416
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From this reading ESSAY XXV ON A PORTRAIT OF AN ENGLISH LADY, BY VANDYKE The portrait I speak of is in the Louvre, where it is numbered 416, and the only account of it in the _Catalogue_ is that of a _Lady and her daughter_.
417
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From this reading It is companion to another whole-length by the same artist, No. 417, of a _Gentleman and a little girl_.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ESSAY XXV ON A PORTRAIT OF AN ENGLISH LADY, BY VANDYKE The portrait I speak of is in the Louvre, where it is numbered 416, and the only account of it in the _Catalogue_ is that of a _Lady and her daughter_.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading ESSAY XXV ON A PORTRAIT OF AN ENGLISH LADY, BY VANDYKE The portrait I speak of is in the Louvre, where it is numbered 416, and the only account of it in the _Catalogue_ is that of a _Lady and her daughter_.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ESSAY XXV ON A PORTRAIT OF AN ENGLISH LADY, BY VANDYKE The portrait I speak of is in the Louvre, where it is numbered 416, and the only account of it in the _Catalogue_ is that of a _Lady and her daughter_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ESSAY XXV ON A PORTRAIT OF AN ENGLISH LADY, BY VANDYKE The portrait I speak of is in the Louvre, where it is numbered 416, and the only account of it in the _Catalogue_ is that of a _Lady and her daughter_.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It is companion to another whole-length by the same artist, No. 417, of a _Gentleman and a little girl_.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both are evidently English.
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading It is companion to another whole-length by the same artist, No. 417, of a _Gentleman and a little girl_.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The face of the lady has nothing very remarkable in it, but that it may be said to be the very perfection of the English female face.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading It is not particularly beautiful, but there is a sweetness in it, and a goodness conjoined, which is inexpressibly delightful.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both are evidently English.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The face of the lady has nothing very remarkable in it, but that it may be said to be the very perfection of the English female face.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ESSAY XXV ON A PORTRAIT OF AN ENGLISH LADY, BY VANDYKE The portrait I speak of is in the Louvre, where it is numbered 416, and the only account of it in the _Catalogue_ is that of a _Lady and her daughter_.
CatalogueverbUS /ˈkætəlɔːɡ/
make an itemized list or catalog of; classify
From this reading ESSAY XXV ON A PORTRAIT OF AN ENGLISH LADY, BY VANDYKE The portrait I speak of is in the Louvre, where it is numbered 416, and the only account of it in the _Catalogue_ is that of a _Lady and her daughter_.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading It is companion to another whole-length by the same artist, No. 417, of a _Gentleman and a little girl_.
conjoinedadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnˈdʒɔɪnd/
consisting of two or more associated entities
From this reading It is not particularly beautiful, but there is a sweetness in it, and a goodness conjoined, which is inexpressibly delightful.
a female human offspring
From this reading ESSAY XXV ON A PORTRAIT OF AN ENGLISH LADY, BY VANDYKE The portrait I speak of is in the Louvre, where it is numbered 416, and the only account of it in the _Catalogue_ is that of a _Lady and her daughter_.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading It is not particularly beautiful, but there is a sweetness in it, and a goodness conjoined, which is inexpressibly delightful.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading ESSAY XXV ON A PORTRAIT OF AN ENGLISH LADY, BY VANDYKE The portrait I speak of is in the Louvre, where it is numbered 416, and the only account of it in the _Catalogue_ is that of a _Lady and her daughter_.
ESSAYnounUS /eˈseɪ/
an analytic or interpretive literary composition
From this reading ESSAY XXV ON A PORTRAIT OF AN ENGLISH LADY, BY VANDYKE The portrait I speak of is in the Louvre, where it is numbered 416, and the only account of it in the _Catalogue_ is that of a _Lady and her daughter_.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Both are evidently English.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The face of the lady has nothing very remarkable in it, but that it may be said to be the very perfection of the English female face.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading The face of the lady has nothing very remarkable in it, but that it may be said to be the very perfection of the English female face.
a man of refinement
From this reading It is companion to another whole-length by the same artist, No. 417, of a _Gentleman and a little girl_.
a young female
From this reading It is companion to another whole-length by the same artist, No. 417, of a _Gentleman and a little girl_.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading It is not particularly beautiful, but there is a sweetness in it, and a goodness conjoined, which is inexpressibly delightful.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The face of the lady has nothing very remarkable in it, but that it may be said to be the very perfection of the English female face.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ESSAY XXV ON A PORTRAIT OF AN ENGLISH LADY, BY VANDYKE The portrait I speak of is in the Louvre, where it is numbered 416, and the only account of it in the _Catalogue_ is that of a _Lady and her daughter_.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ESSAY XXV ON A PORTRAIT OF AN ENGLISH LADY, BY VANDYKE The portrait I speak of is in the Louvre, where it is numbered 416, and the only account of it in the _Catalogue_ is that of a _Lady and her daughter_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ESSAY XXV ON A PORTRAIT OF AN ENGLISH LADY, BY VANDYKE The portrait I speak of is in the Louvre, where it is numbered 416, and the only account of it in the _Catalogue_ is that of a _Lady and her daughter_.
inexpressiblyadverb
to an inexpressible degree
From this reading It is not particularly beautiful, but there is a sweetness in it, and a goodness conjoined, which is inexpressibly delightful.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ESSAY XXV ON A PORTRAIT OF AN ENGLISH LADY, BY VANDYKE The portrait I speak of is in the Louvre, where it is numbered 416, and the only account of it in the _Catalogue_ is that of a _Lady and her daughter_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ESSAY XXV ON A PORTRAIT OF AN ENGLISH LADY, BY VANDYKE The portrait I speak of is in the Louvre, where it is numbered 416, and the only account of it in the _Catalogue_ is that of a _Lady and her daughter_.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading ESSAY XXV ON A PORTRAIT OF AN ENGLISH LADY, BY VANDYKE The portrait I speak of is in the Louvre, where it is numbered 416, and the only account of it in the _Catalogue_ is that of a _Lady and her daughter_.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is companion to another whole-length by the same artist, No. 417, of a _Gentleman and a little girl_.
