone of healthy tissue
From this reading Her hair, of a pretty curly brown, was cut short, _à la_ Rosa Bonheur; her complexion glowed with a sort of a wholesome firmness, indicative of high health; her large, serious grey eyes had an expression of quiet resolution, united with careful observation.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Her figure inclined to the short, stout and well-compacted order, which gave promise of vitality and power of endurance--without pretensions to beauty.
glowedverbUS /ɡloʊd/
past form of “glow” — emit a steady even light without flames
From this reading Her hair, of a pretty curly brown, was cut short, _à la_ Rosa Bonheur; her complexion glowed with a sort of a wholesome firmness, indicative of high health; her large, serious grey eyes had an expression of quiet resolution, united with careful observation.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading There was a wholesome, thoughtful cheerfulness and good humor in the expression of the face that made it decidedly prepossessing and attractive.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading Her hair, of a pretty curly brown, was cut short, _à la_ Rosa Bonheur; her complexion glowed with a sort of a wholesome firmness, indicative of high health; her large, serious grey eyes had an expression of quiet resolution, united with careful observation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her hair, of a pretty curly brown, was cut short, _à la_ Rosa Bonheur; her complexion glowed with a sort of a wholesome firmness, indicative of high health; her large, serious grey eyes had an expression of quiet resolution, united with careful observation.
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, of a pretty curly brown, was cut short, _à la_ Rosa Bonheur; her complexion glowed with a sort of a wholesome firmness, indicative of high health; her large, serious grey eyes had an expression of quiet resolution, united with careful observation.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Her hair, of a pretty curly brown, was cut short, _à la_ Rosa Bonheur; her complexion glowed with a sort of a wholesome firmness, indicative of high health; her large, serious grey eyes had an expression of quiet resolution, united with careful observation.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her hair, of a pretty curly brown, was cut short, _à la_ Rosa Bonheur; her complexion glowed with a sort of a wholesome firmness, indicative of high health; her large, serious grey eyes had an expression of quiet resolution, united with careful observation.
heroinenounUS /ˈheroʊən/
the main good female character in a work of fiction
From this reading Seated, reading by a shaded study-lamp, was a young woman of what I should call the Jeanie Deans order--one whose whole personal appearance indicated that sort of compact, efficient union of energy and simplicity characteristic of the Scottish heroine.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Her hair, of a pretty curly brown, was cut short, _à la_ Rosa Bonheur; her complexion glowed with a sort of a wholesome firmness, indicative of high health; her large, serious grey eyes had an expression of quiet resolution, united with careful observation.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading There was a wholesome, thoughtful cheerfulness and good humor in the expression of the face that made it decidedly prepossessing and attractive.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Seated, reading by a shaded study-lamp, was a young woman of what I should call the Jeanie Deans order--one whose whole personal appearance indicated that sort of compact, efficient union of energy and simplicity characteristic of the Scottish heroine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was a wholesome, thoughtful cheerfulness and good humor in the expression of the face that made it decidedly prepossessing and attractive.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Her figure inclined to the short, stout and well-compacted order, which gave promise of vitality and power of endurance--without pretensions to beauty.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Seated, reading by a shaded study-lamp, was a young woman of what I should call the Jeanie Deans order--one whose whole personal appearance indicated that sort of compact, efficient union of energy and simplicity characteristic of the Scottish heroine.
indicativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪkətɪv/
relating to the mood of verbs that is used simple in declarative statements
From this reading Her hair, of a pretty curly brown, was cut short, _à la_ Rosa Bonheur; her complexion glowed with a sort of a wholesome firmness, indicative of high health; her large, serious grey eyes had an expression of quiet resolution, united with careful observation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was a wholesome, thoughtful cheerfulness and good humor in the expression of the face that made it decidedly prepossessing and attractive.
