used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The praises bestowed on his countenance were not exaggerated; his features, which were perfect as ideal purity can imagine, almost realised the divine type of the Antinous, only rendered more poetical (if the phrase may be allowed us) by a charming expression of melancholy, an expression completely wanting in the pagan beauty.
adorationnounUS /ˌædərˈeɪʃən/
a feeling of profound love and admiration
From this reading Very romantic in love-affairs, M. de Morville had a religious adoration for woman, which had its source in the passionate veneration which he felt for his mother.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading The praises bestowed on his countenance were not exaggerated; his features, which were perfect as ideal purity can imagine, almost realised the divine type of the Antinous, only rendered more poetical (if the phrase may be allowed us) by a charming expression of melancholy, an expression completely wanting in the pagan beauty.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The praises bestowed on his countenance were not exaggerated; his features, which were perfect as ideal purity can imagine, almost realised the divine type of the Antinous, only rendered more poetical (if the phrase may be allowed us) by a charming expression of melancholy, an expression completely wanting in the pagan beauty.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The praises bestowed on his countenance were not exaggerated; his features, which were perfect as ideal purity can imagine, almost realised the divine type of the Antinous, only rendered more poetical (if the phrase may be allowed us) by a charming expression of melancholy, an expression completely wanting in the pagan beauty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Long black and curling hair enframed this noble and attractive physiognomy.
anteroomnoun
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading THE DOMINO M. Leon de Morville (one of the two dominos who had just entered the anteroom) took off his mask.
Antinous
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From this reading The praises bestowed on his countenance were not exaggerated; his features, which were perfect as ideal purity can imagine, almost realised the divine type of the Antinous, only rendered more poetical (if the phrase may be allowed us) by a charming expression of melancholy, an expression completely wanting in the pagan beauty.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The praises bestowed on his countenance were not exaggerated; his features, which were perfect as ideal purity can imagine, almost realised the divine type of the Antinous, only rendered more poetical (if the phrase may be allowed us) by a charming expression of melancholy, an expression completely wanting in the pagan beauty.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading Long black and curling hair enframed this noble and attractive physiognomy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The praises bestowed on his countenance were not exaggerated; his features, which were perfect as ideal purity can imagine, almost realised the divine type of the Antinous, only rendered more poetical (if the phrase may be allowed us) by a charming expression of melancholy, an expression completely wanting in the pagan beauty.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading The praises bestowed on his countenance were not exaggerated; his features, which were perfect as ideal purity can imagine, almost realised the divine type of the Antinous, only rendered more poetical (if the phrase may be allowed us) by a charming expression of melancholy, an expression completely wanting in the pagan beauty.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading The praises bestowed on his countenance were not exaggerated; his features, which were perfect as ideal purity can imagine, almost realised the divine type of the Antinous, only rendered more poetical (if the phrase may be allowed us) by a charming expression of melancholy, an expression completely wanting in the pagan beauty.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Long black and curling hair enframed this noble and attractive physiognomy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The praises bestowed on his countenance were not exaggerated; his features, which were perfect as ideal purity can imagine, almost realised the divine type of the Antinous, only rendered more poetical (if the phrase may be allowed us) by a charming expression of melancholy, an expression completely wanting in the pagan beauty.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The praises bestowed on his countenance were not exaggerated; his features, which were perfect as ideal purity can imagine, almost realised the divine type of the Antinous, only rendered more poetical (if the phrase may be allowed us) by a charming expression of melancholy, an expression completely wanting in the pagan beauty.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading The praises bestowed on his countenance were not exaggerated; his features, which were perfect as ideal purity can imagine, almost realised the divine type of the Antinous, only rendered more poetical (if the phrase may be allowed us) by a charming expression of melancholy, an expression completely wanting in the pagan beauty.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The praises bestowed on his countenance were not exaggerated; his features, which were perfect as ideal purity can imagine, almost realised the divine type of the Antinous, only rendered more poetical (if the phrase may be allowed us) by a charming expression of melancholy, an expression completely wanting in the pagan beauty.
considerateadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərət/
showing concern for the rights and feelings of others
From this reading Of a kind and most considerate nature, a thousand things were told of his delicacy and devotion.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading The praises bestowed on his countenance were not exaggerated; his features, which were perfect as ideal purity can imagine, almost realised the divine type of the Antinous, only rendered more poetical (if the phrase may be allowed us) by a charming expression of melancholy, an expression completely wanting in the pagan beauty.
