used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CHARMING IDLER.
addsnounUS /ædz/
plural of “add” — a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders
From this reading Though tall and beautifully formed, the young lady is a trifle stout, but the slight superabundance of flesh is so admirably distributed that it only adds to her attractiveness.
admirablyadverbUS /ˈædmərəbli/
in an admirable manner
From this reading Though tall and beautifully formed, the young lady is a trifle stout, but the slight superabundance of flesh is so admirably distributed that it only adds to her attractiveness.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Thus luxuriously established before an open window that overlooks a beautiful garden, she gazes out through her half closed eyelids upon the charming play of light and shade produced by the golden sunbeams as they pierce the dense shrubbery that borders the walk.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Should there be any artist who desires to depict _dolce far niente_ in its most attractive guise, we think we might offer him as a model,-- Florence de Luceval, six months married, but not quite seventeen, a blonde with a skin of dazzling whiteness, cheeks rivalling the wild rose in hue, and a wealth of golden hair.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Should there be any artist who desires to depict _dolce far niente_ in its most attractive guise, we think we might offer him as a model,-- Florence de Luceval, six months married, but not quite seventeen, a blonde with a skin of dazzling whiteness, cheeks rivalling the wild rose in hue, and a wealth of golden hair.
armchairnounUS /ˈɑːrmtʃer/
chair with a support on each side for arms
From this reading Enveloped in a soft mull peignoir, profusely trimmed with lace, her attitude is careless but graceful in the extreme, as, half reclining in a luxurious armchair, with her head a little to one side, and her dainty slippered feet crossed upon a big velvet cushion, she toys with a magnificent rose that is lying on her lap.
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading Should there be any artist who desires to depict _dolce far niente_ in its most attractive guise, we think we might offer him as a model,-- Florence de Luceval, six months married, but not quite seventeen, a blonde with a skin of dazzling whiteness, cheeks rivalling the wild rose in hue, and a wealth of golden hair.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Should there be any artist who desires to depict _dolce far niente_ in its most attractive guise, we think we might offer him as a model,-- Florence de Luceval, six months married, but not quite seventeen, a blonde with a skin of dazzling whiteness, cheeks rivalling the wild rose in hue, and a wealth of golden hair.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Enveloped in a soft mull peignoir, profusely trimmed with lace, her attitude is careless but graceful in the extreme, as, half reclining in a luxurious armchair, with her head a little to one side, and her dainty slippered feet crossed upon a big velvet cushion, she toys with a magnificent rose that is lying on her lap.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading Should there be any artist who desires to depict _dolce far niente_ in its most attractive guise, we think we might offer him as a model,-- Florence de Luceval, six months married, but not quite seventeen, a blonde with a skin of dazzling whiteness, cheeks rivalling the wild rose in hue, and a wealth of golden hair.
attractivenessnounUS /əˈtræktɪvnəs/
the quality of arousing interest; being attractive or something that attracts
From this reading Though tall and beautifully formed, the young lady is a trifle stout, but the slight superabundance of flesh is so admirably distributed that it only adds to her attractiveness.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Should there be any artist who desires to depict _dolce far niente_ in its most attractive guise, we think we might offer him as a model,-- Florence de Luceval, six months married, but not quite seventeen, a blonde with a skin of dazzling whiteness, cheeks rivalling the wild rose in hue, and a wealth of golden hair.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Thus luxuriously established before an open window that overlooks a beautiful garden, she gazes out through her half closed eyelids upon the charming play of light and shade produced by the golden sunbeams as they pierce the dense shrubbery that borders the walk.
beautifullyadverbUS /ˈbjuːtəfli/
in a beautiful manner
From this reading Though tall and beautifully formed, the young lady is a trifle stout, but the slight superabundance of flesh is so admirably distributed that it only adds to her attractiveness.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Thus luxuriously established before an open window that overlooks a beautiful garden, she gazes out through her half closed eyelids upon the charming play of light and shade produced by the golden sunbeams as they pierce the dense shrubbery that borders the walk.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Enveloped in a soft mull peignoir, profusely trimmed with lace, her attitude is careless but graceful in the extreme, as, half reclining in a luxurious armchair, with her head a little to one side, and her dainty slippered feet crossed upon a big velvet cushion, she toys with a magnificent rose that is lying on her lap.
