used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Adelaide Palliser was a tall, fair girl, exquisitely made, with every feminine grace of motion, highly born, and carrying always the warranty of her birth in her appearance; but with no special loveliness of face.
AdelaidenounUS /ˈædəleɪd/
the state capital of South Australia
From this reading Adelaide Palliser was a tall, fair girl, exquisitely made, with every feminine grace of motion, highly born, and carrying always the warranty of her birth in her appearance; but with no special loveliness of face.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading Adelaide Palliser was always spoken of as a girl to be admired; but she was not one whose countenance would strike with special admiration any beholder who did not know her.
regarded with admiration
From this reading Adelaide Palliser was always spoken of as a girl to be admired; but she was not one whose countenance would strike with special admiration any beholder who did not know her.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading She possessed much more than a sufficiency of charm to justify her friends in claiming her as a beauty, and the demand had been generally allowed by public opinion.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Adelaide Palliser was a tall, fair girl, exquisitely made, with every feminine grace of motion, highly born, and carrying always the warranty of her birth in her appearance; but with no special loveliness of face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Adelaide Palliser was a tall, fair girl, exquisitely made, with every feminine grace of motion, highly born, and carrying always the warranty of her birth in her appearance; but with no special loveliness of face.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Let not any reader suppose that therefore she was plain.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Adelaide Palliser was a tall, fair girl, exquisitely made, with every feminine grace of motion, highly born, and carrying always the warranty of her birth in her appearance; but with no special loveliness of face.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She possessed much more than a sufficiency of charm to justify her friends in claiming her as a beauty, and the demand had been generally allowed by public opinion.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Adelaide Palliser was always spoken of as a girl to be admired; but she was not one whose countenance would strike with special admiration any beholder who did not know her.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading She possessed much more than a sufficiency of charm to justify her friends in claiming her as a beauty, and the demand had been generally allowed by public opinion.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She possessed much more than a sufficiency of charm to justify her friends in claiming her as a beauty, and the demand had been generally allowed by public opinion.
beholdernounUS /biˈhoʊldər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading Adelaide Palliser was always spoken of as a girl to be admired; but she was not one whose countenance would strike with special admiration any beholder who did not know her.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading Adelaide Palliser was a tall, fair girl, exquisitely made, with every feminine grace of motion, highly born, and carrying always the warranty of her birth in her appearance; but with no special loveliness of face.
brought into existence
From this reading Adelaide Palliser was a tall, fair girl, exquisitely made, with every feminine grace of motion, highly born, and carrying always the warranty of her birth in her appearance; but with no special loveliness of face.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Adelaide Palliser was a tall, fair girl, exquisitely made, with every feminine grace of motion, highly born, and carrying always the warranty of her birth in her appearance; but with no special loveliness of face.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She possessed much more than a sufficiency of charm to justify her friends in claiming her as a beauty, and the demand had been generally allowed by public opinion.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Adelaide Palliser was a tall, fair girl, exquisitely made, with every feminine grace of motion, highly born, and carrying always the warranty of her birth in her appearance; but with no special loveliness of face.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading She possessed much more than a sufficiency of charm to justify her friends in claiming her as a beauty, and the demand had been generally allowed by public opinion.
claimingverbUS /ˈkleɪmɪŋ/
-ing form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading She possessed much more than a sufficiency of charm to justify her friends in claiming her as a beauty, and the demand had been generally allowed by public opinion.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Adelaide Palliser was always spoken of as a girl to be admired; but she was not one whose countenance would strike with special admiration any beholder who did not know her.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading She possessed much more than a sufficiency of charm to justify her friends in claiming her as a beauty, and the demand had been generally allowed by public opinion.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Adelaide Palliser was always spoken of as a girl to be admired; but she was not one whose countenance would strike with special admiration any beholder who did not know her.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Adelaide Palliser was a tall, fair girl, exquisitely made, with every feminine grace of motion, highly born, and carrying always the warranty of her birth in her appearance; but with no special loveliness of face.
exquisitelyadverbUS /ˌekˈskwɪzɪtli/
in a delicate manner
From this reading Adelaide Palliser was a tall, fair girl, exquisitely made, with every feminine grace of motion, highly born, and carrying always the warranty of her birth in her appearance; but with no special loveliness of face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Adelaide Palliser was a tall, fair girl, exquisitely made, with every feminine grace of motion, highly born, and carrying always the warranty of her birth in her appearance; but with no special loveliness of face.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Adelaide Palliser was a tall, fair girl, exquisitely made, with every feminine grace of motion, highly born, and carrying always the warranty of her birth in her appearance; but with no special loveliness of face.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading Adelaide Palliser was a tall, fair girl, exquisitely made, with every feminine grace of motion, highly born, and carrying always the warranty of her birth in her appearance; but with no special loveliness of face.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She possessed much more than a sufficiency of charm to justify her friends in claiming her as a beauty, and the demand had been generally allowed by public opinion.
usually; as a rule
From this reading She possessed much more than a sufficiency of charm to justify her friends in claiming her as a beauty, and the demand had been generally allowed by public opinion.
a young female
From this reading Adelaide Palliser was a tall, fair girl, exquisitely made, with every feminine grace of motion, highly born, and carrying always the warranty of her birth in her appearance; but with no special loveliness of face.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Adelaide Palliser was a tall, fair girl, exquisitely made, with every feminine grace of motion, highly born, and carrying always the warranty of her birth in her appearance; but with no special loveliness of face.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She possessed much more than a sufficiency of charm to justify her friends in claiming her as a beauty, and the demand had been generally allowed by public opinion.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading SPOONER OF SPOON HALL.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Adelaide Palliser was a tall, fair girl, exquisitely made, with every feminine grace of motion, highly born, and carrying always the warranty of her birth in her appearance; but with no special loveliness of face.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Adelaide Palliser was a tall, fair girl, exquisitely made, with every feminine grace of motion, highly born, and carrying always the warranty of her birth in her appearance; but with no special loveliness of face.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Adelaide Palliser was a tall, fair girl, exquisitely made, with every feminine grace of motion, highly born, and carrying always the warranty of her birth in her appearance; but with no special loveliness of face.
justifyverbUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪ/
show to be right by providing justification or proof
From this reading She possessed much more than a sufficiency of charm to justify her friends in claiming her as a beauty, and the demand had been generally allowed by public opinion.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Adelaide Palliser was always spoken of as a girl to be admired; but she was not one whose countenance would strike with special admiration any beholder who did not know her.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let not any reader suppose that therefore she was plain.
lovelinessnoun
the quality of being good looking and attractive
From this reading Adelaide Palliser was a tall, fair girl, exquisitely made, with every feminine grace of motion, highly born, and carrying always the warranty of her birth in her appearance; but with no special loveliness of face.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Adelaide Palliser was a tall, fair girl, exquisitely made, with every feminine grace of motion, highly born, and carrying always the warranty of her birth in her appearance; but with no special loveliness of face.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She possessed much more than a sufficiency of charm to justify her friends in claiming her as a beauty, and the demand had been generally allowed by public opinion.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading Adelaide Palliser was a tall, fair girl, exquisitely made, with every feminine grace of motion, highly born, and carrying always the warranty of her birth in her appearance; but with no special loveliness of face.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She possessed much more than a sufficiency of charm to justify her friends in claiming her as a beauty, and the demand had been generally allowed by public opinion.
not any; not one
From this reading Adelaide Palliser was a tall, fair girl, exquisitely made, with every feminine grace of motion, highly born, and carrying always the warranty of her birth in her appearance; but with no special loveliness of face.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Let not any reader suppose that therefore she was plain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SPOONER OF SPOON HALL.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Adelaide Palliser was always spoken of as a girl to be admired; but she was not one whose countenance would strike with special admiration any beholder who did not know her.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading She possessed much more than a sufficiency of charm to justify her friends in claiming her as a beauty, and the demand had been generally allowed by public opinion.
Palliser
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From this reading Adelaide Palliser was a tall, fair girl, exquisitely made, with every feminine grace of motion, highly born, and carrying always the warranty of her birth in her appearance; but with no special loveliness of face.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Let not any reader suppose that therefore she was plain.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading She possessed much more than a sufficiency of charm to justify her friends in claiming her as a beauty, and the demand had been generally allowed by public opinion.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading She possessed much more than a sufficiency of charm to justify her friends in claiming her as a beauty, and the demand had been generally allowed by public opinion.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Let not any reader suppose that therefore she was plain.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Let not any reader suppose that therefore she was plain.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Adelaide Palliser was a tall, fair girl, exquisitely made, with every feminine grace of motion, highly born, and carrying always the warranty of her birth in her appearance; but with no special loveliness of face.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Adelaide Palliser was always spoken of as a girl to be admired; but she was not one whose countenance would strike with special admiration any beholder who did not know her.
SPOONnounUS /spuːn/
a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food
From this reading SPOONER OF SPOON HALL.
SPOONER
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From this reading SPOONER OF SPOON HALL.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading Adelaide Palliser was always spoken of as a girl to be admired; but she was not one whose countenance would strike with special admiration any beholder who did not know her.
sufficiencynounUS /səˈfɪʃənsi/
sufficient resources to provide comfort and meet obligations
From this reading She possessed much more than a sufficiency of charm to justify her friends in claiming her as a beauty, and the demand had been generally allowed by public opinion.
express a supposition
From this reading Let not any reader suppose that therefore she was plain.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Adelaide Palliser was a tall, fair girl, exquisitely made, with every feminine grace of motion, highly born, and carrying always the warranty of her birth in her appearance; but with no special loveliness of face.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She possessed much more than a sufficiency of charm to justify her friends in claiming her as a beauty, and the demand had been generally allowed by public opinion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Let not any reader suppose that therefore she was plain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Adelaide Palliser was a tall, fair girl, exquisitely made, with every feminine grace of motion, highly born, and carrying always the warranty of her birth in her appearance; but with no special loveliness of face.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Let not any reader suppose that therefore she was plain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She possessed much more than a sufficiency of charm to justify her friends in claiming her as a beauty, and the demand had been generally allowed by public opinion.
warrantynounUS /ˈwɔːrənti/
a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications
From this reading Adelaide Palliser was a tall, fair girl, exquisitely made, with every feminine grace of motion, highly born, and carrying always the warranty of her birth in her appearance; but with no special loveliness of face.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Adelaide Palliser was a tall, fair girl, exquisitely made, with every feminine grace of motion, highly born, and carrying always the warranty of her birth in her appearance; but with no special loveliness of face.
which person or people
From this reading Adelaide Palliser was always spoken of as a girl to be admired; but she was not one whose countenance would strike with special admiration any beholder who did not know her.
belonging to which person
From this reading Adelaide Palliser was always spoken of as a girl to be admired; but she was not one whose countenance would strike with special admiration any beholder who did not know her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Adelaide Palliser was a tall, fair girl, exquisitely made, with every feminine grace of motion, highly born, and carrying always the warranty of her birth in her appearance; but with no special loveliness of face.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Adelaide Palliser was always spoken of as a girl to be admired; but she was not one whose countenance would strike with special admiration any beholder who did not know her.
