used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her bronzed and curling hair, her sparkling brown eyes, her transparent complexion, delicately hued as the dawn--these were desirable attributes in the eyes of a lover.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading At least, Ralph Shawe said as much, and, although the statement was prejudiced by love, it undoubtedly was true in the main.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Audrey was one of the prettiest girls in the world, and beyond question the very prettiest in London.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At least, Ralph Shawe said as much, and, although the statement was prejudiced by love, it undoubtedly was true in the main.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At least, Ralph Shawe said as much, and, although the statement was prejudiced by love, it undoubtedly was true in the main.
attributesnounUS /ˈætrəbjuːts/
plural of “attribute” — a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
From this reading Her bronzed and curling hair, her sparkling brown eyes, her transparent complexion, delicately hued as the dawn--these were desirable attributes in the eyes of a lover.
Audrey
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From this reading Audrey was one of the prettiest girls in the world, and beyond question the very prettiest in London.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Audrey was one of the prettiest girls in the world, and beyond question the very prettiest in London.
bronzedadjectiveUS /brɑːnzd/
(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun
From this reading Her bronzed and curling hair, her sparkling brown eyes, her transparent complexion, delicately hued as the dawn--these were desirable attributes in the eyes of a lover.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Her bronzed and curling hair, her sparkling brown eyes, her transparent complexion, delicately hued as the dawn--these were desirable attributes in the eyes of a lover.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At least, Ralph Shawe said as much, and, although the statement was prejudiced by love, it undoubtedly was true in the main.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading For what other damsel, as the young man often pointed out, possessed such striking charms as Audrey displayed?
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading Her bronzed and curling hair, her sparkling brown eyes, her transparent complexion, delicately hued as the dawn--these were desirable attributes in the eyes of a lover.
curlingnounUS /ˈkɜːrlɪŋ/
a game played on ice in which heavy stones with handles are slid toward a target
From this reading Her bronzed and curling hair, her sparkling brown eyes, her transparent complexion, delicately hued as the dawn--these were desirable attributes in the eyes of a lover.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading Then her small figure--she was really diminutive--had the dainty grace of a gazelle.
damselnounUS /ˈdæmzəl/
a young unmarried woman
From this reading For what other damsel, as the young man often pointed out, possessed such striking charms as Audrey displayed?
the first light of day
From this reading Her bronzed and curling hair, her sparkling brown eyes, her transparent complexion, delicately hued as the dawn--these were desirable attributes in the eyes of a lover.
delicatelyadverbUS /ˈdeləkətli/
in a delicate manner
From this reading Her bronzed and curling hair, her sparkling brown eyes, her transparent complexion, delicately hued as the dawn--these were desirable attributes in the eyes of a lover.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading Her bronzed and curling hair, her sparkling brown eyes, her transparent complexion, delicately hued as the dawn--these were desirable attributes in the eyes of a lover.
diminutiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɪnjətɪv/
very small
From this reading Then her small figure--she was really diminutive--had the dainty grace of a gazelle.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading For what other damsel, as the young man often pointed out, possessed such striking charms as Audrey displayed?
opinion or judgment
From this reading Her bronzed and curling hair, her sparkling brown eyes, her transparent complexion, delicately hued as the dawn--these were desirable attributes in the eyes of a lover.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Then her small figure--she was really diminutive--had the dainty grace of a gazelle.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For what other damsel, as the young man often pointed out, possessed such striking charms as Audrey displayed?
gazellenounUS /ɡəˈzel/
small swift graceful antelope of Africa and Asia having lustrous eyes
From this reading Then her small figure--she was really diminutive--had the dainty grace of a gazelle.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Audrey was one of the prettiest girls in the world, and beyond question the very prettiest in London.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Then her small figure--she was really diminutive--had the dainty grace of a gazelle.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then her small figure--she was really diminutive--had the dainty grace of a gazelle.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Her bronzed and curling hair, her sparkling brown eyes, her transparent complexion, delicately hued as the dawn--these were desirable attributes in the eyes of a lover.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her bronzed and curling hair, her sparkling brown eyes, her transparent complexion, delicately hued as the dawn--these were desirable attributes in the eyes of a lover.
