adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Guida's once blithe, rose-coloured face was pale as ivory, the mouth had a look of deep sadness, and the step was slow; but the eye was clear and steady, and her hair, brushed under the black crape of the bonnet as smoothly as its nature would admit, gave to the broad brow a setting of rare attraction and sombre nobility.
AboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Above all else it was fearless, and it had no touch of the consciousness or the consequences of sin; it was purity itself.
abroadadverbUS /əˈbrɔːd/
to or in a foreign country
From this reading It alone should have proclaimed abroad her innocence, though she said no word in testimony.
addedverbUS /ˈædəd/
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading To most people, however, her dauntless sincerity only added to her crime and to the scandalous mystery.
admitverbUS /ədˈmɪt/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Guida's once blithe, rose-coloured face was pale as ivory, the mouth had a look of deep sadness, and the step was slow; but the eye was clear and steady, and her hair, brushed under the black crape of the bonnet as smoothly as its nature would admit, gave to the broad brow a setting of rare attraction and sombre nobility.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Above all else it was fearless, and it had no touch of the consciousness or the consequences of sin; it was purity itself.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading It alone should have proclaimed abroad her innocence, though she said no word in testimony.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Guida's once blithe, rose-coloured face was pale as ivory, the mouth had a look of deep sadness, and the step was slow; but the eye was clear and steady, and her hair, brushed under the black crape of the bonnet as smoothly as its nature would admit, gave to the broad brow a setting of rare attraction and sombre nobility.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Guida's once blithe, rose-coloured face was pale as ivory, the mouth had a look of deep sadness, and the step was slow; but the eye was clear and steady, and her hair, brushed under the black crape of the bonnet as smoothly as its nature would admit, gave to the broad brow a setting of rare attraction and sombre nobility.
attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading Guida's once blithe, rose-coloured face was pale as ivory, the mouth had a look of deep sadness, and the step was slow; but the eye was clear and steady, and her hair, brushed under the black crape of the bonnet as smoothly as its nature would admit, gave to the broad brow a setting of rare attraction and sombre nobility.
bitteradjectiveUS /ˈbɪtər/
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading It was not a face that knew inward shame, but it carried a look that showed knowledge of life's cruelties and a bitter sensitiveness to pain.
blackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Guida's once blithe, rose-coloured face was pale as ivory, the mouth had a look of deep sadness, and the step was slow; but the eye was clear and steady, and her hair, brushed under the black crape of the bonnet as smoothly as its nature would admit, gave to the broad brow a setting of rare attraction and sombre nobility.
blitheadjectiveUS /blaɪð/
lacking or showing a lack of due concern
From this reading Guida's once blithe, rose-coloured face was pale as ivory, the mouth had a look of deep sadness, and the step was slow; but the eye was clear and steady, and her hair, brushed under the black crape of the bonnet as smoothly as its nature would admit, gave to the broad brow a setting of rare attraction and sombre nobility.
bonnetnounUS /ˈbɑːnət/
a hat tied under the chin
From this reading Guida's once blithe, rose-coloured face was pale as ivory, the mouth had a look of deep sadness, and the step was slow; but the eye was clear and steady, and her hair, brushed under the black crape of the bonnet as smoothly as its nature would admit, gave to the broad brow a setting of rare attraction and sombre nobility.
broadadjectiveUS /brɔːd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Guida's once blithe, rose-coloured face was pale as ivory, the mouth had a look of deep sadness, and the step was slow; but the eye was clear and steady, and her hair, brushed under the black crape of the bonnet as smoothly as its nature would admit, gave to the broad brow a setting of rare attraction and sombre nobility.
brownounUS /braʊ/
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Guida's once blithe, rose-coloured face was pale as ivory, the mouth had a look of deep sadness, and the step was slow; but the eye was clear and steady, and her hair, brushed under the black crape of the bonnet as smoothly as its nature would admit, gave to the broad brow a setting of rare attraction and sombre nobility.
