giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading She stood just within the doorway of the room where Marcia was dressing for the Opera, delivering her message mechanically, but really absorbed in the spectacle presented by the young girl before her.
(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 There are all kinds of subtle variants, no doubt, in "black," such as Lady Coryston habitually wore; and the costliness of them left nothing to be desired.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Sewell was an artist in her own sphere, and secretly envious of the greater range of combination which Marcia's youth and beauty made possible for the persons who dressed her, as compared with Lady Coryston.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sewell was an artist in her own sphere, and secretly envious of the greater range of combination which Marcia's youth and beauty made possible for the persons who dressed her, as compared with Lady Coryston.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are all kinds of subtle variants, no doubt, in "black," such as Lady Coryston habitually wore; and the costliness of them left nothing to be desired.
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading Sewell was an artist in her own sphere, and secretly envious of the greater range of combination which Marcia's youth and beauty made possible for the persons who dressed her, as compared with Lady Coryston.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sewell was an artist in her own sphere, and secretly envious of the greater range of combination which Marcia's youth and beauty made possible for the persons who dressed her, as compared with Lady Coryston.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There are all kinds of subtle variants, no doubt, in "black," such as Lady Coryston habitually wore; and the costliness of them left nothing to be desired.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Sewell was an artist in her own sphere, and secretly envious of the greater range of combination which Marcia's youth and beauty made possible for the persons who dressed her, as compared with Lady Coryston.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Her ladyship says she would like to see you, Miss, before you go."
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading There are all kinds of subtle variants, no doubt, in "black," such as Lady Coryston habitually wore; and the costliness of them left nothing to be desired.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She stood just within the doorway of the room where Marcia was dressing for the Opera, delivering her message mechanically, but really absorbed in the spectacle presented by the young girl before her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She stood just within the doorway of the room where Marcia was dressing for the Opera, delivering her message mechanically, but really absorbed in the spectacle presented by the young girl before her.
combinationnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃən/
a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading Sewell was an artist in her own sphere, and secretly envious of the greater range of combination which Marcia's youth and beauty made possible for the persons who dressed her, as compared with Lady Coryston.
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading Sewell was an artist in her own sphere, and secretly envious of the greater range of combination which Marcia's youth and beauty made possible for the persons who dressed her, as compared with Lady Coryston.
Coryston
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From this reading Sewell was an artist in her own sphere, and secretly envious of the greater range of combination which Marcia's youth and beauty made possible for the persons who dressed her, as compared with Lady Coryston.
Coryston's
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From this reading The speaker was Lady Coryston's maid.
costlinessnoun
the quality possessed by something with a great price or value
From this reading There are all kinds of subtle variants, no doubt, in "black," such as Lady Coryston habitually wore; and the costliness of them left nothing to be desired.
deliveringverbUS /dɪˈlɪvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading She stood just within the doorway of the room where Marcia was dressing for the Opera, delivering her message mechanically, but really absorbed in the spectacle presented by the young girl before her.
wanted intensely
From this reading There are all kinds of subtle variants, no doubt, in "black," such as Lady Coryston habitually wore; and the costliness of them left nothing to be desired.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading She stood just within the doorway of the room where Marcia was dressing for the Opera, delivering her message mechanically, but really absorbed in the spectacle presented by the young girl before her.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading There are all kinds of subtle variants, no doubt, in "black," such as Lady Coryston habitually wore; and the costliness of them left nothing to be desired.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Sewell was an artist in her own sphere, and secretly envious of the greater range of combination which Marcia's youth and beauty made possible for the persons who dressed her, as compared with Lady Coryston.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading She stood just within the doorway of the room where Marcia was dressing for the Opera, delivering her message mechanically, but really absorbed in the spectacle presented by the young girl before her.
enviousadjectiveUS /ˈenviəs/
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading Sewell was an artist in her own sphere, and secretly envious of the greater range of combination which Marcia's youth and beauty made possible for the persons who dressed her, as compared with Lady Coryston.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She stood just within the doorway of the room where Marcia was dressing for the Opera, delivering her message mechanically, but really absorbed in the spectacle presented by the young girl before her.
a young female
From this reading She stood just within the doorway of the room where Marcia was dressing for the Opera, delivering her message mechanically, but really absorbed in the spectacle presented by the young girl before her.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Her ladyship says she would like to see you, Miss, before you go."
