used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a gilded triple affair, each side panel swinging on a pivot so that the woman sitting there could study herself from all angles.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading After a moment's steady gaze, drawing her lace peignoir about her, she rang the bell that lay on the table: a dainty little silver toy where a winged Eros stooped to kiss a smiling Psyche with arms uplifted.
accentuatedverbUS /ækˈsentʃuːeɪtɪd/
past form of “accentuate” — to stress, single out as important
From this reading Dark topaz colour they were under the fine arched brows, full of deep slumbering fire that accentuated the hint of passion in the full-lipped and mocking mouth.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Mrs. Merrod gazed into her mirror across the littered dressing-table.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It was a gilded triple affair, each side panel swinging on a pivot so that the woman sitting there could study herself from all angles.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a moment's steady gaze, drawing her lace peignoir about her, she rang the bell that lay on the table: a dainty little silver toy where a winged Eros stooped to kiss a smiling Psyche with arms uplifted.
(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 It was a gilded triple affair, each side panel swinging on a pivot so that the woman sitting there could study herself from all angles.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Under the crude electric light, from which she had removed the rose-coloured shade, her face looked sallow and almost plain, but was saved from insignificance by the intelligence of her eyes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Under the crude electric light, from which she had removed the rose-coloured shade, her face looked sallow and almost plain, but was saved from insignificance by the intelligence of her eyes.
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 It was a gilded triple affair, each side panel swinging on a pivot so that the woman sitting there could study herself from all angles.
archedadjectiveUS /ɑːrtʃt/
constructed with or in the form of an arch or arches
From this reading Dark topaz colour they were under the fine arched brows, full of deep slumbering fire that accentuated the hint of passion in the full-lipped and mocking mouth.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading After a moment's steady gaze, drawing her lace peignoir about her, she rang the bell that lay on the table: a dainty little silver toy where a winged Eros stooped to kiss a smiling Psyche with arms uplifted.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading After a moment's steady gaze, drawing her lace peignoir about her, she rang the bell that lay on the table: a dainty little silver toy where a winged Eros stooped to kiss a smiling Psyche with arms uplifted.
browsnounUS /braʊz/
plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Dark topaz colour they were under the fine arched brows, full of deep slumbering fire that accentuated the hint of passion in the full-lipped and mocking mouth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Under the crude electric light, from which she had removed the rose-coloured shade, her face looked sallow and almost plain, but was saved from insignificance by the intelligence of her eyes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Under the crude electric light, from which she had removed the rose-coloured shade, her face looked sallow and almost plain, but was saved from insignificance by the intelligence of her eyes.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading Dark topaz colour they were under the fine arched brows, full of deep slumbering fire that accentuated the hint of passion in the full-lipped and mocking mouth.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was a gilded triple affair, each side panel swinging on a pivot so that the woman sitting there could study herself from all angles.
crudeadjectiveUS /kruːd/
not carefully or expertly made
From this reading Under the crude electric light, from which she had removed the rose-coloured shade, her face looked sallow and almost plain, but was saved from insignificance by the intelligence of her eyes.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading After a moment's steady gaze, drawing her lace peignoir about her, she rang the bell that lay on the table: a dainty little silver toy where a winged Eros stooped to kiss a smiling Psyche with arms uplifted.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Dark topaz colour they were under the fine arched brows, full of deep slumbering fire that accentuated the hint of passion in the full-lipped and mocking mouth.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Dark topaz colour they were under the fine arched brows, full of deep slumbering fire that accentuated the hint of passion in the full-lipped and mocking mouth.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading After a moment's steady gaze, drawing her lace peignoir about her, she rang the bell that lay on the table: a dainty little silver toy where a winged Eros stooped to kiss a smiling Psyche with arms uplifted.
dressing-table
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From this reading Mrs. Merrod gazed into her mirror across the littered dressing-table.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It was a gilded triple affair, each side panel swinging on a pivot so that the woman sitting there could study herself from all angles.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading Under the crude electric light, from which she had removed the rose-coloured shade, her face looked sallow and almost plain, but was saved from insignificance by the intelligence of her eyes.