blondenounUS /blɑːnd/
a person with fair skin and hair
From this reading Should there be any artist who desires to depict _dolce far niente_ in its most attractive guise, we think we might offer him as a model,-- Florence de Luceval, six months married, but not quite seventeen, a blonde with a skin of dazzling whiteness, cheeks rivalling the wild rose in hue, and a wealth of golden hair.
bordersnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading Thus luxuriously established before an open window that overlooks a beautiful garden, she gazes out through her half closed eyelids upon the charming play of light and shade produced by the golden sunbeams as they pierce the dense shrubbery that borders the walk.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Should there be any artist who desires to depict _dolce far niente_ in its most attractive guise, we think we might offer him as a model,-- Florence de Luceval, six months married, but not quite seventeen, a blonde with a skin of dazzling whiteness, cheeks rivalling the wild rose in hue, and a wealth of golden hair.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Thus luxuriously established before an open window that overlooks a beautiful garden, she gazes out through her half closed eyelids upon the charming play of light and shade produced by the golden sunbeams as they pierce the dense shrubbery that borders the walk.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading Enveloped in a soft mull peignoir, profusely trimmed with lace, her attitude is careless but graceful in the extreme, as, half reclining in a luxurious armchair, with her head a little to one side, and her dainty slippered feet crossed upon a big velvet cushion, she toys with a magnificent rose that is lying on her lap.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading A CHARMING IDLER.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Should there be any artist who desires to depict _dolce far niente_ in its most attractive guise, we think we might offer him as a model,-- Florence de Luceval, six months married, but not quite seventeen, a blonde with a skin of dazzling whiteness, cheeks rivalling the wild rose in hue, and a wealth of golden hair.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Thus luxuriously established before an open window that overlooks a beautiful garden, she gazes out through her half closed eyelids upon the charming play of light and shade produced by the golden sunbeams as they pierce the dense shrubbery that borders the walk.
placed crosswise
From this reading Enveloped in a soft mull peignoir, profusely trimmed with lace, her attitude is careless but graceful in the extreme, as, half reclining in a luxurious armchair, with her head a little to one side, and her dainty slippered feet crossed upon a big velvet cushion, she toys with a magnificent rose that is lying on her lap.
cushionnounUS /ˈkʊʃən/
a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
From this reading Enveloped in a soft mull peignoir, profusely trimmed with lace, her attitude is careless but graceful in the extreme, as, half reclining in a luxurious armchair, with her head a little to one side, and her dainty slippered feet crossed upon a big velvet cushion, she toys with a magnificent rose that is lying on her lap.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading Enveloped in a soft mull peignoir, profusely trimmed with lace, her attitude is careless but graceful in the extreme, as, half reclining in a luxurious armchair, with her head a little to one side, and her dainty slippered feet crossed upon a big velvet cushion, she toys with a magnificent rose that is lying on her lap.
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading Should there be any artist who desires to depict _dolce far niente_ in its most attractive guise, we think we might offer him as a model,-- Florence de Luceval, six months married, but not quite seventeen, a blonde with a skin of dazzling whiteness, cheeks rivalling the wild rose in hue, and a wealth of golden hair.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Should there be any artist who desires to depict _dolce far niente_ in its most attractive guise, we think we might offer him as a model,-- Florence de Luceval, six months married, but not quite seventeen, a blonde with a skin of dazzling whiteness, cheeks rivalling the wild rose in hue, and a wealth of golden hair.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading Thus luxuriously established before an open window that overlooks a beautiful garden, she gazes out through her half closed eyelids upon the charming play of light and shade produced by the golden sunbeams as they pierce the dense shrubbery that borders the walk.
depictverbUS /dɪˈpɪkt/
show in, or as in, a picture
From this reading Should there be any artist who desires to depict _dolce far niente_ in its most attractive guise, we think we might offer him as a model,-- Florence de Luceval, six months married, but not quite seventeen, a blonde with a skin of dazzling whiteness, cheeks rivalling the wild rose in hue, and a wealth of golden hair.
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Should there be any artist who desires to depict _dolce far niente_ in its most attractive guise, we think we might offer him as a model,-- Florence de Luceval, six months married, but not quite seventeen, a blonde with a skin of dazzling whiteness, cheeks rivalling the wild rose in hue, and a wealth of golden hair.
distributedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrɪbjətəd/
spread out or scattered about or divided up
From this reading Though tall and beautifully formed, the young lady is a trifle stout, but the slight superabundance of flesh is so admirably distributed that it only adds to her attractiveness.
dolceadverbUS /ˈdoʊltʃeɪ/
gently and sweetly
From this reading Should there be any artist who desires to depict _dolce far niente_ in its most attractive guise, we think we might offer him as a model,-- Florence de Luceval, six months married, but not quite seventeen, a blonde with a skin of dazzling whiteness, cheeks rivalling the wild rose in hue, and a wealth of golden hair.