huedverbUS /hjuːd/
past form of “hue” — take on color or become colored
From this reading Her bronzed and curling hair, her sparkling brown eyes, her transparent complexion, delicately hued as the dawn--these were desirable attributes in the eyes of a lover.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Audrey was one of the prettiest girls in the world, and beyond question the very prettiest in London.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At least, Ralph Shawe said as much, and, although the statement was prejudiced by love, it undoubtedly was true in the main.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading At least, Ralph Shawe said as much, and, although the statement was prejudiced by love, it undoubtedly was true in the main.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Audrey was one of the prettiest girls in the world, and beyond question the very prettiest in London.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading At least, Ralph Shawe said as much, and, although the statement was prejudiced by love, it undoubtedly was true in the main.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Her bronzed and curling hair, her sparkling brown eyes, her transparent complexion, delicately hued as the dawn--these were desirable attributes in the eyes of a lover.
most important element
From this reading At least, Ralph Shawe said as much, and, although the statement was prejudiced by love, it undoubtedly was true in the main.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading For what other damsel, as the young man often pointed out, possessed such striking charms as Audrey displayed?
to a great degree or extent
From this reading At least, Ralph Shawe said as much, and, although the statement was prejudiced by love, it undoubtedly was true in the main.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Audrey was one of the prettiest girls in the world, and beyond question the very prettiest in London.
many times at short intervals
From this reading For what other damsel, as the young man often pointed out, possessed such striking charms as Audrey displayed?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Audrey was one of the prettiest girls in the world, and beyond question the very prettiest in London.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading For what other damsel, as the young man often pointed out, possessed such striking charms as Audrey displayed?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading For what other damsel, as the young man often pointed out, possessed such striking charms as Audrey displayed?
having a point
From this reading For what other damsel, as the young man often pointed out, possessed such striking charms as Audrey displayed?
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading For what other damsel, as the young man often pointed out, possessed such striking charms as Audrey displayed?
prejudicedadjectiveUS /ˈpredʒədəst/
emanating from a person's emotions and prejudices
From this reading At least, Ralph Shawe said as much, and, although the statement was prejudiced by love, it undoubtedly was true in the main.
prettiestadjectiveUS /ˈprɪtiəst/
superlative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Audrey was one of the prettiest girls in the world, and beyond question the very prettiest in London.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Audrey was one of the prettiest girls in the world, and beyond question the very prettiest in London.
Ralph
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From this reading At least, Ralph Shawe said as much, and, although the statement was prejudiced by love, it undoubtedly was true in the main.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Then her small figure--she was really diminutive--had the dainty grace of a gazelle.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading At least, Ralph Shawe said as much, and, although the statement was prejudiced by love, it undoubtedly was true in the main.
Shawe
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From this reading At least, Ralph Shawe said as much, and, although the statement was prejudiced by love, it undoubtedly was true in the main.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then her small figure--she was really diminutive--had the dainty grace of a gazelle.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Then her small figure--she was really diminutive--had the dainty grace of a gazelle.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading Her bronzed and curling hair, her sparkling brown eyes, her transparent complexion, delicately hued as the dawn--these were desirable attributes in the eyes of a lover.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading At least, Ralph Shawe said as much, and, although the statement was prejudiced by love, it undoubtedly was true in the main.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading For what other damsel, as the young man often pointed out, possessed such striking charms as Audrey displayed?
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading For what other damsel, as the young man often pointed out, possessed such striking charms as Audrey displayed?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Audrey was one of the prettiest girls in the world, and beyond question the very prettiest in London.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then her small figure--she was really diminutive--had the dainty grace of a gazelle.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Her bronzed and curling hair, her sparkling brown eyes, her transparent complexion, delicately hued as the dawn--these were desirable attributes in the eyes of a lover.
transparentadjectiveUS /trænˈsperənt/
transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
From this reading Her bronzed and curling hair, her sparkling brown eyes, her transparent complexion, delicately hued as the dawn--these were desirable attributes in the eyes of a lover.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading At least, Ralph Shawe said as much, and, although the statement was prejudiced by love, it undoubtedly was true in the main.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading At least, Ralph Shawe said as much, and, although the statement was prejudiced by love, it undoubtedly was true in the main.
precisely as stated
From this reading Audrey was one of the prettiest girls in the world, and beyond question the very prettiest in London.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Audrey was one of the prettiest girls in the world, and beyond question the very prettiest in London.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her bronzed and curling hair, her sparkling brown eyes, her transparent complexion, delicately hued as the dawn--these were desirable attributes in the eyes of a lover.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading For what other damsel, as the young man often pointed out, possessed such striking charms as Audrey displayed?
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Audrey was one of the prettiest girls in the world, and beyond question the very prettiest in London.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading For what other damsel, as the young man often pointed out, possessed such striking charms as Audrey displayed?