LouvrenounUS /ˈluːvrə/
an art museum that is a famous tourist attraction in Paris
From this reading ESSAY XXV ON A PORTRAIT OF AN ENGLISH LADY, BY VANDYKE The portrait I speak of is in the Louvre, where it is numbered 416, and the only account of it in the _Catalogue_ is that of a _Lady and her daughter_.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The face of the lady has nothing very remarkable in it, but that it may be said to be the very perfection of the English female face.
not any; not one
From this reading It is companion to another whole-length by the same artist, No. 417, of a _Gentleman and a little girl_.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not particularly beautiful, but there is a sweetness in it, and a goodness conjoined, which is inexpressibly delightful.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The face of the lady has nothing very remarkable in it, but that it may be said to be the very perfection of the English female face.
numberedverbUS /ˈnʌmbərd/
past form of “number” — add up in number or quantity
From this reading ESSAY XXV ON A PORTRAIT OF AN ENGLISH LADY, BY VANDYKE The portrait I speak of is in the Louvre, where it is numbered 416, and the only account of it in the _Catalogue_ is that of a _Lady and her daughter_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ESSAY XXV ON A PORTRAIT OF AN ENGLISH LADY, BY VANDYKE The portrait I speak of is in the Louvre, where it is numbered 416, and the only account of it in the _Catalogue_ is that of a _Lady and her daughter_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ESSAY XXV ON A PORTRAIT OF AN ENGLISH LADY, BY VANDYKE The portrait I speak of is in the Louvre, where it is numbered 416, and the only account of it in the _Catalogue_ is that of a _Lady and her daughter_.
and nothing more
From this reading ESSAY XXV ON A PORTRAIT OF AN ENGLISH LADY, BY VANDYKE The portrait I speak of is in the Louvre, where it is numbered 416, and the only account of it in the _Catalogue_ is that of a _Lady and her daughter_.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading It is not particularly beautiful, but there is a sweetness in it, and a goodness conjoined, which is inexpressibly delightful.
perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading The face of the lady has nothing very remarkable in it, but that it may be said to be the very perfection of the English female face.
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading ESSAY XXV ON A PORTRAIT OF AN ENGLISH LADY, BY VANDYKE The portrait I speak of is in the Louvre, where it is numbered 416, and the only account of it in the _Catalogue_ is that of a _Lady and her daughter_.
unusual or striking
From this reading The face of the lady has nothing very remarkable in it, but that it may be said to be the very perfection of the English female face.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The face of the lady has nothing very remarkable in it, but that it may be said to be the very perfection of the English female face.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It is companion to another whole-length by the same artist, No. 417, of a _Gentleman and a little girl_.
express in speech
From this reading ESSAY XXV ON A PORTRAIT OF AN ENGLISH LADY, BY VANDYKE The portrait I speak of is in the Louvre, where it is numbered 416, and the only account of it in the _Catalogue_ is that of a _Lady and her daughter_.
sweetnessnounUS /ˈswiːtnəs/
the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
From this reading It is not particularly beautiful, but there is a sweetness in it, and a goodness conjoined, which is inexpressibly delightful.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ESSAY XXV ON A PORTRAIT OF AN ENGLISH LADY, BY VANDYKE The portrait I speak of is in the Louvre, where it is numbered 416, and the only account of it in the _Catalogue_ is that of a _Lady and her daughter_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ESSAY XXV ON A PORTRAIT OF AN ENGLISH LADY, BY VANDYKE The portrait I speak of is in the Louvre, where it is numbered 416, and the only account of it in the _Catalogue_ is that of a _Lady and her daughter_.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It is not particularly beautiful, but there is a sweetness in it, and a goodness conjoined, which is inexpressibly delightful.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is companion to another whole-length by the same artist, No. 417, of a _Gentleman and a little girl_.
VANDYKEnounUS /ˌvænˈdaɪk/
Flemish painter of numerous portraits (1599-1641)
From this reading ESSAY XXV ON A PORTRAIT OF AN ENGLISH LADY, BY VANDYKE The portrait I speak of is in the Louvre, where it is numbered 416, and the only account of it in the _Catalogue_ is that of a _Lady and her daughter_.
precisely as stated
From this reading The face of the lady has nothing very remarkable in it, but that it may be said to be the very perfection of the English female face.
in or at the place that
From this reading ESSAY XXV ON A PORTRAIT OF AN ENGLISH LADY, BY VANDYKE The portrait I speak of is in the Louvre, where it is numbered 416, and the only account of it in the _Catalogue_ is that of a _Lady and her daughter_.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is not particularly beautiful, but there is a sweetness in it, and a goodness conjoined, which is inexpressibly delightful.
whole-length
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From this reading It is companion to another whole-length by the same artist, No. 417, of a _Gentleman and a little girl_.
XXVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-four and one
From this reading ESSAY XXV ON A PORTRAIT OF AN ENGLISH LADY, BY VANDYKE The portrait I speak of is in the Louvre, where it is numbered 416, and the only account of it in the _Catalogue_ is that of a _Lady and her daughter_.