EnvelopedverbUS /enˈveləpt/
past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading Enveloped in a soft mull peignoir, profusely trimmed with lace, her attitude is careless but graceful in the extreme, as, half reclining in a luxurious armchair, with her head a little to one side, and her dainty slippered feet crossed upon a big velvet cushion, she toys with a magnificent rose that is lying on her lap.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading Thus luxuriously established before an open window that overlooks a beautiful garden, she gazes out through her half closed eyelids upon the charming play of light and shade produced by the golden sunbeams as they pierce the dense shrubbery that borders the walk.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Enveloped in a soft mull peignoir, profusely trimmed with lace, her attitude is careless but graceful in the extreme, as, half reclining in a luxurious armchair, with her head a little to one side, and her dainty slippered feet crossed upon a big velvet cushion, she toys with a magnificent rose that is lying on her lap.
eyelidsnounUS /ˈaɪlɪdz/
plural of “eyelid” — either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading Thus luxuriously established before an open window that overlooks a beautiful garden, she gazes out through her half closed eyelids upon the charming play of light and shade produced by the golden sunbeams as they pierce the dense shrubbery that borders the walk.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Should there be any artist who desires to depict _dolce far niente_ in its most attractive guise, we think we might offer him as a model,-- Florence de Luceval, six months married, but not quite seventeen, a blonde with a skin of dazzling whiteness, cheeks rivalling the wild rose in hue, and a wealth of golden hair.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Enveloped in a soft mull peignoir, profusely trimmed with lace, her attitude is careless but graceful in the extreme, as, half reclining in a luxurious armchair, with her head a little to one side, and her dainty slippered feet crossed upon a big velvet cushion, she toys with a magnificent rose that is lying on her lap.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading Though tall and beautifully formed, the young lady is a trifle stout, but the slight superabundance of flesh is so admirably distributed that it only adds to her attractiveness.
FlorencenounUS /ˈflɔːrəns/
a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
From this reading Should there be any artist who desires to depict _dolce far niente_ in its most attractive guise, we think we might offer him as a model,-- Florence de Luceval, six months married, but not quite seventeen, a blonde with a skin of dazzling whiteness, cheeks rivalling the wild rose in hue, and a wealth of golden hair.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Though tall and beautifully formed, the young lady is a trifle stout, but the slight superabundance of flesh is so admirably distributed that it only adds to her attractiveness.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Thus luxuriously established before an open window that overlooks a beautiful garden, she gazes out through her half closed eyelids upon the charming play of light and shade produced by the golden sunbeams as they pierce the dense shrubbery that borders the walk.
gazesnounUS /ˈɡeɪzəz/
plural of “gaze” — a long fixed look
From this reading Thus luxuriously established before an open window that overlooks a beautiful garden, she gazes out through her half closed eyelids upon the charming play of light and shade produced by the golden sunbeams as they pierce the dense shrubbery that borders the walk.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Should there be any artist who desires to depict _dolce far niente_ in its most attractive guise, we think we might offer him as a model,-- Florence de Luceval, six months married, but not quite seventeen, a blonde with a skin of dazzling whiteness, cheeks rivalling the wild rose in hue, and a wealth of golden hair.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading Enveloped in a soft mull peignoir, profusely trimmed with lace, her attitude is careless but graceful in the extreme, as, half reclining in a luxurious armchair, with her head a little to one side, and her dainty slippered feet crossed upon a big velvet cushion, she toys with a magnificent rose that is lying on her lap.
guisenounUS /ɡaɪz/
an artful or simulated semblance
From this reading Should there be any artist who desires to depict _dolce far niente_ in its most attractive guise, we think we might offer him as a model,-- Florence de Luceval, six months married, but not quite seventeen, a blonde with a skin of dazzling whiteness, cheeks rivalling the wild rose in hue, and a wealth of golden hair.