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Sewell was an artist in her own sphere, and secretly envious of the greater range of combination which Marcia's youth and beauty made possible for the persons who dressed her, as compared with Lady Coryston.
habituallyadverbUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəli/
according to habit or custom
From this reading There are all kinds of subtle variants, no doubt, in "black," such as Lady Coryston habitually wore; and the costliness of them left nothing to be desired.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Her ladyship says she would like to see you, Miss, before you go."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She stood just within the doorway of the room where Marcia was dressing for the Opera, delivering her message mechanically, but really absorbed in the spectacle presented by the young girl before her.
and nothing more
From this reading She stood just within the doorway of the room where Marcia was dressing for the Opera, delivering her message mechanically, but really absorbed in the spectacle presented by the young girl before her.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading There are all kinds of subtle variants, no doubt, in "black," such as Lady Coryston habitually wore; and the costliness of them left nothing to be desired.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The speaker was Lady Coryston's maid.
ladyshipnoun
a title used to address any peeress except a duchess
From this reading "Her ladyship says she would like to see you, Miss, before you go."
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading There are all kinds of subtle variants, no doubt, in "black," such as Lady Coryston habitually wore; and the costliness of them left nothing to be desired.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Her ladyship says she would like to see you, Miss, before you go."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Sewell was an artist in her own sphere, and secretly envious of the greater range of combination which Marcia's youth and beauty made possible for the persons who dressed her, as compared with Lady Coryston.
a female domestic
From this reading The speaker was Lady Coryston's maid.
Marcia
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From this reading She stood just within the doorway of the room where Marcia was dressing for the Opera, delivering her message mechanically, but really absorbed in the spectacle presented by the young girl before her.
Marcia's
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From this reading Sewell was an artist in her own sphere, and secretly envious of the greater range of combination which Marcia's youth and beauty made possible for the persons who dressed her, as compared with Lady Coryston.
mechanicallyadverbUS /məˈkænɪkli/
in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism
From this reading She stood just within the doorway of the room where Marcia was dressing for the Opera, delivering her message mechanically, but really absorbed in the spectacle presented by the young girl before her.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading She stood just within the doorway of the room where Marcia was dressing for the Opera, delivering her message mechanically, but really absorbed in the spectacle presented by the young girl before her.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Her ladyship says she would like to see you, Miss, before you go."
not any; not one
From this reading There are all kinds of subtle variants, no doubt, in "black," such as Lady Coryston habitually wore; and the costliness of them left nothing to be desired.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There are all kinds of subtle variants, no doubt, in "black," such as Lady Coryston habitually wore; and the costliness of them left nothing to be desired.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She stood just within the doorway of the room where Marcia was dressing for the Opera, delivering her message mechanically, but really absorbed in the spectacle presented by the young girl before her.
OperanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading She stood just within the doorway of the room where Marcia was dressing for the Opera, delivering her message mechanically, but really absorbed in the spectacle presented by the young girl before her.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Sewell was an artist in her own sphere, and secretly envious of the greater range of combination which Marcia's youth and beauty made possible for the persons who dressed her, as compared with Lady Coryston.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Sewell was an artist in her own sphere, and secretly envious of the greater range of combination which Marcia's youth and beauty made possible for the persons who dressed her, as compared with Lady Coryston.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Sewell was an artist in her own sphere, and secretly envious of the greater range of combination which Marcia's youth and beauty made possible for the persons who dressed her, as compared with Lady Coryston.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She stood just within the doorway of the room where Marcia was dressing for the Opera, delivering her message mechanically, but really absorbed in the spectacle presented by the young girl before her.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading Sewell was an artist in her own sphere, and secretly envious of the greater range of combination which Marcia's youth and beauty made possible for the persons who dressed her, as compared with Lady Coryston.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading She stood just within the doorway of the room where Marcia was dressing for the Opera, delivering her message mechanically, but really absorbed in the spectacle presented by the young girl before her.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading She stood just within the doorway of the room where Marcia was dressing for the Opera, delivering her message mechanically, but really absorbed in the spectacle presented by the young girl before her.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "Her ladyship says she would like to see you, Miss, before you go."
