accostedverbUS /əˈkɑːstɪd/
past form of “accost” — speak to someone
From this reading He was perfectly self-possessed; he accosted us both with courtesy, seemed immediately to enter into our feelings, and to make one with us.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My sister’s heightened colour and sparkling eyes half revealed her secret to me.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I scanned his physiognomy, which varied as he spoke, yet was beautiful in every change.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The next day Lord Raymond called at Perdita’s cottage, on his way to Windsor Castle.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading I scanned his physiognomy, which varied as he spoke, yet was beautiful in every change.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading The usual expression of his eyes was soft, though at times he could make them even glare with ferocity; his complexion was colourless; and every trait spoke predominate self-will; his smile was pleasing, though disdain too often curled his lips—lips which to female eyes were the very throne of beauty and love.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He was perfectly self-possessed; he accosted us both with courtesy, seemed immediately to enter into our feelings, and to make one with us.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The next day Lord Raymond called at Perdita’s cottage, on his way to Windsor Castle.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The next day Lord Raymond called at Perdita’s cottage, on his way to Windsor Castle.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading I scanned his physiognomy, which varied as he spoke, yet was beautiful in every change.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading My sister’s heightened colour and sparkling eyes half revealed her secret to me.
colourlessadjective
lacking in variety and interest
From this reading The usual expression of his eyes was soft, though at times he could make them even glare with ferocity; his complexion was colourless; and every trait spoke predominate self-will; his smile was pleasing, though disdain too often curled his lips—lips which to female eyes were the very throne of beauty and love.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading The usual expression of his eyes was soft, though at times he could make them even glare with ferocity; his complexion was colourless; and every trait spoke predominate self-will; his smile was pleasing, though disdain too often curled his lips—lips which to female eyes were the very throne of beauty and love.
a small house with a single story
From this reading The next day Lord Raymond called at Perdita’s cottage, on his way to Windsor Castle.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The usual expression of his eyes was soft, though at times he could make them even glare with ferocity; his complexion was colourless; and every trait spoke predominate self-will; his smile was pleasing, though disdain too often curled his lips—lips which to female eyes were the very throne of beauty and love.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading He was perfectly self-possessed; he accosted us both with courtesy, seemed immediately to enter into our feelings, and to make one with us.
curledadjectiveUS /kɜːrld/
(of hair) making curls or having been made to curl
From this reading The usual expression of his eyes was soft, though at times he could make them even glare with ferocity; his complexion was colourless; and every trait spoke predominate self-will; his smile was pleasing, though disdain too often curled his lips—lips which to female eyes were the very throne of beauty and love.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day Lord Raymond called at Perdita’s cottage, on his way to Windsor Castle.
disdainverbUS /dɪsˈdeɪn/
look down on with disdain
From this reading The usual expression of his eyes was soft, though at times he could make them even glare with ferocity; his complexion was colourless; and every trait spoke predominate self-will; his smile was pleasing, though disdain too often curled his lips—lips which to female eyes were the very throne of beauty and love.
to come or go into
From this reading He was perfectly self-possessed; he accosted us both with courtesy, seemed immediately to enter into our feelings, and to make one with us.
divisible by two
From this reading The usual expression of his eyes was soft, though at times he could make them even glare with ferocity; his complexion was colourless; and every trait spoke predominate self-will; his smile was pleasing, though disdain too often curled his lips—lips which to female eyes were the very throne of beauty and love.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I scanned his physiognomy, which varied as he spoke, yet was beautiful in every change.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The usual expression of his eyes was soft, though at times he could make them even glare with ferocity; his complexion was colourless; and every trait spoke predominate self-will; his smile was pleasing, though disdain too often curled his lips—lips which to female eyes were the very throne of beauty and love.
opinion or judgment
From this reading My sister’s heightened colour and sparkling eyes half revealed her secret to me.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading He was perfectly self-possessed; he accosted us both with courtesy, seemed immediately to enter into our feelings, and to make one with us.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading The usual expression of his eyes was soft, though at times he could make them even glare with ferocity; his complexion was colourless; and every trait spoke predominate self-will; his smile was pleasing, though disdain too often curled his lips—lips which to female eyes were the very throne of beauty and love.