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 Should there be any artist who desires to depict _dolce far niente_ in its most attractive guise, we think we might offer him as a model,-- Florence de Luceval, six months married, but not quite seventeen, a blonde with a skin of dazzling whiteness, cheeks rivalling the wild rose in hue, and a wealth of golden hair.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Enveloped in a soft mull peignoir, profusely trimmed with lace, her attitude is careless but graceful in the extreme, as, half reclining in a luxurious armchair, with her head a little to one side, and her dainty slippered feet crossed upon a big velvet cushion, she toys with a magnificent rose that is lying on her lap.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Enveloped in a soft mull peignoir, profusely trimmed with lace, her attitude is careless but graceful in the extreme, as, half reclining in a luxurious armchair, with her head a little to one side, and her dainty slippered feet crossed upon a big velvet cushion, she toys with a magnificent rose that is lying on her lap.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Though tall and beautifully formed, the young lady is a trifle stout, but the slight superabundance of flesh is so admirably distributed that it only adds to her attractiveness.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Should there be any artist who desires to depict _dolce far niente_ in its most attractive guise, we think we might offer him as a model,-- Florence de Luceval, six months married, but not quite seventeen, a blonde with a skin of dazzling whiteness, cheeks rivalling the wild rose in hue, and a wealth of golden hair.
huenounUS /hjuː/
the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading Should there be any artist who desires to depict _dolce far niente_ in its most attractive guise, we think we might offer him as a model,-- Florence de Luceval, six months married, but not quite seventeen, a blonde with a skin of dazzling whiteness, cheeks rivalling the wild rose in hue, and a wealth of golden hair.
IDLERnounUS /ˈaɪdələr/
person who does no work
From this reading A CHARMING IDLER.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Should there be any artist who desires to depict _dolce far niente_ in its most attractive guise, we think we might offer him as a model,-- Florence de Luceval, six months married, but not quite seventeen, a blonde with a skin of dazzling whiteness, cheeks rivalling the wild rose in hue, and a wealth of golden hair.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though tall and beautifully formed, the young lady is a trifle stout, but the slight superabundance of flesh is so admirably distributed that it only adds to her attractiveness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Though tall and beautifully formed, the young lady is a trifle stout, but the slight superabundance of flesh is so admirably distributed that it only adds to her attractiveness.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Should there be any artist who desires to depict _dolce far niente_ in its most attractive guise, we think we might offer him as a model,-- Florence de Luceval, six months married, but not quite seventeen, a blonde with a skin of dazzling whiteness, cheeks rivalling the wild rose in hue, and a wealth of golden hair.
laceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading Enveloped in a soft mull peignoir, profusely trimmed with lace, her attitude is careless but graceful in the extreme, as, half reclining in a luxurious armchair, with her head a little to one side, and her dainty slippered feet crossed upon a big velvet cushion, she toys with a magnificent rose that is lying on her lap.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Though tall and beautifully formed, the young lady is a trifle stout, but the slight superabundance of flesh is so admirably distributed that it only adds to her attractiveness.
lapverbUS /læp/
lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another
From this reading Enveloped in a soft mull peignoir, profusely trimmed with lace, her attitude is careless but graceful in the extreme, as, half reclining in a luxurious armchair, with her head a little to one side, and her dainty slippered feet crossed upon a big velvet cushion, she toys with a magnificent rose that is lying on her lap.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Thus luxuriously established before an open window that overlooks a beautiful garden, she gazes out through her half closed eyelids upon the charming play of light and shade produced by the golden sunbeams as they pierce the dense shrubbery that borders the walk.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Enveloped in a soft mull peignoir, profusely trimmed with lace, her attitude is careless but graceful in the extreme, as, half reclining in a luxurious armchair, with her head a little to one side, and her dainty slippered feet crossed upon a big velvet cushion, she toys with a magnificent rose that is lying on her lap.
Luceval
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From this reading Should there be any artist who desires to depict _dolce far niente_ in its most attractive guise, we think we might offer him as a model,-- Florence de Luceval, six months married, but not quite seventeen, a blonde with a skin of dazzling whiteness, cheeks rivalling the wild rose in hue, and a wealth of golden hair.
luxuriousadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriəs/
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
From this reading Enveloped in a soft mull peignoir, profusely trimmed with lace, her attitude is careless but graceful in the extreme, as, half reclining in a luxurious armchair, with her head a little to one side, and her dainty slippered feet crossed upon a big velvet cushion, she toys with a magnificent rose that is lying on her lap.