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading Sewell was an artist in her own sphere, and secretly envious of the greater range of combination which Marcia's youth and beauty made possible for the persons who dressed her, as compared with Lady Coryston.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Her ladyship says she would like to see you, Miss, before you go."
Sewell
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From this reading Sewell was an artist in her own sphere, and secretly envious of the greater range of combination which Marcia's youth and beauty made possible for the persons who dressed her, as compared with Lady Coryston.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Her ladyship says she would like to see you, Miss, before you go."
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading The speaker was Lady Coryston's maid.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading She stood just within the doorway of the room where Marcia was dressing for the Opera, delivering her message mechanically, but really absorbed in the spectacle presented by the young girl before her.
spherenounUS /sfɪr/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading Sewell was an artist in her own sphere, and secretly envious of the greater range of combination which Marcia's youth and beauty made possible for the persons who dressed her, as compared with Lady Coryston.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading She stood just within the doorway of the room where Marcia was dressing for the Opera, delivering her message mechanically, but really absorbed in the spectacle presented by the young girl before her.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading There are all kinds of subtle variants, no doubt, in "black," such as Lady Coryston habitually wore; and the costliness of them left nothing to be desired.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading There are all kinds of subtle variants, no doubt, in "black," such as Lady Coryston habitually wore; and the costliness of them left nothing to be desired.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The speaker was Lady Coryston's maid.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There are all kinds of subtle variants, no doubt, in "black," such as Lady Coryston habitually wore; and the costliness of them left nothing to be desired.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are all kinds of subtle variants, no doubt, in "black," such as Lady Coryston habitually wore; and the costliness of them left nothing to be desired.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Her ladyship says she would like to see you, Miss, before you go."
variantsnounUS /ˈveriənts/
plural of “variant” — an event that departs from expectations
From this reading There are all kinds of subtle variants, no doubt, in "black," such as Lady Coryston habitually wore; and the costliness of them left nothing to be desired.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The speaker was Lady Coryston's maid.
in or at the place that
From this reading She stood just within the doorway of the room where Marcia was dressing for the Opera, delivering her message mechanically, but really absorbed in the spectacle presented by the young girl before her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Sewell was an artist in her own sphere, and secretly envious of the greater range of combination which Marcia's youth and beauty made possible for the persons who dressed her, as compared with Lady Coryston.
which person or people
From this reading Sewell was an artist in her own sphere, and secretly envious of the greater range of combination which Marcia's youth and beauty made possible for the persons who dressed her, as compared with Lady Coryston.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sewell was an artist in her own sphere, and secretly envious of the greater range of combination which Marcia's youth and beauty made possible for the persons who dressed her, as compared with Lady Coryston.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading She stood just within the doorway of the room where Marcia was dressing for the Opera, delivering her message mechanically, but really absorbed in the spectacle presented by the young girl before her.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading There are all kinds of subtle variants, no doubt, in "black," such as Lady Coryston habitually wore; and the costliness of them left nothing to be desired.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Her ladyship says she would like to see you, Miss, before you go."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Her ladyship says she would like to see you, Miss, before you go."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She stood just within the doorway of the room where Marcia was dressing for the Opera, delivering her message mechanically, but really absorbed in the spectacle presented by the young girl before her.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Sewell was an artist in her own sphere, and secretly envious of the greater range of combination which Marcia's youth and beauty made possible for the persons who dressed her, as compared with Lady Coryston.