brushedadjectiveUS /brʌʃt/
touched lightly in passing; grazed against
From this reading Guida's once blithe, rose-coloured face was pale as ivory, the mouth had a look of deep sadness, and the step was slow; but the eye was clear and steady, and her hair, brushed under the black crape of the bonnet as smoothly as its nature would admit, gave to the broad brow a setting of rare attraction and sombre nobility.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Guida's once blithe, rose-coloured face was pale as ivory, the mouth had a look of deep sadness, and the step was slow; but the eye was clear and steady, and her hair, brushed under the black crape of the bonnet as smoothly as its nature would admit, gave to the broad brow a setting of rare attraction and sombre nobility.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading It was not a face that knew inward shame, but it carried a look that showed knowledge of life's cruelties and a bitter sensitiveness to pain.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading Guida's once blithe, rose-coloured face was pale as ivory, the mouth had a look of deep sadness, and the step was slow; but the eye was clear and steady, and her hair, brushed under the black crape of the bonnet as smoothly as its nature would admit, gave to the broad brow a setting of rare attraction and sombre nobility.
consciousnessnounUS /ˈkɑːnʃəsnəs/
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading Above all else it was fearless, and it had no touch of the consciousness or the consequences of sin; it was purity itself.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Above all else it was fearless, and it had no touch of the consciousness or the consequences of sin; it was purity itself.
crapenoun
small very thin pancake
From this reading Guida's once blithe, rose-coloured face was pale as ivory, the mouth had a look of deep sadness, and the step was slow; but the eye was clear and steady, and her hair, brushed under the black crape of the bonnet as smoothly as its nature would admit, gave to the broad brow a setting of rare attraction and sombre nobility.
crimenounUS /kraɪm/
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading To most people, however, her dauntless sincerity only added to her crime and to the scandalous mystery.
crueltiesnounUS /ˈkruːltiz/
plural of “cruelty” — a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering
From this reading It was not a face that knew inward shame, but it carried a look that showed knowledge of life's cruelties and a bitter sensitiveness to pain.
dauntlessadjective
invulnerable to fear or intimidation
From this reading To most people, however, her dauntless sincerity only added to her crime and to the scandalous mystery.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Guida's once blithe, rose-coloured face was pale as ivory, the mouth had a look of deep sadness, and the step was slow; but the eye was clear and steady, and her hair, brushed under the black crape of the bonnet as smoothly as its nature would admit, gave to the broad brow a setting of rare attraction and sombre nobility.
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Above all else it was fearless, and it had no touch of the consciousness or the consequences of sin; it was purity itself.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading Guida's once blithe, rose-coloured face was pale as ivory, the mouth had a look of deep sadness, and the step was slow; but the eye was clear and steady, and her hair, brushed under the black crape of the bonnet as smoothly as its nature would admit, gave to the broad brow a setting of rare attraction and sombre nobility.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Guida's once blithe, rose-coloured face was pale as ivory, the mouth had a look of deep sadness, and the step was slow; but the eye was clear and steady, and her hair, brushed under the black crape of the bonnet as smoothly as its nature would admit, gave to the broad brow a setting of rare attraction and sombre nobility.
fearlessadjectiveUS /ˈfɪrləs/
oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them
From this reading Above all else it was fearless, and it had no touch of the consciousness or the consequences of sin; it was purity itself.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Guida's once blithe, rose-coloured face was pale as ivory, the mouth had a look of deep sadness, and the step was slow; but the eye was clear and steady, and her hair, brushed under the black crape of the bonnet as smoothly as its nature would admit, gave to the broad brow a setting of rare attraction and sombre nobility.