luxuriouslyadverb
in an indulgently luxurious manner
From this reading Thus luxuriously established before an open window that overlooks a beautiful garden, she gazes out through her half closed eyelids upon the charming play of light and shade produced by the golden sunbeams as they pierce the dense shrubbery that borders the walk.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Enveloped in a soft mull peignoir, profusely trimmed with lace, her attitude is careless but graceful in the extreme, as, half reclining in a luxurious armchair, with her head a little to one side, and her dainty slippered feet crossed upon a big velvet cushion, she toys with a magnificent rose that is lying on her lap.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading Enveloped in a soft mull peignoir, profusely trimmed with lace, her attitude is careless but graceful in the extreme, as, half reclining in a luxurious armchair, with her head a little to one side, and her dainty slippered feet crossed upon a big velvet cushion, she toys with a magnificent rose that is lying on her lap.
joined in matrimony
From this reading Should there be any artist who desires to depict _dolce far niente_ in its most attractive guise, we think we might offer him as a model,-- Florence de Luceval, six months married, but not quite seventeen, a blonde with a skin of dazzling whiteness, cheeks rivalling the wild rose in hue, and a wealth of golden hair.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Should there be any artist who desires to depict _dolce far niente_ in its most attractive guise, we think we might offer him as a model,-- Florence de Luceval, six months married, but not quite seventeen, a blonde with a skin of dazzling whiteness, cheeks rivalling the wild rose in hue, and a wealth of golden hair.
modelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading Should there be any artist who desires to depict _dolce far niente_ in its most attractive guise, we think we might offer him as a model,-- Florence de Luceval, six months married, but not quite seventeen, a blonde with a skin of dazzling whiteness, cheeks rivalling the wild rose in hue, and a wealth of golden hair.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Should there be any artist who desires to depict _dolce far niente_ in its most attractive guise, we think we might offer him as a model,-- Florence de Luceval, six months married, but not quite seventeen, a blonde with a skin of dazzling whiteness, cheeks rivalling the wild rose in hue, and a wealth of golden hair.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Should there be any artist who desires to depict _dolce far niente_ in its most attractive guise, we think we might offer him as a model,-- Florence de Luceval, six months married, but not quite seventeen, a blonde with a skin of dazzling whiteness, cheeks rivalling the wild rose in hue, and a wealth of golden hair.
mullverbUS /mʌl/
reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading Enveloped in a soft mull peignoir, profusely trimmed with lace, her attitude is careless but graceful in the extreme, as, half reclining in a luxurious armchair, with her head a little to one side, and her dainty slippered feet crossed upon a big velvet cushion, she toys with a magnificent rose that is lying on her lap.
niente
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From this reading Should there be any artist who desires to depict _dolce far niente_ in its most attractive guise, we think we might offer him as a model,-- Florence de Luceval, six months married, but not quite seventeen, a blonde with a skin of dazzling whiteness, cheeks rivalling the wild rose in hue, and a wealth of golden hair.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Should there be any artist who desires to depict _dolce far niente_ in its most attractive guise, we think we might offer him as a model,-- Florence de Luceval, six months married, but not quite seventeen, a blonde with a skin of dazzling whiteness, cheeks rivalling the wild rose in hue, and a wealth of golden hair.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Should there be any artist who desires to depict _dolce far niente_ in its most attractive guise, we think we might offer him as a model,-- Florence de Luceval, six months married, but not quite seventeen, a blonde with a skin of dazzling whiteness, cheeks rivalling the wild rose in hue, and a wealth of golden hair.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Should there be any artist who desires to depict _dolce far niente_ in its most attractive guise, we think we might offer him as a model,-- Florence de Luceval, six months married, but not quite seventeen, a blonde with a skin of dazzling whiteness, cheeks rivalling the wild rose in hue, and a wealth of golden hair.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Enveloped in a soft mull peignoir, profusely trimmed with lace, her attitude is careless but graceful in the extreme, as, half reclining in a luxurious armchair, with her head a little to one side, and her dainty slippered feet crossed upon a big velvet cushion, she toys with a magnificent rose that is lying on her lap.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Enveloped in a soft mull peignoir, profusely trimmed with lace, her attitude is careless but graceful in the extreme, as, half reclining in a luxurious armchair, with her head a little to one side, and her dainty slippered feet crossed upon a big velvet cushion, she toys with a magnificent rose that is lying on her lap.