curlingnounUS /ˈkɜːrlɪŋ/
a game played on ice in which heavy stones with handles are slid toward a target
From this reading Long black and curling hair enframed this noble and attractive physiognomy.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading THE DOMINO M. Leon de Morville (one of the two dominos who had just entered the anteroom) took off his mask.
delicacynounUS /ˈdeləkəsi/
the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
From this reading Of a kind and most considerate nature, a thousand things were told of his delicacy and devotion.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading Of a kind and most considerate nature, a thousand things were told of his delicacy and devotion.
emanating from God
From this reading The praises bestowed on his countenance were not exaggerated; his features, which were perfect as ideal purity can imagine, almost realised the divine type of the Antinous, only rendered more poetical (if the phrase may be allowed us) by a charming expression of melancholy, an expression completely wanting in the pagan beauty.
DOMINOnounUS /ˈdɑːmənoʊ/
United States rhythm and blues pianist and singer and composer (born in 1928)
From this reading THE DOMINO M. Leon de Morville (one of the two dominos who had just entered the anteroom) took off his mask.
dominosnounUS /ˈdɑːmɪnoʊz/
any of several games played with small rectangular blocks
From this reading THE DOMINO M. Leon de Morville (one of the two dominos who had just entered the anteroom) took off his mask.
enframed
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From this reading Long black and curling hair enframed this noble and attractive physiognomy.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading THE DOMINO M. Leon de Morville (one of the two dominos who had just entered the anteroom) took off his mask.
exaggeratedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪtəd/
represented as greater than is true or reasonable
From this reading The praises bestowed on his countenance were not exaggerated; his features, which were perfect as ideal purity can imagine, almost realised the divine type of the Antinous, only rendered more poetical (if the phrase may be allowed us) by a charming expression of melancholy, an expression completely wanting in the pagan beauty.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The praises bestowed on his countenance were not exaggerated; his features, which were perfect as ideal purity can imagine, almost realised the divine type of the Antinous, only rendered more poetical (if the phrase may be allowed us) by a charming expression of melancholy, an expression completely wanting in the pagan beauty.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading The praises bestowed on his countenance were not exaggerated; his features, which were perfect as ideal purity can imagine, almost realised the divine type of the Antinous, only rendered more poetical (if the phrase may be allowed us) by a charming expression of melancholy, an expression completely wanting in the pagan beauty.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Very romantic in love-affairs, M. de Morville had a religious adoration for woman, which had its source in the passionate veneration which he felt for his mother.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Very romantic in love-affairs, M. de Morville had a religious adoration for woman, which had its source in the passionate veneration which he felt for his mother.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE DOMINO M. Leon de Morville (one of the two dominos who had just entered the anteroom) took off his mask.
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 Long black and curling hair enframed this noble and attractive physiognomy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Very romantic in love-affairs, M. de Morville had a religious adoration for woman, which had its source in the passionate veneration which he felt for his mother.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE DOMINO M. Leon de Morville (one of the two dominos who had just entered the anteroom) took off his mask.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading The praises bestowed on his countenance were not exaggerated; his features, which were perfect as ideal purity can imagine, almost realised the divine type of the Antinous, only rendered more poetical (if the phrase may be allowed us) by a charming expression of melancholy, an expression completely wanting in the pagan beauty.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The praises bestowed on his countenance were not exaggerated; his features, which were perfect as ideal purity can imagine, almost realised the divine type of the Antinous, only rendered more poetical (if the phrase may be allowed us) by a charming expression of melancholy, an expression completely wanting in the pagan beauty.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading The praises bestowed on his countenance were not exaggerated; his features, which were perfect as ideal purity can imagine, almost realised the divine type of the Antinous, only rendered more poetical (if the phrase may be allowed us) by a charming expression of melancholy, an expression completely wanting in the pagan beauty.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The praises bestowed on his countenance were not exaggerated; his features, which were perfect as ideal purity can imagine, almost realised the divine type of the Antinous, only rendered more poetical (if the phrase may be allowed us) by a charming expression of melancholy, an expression completely wanting in the pagan beauty.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Very romantic in love-affairs, M. de Morville had a religious adoration for woman, which had its source in the passionate veneration which he felt for his mother.
and nothing more
From this reading THE DOMINO M. Leon de Morville (one of the two dominos who had just entered the anteroom) took off his mask.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Of a kind and most considerate nature, a thousand things were told of his delicacy and devotion.
