used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her face was squared a little at the lower angles, but the chin was round and soft, and the curves about the mouth were full and tender enough to destroy the impression left by contemplation of those rigid outlines.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Her face was squared a little at the lower angles, but the chin was round and soft, and the curves about the mouth were full and tender enough to destroy the impression left by contemplation of those rigid outlines.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE RED ROCK In the strong light that fell upon her face, Mr. Gray had an opportunity to examine her features more closely.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her eyes, which were dark and singularly brilliant, were half closed, either from some peculiar conformation of the lids, or an habitual effort to conceal expression.
anglesnounUS /ˈæŋɡəlz/
plural of “angle” — the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading Her face was squared a little at the lower angles, but the chin was round and soft, and the curves about the mouth were full and tender enough to destroy the impression left by contemplation of those rigid outlines.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her face was squared a little at the lower angles, but the chin was round and soft, and the curves about the mouth were full and tender enough to destroy the impression left by contemplation of those rigid outlines.
belongsverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋz/
third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading Her skin was colorless with that satin-like lustre that belongs to some brunettes, relieved by one or two freckles that were scarcely blemishes.
blemishesnounUS /ˈblemɪʃɪz/
plural of “blemish” — a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)
From this reading Her skin was colorless with that satin-like lustre that belongs to some brunettes, relieved by one or two freckles that were scarcely blemishes.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Her eyes, which were dark and singularly brilliant, were half closed, either from some peculiar conformation of the lids, or an habitual effort to conceal expression.
brunettesnounUS /bruːˈnets/
plural of “brunette” — a person with dark (brown) hair
From this reading Her skin was colorless with that satin-like lustre that belongs to some brunettes, relieved by one or two freckles that were scarcely blemishes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her face was squared a little at the lower angles, but the chin was round and soft, and the curves about the mouth were full and tender enough to destroy the impression left by contemplation of those rigid outlines.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Her skin was colorless with that satin-like lustre that belongs to some brunettes, relieved by one or two freckles that were scarcely blemishes.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading Her face was squared a little at the lower angles, but the chin was round and soft, and the curves about the mouth were full and tender enough to destroy the impression left by contemplation of those rigid outlines.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Her eyes, which were dark and singularly brilliant, were half closed, either from some peculiar conformation of the lids, or an habitual effort to conceal expression.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading THE RED ROCK In the strong light that fell upon her face, Mr. Gray had an opportunity to examine her features more closely.
colorlessadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərləs/
lacking in variety and interest
From this reading Her skin was colorless with that satin-like lustre that belongs to some brunettes, relieved by one or two freckles that were scarcely blemishes.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Her eyes, which were dark and singularly brilliant, were half closed, either from some peculiar conformation of the lids, or an habitual effort to conceal expression.
conformationnoun
a symmetrical arrangement of the parts of a thing
From this reading Her eyes, which were dark and singularly brilliant, were half closed, either from some peculiar conformation of the lids, or an habitual effort to conceal expression.
contemplationnounUS /ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃən/
a long and thoughtful observation
From this reading Her face was squared a little at the lower angles, but the chin was round and soft, and the curves about the mouth were full and tender enough to destroy the impression left by contemplation of those rigid outlines.
contournounUS /ˈkɑːntʊr/
a line drawn on a map connecting points of equal height
From this reading The effect of its general contour was that of a handsome woman of thirty.
curvesnounUS /kɜːrvz/
plural of “curve” — the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
From this reading Her face was squared a little at the lower angles, but the chin was round and soft, and the curves about the mouth were full and tender enough to destroy the impression left by contemplation of those rigid outlines.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Her eyes, which were dark and singularly brilliant, were half closed, either from some peculiar conformation of the lids, or an habitual effort to conceal expression.
do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading Her face was squared a little at the lower angles, but the chin was round and soft, and the curves about the mouth were full and tender enough to destroy the impression left by contemplation of those rigid outlines.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The effect of its general contour was that of a handsome woman of thirty.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Her eyes, which were dark and singularly brilliant, were half closed, either from some peculiar conformation of the lids, or an habitual effort to conceal expression.