Jeanie
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From this reading Seated, reading by a shaded study-lamp, was a young woman of what I should call the Jeanie Deans order--one whose whole personal appearance indicated that sort of compact, efficient union of energy and simplicity characteristic of the Scottish heroine.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading Her hair, of a pretty curly brown, was cut short, _à la_ Rosa Bonheur; her complexion glowed with a sort of a wholesome firmness, indicative of high health; her large, serious grey eyes had an expression of quiet resolution, united with careful observation.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading THE YOUNG LADY PHILOSOPHER.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Her hair, of a pretty curly brown, was cut short, _à la_ Rosa Bonheur; her complexion glowed with a sort of a wholesome firmness, indicative of high health; her large, serious grey eyes had an expression of quiet resolution, united with careful observation.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading There was a wholesome, thoughtful cheerfulness and good humor in the expression of the face that made it decidedly prepossessing and attractive.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading Her hair, of a pretty curly brown, was cut short, _à la_ Rosa Bonheur; her complexion glowed with a sort of a wholesome firmness, indicative of high health; her large, serious grey eyes had an expression of quiet resolution, united with careful observation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Seated, reading by a shaded study-lamp, was a young woman of what I should call the Jeanie Deans order--one whose whole personal appearance indicated that sort of compact, efficient union of energy and simplicity characteristic of the Scottish heroine.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Seated, reading by a shaded study-lamp, was a young woman of what I should call the Jeanie Deans order--one whose whole personal appearance indicated that sort of compact, efficient union of energy and simplicity characteristic of the Scottish heroine.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Seated, reading by a shaded study-lamp, was a young woman of what I should call the Jeanie Deans order--one whose whole personal appearance indicated that sort of compact, efficient union of energy and simplicity characteristic of the Scottish heroine.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Seated, reading by a shaded study-lamp, was a young woman of what I should call the Jeanie Deans order--one whose whole personal appearance indicated that sort of compact, efficient union of energy and simplicity characteristic of the Scottish heroine.
PHILOSOPHERnounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfər/
a specialist in philosophy
From this reading THE YOUNG LADY PHILOSOPHER.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Her figure inclined to the short, stout and well-compacted order, which gave promise of vitality and power of endurance--without pretensions to beauty.
prepossessingadjective
creating a favorable impression
From this reading There was a wholesome, thoughtful cheerfulness and good humor in the expression of the face that made it decidedly prepossessing and attractive.
pretensionsnounUS /prəˈtenʃənz/
plural of “pretension” — a false or unsupportable quality
From this reading Her figure inclined to the short, stout and well-compacted order, which gave promise of vitality and power of endurance--without pretensions to beauty.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Her hair, of a pretty curly brown, was cut short, _à la_ Rosa Bonheur; her complexion glowed with a sort of a wholesome firmness, indicative of high health; her large, serious grey eyes had an expression of quiet resolution, united with careful observation.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Her figure inclined to the short, stout and well-compacted order, which gave promise of vitality and power of endurance--without pretensions to beauty.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Her hair, of a pretty curly brown, was cut short, _à la_ Rosa Bonheur; her complexion glowed with a sort of a wholesome firmness, indicative of high health; her large, serious grey eyes had an expression of quiet resolution, united with careful observation.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Seated, reading by a shaded study-lamp, was a young woman of what I should call the Jeanie Deans order--one whose whole personal appearance indicated that sort of compact, efficient union of energy and simplicity characteristic of the Scottish heroine.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading Her hair, of a pretty curly brown, was cut short, _à la_ Rosa Bonheur; her complexion glowed with a sort of a wholesome firmness, indicative of high health; her large, serious grey eyes had an expression of quiet resolution, united with careful observation.
RosanounUS /ˈroʊzə/
large genus of erect or climbing prickly shrubs including roses
From this reading Her hair, of a pretty curly brown, was cut short, _à la_ Rosa Bonheur; her complexion glowed with a sort of a wholesome firmness, indicative of high health; her large, serious grey eyes had an expression of quiet resolution, united with careful observation.
ScottishnounUS /ˈskɑːtɪʃ/
the dialect of English used in Scotland
From this reading Seated, reading by a shaded study-lamp, was a young woman of what I should call the Jeanie Deans order--one whose whole personal appearance indicated that sort of compact, efficient union of energy and simplicity characteristic of the Scottish heroine.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Seated, reading by a shaded study-lamp, was a young woman of what I should call the Jeanie Deans order--one whose whole personal appearance indicated that sort of compact, efficient union of energy and simplicity characteristic of the Scottish heroine.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Her hair, of a pretty curly brown, was cut short, _à la_ Rosa Bonheur; her complexion glowed with a sort of a wholesome firmness, indicative of high health; her large, serious grey eyes had an expression of quiet resolution, united with careful observation.
shadedadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdɪd/
protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
From this reading Seated, reading by a shaded study-lamp, was a young woman of what I should call the Jeanie Deans order--one whose whole personal appearance indicated that sort of compact, efficient union of energy and simplicity characteristic of the Scottish heroine.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Her hair, of a pretty curly brown, was cut short, _à la_ Rosa Bonheur; her complexion glowed with a sort of a wholesome firmness, indicative of high health; her large, serious grey eyes had an expression of quiet resolution, united with careful observation.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Seated, reading by a shaded study-lamp, was a young woman of what I should call the Jeanie Deans order--one whose whole personal appearance indicated that sort of compact, efficient union of energy and simplicity characteristic of the Scottish heroine.