ferocitynounUS /fərˈɑːsəti/
the property of being wild or turbulent
From this reading The usual expression of his eyes was soft, though at times he could make them even glare with ferocity; his complexion was colourless; and every trait spoke predominate self-will; his smile was pleasing, though disdain too often curled his lips—lips which to female eyes were the very throne of beauty and love.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading The usual expression of his eyes was soft, though at times he could make them even glare with ferocity; his complexion was colourless; and every trait spoke predominate self-will; his smile was pleasing, though disdain too often curled his lips—lips which to female eyes were the very throne of beauty and love.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading My sister’s heightened colour and sparkling eyes half revealed her secret to me.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was perfectly self-possessed; he accosted us both with courtesy, seemed immediately to enter into our feelings, and to make one with us.
heightenedverbUS /ˈhaɪtənd/
past form of “heighten” — become more extreme
From this reading My sister’s heightened colour and sparkling eyes half revealed her secret to me.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading My sister’s heightened colour and sparkling eyes half revealed her secret to me.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The next day Lord Raymond called at Perdita’s cottage, on his way to Windsor Castle.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I scanned his physiognomy, which varied as he spoke, yet was beautiful in every change.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading He was perfectly self-possessed; he accosted us both with courtesy, seemed immediately to enter into our feelings, and to make one with us.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I scanned his physiognomy, which varied as he spoke, yet was beautiful in every change.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He was perfectly self-possessed; he accosted us both with courtesy, seemed immediately to enter into our feelings, and to make one with us.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading The usual expression of his eyes was soft, though at times he could make them even glare with ferocity; his complexion was colourless; and every trait spoke predominate self-will; his smile was pleasing, though disdain too often curled his lips—lips which to female eyes were the very throne of beauty and love.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading The next day Lord Raymond called at Perdita’s cottage, on his way to Windsor Castle.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The usual expression of his eyes was soft, though at times he could make them even glare with ferocity; his complexion was colourless; and every trait spoke predominate self-will; his smile was pleasing, though disdain too often curled his lips—lips which to female eyes were the very throne of beauty and love.
engage in
From this reading He was perfectly self-possessed; he accosted us both with courtesy, seemed immediately to enter into our feelings, and to make one with us.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My sister’s heightened colour and sparkling eyes half revealed her secret to me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My sister’s heightened colour and sparkling eyes half revealed her secret to me.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day Lord Raymond called at Perdita’s cottage, on his way to Windsor Castle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The usual expression of his eyes was soft, though at times he could make them even glare with ferocity; his complexion was colourless; and every trait spoke predominate self-will; his smile was pleasing, though disdain too often curled his lips—lips which to female eyes were the very throne of beauty and love.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The usual expression of his eyes was soft, though at times he could make them even glare with ferocity; his complexion was colourless; and every trait spoke predominate self-will; his smile was pleasing, though disdain too often curled his lips—lips which to female eyes were the very throne of beauty and love.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The next day Lord Raymond called at Perdita’s cottage, on his way to Windsor Castle.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was perfectly self-possessed; he accosted us both with courtesy, seemed immediately to enter into our feelings, and to make one with us.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading He was perfectly self-possessed; he accosted us both with courtesy, seemed immediately to enter into our feelings, and to make one with us.
Perdita's
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From this reading The next day Lord Raymond called at Perdita’s cottage, on his way to Windsor Castle.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading He was perfectly self-possessed; he accosted us both with courtesy, seemed immediately to enter into our feelings, and to make one with us.
physiognomynoun
the human face (“kisser” and “smiler” and “mug” are informal terms for “face” and “phiz” is British)
From this reading I scanned his physiognomy, which varied as he spoke, yet was beautiful in every change.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading The usual expression of his eyes was soft, though at times he could make them even glare with ferocity; his complexion was colourless; and every trait spoke predominate self-will; his smile was pleasing, though disdain too often curled his lips—lips which to female eyes were the very throne of beauty and love.
predominateverbUS /prɪˈdɑːməneɪt/
be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading The usual expression of his eyes was soft, though at times he could make them even glare with ferocity; his complexion was colourless; and every trait spoke predominate self-will; his smile was pleasing, though disdain too often curled his lips—lips which to female eyes were the very throne of beauty and love.
Raymond
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From this reading The next day Lord Raymond called at Perdita’s cottage, on his way to Windsor Castle.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading My sister’s heightened colour and sparkling eyes half revealed her secret to me.
scannedverbUS /skænd/
inflected form of “scan” — examine minutely or intensely
From this reading I scanned his physiognomy, which varied as he spoke, yet was beautiful in every change.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading My sister’s heightened colour and sparkling eyes half revealed her secret to me.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He was perfectly self-possessed; he accosted us both with courtesy, seemed immediately to enter into our feelings, and to make one with us.
self-possessedadjective
in full control of your faculties
From this reading He was perfectly self-possessed; he accosted us both with courtesy, seemed immediately to enter into our feelings, and to make one with us.
self-willnoun
resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires
From this reading The usual expression of his eyes was soft, though at times he could make them even glare with ferocity; his complexion was colourless; and every trait spoke predominate self-will; his smile was pleasing, though disdain too often curled his lips—lips which to female eyes were the very throne of beauty and love.