Guida's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Guida's once blithe, rose-coloured face was pale as ivory, the mouth had a look of deep sadness, and the step was slow; but the eye was clear and steady, and her hair, brushed under the black crape of the bonnet as smoothly as its nature would admit, gave to the broad brow a setting of rare attraction and sombre nobility.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Guida's once blithe, rose-coloured face was pale as ivory, the mouth had a look of deep sadness, and the step was slow; but the eye was clear and steady, and her hair, brushed under the black crape of the bonnet as smoothly as its nature would admit, gave to the broad brow a setting of rare attraction and sombre nobility.
hairnounUS /her/
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 Guida's once blithe, rose-coloured face was pale as ivory, the mouth had a look of deep sadness, and the step was slow; but the eye was clear and steady, and her hair, brushed under the black crape of the bonnet as smoothly as its nature would admit, gave to the broad brow a setting of rare attraction and sombre nobility.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It alone should have proclaimed abroad her innocence, though she said no word in testimony.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Guida's once blithe, rose-coloured face was pale as ivory, the mouth had a look of deep sadness, and the step was slow; but the eye was clear and steady, and her hair, brushed under the black crape of the bonnet as smoothly as its nature would admit, gave to the broad brow a setting of rare attraction and sombre nobility.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading To most people, however, her dauntless sincerity only added to her crime and to the scandalous mystery.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It alone should have proclaimed abroad her innocence, though she said no word in testimony.
innocencenounUS /ˈɪnəsəns/
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading It alone should have proclaimed abroad her innocence, though she said no word in testimony.
inwardadjectiveUS /ˈɪnwərd/
relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts
From this reading It was not a face that knew inward shame, but it carried a look that showed knowledge of life's cruelties and a bitter sensitiveness to pain.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not a face that knew inward shame, but it carried a look that showed knowledge of life's cruelties and a bitter sensitiveness to pain.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Guida's once blithe, rose-coloured face was pale as ivory, the mouth had a look of deep sadness, and the step was slow; but the eye was clear and steady, and her hair, brushed under the black crape of the bonnet as smoothly as its nature would admit, gave to the broad brow a setting of rare attraction and sombre nobility.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Above all else it was fearless, and it had no touch of the consciousness or the consequences of sin; it was purity itself.
ivorynounUS /ˈaɪvəri/
a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses
From this reading Guida's once blithe, rose-coloured face was pale as ivory, the mouth had a look of deep sadness, and the step was slow; but the eye was clear and steady, and her hair, brushed under the black crape of the bonnet as smoothly as its nature would admit, gave to the broad brow a setting of rare attraction and sombre nobility.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It was not a face that knew inward shame, but it carried a look that showed knowledge of life's cruelties and a bitter sensitiveness to pain.
knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading It was not a face that knew inward shame, but it carried a look that showed knowledge of life's cruelties and a bitter sensitiveness to pain.
life'snounUS /laɪfs/
possessive form of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was not a face that knew inward shame, but it carried a look that showed knowledge of life's cruelties and a bitter sensitiveness to pain.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Guida's once blithe, rose-coloured face was pale as ivory, the mouth had a look of deep sadness, and the step was slow; but the eye was clear and steady, and her hair, brushed under the black crape of the bonnet as smoothly as its nature would admit, gave to the broad brow a setting of rare attraction and sombre nobility.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading To most people, however, her dauntless sincerity only added to her crime and to the scandalous mystery.
mouthnounUS /maʊθ/
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Guida's once blithe, rose-coloured face was pale as ivory, the mouth had a look of deep sadness, and the step was slow; but the eye was clear and steady, and her hair, brushed under the black crape of the bonnet as smoothly as its nature would admit, gave to the broad brow a setting of rare attraction and sombre nobility.
mysterynounUS /ˈmɪstəri/
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading To most people, however, her dauntless sincerity only added to her crime and to the scandalous mystery.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Guida's once blithe, rose-coloured face was pale as ivory, the mouth had a look of deep sadness, and the step was slow; but the eye was clear and steady, and her hair, brushed under the black crape of the bonnet as smoothly as its nature would admit, gave to the broad brow a setting of rare attraction and sombre nobility.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Above all else it was fearless, and it had no touch of the consciousness or the consequences of sin; it was purity itself.