one or the other of two
From this reading Her eyes, which were dark and singularly brilliant, were half closed, either from some peculiar conformation of the lids, or an habitual effort to conceal expression.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Her face was squared a little at the lower angles, but the chin was round and soft, and the curves about the mouth were full and tender enough to destroy the impression left by contemplation of those rigid outlines.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading THE RED ROCK In the strong light that fell upon her face, Mr. Gray had an opportunity to examine her features more closely.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Her eyes, which were dark and singularly brilliant, were half closed, either from some peculiar conformation of the lids, or an habitual effort to conceal expression.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Her eyes, which were dark and singularly brilliant, were half closed, either from some peculiar conformation of the lids, or an habitual effort to conceal expression.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading THE RED ROCK In the strong light that fell upon her face, Mr. Gray had an opportunity to examine her features more closely.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading THE RED ROCK In the strong light that fell upon her face, Mr. Gray had an opportunity to examine her features more closely.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading THE RED ROCK In the strong light that fell upon her face, Mr. Gray had an opportunity to examine her features more closely.
frecklesnounUS /ˈfrekəlz/
plural of “freckle” — a small brownish spot (of the pigment melanin) on the skin
From this reading Her skin was colorless with that satin-like lustre that belongs to some brunettes, relieved by one or two freckles that were scarcely blemishes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Her eyes, which were dark and singularly brilliant, were half closed, either from some peculiar conformation of the lids, or an habitual effort to conceal expression.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Her face was squared a little at the lower angles, but the chin was round and soft, and the curves about the mouth were full and tender enough to destroy the impression left by contemplation of those rigid outlines.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The effect of its general contour was that of a handsome woman of thirty.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading THE RED ROCK In the strong light that fell upon her face, Mr. Gray had an opportunity to examine her features more closely.
habitualadjectiveUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəl/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Her eyes, which were dark and singularly brilliant, were half closed, either from some peculiar conformation of the lids, or an habitual effort to conceal expression.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE RED ROCK In the strong light that fell upon her face, Mr. Gray had an opportunity to examine her features more closely.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Her eyes, which were dark and singularly brilliant, were half closed, either from some peculiar conformation of the lids, or an habitual effort to conceal expression.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading The effect of its general contour was that of a handsome woman of thirty.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE RED ROCK In the strong light that fell upon her face, Mr. Gray had an opportunity to examine her features more closely.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Her face was squared a little at the lower angles, but the chin was round and soft, and the curves about the mouth were full and tender enough to destroy the impression left by contemplation of those rigid outlines.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE RED ROCK In the strong light that fell upon her face, Mr. Gray had an opportunity to examine her features more closely.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The effect of its general contour was that of a handsome woman of thirty.
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 Her face was squared a little at the lower angles, but the chin was round and soft, and the curves about the mouth were full and tender enough to destroy the impression left by contemplation of those rigid outlines.
lidsnounUS /lɪdz/
plural of “lid” — either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading Her eyes, which were dark and singularly brilliant, were half closed, either from some peculiar conformation of the lids, or an habitual effort to conceal expression.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading THE RED ROCK In the strong light that fell upon her face, Mr. Gray had an opportunity to examine her features more closely.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Her face was squared a little at the lower angles, but the chin was round and soft, and the curves about the mouth were full and tender enough to destroy the impression left by contemplation of those rigid outlines.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Her face was squared a little at the lower angles, but the chin was round and soft, and the curves about the mouth were full and tender enough to destroy the impression left by contemplation of those rigid outlines.
lustrenounUS /ˈlʌstər/
a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain
From this reading Her skin was colorless with that satin-like lustre that belongs to some brunettes, relieved by one or two freckles that were scarcely blemishes.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE RED ROCK In the strong light that fell upon her face, Mr. Gray had an opportunity to examine her features more closely.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Her face was squared a little at the lower angles, but the chin was round and soft, and the curves about the mouth were full and tender enough to destroy the impression left by contemplation of those rigid outlines.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE RED ROCK In the strong light that fell upon her face, Mr. Gray had an opportunity to examine her features more closely.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her eyes, which were dark and singularly brilliant, were half closed, either from some peculiar conformation of the lids, or an habitual effort to conceal expression.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Her skin was colorless with that satin-like lustre that belongs to some brunettes, relieved by one or two freckles that were scarcely blemishes.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading THE RED ROCK In the strong light that fell upon her face, Mr. Gray had an opportunity to examine her features more closely.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Her eyes, which were dark and singularly brilliant, were half closed, either from some peculiar conformation of the lids, or an habitual effort to conceal expression.
outlinesnounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnz/
plural of “outline” — the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading Her face was squared a little at the lower angles, but the chin was round and soft, and the curves about the mouth were full and tender enough to destroy the impression left by contemplation of those rigid outlines.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Her eyes, which were dark and singularly brilliant, were half closed, either from some peculiar conformation of the lids, or an habitual effort to conceal expression.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading THE RED ROCK In the strong light that fell upon her face, Mr. Gray had an opportunity to examine her features more closely.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Her skin was colorless with that satin-like lustre that belongs to some brunettes, relieved by one or two freckles that were scarcely blemishes.
rigidadjectiveUS /ˈrɪdʒəd/
incapable of or resistant to bending
From this reading Her face was squared a little at the lower angles, but the chin was round and soft, and the curves about the mouth were full and tender enough to destroy the impression left by contemplation of those rigid outlines.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading THE RED ROCK In the strong light that fell upon her face, Mr. Gray had an opportunity to examine her features more closely.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Her face was squared a little at the lower angles, but the chin was round and soft, and the curves about the mouth were full and tender enough to destroy the impression left by contemplation of those rigid outlines.
satin-like
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From this reading Her skin was colorless with that satin-like lustre that belongs to some brunettes, relieved by one or two freckles that were scarcely blemishes.
only a very short time before
From this reading Her skin was colorless with that satin-like lustre that belongs to some brunettes, relieved by one or two freckles that were scarcely blemishes.
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading Her eyes, which were dark and singularly brilliant, were half closed, either from some peculiar conformation of the lids, or an habitual effort to conceal expression.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading Her skin was colorless with that satin-like lustre that belongs to some brunettes, relieved by one or two freckles that were scarcely blemishes.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Her face was squared a little at the lower angles, but the chin was round and soft, and the curves about the mouth were full and tender enough to destroy the impression left by contemplation of those rigid outlines.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Her eyes, which were dark and singularly brilliant, were half closed, either from some peculiar conformation of the lids, or an habitual effort to conceal expression.
squaredadjectiveUS /skwerd/
having been made square
From this reading Her face was squared a little at the lower angles, but the chin was round and soft, and the curves about the mouth were full and tender enough to destroy the impression left by contemplation of those rigid outlines.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading THE RED ROCK In the strong light that fell upon her face, Mr. Gray had an opportunity to examine her features more closely.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading Her face was squared a little at the lower angles, but the chin was round and soft, and the curves about the mouth were full and tender enough to destroy the impression left by contemplation of those rigid outlines.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE RED ROCK In the strong light that fell upon her face, Mr. Gray had an opportunity to examine her features more closely.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RED ROCK In the strong light that fell upon her face, Mr. Gray had an opportunity to examine her features more closely.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading The effect of its general contour was that of a handsome woman of thirty.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Her face was squared a little at the lower angles, but the chin was round and soft, and the curves about the mouth were full and tender enough to destroy the impression left by contemplation of those rigid outlines.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE RED ROCK In the strong light that fell upon her face, Mr. Gray had an opportunity to examine her features more closely.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Her skin was colorless with that satin-like lustre that belongs to some brunettes, relieved by one or two freckles that were scarcely blemishes.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE RED ROCK In the strong light that fell upon her face, Mr. Gray had an opportunity to examine her features more closely.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her skin was colorless with that satin-like lustre that belongs to some brunettes, relieved by one or two freckles that were scarcely blemishes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her eyes, which were dark and singularly brilliant, were half closed, either from some peculiar conformation of the lids, or an habitual effort to conceal expression.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Her eyes, which were dark and singularly brilliant, were half closed, either from some peculiar conformation of the lids, or an habitual effort to conceal expression.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her skin was colorless with that satin-like lustre that belongs to some brunettes, relieved by one or two freckles that were scarcely blemishes.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The effect of its general contour was that of a handsome woman of thirty.