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading My sister’s heightened colour and sparkling eyes half revealed her secret to me.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The usual expression of his eyes was soft, though at times he could make them even glare with ferocity; his complexion was colourless; and every trait spoke predominate self-will; his smile was pleasing, though disdain too often curled his lips—lips which to female eyes were the very throne of beauty and love.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The usual expression of his eyes was soft, though at times he could make them even glare with ferocity; his complexion was colourless; and every trait spoke predominate self-will; his smile was pleasing, though disdain too often curled his lips—lips which to female eyes were the very throne of beauty and love.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading My sister’s heightened colour and sparkling eyes half revealed her secret to me.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading I scanned his physiognomy, which varied as he spoke, yet was beautiful in every change.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day Lord Raymond called at Perdita’s cottage, on his way to Windsor Castle.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The usual expression of his eyes was soft, though at times he could make them even glare with ferocity; his complexion was colourless; and every trait spoke predominate self-will; his smile was pleasing, though disdain too often curled his lips—lips which to female eyes were the very throne of beauty and love.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The usual expression of his eyes was soft, though at times he could make them even glare with ferocity; his complexion was colourless; and every trait spoke predominate self-will; his smile was pleasing, though disdain too often curled his lips—lips which to female eyes were the very throne of beauty and love.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading The usual expression of his eyes was soft, though at times he could make them even glare with ferocity; his complexion was colourless; and every trait spoke predominate self-will; his smile was pleasing, though disdain too often curled his lips—lips which to female eyes were the very throne of beauty and love.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The usual expression of his eyes was soft, though at times he could make them even glare with ferocity; his complexion was colourless; and every trait spoke predominate self-will; his smile was pleasing, though disdain too often curled his lips—lips which to female eyes were the very throne of beauty and love.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next day Lord Raymond called at Perdita’s cottage, on his way to Windsor Castle.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The usual expression of his eyes was soft, though at times he could make them even glare with ferocity; his complexion was colourless; and every trait spoke predominate self-will; his smile was pleasing, though disdain too often curled his lips—lips which to female eyes were the very throne of beauty and love.
traitnounUS /treɪt/
a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
From this reading The usual expression of his eyes was soft, though at times he could make them even glare with ferocity; his complexion was colourless; and every trait spoke predominate self-will; his smile was pleasing, though disdain too often curled his lips—lips which to female eyes were the very throne of beauty and love.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was perfectly self-possessed; he accosted us both with courtesy, seemed immediately to enter into our feelings, and to make one with us.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The usual expression of his eyes was soft, though at times he could make them even glare with ferocity; his complexion was colourless; and every trait spoke predominate self-will; his smile was pleasing, though disdain too often curled his lips—lips which to female eyes were the very throne of beauty and love.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading I scanned his physiognomy, which varied as he spoke, yet was beautiful in every change.
precisely as stated
From this reading The usual expression of his eyes was soft, though at times he could make them even glare with ferocity; his complexion was colourless; and every trait spoke predominate self-will; his smile was pleasing, though disdain too often curled his lips—lips which to female eyes were the very throne of beauty and love.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was perfectly self-possessed; he accosted us both with courtesy, seemed immediately to enter into our feelings, and to make one with us.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The next day Lord Raymond called at Perdita’s cottage, on his way to Windsor Castle.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The usual expression of his eyes was soft, though at times he could make them even glare with ferocity; his complexion was colourless; and every trait spoke predominate self-will; his smile was pleasing, though disdain too often curled his lips—lips which to female eyes were the very throne of beauty and love.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I scanned his physiognomy, which varied as he spoke, yet was beautiful in every change.
WindsornounUS /ˈwɪnzər/
a city in southeastern Ontario on the Detroit River opposite Detroit
From this reading The next day Lord Raymond called at Perdita’s cottage, on his way to Windsor Castle.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was perfectly self-possessed; he accosted us both with courtesy, seemed immediately to enter into our feelings, and to make one with us.
but in spite of that
From this reading I scanned his physiognomy, which varied as he spoke, yet was beautiful in every change.