nobilitynounUS /noʊˈbɪləti/
a privileged class holding hereditary titles
From this reading Guida's once blithe, rose-coloured face was pale as ivory, the mouth had a look of deep sadness, and the step was slow; but the eye was clear and steady, and her hair, brushed under the black crape of the bonnet as smoothly as its nature would admit, gave to the broad brow a setting of rare attraction and sombre nobility.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not a face that knew inward shame, but it carried a look that showed knowledge of life's cruelties and a bitter sensitiveness to pain.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Guida's once blithe, rose-coloured face was pale as ivory, the mouth had a look of deep sadness, and the step was slow; but the eye was clear and steady, and her hair, brushed under the black crape of the bonnet as smoothly as its nature would admit, gave to the broad brow a setting of rare attraction and sombre nobility.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Guida's once blithe, rose-coloured face was pale as ivory, the mouth had a look of deep sadness, and the step was slow; but the eye was clear and steady, and her hair, brushed under the black crape of the bonnet as smoothly as its nature would admit, gave to the broad brow a setting of rare attraction and sombre nobility.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading To most people, however, her dauntless sincerity only added to her crime and to the scandalous mystery.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Above all else it was fearless, and it had no touch of the consciousness or the consequences of sin; it was purity itself.
painnounUS /peɪn/
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading It was not a face that knew inward shame, but it carried a look that showed knowledge of life's cruelties and a bitter sensitiveness to pain.
paleadjectiveUS /peɪl/
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Guida's once blithe, rose-coloured face was pale as ivory, the mouth had a look of deep sadness, and the step was slow; but the eye was clear and steady, and her hair, brushed under the black crape of the bonnet as smoothly as its nature would admit, gave to the broad brow a setting of rare attraction and sombre nobility.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading To most people, however, her dauntless sincerity only added to her crime and to the scandalous mystery.
proclaimedadjectiveUS /proʊˈkleɪmd/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading It alone should have proclaimed abroad her innocence, though she said no word in testimony.
puritynounUS /ˈpjʊrəti/
being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material
From this reading Above all else it was fearless, and it had no touch of the consciousness or the consequences of sin; it was purity itself.
rareadjectiveUS /rer/
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading Guida's once blithe, rose-coloured face was pale as ivory, the mouth had a look of deep sadness, and the step was slow; but the eye was clear and steady, and her hair, brushed under the black crape of the bonnet as smoothly as its nature would admit, gave to the broad brow a setting of rare attraction and sombre nobility.
rose-coloured
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Guida's once blithe, rose-coloured face was pale as ivory, the mouth had a look of deep sadness, and the step was slow; but the eye was clear and steady, and her hair, brushed under the black crape of the bonnet as smoothly as its nature would admit, gave to the broad brow a setting of rare attraction and sombre nobility.
sadnessnounUS /ˈsædnəs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading Guida's once blithe, rose-coloured face was pale as ivory, the mouth had a look of deep sadness, and the step was slow; but the eye was clear and steady, and her hair, brushed under the black crape of the bonnet as smoothly as its nature would admit, gave to the broad brow a setting of rare attraction and sombre nobility.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It alone should have proclaimed abroad her innocence, though she said no word in testimony.
scandalousadjectiveUS /ˈskændələs/
giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation
From this reading To most people, however, her dauntless sincerity only added to her crime and to the scandalous mystery.
sensitivenessnounUS /ˈsensətɪvnəs/
sensitivity to emotional feelings (of self and others)
From this reading It was not a face that knew inward shame, but it carried a look that showed knowledge of life's cruelties and a bitter sensitiveness to pain.
settingnounUS /ˈsetɪŋ/
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading Guida's once blithe, rose-coloured face was pale as ivory, the mouth had a look of deep sadness, and the step was slow; but the eye was clear and steady, and her hair, brushed under the black crape of the bonnet as smoothly as its nature would admit, gave to the broad brow a setting of rare attraction and sombre nobility.
shamenounUS /ʃeɪm/
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading It was not a face that knew inward shame, but it carried a look that showed knowledge of life's cruelties and a bitter sensitiveness to pain.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It alone should have proclaimed abroad her innocence, though she said no word in testimony.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It alone should have proclaimed abroad her innocence, though she said no word in testimony.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was not a face that knew inward shame, but it carried a look that showed knowledge of life's cruelties and a bitter sensitiveness to pain.