LeonnounUS /ˈliːɑːn/
a historical area and former kingdom in northwestern Spain
From this reading THE DOMINO M. Leon de Morville (one of the two dominos who had just entered the anteroom) took off his mask.
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 black and curling hair enframed this noble and attractive physiognomy.
love-affairs
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From this reading Very romantic in love-affairs, M. de Morville had a religious adoration for woman, which had its source in the passionate veneration which he felt for his mother.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading THE DOMINO M. Leon de Morville (one of the two dominos who had just entered the anteroom) took off his mask.
maskverbUS /mæsk/
hide under a false appearance
From this reading THE DOMINO M. Leon de Morville (one of the two dominos who had just entered the anteroom) took off his mask.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The praises bestowed on his countenance were not exaggerated; his features, which were perfect as ideal purity can imagine, almost realised the divine type of the Antinous, only rendered more poetical (if the phrase may be allowed us) by a charming expression of melancholy, an expression completely wanting in the pagan beauty.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading The praises bestowed on his countenance were not exaggerated; his features, which were perfect as ideal purity can imagine, almost realised the divine type of the Antinous, only rendered more poetical (if the phrase may be allowed us) by a charming expression of melancholy, an expression completely wanting in the pagan beauty.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The praises bestowed on his countenance were not exaggerated; his features, which were perfect as ideal purity can imagine, almost realised the divine type of the Antinous, only rendered more poetical (if the phrase may be allowed us) by a charming expression of melancholy, an expression completely wanting in the pagan beauty.
Morville
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From this reading THE DOMINO M. Leon de Morville (one of the two dominos who had just entered the anteroom) took off his mask.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Of a kind and most considerate nature, a thousand things were told of his delicacy and devotion.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Very romantic in love-affairs, M. de Morville had a religious adoration for woman, which had its source in the passionate veneration which he felt for his mother.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Of a kind and most considerate nature, a thousand things were told of his delicacy and devotion.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Long black and curling hair enframed this noble and attractive physiognomy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The praises bestowed on his countenance were not exaggerated; his features, which were perfect as ideal purity can imagine, almost realised the divine type of the Antinous, only rendered more poetical (if the phrase may be allowed us) by a charming expression of melancholy, an expression completely wanting in the pagan beauty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DOMINO M. Leon de Morville (one of the two dominos who had just entered the anteroom) took off his mask.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE DOMINO M. Leon de Morville (one of the two dominos who had just entered the anteroom) took off his mask.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The praises bestowed on his countenance were not exaggerated; his features, which were perfect as ideal purity can imagine, almost realised the divine type of the Antinous, only rendered more poetical (if the phrase may be allowed us) by a charming expression of melancholy, an expression completely wanting in the pagan beauty.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE DOMINO M. Leon de Morville (one of the two dominos who had just entered the anteroom) took off his mask.
and nothing more
From this reading The praises bestowed on his countenance were not exaggerated; his features, which were perfect as ideal purity can imagine, almost realised the divine type of the Antinous, only rendered more poetical (if the phrase may be allowed us) by a charming expression of melancholy, an expression completely wanting in the pagan beauty.
pagannounUS /ˈpeɪɡən/
a person who does not acknowledge your god
From this reading The praises bestowed on his countenance were not exaggerated; his features, which were perfect as ideal purity can imagine, almost realised the divine type of the Antinous, only rendered more poetical (if the phrase may be allowed us) by a charming expression of melancholy, an expression completely wanting in the pagan beauty.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading Very romantic in love-affairs, M. de Morville had a religious adoration for woman, which had its source in the passionate veneration which he felt for his mother.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading The praises bestowed on his countenance were not exaggerated; his features, which were perfect as ideal purity can imagine, almost realised the divine type of the Antinous, only rendered more poetical (if the phrase may be allowed us) by a charming expression of melancholy, an expression completely wanting in the pagan beauty.
phrasenounUS /freɪz/
an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading The praises bestowed on his countenance were not exaggerated; his features, which were perfect as ideal purity can imagine, almost realised the divine type of the Antinous, only rendered more poetical (if the phrase may be allowed us) by a charming expression of melancholy, an expression completely wanting in the pagan beauty.
physiognomynoun
the human face (“kisser” and “smiler” and “mug” are informal terms for “face” and “phiz” is British)
From this reading Long black and curling hair enframed this noble and attractive physiognomy.