ErosnounUS /ˈɪrɑːs/
(Greek mythology) god of love; son of Aphrodite; identified with Roman Cupid
From this reading After a moment's steady gaze, drawing her lace peignoir about her, she rang the bell that lay on the table: a dainty little silver toy where a winged Eros stooped to kiss a smiling Psyche with arms uplifted.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Under the crude electric light, from which she had removed the rose-coloured shade, her face looked sallow and almost plain, but was saved from insignificance by the intelligence of her eyes.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Under the crude electric light, from which she had removed the rose-coloured shade, her face looked sallow and almost plain, but was saved from insignificance by the intelligence of her eyes.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Dark topaz colour they were under the fine arched brows, full of deep slumbering fire that accentuated the hint of passion in the full-lipped and mocking mouth.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Dark topaz colour they were under the fine arched brows, full of deep slumbering fire that accentuated the hint of passion in the full-lipped and mocking mouth.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was a gilded triple affair, each side panel swinging on a pivot so that the woman sitting there could study herself from all angles.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Dark topaz colour they were under the fine arched brows, full of deep slumbering fire that accentuated the hint of passion in the full-lipped and mocking mouth.
full-lipped
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From this reading Dark topaz colour they were under the fine arched brows, full of deep slumbering fire that accentuated the hint of passion in the full-lipped and mocking mouth.
a long fixed look
From this reading After a moment's steady gaze, drawing her lace peignoir about her, she rang the bell that lay on the table: a dainty little silver toy where a winged Eros stooped to kiss a smiling Psyche with arms uplifted.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Mrs. Merrod gazed into her mirror across the littered dressing-table.
gildedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪldɪd/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading It was a gilded triple affair, each side panel swinging on a pivot so that the woman sitting there could study herself from all angles.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Under the crude electric light, from which she had removed the rose-coloured shade, her face looked sallow and almost plain, but was saved from insignificance by the intelligence of her eyes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Merrod gazed into her mirror across the littered dressing-table.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was a gilded triple affair, each side panel swinging on a pivot so that the woman sitting there could study herself from all angles.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading Dark topaz colour they were under the fine arched brows, full of deep slumbering fire that accentuated the hint of passion in the full-lipped and mocking mouth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dark topaz colour they were under the fine arched brows, full of deep slumbering fire that accentuated the hint of passion in the full-lipped and mocking mouth.
insignificancenounUS /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkəns/
the quality of having little or no significance
From this reading Under the crude electric light, from which she had removed the rose-coloured shade, her face looked sallow and almost plain, but was saved from insignificance by the intelligence of her eyes.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading Under the crude electric light, from which she had removed the rose-coloured shade, her face looked sallow and almost plain, but was saved from insignificance by the intelligence of her eyes.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Mrs. Merrod gazed into her mirror across the littered dressing-table.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a gilded triple affair, each side panel swinging on a pivot so that the woman sitting there could study herself from all angles.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading After a moment's steady gaze, drawing her lace peignoir about her, she rang the bell that lay on the table: a dainty little silver toy where a winged Eros stooped to kiss a smiling Psyche with arms uplifted.
laceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading After a moment's steady gaze, drawing her lace peignoir about her, she rang the bell that lay on the table: a dainty little silver toy where a winged Eros stooped to kiss a smiling Psyche with arms uplifted.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading After a moment's steady gaze, drawing her lace peignoir about her, she rang the bell that lay on the table: a dainty little silver toy where a winged Eros stooped to kiss a smiling Psyche with arms uplifted.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Under the crude electric light, from which she had removed the rose-coloured shade, her face looked sallow and almost plain, but was saved from insignificance by the intelligence of her eyes.
litteredadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtərd/
filled or scattered with a disorderly accumulation of objects or rubbish
From this reading Mrs. Merrod gazed into her mirror across the littered dressing-table.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After a moment's steady gaze, drawing her lace peignoir about her, she rang the bell that lay on the table: a dainty little silver toy where a winged Eros stooped to kiss a smiling Psyche with arms uplifted.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Under the crude electric light, from which she had removed the rose-coloured shade, her face looked sallow and almost plain, but was saved from insignificance by the intelligence of her eyes.