and nothing more
From this reading Though tall and beautifully formed, the young lady is a trifle stout, but the slight superabundance of flesh is so admirably distributed that it only adds to her attractiveness.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Thus luxuriously established before an open window that overlooks a beautiful garden, she gazes out through her half closed eyelids upon the charming play of light and shade produced by the golden sunbeams as they pierce the dense shrubbery that borders the walk.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Thus luxuriously established before an open window that overlooks a beautiful garden, she gazes out through her half closed eyelids upon the charming play of light and shade produced by the golden sunbeams as they pierce the dense shrubbery that borders the walk.
overlooksnounUS /ˈoʊvərlʊks/
plural of “overlook” — a high place affording a good view
From this reading Thus luxuriously established before an open window that overlooks a beautiful garden, she gazes out through her half closed eyelids upon the charming play of light and shade produced by the golden sunbeams as they pierce the dense shrubbery that borders the walk.
peignoirnoun
a loose dressing gown for women
From this reading Enveloped in a soft mull peignoir, profusely trimmed with lace, her attitude is careless but graceful in the extreme, as, half reclining in a luxurious armchair, with her head a little to one side, and her dainty slippered feet crossed upon a big velvet cushion, she toys with a magnificent rose that is lying on her lap.
pierceverbUS /pɪrs/
cut or make a way through
From this reading Thus luxuriously established before an open window that overlooks a beautiful garden, she gazes out through her half closed eyelids upon the charming play of light and shade produced by the golden sunbeams as they pierce the dense shrubbery that borders the walk.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Thus luxuriously established before an open window that overlooks a beautiful garden, she gazes out through her half closed eyelids upon the charming play of light and shade produced by the golden sunbeams as they pierce the dense shrubbery that borders the walk.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading Thus luxuriously established before an open window that overlooks a beautiful garden, she gazes out through her half closed eyelids upon the charming play of light and shade produced by the golden sunbeams as they pierce the dense shrubbery that borders the walk.
profuselyadverbUS /prəˈfjuːsli/
in an abundant manner
From this reading Enveloped in a soft mull peignoir, profusely trimmed with lace, her attitude is careless but graceful in the extreme, as, half reclining in a luxurious armchair, with her head a little to one side, and her dainty slippered feet crossed upon a big velvet cushion, she toys with a magnificent rose that is lying on her lap.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Should there be any artist who desires to depict _dolce far niente_ in its most attractive guise, we think we might offer him as a model,-- Florence de Luceval, six months married, but not quite seventeen, a blonde with a skin of dazzling whiteness, cheeks rivalling the wild rose in hue, and a wealth of golden hair.
recliningnounUS /rɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position
From this reading Enveloped in a soft mull peignoir, profusely trimmed with lace, her attitude is careless but graceful in the extreme, as, half reclining in a luxurious armchair, with her head a little to one side, and her dainty slippered feet crossed upon a big velvet cushion, she toys with a magnificent rose that is lying on her lap.
rivalling
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From this reading Should there be any artist who desires to depict _dolce far niente_ in its most attractive guise, we think we might offer him as a model,-- Florence de Luceval, six months married, but not quite seventeen, a blonde with a skin of dazzling whiteness, cheeks rivalling the wild rose in hue, and a wealth of golden hair.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Should there be any artist who desires to depict _dolce far niente_ in its most attractive guise, we think we might offer him as a model,-- Florence de Luceval, six months married, but not quite seventeen, a blonde with a skin of dazzling whiteness, cheeks rivalling the wild rose in hue, and a wealth of golden hair.
seventeenadjectiveUS /ˈsevənˈtiːn/
being one more than sixteen
From this reading Should there be any artist who desires to depict _dolce far niente_ in its most attractive guise, we think we might offer him as a model,-- Florence de Luceval, six months married, but not quite seventeen, a blonde with a skin of dazzling whiteness, cheeks rivalling the wild rose in hue, and a wealth of golden hair.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading Thus luxuriously established before an open window that overlooks a beautiful garden, she gazes out through her half closed eyelids upon the charming play of light and shade produced by the golden sunbeams as they pierce the dense shrubbery that borders the walk.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Enveloped in a soft mull peignoir, profusely trimmed with lace, her attitude is careless but graceful in the extreme, as, half reclining in a luxurious armchair, with her head a little to one side, and her dainty slippered feet crossed upon a big velvet cushion, she toys with a magnificent rose that is lying on her lap.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Should there be any artist who desires to depict _dolce far niente_ in its most attractive guise, we think we might offer him as a model,-- Florence de Luceval, six months married, but not quite seventeen, a blonde with a skin of dazzling whiteness, cheeks rivalling the wild rose in hue, and a wealth of golden hair.