sinnounUS /sɪn/
estrangement from god
From this reading Above all else it was fearless, and it had no touch of the consciousness or the consequences of sin; it was purity itself.
sinceritynounUS /sɪnˈserəti/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading To most people, however, her dauntless sincerity only added to her crime and to the scandalous mystery.
slowadjectiveUS /sloʊ/
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading Guida's once blithe, rose-coloured face was pale as ivory, the mouth had a look of deep sadness, and the step was slow; but the eye was clear and steady, and her hair, brushed under the black crape of the bonnet as smoothly as its nature would admit, gave to the broad brow a setting of rare attraction and sombre nobility.
smoothlyadverbUS /ˈsmuːðli/
with no problems or difficulties
From this reading Guida's once blithe, rose-coloured face was pale as ivory, the mouth had a look of deep sadness, and the step was slow; but the eye was clear and steady, and her hair, brushed under the black crape of the bonnet as smoothly as its nature would admit, gave to the broad brow a setting of rare attraction and sombre nobility.
sombreadjective
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading Guida's once blithe, rose-coloured face was pale as ivory, the mouth had a look of deep sadness, and the step was slow; but the eye was clear and steady, and her hair, brushed under the black crape of the bonnet as smoothly as its nature would admit, gave to the broad brow a setting of rare attraction and sombre nobility.
steadyverbUS /ˈstedi/
make steady
From this reading Guida's once blithe, rose-coloured face was pale as ivory, the mouth had a look of deep sadness, and the step was slow; but the eye was clear and steady, and her hair, brushed under the black crape of the bonnet as smoothly as its nature would admit, gave to the broad brow a setting of rare attraction and sombre nobility.
stepnounUS /step/
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Guida's once blithe, rose-coloured face was pale as ivory, the mouth had a look of deep sadness, and the step was slow; but the eye was clear and steady, and her hair, brushed under the black crape of the bonnet as smoothly as its nature would admit, gave to the broad brow a setting of rare attraction and sombre nobility.
testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading It alone should have proclaimed abroad her innocence, though she said no word in testimony.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not a face that knew inward shame, but it carried a look that showed knowledge of life's cruelties and a bitter sensitiveness to pain.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Guida's once blithe, rose-coloured face was pale as ivory, the mouth had a look of deep sadness, and the step was slow; but the eye was clear and steady, and her hair, brushed under the black crape of the bonnet as smoothly as its nature would admit, gave to the broad brow a setting of rare attraction and sombre nobility.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It alone should have proclaimed abroad her innocence, though she said no word in testimony.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Guida's once blithe, rose-coloured face was pale as ivory, the mouth had a look of deep sadness, and the step was slow; but the eye was clear and steady, and her hair, brushed under the black crape of the bonnet as smoothly as its nature would admit, gave to the broad brow a setting of rare attraction and sombre nobility.
touchverbUS /tʌtʃ/
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Above all else it was fearless, and it had no touch of the consciousness or the consequences of sin; it was purity itself.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Guida's once blithe, rose-coloured face was pale as ivory, the mouth had a look of deep sadness, and the step was slow; but the eye was clear and steady, and her hair, brushed under the black crape of the bonnet as smoothly as its nature would admit, gave to the broad brow a setting of rare attraction and sombre nobility.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Guida's once blithe, rose-coloured face was pale as ivory, the mouth had a look of deep sadness, and the step was slow; but the eye was clear and steady, and her hair, brushed under the black crape of the bonnet as smoothly as its nature would admit, gave to the broad brow a setting of rare attraction and sombre nobility.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading It alone should have proclaimed abroad her innocence, though she said no word in testimony.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Guida's once blithe, rose-coloured face was pale as ivory, the mouth had a look of deep sadness, and the step was slow; but the eye was clear and steady, and her hair, brushed under the black crape of the bonnet as smoothly as its nature would admit, gave to the broad brow a setting of rare attraction and sombre nobility.