Merrod
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From this reading Mrs. Merrod gazed into her mirror across the littered dressing-table.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading Mrs. Merrod gazed into her mirror across the littered dressing-table.
mockingadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːkɪŋ/
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
From this reading Dark topaz colour they were under the fine arched brows, full of deep slumbering fire that accentuated the hint of passion in the full-lipped and mocking mouth.
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading After a moment's steady gaze, drawing her lace peignoir about her, she rang the bell that lay on the table: a dainty little silver toy where a winged Eros stooped to kiss a smiling Psyche with arms uplifted.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Dark topaz colour they were under the fine arched brows, full of deep slumbering fire that accentuated the hint of passion in the full-lipped and mocking mouth.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Merrod gazed into her mirror across the littered dressing-table.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Under the crude electric light, from which she had removed the rose-coloured shade, her face looked sallow and almost plain, but was saved from insignificance by the intelligence of her eyes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was a gilded triple affair, each side panel swinging on a pivot so that the woman sitting there could study herself from all angles.
panelnounUS /ˈpænəl/
sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something
From this reading It was a gilded triple affair, each side panel swinging on a pivot so that the woman sitting there could study herself from all angles.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Dark topaz colour they were under the fine arched brows, full of deep slumbering fire that accentuated the hint of passion in the full-lipped and mocking mouth.
peignoirnoun
a loose dressing gown for women
From this reading After a moment's steady gaze, drawing her lace peignoir about her, she rang the bell that lay on the table: a dainty little silver toy where a winged Eros stooped to kiss a smiling Psyche with arms uplifted.
pivotverbUS /ˈpɪvət/
turn on a pivot
From this reading It was a gilded triple affair, each side panel swinging on a pivot so that the woman sitting there could study herself from all angles.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Under the crude electric light, from which she had removed the rose-coloured shade, her face looked sallow and almost plain, but was saved from insignificance by the intelligence of her eyes.
PsychenounUS /ˈsaɪki/
that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading After a moment's steady gaze, drawing her lace peignoir about her, she rang the bell that lay on the table: a dainty little silver toy where a winged Eros stooped to kiss a smiling Psyche with arms uplifted.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading After a moment's steady gaze, drawing her lace peignoir about her, she rang the bell that lay on the table: a dainty little silver toy where a winged Eros stooped to kiss a smiling Psyche with arms uplifted.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading Under the crude electric light, from which she had removed the rose-coloured shade, her face looked sallow and almost plain, but was saved from insignificance by the intelligence of her eyes.
rose-coloured
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From this reading Under the crude electric light, from which she had removed the rose-coloured shade, her face looked sallow and almost plain, but was saved from insignificance by the intelligence of her eyes.
sallowadjective
unhealthy looking
From this reading Under the crude electric light, from which she had removed the rose-coloured shade, her face looked sallow and almost plain, but was saved from insignificance by the intelligence of her eyes.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading Under the crude electric light, from which she had removed the rose-coloured shade, her face looked sallow and almost plain, but was saved from insignificance by the intelligence of her eyes.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading Under the crude electric light, from which she had removed the rose-coloured shade, her face looked sallow and almost plain, but was saved from insignificance by the intelligence of her eyes.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Under the crude electric light, from which she had removed the rose-coloured shade, her face looked sallow and almost plain, but was saved from insignificance by the intelligence of her eyes.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading It was a gilded triple affair, each side panel swinging on a pivot so that the woman sitting there could study herself from all angles.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading After a moment's steady gaze, drawing her lace peignoir about her, she rang the bell that lay on the table: a dainty little silver toy where a winged Eros stooped to kiss a smiling Psyche with arms uplifted.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading It was a gilded triple affair, each side panel swinging on a pivot so that the woman sitting there could study herself from all angles.