shrubberynounUS /ˈʃrʌbəri/
an area where a number of shrubs are planted
From this reading Thus luxuriously established before an open window that overlooks a beautiful garden, she gazes out through her half closed eyelids upon the charming play of light and shade produced by the golden sunbeams as they pierce the dense shrubbery that borders the walk.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Enveloped in a soft mull peignoir, profusely trimmed with lace, her attitude is careless but graceful in the extreme, as, half reclining in a luxurious armchair, with her head a little to one side, and her dainty slippered feet crossed upon a big velvet cushion, she toys with a magnificent rose that is lying on her lap.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Should there be any artist who desires to depict _dolce far niente_ in its most attractive guise, we think we might offer him as a model,-- Florence de Luceval, six months married, but not quite seventeen, a blonde with a skin of dazzling whiteness, cheeks rivalling the wild rose in hue, and a wealth of golden hair.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading Should there be any artist who desires to depict _dolce far niente_ in its most attractive guise, we think we might offer him as a model,-- Florence de Luceval, six months married, but not quite seventeen, a blonde with a skin of dazzling whiteness, cheeks rivalling the wild rose in hue, and a wealth of golden hair.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Though tall and beautifully formed, the young lady is a trifle stout, but the slight superabundance of flesh is so admirably distributed that it only adds to her attractiveness.
slipperedadjective
shod with slippers
From this reading Enveloped in a soft mull peignoir, profusely trimmed with lace, her attitude is careless but graceful in the extreme, as, half reclining in a luxurious armchair, with her head a little to one side, and her dainty slippered feet crossed upon a big velvet cushion, she toys with a magnificent rose that is lying on her lap.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Though tall and beautifully formed, the young lady is a trifle stout, but the slight superabundance of flesh is so admirably distributed that it only adds to her attractiveness.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Enveloped in a soft mull peignoir, profusely trimmed with lace, her attitude is careless but graceful in the extreme, as, half reclining in a luxurious armchair, with her head a little to one side, and her dainty slippered feet crossed upon a big velvet cushion, she toys with a magnificent rose that is lying on her lap.
dependable
From this reading Though tall and beautifully formed, the young lady is a trifle stout, but the slight superabundance of flesh is so admirably distributed that it only adds to her attractiveness.
sunbeams
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From this reading Thus luxuriously established before an open window that overlooks a beautiful garden, she gazes out through her half closed eyelids upon the charming play of light and shade produced by the golden sunbeams as they pierce the dense shrubbery that borders the walk.
superabundancenoun
a quantity that is more than what is appropriate
From this reading Though tall and beautifully formed, the young lady is a trifle stout, but the slight superabundance of flesh is so admirably distributed that it only adds to her attractiveness.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Though tall and beautifully formed, the young lady is a trifle stout, but the slight superabundance of flesh is so admirably distributed that it only adds to her attractiveness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Though tall and beautifully formed, the young lady is a trifle stout, but the slight superabundance of flesh is so admirably distributed that it only adds to her attractiveness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Should there be any artist who desires to depict _dolce far niente_ in its most attractive guise, we think we might offer him as a model,-- Florence de Luceval, six months married, but not quite seventeen, a blonde with a skin of dazzling whiteness, cheeks rivalling the wild rose in hue, and a wealth of golden hair.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Should there be any artist who desires to depict _dolce far niente_ in its most attractive guise, we think we might offer him as a model,-- Florence de Luceval, six months married, but not quite seventeen, a blonde with a skin of dazzling whiteness, cheeks rivalling the wild rose in hue, and a wealth of golden hair.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thus luxuriously established before an open window that overlooks a beautiful garden, she gazes out through her half closed eyelids upon the charming play of light and shade produced by the golden sunbeams as they pierce the dense shrubbery that borders the walk.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Should there be any artist who desires to depict _dolce far niente_ in its most attractive guise, we think we might offer him as a model,-- Florence de Luceval, six months married, but not quite seventeen, a blonde with a skin of dazzling whiteness, cheeks rivalling the wild rose in hue, and a wealth of golden hair.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though tall and beautifully formed, the young lady is a trifle stout, but the slight superabundance of flesh is so admirably distributed that it only adds to her attractiveness.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Thus luxuriously established before an open window that overlooks a beautiful garden, she gazes out through her half closed eyelids upon the charming play of light and shade produced by the golden sunbeams as they pierce the dense shrubbery that borders the walk.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus luxuriously established before an open window that overlooks a beautiful garden, she gazes out through her half closed eyelids upon the charming play of light and shade produced by the golden sunbeams as they pierce the dense shrubbery that borders the walk.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Should there be any artist who desires to depict _dolce far niente_ in its most attractive guise, we think we might offer him as a model,-- Florence de Luceval, six months married, but not quite seventeen, a blonde with a skin of dazzling whiteness, cheeks rivalling the wild rose in hue, and a wealth of golden hair.
