used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had the same stately presence, the same pale, refined features; she was of a stamp that changes little, and never seems to grow old.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading She was not altered.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Sara had changed more than her aunt, and the earnest, sweet expression, always characteristic of her face, was mingled now with habitual sadness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the same house at Pimlico, and in the same attire as of yore, save that the deeper mourning had been exchanged for rich silks, and the black ribbons on the real _guipure_ caps for white or grey, sat Miss Bettina Davenal.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the same house at Pimlico, and in the same attire as of yore, save that the deeper mourning had been exchanged for rich silks, and the black ribbons on the real _guipure_ caps for white or grey, sat Miss Bettina Davenal.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the same house at Pimlico, and in the same attire as of yore, save that the deeper mourning had been exchanged for rich silks, and the black ribbons on the real _guipure_ caps for white or grey, sat Miss Bettina Davenal.
attirenounUS /əˈtaɪər/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading In the same house at Pimlico, and in the same attire as of yore, save that the deeper mourning had been exchanged for rich silks, and the black ribbons on the real _guipure_ caps for white or grey, sat Miss Bettina Davenal.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Sara had changed more than her aunt, and the earnest, sweet expression, always characteristic of her face, was mingled now with habitual sadness.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In the same house at Pimlico, and in the same attire as of yore, save that the deeper mourning had been exchanged for rich silks, and the black ribbons on the real _guipure_ caps for white or grey, sat Miss Bettina Davenal.
Bettina
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From this reading In the same house at Pimlico, and in the same attire as of yore, save that the deeper mourning had been exchanged for rich silks, and the black ribbons on the real _guipure_ caps for white or grey, sat Miss Bettina Davenal.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading In the same house at Pimlico, and in the same attire as of yore, save that the deeper mourning had been exchanged for rich silks, and the black ribbons on the real _guipure_ caps for white or grey, sat Miss Bettina Davenal.
capsnounUS /kæps/
plural of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading In the same house at Pimlico, and in the same attire as of yore, save that the deeper mourning had been exchanged for rich silks, and the black ribbons on the real _guipure_ caps for white or grey, sat Miss Bettina Davenal.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Sara had changed more than her aunt, and the earnest, sweet expression, always characteristic of her face, was mingled now with habitual sadness.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading She had the same stately presence, the same pale, refined features; she was of a stamp that changes little, and never seems to grow old.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Sara had changed more than her aunt, and the earnest, sweet expression, always characteristic of her face, was mingled now with habitual sadness.
Davenal
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From this reading In the same house at Pimlico, and in the same attire as of yore, save that the deeper mourning had been exchanged for rich silks, and the black ribbons on the real _guipure_ caps for white or grey, sat Miss Bettina Davenal.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading In the same house at Pimlico, and in the same attire as of yore, save that the deeper mourning had been exchanged for rich silks, and the black ribbons on the real _guipure_ caps for white or grey, sat Miss Bettina Davenal.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading Sara had changed more than her aunt, and the earnest, sweet expression, always characteristic of her face, was mingled now with habitual sadness.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading In the same house at Pimlico, and in the same attire as of yore, save that the deeper mourning had been exchanged for rich silks, and the black ribbons on the real _guipure_ caps for white or grey, sat Miss Bettina Davenal.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Sara had changed more than her aunt, and the earnest, sweet expression, always characteristic of her face, was mingled now with habitual sadness.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Sara had changed more than her aunt, and the earnest, sweet expression, always characteristic of her face, was mingled now with habitual sadness.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading She had the same stately presence, the same pale, refined features; she was of a stamp that changes little, and never seems to grow old.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the same house at Pimlico, and in the same attire as of yore, save that the deeper mourning had been exchanged for rich silks, and the black ribbons on the real _guipure_ caps for white or grey, sat Miss Bettina Davenal.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading In the same house at Pimlico, and in the same attire as of yore, save that the deeper mourning had been exchanged for rich silks, and the black ribbons on the real _guipure_ caps for white or grey, sat Miss Bettina Davenal.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading She had the same stately presence, the same pale, refined features; she was of a stamp that changes little, and never seems to grow old.
guipure
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From this reading In the same house at Pimlico, and in the same attire as of yore, save that the deeper mourning had been exchanged for rich silks, and the black ribbons on the real _guipure_ caps for white or grey, sat Miss Bettina Davenal.
habitualadjectiveUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəl/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Sara had changed more than her aunt, and the earnest, sweet expression, always characteristic of her face, was mingled now with habitual sadness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the same house at Pimlico, and in the same attire as of yore, save that the deeper mourning had been exchanged for rich silks, and the black ribbons on the real _guipure_ caps for white or grey, sat Miss Bettina Davenal.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Sara had changed more than her aunt, and the earnest, sweet expression, always characteristic of her face, was mingled now with habitual sadness.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading NO HOPE.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In the same house at Pimlico, and in the same attire as of yore, save that the deeper mourning had been exchanged for rich silks, and the black ribbons on the real _guipure_ caps for white or grey, sat Miss Bettina Davenal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the same house at Pimlico, and in the same attire as of yore, save that the deeper mourning had been exchanged for rich silks, and the black ribbons on the real _guipure_ caps for white or grey, sat Miss Bettina Davenal.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She had the same stately presence, the same pale, refined features; she was of a stamp that changes little, and never seems to grow old.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading Sara had changed more than her aunt, and the earnest, sweet expression, always characteristic of her face, was mingled now with habitual sadness.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading In the same house at Pimlico, and in the same attire as of yore, save that the deeper mourning had been exchanged for rich silks, and the black ribbons on the real _guipure_ caps for white or grey, sat Miss Bettina Davenal.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Sara had changed more than her aunt, and the earnest, sweet expression, always characteristic of her face, was mingled now with habitual sadness.
mourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading In the same house at Pimlico, and in the same attire as of yore, save that the deeper mourning had been exchanged for rich silks, and the black ribbons on the real _guipure_ caps for white or grey, sat Miss Bettina Davenal.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She had the same stately presence, the same pale, refined features; she was of a stamp that changes little, and never seems to grow old.
not any; not one
From this reading NO HOPE.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was not altered.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Sara had changed more than her aunt, and the earnest, sweet expression, always characteristic of her face, was mingled now with habitual sadness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the same house at Pimlico, and in the same attire as of yore, save that the deeper mourning had been exchanged for rich silks, and the black ribbons on the real _guipure_ caps for white or grey, sat Miss Bettina Davenal.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She had the same stately presence, the same pale, refined features; she was of a stamp that changes little, and never seems to grow old.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the same house at Pimlico, and in the same attire as of yore, save that the deeper mourning had been exchanged for rich silks, and the black ribbons on the real _guipure_ caps for white or grey, sat Miss Bettina Davenal.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In the same house at Pimlico, and in the same attire as of yore, save that the deeper mourning had been exchanged for rich silks, and the black ribbons on the real _guipure_ caps for white or grey, sat Miss Bettina Davenal.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading She had the same stately presence, the same pale, refined features; she was of a stamp that changes little, and never seems to grow old.
Pimliconoun
a racetrack for thoroughbred racing; site of the Preakness
From this reading In the same house at Pimlico, and in the same attire as of yore, save that the deeper mourning had been exchanged for rich silks, and the black ribbons on the real _guipure_ caps for white or grey, sat Miss Bettina Davenal.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading She had the same stately presence, the same pale, refined features; she was of a stamp that changes little, and never seems to grow old.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading In the same house at Pimlico, and in the same attire as of yore, save that the deeper mourning had been exchanged for rich silks, and the black ribbons on the real _guipure_ caps for white or grey, sat Miss Bettina Davenal.
refinedadjectiveUS /rəˈfaɪnd/
(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel
From this reading She had the same stately presence, the same pale, refined features; she was of a stamp that changes little, and never seems to grow old.
ribbonsnounUS /ˈrɪbənz/
plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading In the same house at Pimlico, and in the same attire as of yore, save that the deeper mourning had been exchanged for rich silks, and the black ribbons on the real _guipure_ caps for white or grey, sat Miss Bettina Davenal.
possessing material wealth
From this reading In the same house at Pimlico, and in the same attire as of yore, save that the deeper mourning had been exchanged for rich silks, and the black ribbons on the real _guipure_ caps for white or grey, sat Miss Bettina Davenal.
sadnessnounUS /ˈsædnəs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading Sara had changed more than her aunt, and the earnest, sweet expression, always characteristic of her face, was mingled now with habitual sadness.
Identical; not different.
From this reading In the same house at Pimlico, and in the same attire as of yore, save that the deeper mourning had been exchanged for rich silks, and the black ribbons on the real _guipure_ caps for white or grey, sat Miss Bettina Davenal.
Sara
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From this reading Sara had changed more than her aunt, and the earnest, sweet expression, always characteristic of her face, was mingled now with habitual sadness.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading In the same house at Pimlico, and in the same attire as of yore, save that the deeper mourning had been exchanged for rich silks, and the black ribbons on the real _guipure_ caps for white or grey, sat Miss Bettina Davenal.
except for; apart from
From this reading In the same house at Pimlico, and in the same attire as of yore, save that the deeper mourning had been exchanged for rich silks, and the black ribbons on the real _guipure_ caps for white or grey, sat Miss Bettina Davenal.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She had the same stately presence, the same pale, refined features; she was of a stamp that changes little, and never seems to grow old.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was not altered.
silksnounUS /sɪlks/
the brightly colored garments of a jockey; emblematic of the stable
From this reading In the same house at Pimlico, and in the same attire as of yore, save that the deeper mourning had been exchanged for rich silks, and the black ribbons on the real _guipure_ caps for white or grey, sat Miss Bettina Davenal.
stampverbUS /stæmp/
walk heavily
From this reading She had the same stately presence, the same pale, refined features; she was of a stamp that changes little, and never seems to grow old.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading She had the same stately presence, the same pale, refined features; she was of a stamp that changes little, and never seems to grow old.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Sara had changed more than her aunt, and the earnest, sweet expression, always characteristic of her face, was mingled now with habitual sadness.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Sara had changed more than her aunt, and the earnest, sweet expression, always characteristic of her face, was mingled now with habitual sadness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the same house at Pimlico, and in the same attire as of yore, save that the deeper mourning had been exchanged for rich silks, and the black ribbons on the real _guipure_ caps for white or grey, sat Miss Bettina Davenal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the same house at Pimlico, and in the same attire as of yore, save that the deeper mourning had been exchanged for rich silks, and the black ribbons on the real _guipure_ caps for white or grey, sat Miss Bettina Davenal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had the same stately presence, the same pale, refined features; she was of a stamp that changes little, and never seems to grow old.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was not altered.
a Caucasian
From this reading In the same house at Pimlico, and in the same attire as of yore, save that the deeper mourning had been exchanged for rich silks, and the black ribbons on the real _guipure_ caps for white or grey, sat Miss Bettina Davenal.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sara had changed more than her aunt, and the earnest, sweet expression, always characteristic of her face, was mingled now with habitual sadness.
yorenounUS /jɔːr/
time long past
From this reading In the same house at Pimlico, and in the same attire as of yore, save that the deeper mourning had been exchanged for rich silks, and the black ribbons on the real _guipure_ caps for white or grey, sat Miss Bettina Davenal.