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading Seated, reading by a shaded study-lamp, was a young woman of what I should call the Jeanie Deans order--one whose whole personal appearance indicated that sort of compact, efficient union of energy and simplicity characteristic of the Scottish heroine.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Seated, reading by a shaded study-lamp, was a young woman of what I should call the Jeanie Deans order--one whose whole personal appearance indicated that sort of compact, efficient union of energy and simplicity characteristic of the Scottish heroine.
dependable
From this reading Her figure inclined to the short, stout and well-compacted order, which gave promise of vitality and power of endurance--without pretensions to beauty.
study-lamp
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From this reading Seated, reading by a shaded study-lamp, was a young woman of what I should call the Jeanie Deans order--one whose whole personal appearance indicated that sort of compact, efficient union of energy and simplicity characteristic of the Scottish heroine.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Seated, reading by a shaded study-lamp, was a young woman of what I should call the Jeanie Deans order--one whose whole personal appearance indicated that sort of compact, efficient union of energy and simplicity characteristic of the Scottish heroine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE YOUNG LADY PHILOSOPHER.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a wholesome, thoughtful cheerfulness and good humor in the expression of the face that made it decidedly prepossessing and attractive.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading There was a wholesome, thoughtful cheerfulness and good humor in the expression of the face that made it decidedly prepossessing and attractive.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her figure inclined to the short, stout and well-compacted order, which gave promise of vitality and power of endurance--without pretensions to beauty.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading Seated, reading by a shaded study-lamp, was a young woman of what I should call the Jeanie Deans order--one whose whole personal appearance indicated that sort of compact, efficient union of energy and simplicity characteristic of the Scottish heroine.
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Her hair, of a pretty curly brown, was cut short, _à la_ Rosa Bonheur; her complexion glowed with a sort of a wholesome firmness, indicative of high health; her large, serious grey eyes had an expression of quiet resolution, united with careful observation.
vitalitynounUS /vaɪˈtæləti/
an energetic style
From this reading Her figure inclined to the short, stout and well-compacted order, which gave promise of vitality and power of endurance--without pretensions to beauty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Seated, reading by a shaded study-lamp, was a young woman of what I should call the Jeanie Deans order--one whose whole personal appearance indicated that sort of compact, efficient union of energy and simplicity characteristic of the Scottish heroine.
well-compacted
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From this reading Her figure inclined to the short, stout and well-compacted order, which gave promise of vitality and power of endurance--without pretensions to beauty.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Seated, reading by a shaded study-lamp, was a young woman of what I should call the Jeanie Deans order--one whose whole personal appearance indicated that sort of compact, efficient union of energy and simplicity characteristic of the Scottish heroine.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Her figure inclined to the short, stout and well-compacted order, which gave promise of vitality and power of endurance--without pretensions to beauty.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Seated, reading by a shaded study-lamp, was a young woman of what I should call the Jeanie Deans order--one whose whole personal appearance indicated that sort of compact, efficient union of energy and simplicity characteristic of the Scottish heroine.
wholesomeadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊlsəm/
conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being
From this reading Her hair, of a pretty curly brown, was cut short, _à la_ Rosa Bonheur; her complexion glowed with a sort of a wholesome firmness, indicative of high health; her large, serious grey eyes had an expression of quiet resolution, united with careful observation.
belonging to which person
From this reading Seated, reading by a shaded study-lamp, was a young woman of what I should call the Jeanie Deans order--one whose whole personal appearance indicated that sort of compact, efficient union of energy and simplicity characteristic of the Scottish heroine.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her hair, of a pretty curly brown, was cut short, _à la_ Rosa Bonheur; her complexion glowed with a sort of a wholesome firmness, indicative of high health; her large, serious grey eyes had an expression of quiet resolution, united with careful observation.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Her figure inclined to the short, stout and well-compacted order, which gave promise of vitality and power of endurance--without pretensions to beauty.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Seated, reading by a shaded study-lamp, was a young woman of what I should call the Jeanie Deans order--one whose whole personal appearance indicated that sort of compact, efficient union of energy and simplicity characteristic of the Scottish heroine.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE YOUNG LADY PHILOSOPHER.
à
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From this reading Her hair, of a pretty curly brown, was cut short, _à la_ Rosa Bonheur; her complexion glowed with a sort of a wholesome firmness, indicative of high health; her large, serious grey eyes had an expression of quiet resolution, united with careful observation.
