used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She wore a rich black gown fitly relieved by transparent fillings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A splendid rosary of pearls and carnelians clung around her throat, while rare lace falling from the elbow drew attention to her plump arms and small white hands.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Despite the woman's forty-seven years she was youthful in appearance.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading A splendid rosary of pearls and carnelians clung around her throat, while rare lace falling from the elbow drew attention to her plump arms and small white hands.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading A splendid rosary of pearls and carnelians clung around her throat, while rare lace falling from the elbow drew attention to her plump arms and small white hands.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading A splendid rosary of pearls and carnelians clung around her throat, while rare lace falling from the elbow drew attention to her plump arms and small white hands.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading She wore a rich black gown fitly relieved by transparent fillings.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She wore a rich black gown fitly relieved by transparent fillings.
carnelians
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From this reading A splendid rosary of pearls and carnelians clung around her throat, while rare lace falling from the elbow drew attention to her plump arms and small white hands.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading A splendid rosary of pearls and carnelians clung around her throat, while rare lace falling from the elbow drew attention to her plump arms and small white hands.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Despite the woman's forty-seven years she was youthful in appearance.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Mrs. Grace stood dressed for the evening.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading A splendid rosary of pearls and carnelians clung around her throat, while rare lace falling from the elbow drew attention to her plump arms and small white hands.
elbownounUS /ˈelboʊ/
hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading A splendid rosary of pearls and carnelians clung around her throat, while rare lace falling from the elbow drew attention to her plump arms and small white hands.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Mrs. Grace stood dressed for the evening.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading A splendid rosary of pearls and carnelians clung around her throat, while rare lace falling from the elbow drew attention to her plump arms and small white hands.
fillingsnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋz/
plural of “filling” — any material that fills a space or container
From this reading She wore a rich black gown fitly relieved by transparent fillings.
fitlyadverb
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading She wore a rich black gown fitly relieved by transparent fillings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Grace stood dressed for the evening.
forty-sevenadjective
being seven more than forty
From this reading Despite the woman's forty-seven years she was youthful in appearance.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A splendid rosary of pearls and carnelians clung around her throat, while rare lace falling from the elbow drew attention to her plump arms and small white hands.
full-lengthadjective
representing or accommodating the entire length
From this reading To-night she glanced into a full-length mirror, satisfied.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading To-night she glanced into a full-length mirror, satisfied.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading She wore a rich black gown fitly relieved by transparent fillings.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Mrs. Grace stood dressed for the evening.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading A splendid rosary of pearls and carnelians clung around her throat, while rare lace falling from the elbow drew attention to her plump arms and small white hands.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A splendid rosary of pearls and carnelians clung around her throat, while rare lace falling from the elbow drew attention to her plump arms and small white hands.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Despite the woman's forty-seven years she was youthful in appearance.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading To-night she glanced into a full-length mirror, satisfied.
laceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading A splendid rosary of pearls and carnelians clung around her throat, while rare lace falling from the elbow drew attention to her plump arms and small white hands.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading To-night she glanced into a full-length mirror, satisfied.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Grace stood dressed for the evening.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A splendid rosary of pearls and carnelians clung around her throat, while rare lace falling from the elbow drew attention to her plump arms and small white hands.
pearlsnounUS /pɜːrlz/
plural of “pearl” — a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading A splendid rosary of pearls and carnelians clung around her throat, while rare lace falling from the elbow drew attention to her plump arms and small white hands.
plumpadjectiveUS /plʌmp/
sufficiently fat so as to have a pleasing fullness of figure
From this reading A splendid rosary of pearls and carnelians clung around her throat, while rare lace falling from the elbow drew attention to her plump arms and small white hands.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading A splendid rosary of pearls and carnelians clung around her throat, while rare lace falling from the elbow drew attention to her plump arms and small white hands.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading She wore a rich black gown fitly relieved by transparent fillings.
possessing material wealth
From this reading She wore a rich black gown fitly relieved by transparent fillings.
rosarynounUS /ˈroʊzəri/
a string of beads used in counting prayers (especially by Catholics)
From this reading A splendid rosary of pearls and carnelians clung around her throat, while rare lace falling from the elbow drew attention to her plump arms and small white hands.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading To-night she glanced into a full-length mirror, satisfied.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She wore a rich black gown fitly relieved by transparent fillings.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A splendid rosary of pearls and carnelians clung around her throat, while rare lace falling from the elbow drew attention to her plump arms and small white hands.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading A splendid rosary of pearls and carnelians clung around her throat, while rare lace falling from the elbow drew attention to her plump arms and small white hands.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Mrs. Grace stood dressed for the evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Grace stood dressed for the evening.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading A splendid rosary of pearls and carnelians clung around her throat, while rare lace falling from the elbow drew attention to her plump arms and small white hands.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A splendid rosary of pearls and carnelians clung around her throat, while rare lace falling from the elbow drew attention to her plump arms and small white hands.
To-night
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From this reading To-night she glanced into a full-length mirror, satisfied.
transparentadjectiveUS /trænˈsperənt/
transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
From this reading She wore a rich black gown fitly relieved by transparent fillings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Despite the woman's forty-seven years she was youthful in appearance.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A splendid rosary of pearls and carnelians clung around her throat, while rare lace falling from the elbow drew attention to her plump arms and small white hands.
a Caucasian
From this reading A splendid rosary of pearls and carnelians clung around her throat, while rare lace falling from the elbow drew attention to her plump arms and small white hands.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Despite the woman's forty-seven years she was youthful in appearance.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading She wore a rich black gown fitly relieved by transparent fillings.
a late time of life
From this reading Despite the woman's forty-seven years she was youthful in appearance.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading Despite the woman's forty-seven years she was youthful in appearance.