poeticaladjectiveUS /poʊˈetɪkəl/
of or relating to poetry
From this reading The praises bestowed on his countenance were not exaggerated; his features, which were perfect as ideal purity can imagine, almost realised the divine type of the Antinous, only rendered more poetical (if the phrase may be allowed us) by a charming expression of melancholy, an expression completely wanting in the pagan beauty.
praisesnounUS /ˈpreɪzəz/
plural of “praise” — an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading The praises bestowed on his countenance were not exaggerated; his features, which were perfect as ideal purity can imagine, almost realised the divine type of the Antinous, only rendered more poetical (if the phrase may be allowed us) by a charming expression of melancholy, an expression completely wanting in the pagan beauty.
puritynounUS /ˈpjʊrəti/
being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material
From this reading The praises bestowed on his countenance were not exaggerated; his features, which were perfect as ideal purity can imagine, almost realised the divine type of the Antinous, only rendered more poetical (if the phrase may be allowed us) by a charming expression of melancholy, an expression completely wanting in the pagan beauty.
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading The praises bestowed on his countenance were not exaggerated; his features, which were perfect as ideal purity can imagine, almost realised the divine type of the Antinous, only rendered more poetical (if the phrase may be allowed us) by a charming expression of melancholy, an expression completely wanting in the pagan beauty.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading Very romantic in love-affairs, M. de Morville had a religious adoration for woman, which had its source in the passionate veneration which he felt for his mother.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading The praises bestowed on his countenance were not exaggerated; his features, which were perfect as ideal purity can imagine, almost realised the divine type of the Antinous, only rendered more poetical (if the phrase may be allowed us) by a charming expression of melancholy, an expression completely wanting in the pagan beauty.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading Very romantic in love-affairs, M. de Morville had a religious adoration for woman, which had its source in the passionate veneration which he felt for his mother.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading Very romantic in love-affairs, M. de Morville had a religious adoration for woman, which had its source in the passionate veneration which he felt for his mother.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DOMINO M. Leon de Morville (one of the two dominos who had just entered the anteroom) took off his mask.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Of a kind and most considerate nature, a thousand things were told of his delicacy and devotion.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Long black and curling hair enframed this noble and attractive physiognomy.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Of a kind and most considerate nature, a thousand things were told of his delicacy and devotion.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Of a kind and most considerate nature, a thousand things were told of his delicacy and devotion.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading THE DOMINO M. Leon de Morville (one of the two dominos who had just entered the anteroom) took off his mask.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE DOMINO M. Leon de Morville (one of the two dominos who had just entered the anteroom) took off his mask.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading The praises bestowed on his countenance were not exaggerated; his features, which were perfect as ideal purity can imagine, almost realised the divine type of the Antinous, only rendered more poetical (if the phrase may be allowed us) by a charming expression of melancholy, an expression completely wanting in the pagan beauty.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The praises bestowed on his countenance were not exaggerated; his features, which were perfect as ideal purity can imagine, almost realised the divine type of the Antinous, only rendered more poetical (if the phrase may be allowed us) by a charming expression of melancholy, an expression completely wanting in the pagan beauty.
venerationnounUS /ˌvenərˈeɪʃən/
a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
From this reading Very romantic in love-affairs, M. de Morville had a religious adoration for woman, which had its source in the passionate veneration which he felt for his mother.
precisely as stated
From this reading Very romantic in love-affairs, M. de Morville had a religious adoration for woman, which had its source in the passionate veneration which he felt for his mother.
nonexistent
From this reading The praises bestowed on his countenance were not exaggerated; his features, which were perfect as ideal purity can imagine, almost realised the divine type of the Antinous, only rendered more poetical (if the phrase may be allowed us) by a charming expression of melancholy, an expression completely wanting in the pagan beauty.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The praises bestowed on his countenance were not exaggerated; his features, which were perfect as ideal purity can imagine, almost realised the divine type of the Antinous, only rendered more poetical (if the phrase may be allowed us) by a charming expression of melancholy, an expression completely wanting in the pagan beauty.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The praises bestowed on his countenance were not exaggerated; his features, which were perfect as ideal purity can imagine, almost realised the divine type of the Antinous, only rendered more poetical (if the phrase may be allowed us) by a charming expression of melancholy, an expression completely wanting in the pagan beauty.
which person or people
From this reading THE DOMINO M. Leon de Morville (one of the two dominos who had just entered the anteroom) took off his mask.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Very romantic in love-affairs, M. de Morville had a religious adoration for woman, which had its source in the passionate veneration which he felt for his mother.