toysnounUS /tɔɪz/
plural of “toy” — an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading Enveloped in a soft mull peignoir, profusely trimmed with lace, her attitude is careless but graceful in the extreme, as, half reclining in a luxurious armchair, with her head a little to one side, and her dainty slippered feet crossed upon a big velvet cushion, she toys with a magnificent rose that is lying on her lap.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading Though tall and beautifully formed, the young lady is a trifle stout, but the slight superabundance of flesh is so admirably distributed that it only adds to her attractiveness.
trimmedadjectiveUS /trɪmd/
made neat and tidy by trimming
From this reading Enveloped in a soft mull peignoir, profusely trimmed with lace, her attitude is careless but graceful in the extreme, as, half reclining in a luxurious armchair, with her head a little to one side, and her dainty slippered feet crossed upon a big velvet cushion, she toys with a magnificent rose that is lying on her lap.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Enveloped in a soft mull peignoir, profusely trimmed with lace, her attitude is careless but graceful in the extreme, as, half reclining in a luxurious armchair, with her head a little to one side, and her dainty slippered feet crossed upon a big velvet cushion, she toys with a magnificent rose that is lying on her lap.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading Enveloped in a soft mull peignoir, profusely trimmed with lace, her attitude is careless but graceful in the extreme, as, half reclining in a luxurious armchair, with her head a little to one side, and her dainty slippered feet crossed upon a big velvet cushion, she toys with a magnificent rose that is lying on her lap.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Thus luxuriously established before an open window that overlooks a beautiful garden, she gazes out through her half closed eyelids upon the charming play of light and shade produced by the golden sunbeams as they pierce the dense shrubbery that borders the walk.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Should there be any artist who desires to depict _dolce far niente_ in its most attractive guise, we think we might offer him as a model,-- Florence de Luceval, six months married, but not quite seventeen, a blonde with a skin of dazzling whiteness, cheeks rivalling the wild rose in hue, and a wealth of golden hair.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading Should there be any artist who desires to depict _dolce far niente_ in its most attractive guise, we think we might offer him as a model,-- Florence de Luceval, six months married, but not quite seventeen, a blonde with a skin of dazzling whiteness, cheeks rivalling the wild rose in hue, and a wealth of golden hair.
whitenessnounUS /ˈwaɪtnəs/
the quality or state of the achromatic color of greatest lightness (bearing the least resemblance to black)
From this reading Should there be any artist who desires to depict _dolce far niente_ in its most attractive guise, we think we might offer him as a model,-- Florence de Luceval, six months married, but not quite seventeen, a blonde with a skin of dazzling whiteness, cheeks rivalling the wild rose in hue, and a wealth of golden hair.
which person or people
From this reading Should there be any artist who desires to depict _dolce far niente_ in its most attractive guise, we think we might offer him as a model,-- Florence de Luceval, six months married, but not quite seventeen, a blonde with a skin of dazzling whiteness, cheeks rivalling the wild rose in hue, and a wealth of golden hair.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Should there be any artist who desires to depict _dolce far niente_ in its most attractive guise, we think we might offer him as a model,-- Florence de Luceval, six months married, but not quite seventeen, a blonde with a skin of dazzling whiteness, cheeks rivalling the wild rose in hue, and a wealth of golden hair.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Thus luxuriously established before an open window that overlooks a beautiful garden, she gazes out through her half closed eyelids upon the charming play of light and shade produced by the golden sunbeams as they pierce the dense shrubbery that borders the walk.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Should there be any artist who desires to depict _dolce far niente_ in its most attractive guise, we think we might offer him as a model,-- Florence de Luceval, six months married, but not quite seventeen, a blonde with a skin of dazzling whiteness, cheeks rivalling the wild rose in hue, and a wealth of golden hair.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Though tall and beautifully formed, the young lady is a trifle stout, but the slight superabundance of flesh is so admirably distributed that it only adds to her attractiveness.