slumberingverbUS /ˈslʌmbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “slumber” — be asleep
From this reading Dark topaz colour they were under the fine arched brows, full of deep slumbering fire that accentuated the hint of passion in the full-lipped and mocking mouth.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading After a moment's steady gaze, drawing her lace peignoir about her, she rang the bell that lay on the table: a dainty little silver toy where a winged Eros stooped to kiss a smiling Psyche with arms uplifted.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was a gilded triple affair, each side panel swinging on a pivot so that the woman sitting there could study herself from all angles.
make steady
From this reading After a moment's steady gaze, drawing her lace peignoir about her, she rang the bell that lay on the table: a dainty little silver toy where a winged Eros stooped to kiss a smiling Psyche with arms uplifted.
stoopedadjectiveUS /stuːpt/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading After a moment's steady gaze, drawing her lace peignoir about her, she rang the bell that lay on the table: a dainty little silver toy where a winged Eros stooped to kiss a smiling Psyche with arms uplifted.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading It was a gilded triple affair, each side panel swinging on a pivot so that the woman sitting there could study herself from all angles.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading It was a gilded triple affair, each side panel swinging on a pivot so that the woman sitting there could study herself from all angles.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading After a moment's steady gaze, drawing her lace peignoir about her, she rang the bell that lay on the table: a dainty little silver toy where a winged Eros stooped to kiss a smiling Psyche with arms uplifted.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a gilded triple affair, each side panel swinging on a pivot so that the woman sitting there could study herself from all angles.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Merrod gazed into her mirror across the littered dressing-table.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was a gilded triple affair, each side panel swinging on a pivot so that the woman sitting there could study herself from all angles.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dark topaz colour they were under the fine arched brows, full of deep slumbering fire that accentuated the hint of passion in the full-lipped and mocking mouth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After a moment's steady gaze, drawing her lace peignoir about her, she rang the bell that lay on the table: a dainty little silver toy where a winged Eros stooped to kiss a smiling Psyche with arms uplifted.
topaznounUS /ˈtoʊpæz/
a yellow quartz
From this reading Dark topaz colour they were under the fine arched brows, full of deep slumbering fire that accentuated the hint of passion in the full-lipped and mocking mouth.
toynounUS /tɔɪ/
an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading After a moment's steady gaze, drawing her lace peignoir about her, she rang the bell that lay on the table: a dainty little silver toy where a winged Eros stooped to kiss a smiling Psyche with arms uplifted.
tripleverbUS /ˈtrɪpəl/
increase threefold
From this reading It was a gilded triple affair, each side panel swinging on a pivot so that the woman sitting there could study herself from all angles.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under the crude electric light, from which she had removed the rose-coloured shade, her face looked sallow and almost plain, but was saved from insignificance by the intelligence of her eyes.
upliftedadjectiveUS /ˈʌplɪftɪd/
exalted emotionally especially with pride
From this reading After a moment's steady gaze, drawing her lace peignoir about her, she rang the bell that lay on the table: a dainty little silver toy where a winged Eros stooped to kiss a smiling Psyche with arms uplifted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a gilded triple affair, each side panel swinging on a pivot so that the woman sitting there could study herself from all angles.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Dark topaz colour they were under the fine arched brows, full of deep slumbering fire that accentuated the hint of passion in the full-lipped and mocking mouth.
in or at the place that
From this reading After a moment's steady gaze, drawing her lace peignoir about her, she rang the bell that lay on the table: a dainty little silver toy where a winged Eros stooped to kiss a smiling Psyche with arms uplifted.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Under the crude electric light, from which she had removed the rose-coloured shade, her face looked sallow and almost plain, but was saved from insignificance by the intelligence of her eyes.
wingedadjectiveUS /wɪŋd/
having wings or as if having wings of a specified kind
From this reading After a moment's steady gaze, drawing her lace peignoir about her, she rang the bell that lay on the table: a dainty little silver toy where a winged Eros stooped to kiss a smiling Psyche with arms uplifted.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After a moment's steady gaze, drawing her lace peignoir about her, she rang the bell that lay on the table: a dainty little silver toy where a winged Eros stooped to kiss a smiling Psyche with arms uplifted.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It was a gilded triple affair, each side panel swinging on a pivot so that the woman sitting there could study herself from all angles.
