Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A woman, young, tall, perfectly proportioned, light of colour, and with the bright and pleasing expression common among the well-born of the Ba-gcatya maidens, enhanced by large lustrous eyes, lips parted in a smile half-startled, half-coquettish, revealing a row of teeth of dazzling whiteness of unrivalled evenness.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Withal there was an aspect of dignity in her erect carriage, and the pose of her head, which the Grecian effect of the _impiti_, or cone into which her hair was gathered above the scalp, went far to enhance.

Having no one else present.

From this reading She was not alone--two other young women, also attractive of aspect, being in attendance upon her, though these held somewhat in the background.

in addition

From this reading She was not alone--two other young women, also attractive of aspect, being in attendance upon her, though these held somewhat in the background.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading A woman, young, tall, perfectly proportioned, light of colour, and with the bright and pleasing expression common among the well-born of the Ba-gcatya maidens, enhanced by large lustrous eyes, lips parted in a smile half-startled, half-coquettish, revealing a row of teeth of dazzling whiteness of unrivalled evenness.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Withal there was an aspect of dignity in her erect carriage, and the pose of her head, which the Grecian effect of the _impiti_, or cone into which her hair was gathered above the scalp, went far to enhance.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A woman, young, tall, perfectly proportioned, light of colour, and with the bright and pleasing expression common among the well-born of the Ba-gcatya maidens, enhanced by large lustrous eyes, lips parted in a smile half-startled, half-coquettish, revealing a row of teeth of dazzling whiteness of unrivalled evenness.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading Withal there was an aspect of dignity in her erect carriage, and the pose of her head, which the Grecian effect of the _impiti_, or cone into which her hair was gathered above the scalp, went far to enhance.

the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)

From this reading She was not alone--two other young women, also attractive of aspect, being in attendance upon her, though these held somewhat in the background.

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading She was not alone--two other young women, also attractive of aspect, being in attendance upon her, though these held somewhat in the background.

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From this reading A woman, young, tall, perfectly proportioned, light of colour, and with the bright and pleasing expression common among the well-born of the Ba-gcatya maidens, enhanced by large lustrous eyes, lips parted in a smile half-startled, half-coquettish, revealing a row of teeth of dazzling whiteness of unrivalled evenness.

a person's social heritage: previous experience or training

From this reading She was not alone--two other young women, also attractive of aspect, being in attendance upon her, though these held somewhat in the background.

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From this reading She wore a _mutya_ or skirt of beautiful bead-work, and a soft robe of dressed fawn-skin but half concealed the splendid outlines of her frame.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading She wore a _mutya_ or skirt of beautiful bead-work, and a soft robe of dressed fawn-skin but half concealed the splendid outlines of her frame.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading She was not alone--two other young women, also attractive of aspect, being in attendance upon her, though these held somewhat in the background.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading A woman, young, tall, perfectly proportioned, light of colour, and with the bright and pleasing expression common among the well-born of the Ba-gcatya maidens, enhanced by large lustrous eyes, lips parted in a smile half-startled, half-coquettish, revealing a row of teeth of dazzling whiteness of unrivalled evenness.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She wore a _mutya_ or skirt of beautiful bead-work, and a soft robe of dressed fawn-skin but half concealed the splendid outlines of her frame.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A woman, young, tall, perfectly proportioned, light of colour, and with the bright and pleasing expression common among the well-born of the Ba-gcatya maidens, enhanced by large lustrous eyes, lips parted in a smile half-startled, half-coquettish, revealing a row of teeth of dazzling whiteness of unrivalled evenness.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading Withal there was an aspect of dignity in her erect carriage, and the pose of her head, which the Grecian effect of the _impiti_, or cone into which her hair was gathered above the scalp, went far to enhance.

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading A woman, young, tall, perfectly proportioned, light of colour, and with the bright and pleasing expression common among the well-born of the Ba-gcatya maidens, enhanced by large lustrous eyes, lips parted in a smile half-startled, half-coquettish, revealing a row of teeth of dazzling whiteness of unrivalled evenness.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading A woman, young, tall, perfectly proportioned, light of colour, and with the bright and pleasing expression common among the well-born of the Ba-gcatya maidens, enhanced by large lustrous eyes, lips parted in a smile half-startled, half-coquettish, revealing a row of teeth of dazzling whiteness of unrivalled evenness.

not accessible to view

From this reading She wore a _mutya_ or skirt of beautiful bead-work, and a soft robe of dressed fawn-skin but half concealed the splendid outlines of her frame.

any cone-shaped artifact

From this reading Withal there was an aspect of dignity in her erect carriage, and the pose of her head, which the Grecian effect of the _impiti_, or cone into which her hair was gathered above the scalp, went far to enhance.

amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning

From this reading A woman, young, tall, perfectly proportioned, light of colour, and with the bright and pleasing expression common among the well-born of the Ba-gcatya maidens, enhanced by large lustrous eyes, lips parted in a smile half-startled, half-coquettish, revealing a row of teeth of dazzling whiteness of unrivalled evenness.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading Withal there was an aspect of dignity in her erect carriage, and the pose of her head, which the Grecian effect of the _impiti_, or cone into which her hair was gathered above the scalp, went far to enhance.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading She wore a _mutya_ or skirt of beautiful bead-work, and a soft robe of dressed fawn-skin but half concealed the splendid outlines of her frame.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Withal there was an aspect of dignity in her erect carriage, and the pose of her head, which the Grecian effect of the _impiti_, or cone into which her hair was gathered above the scalp, went far to enhance.

increase

From this reading Withal there was an aspect of dignity in her erect carriage, and the pose of her head, which the Grecian effect of the _impiti_, or cone into which her hair was gathered above the scalp, went far to enhance.

increased or intensified in value or beauty or quality

From this reading A woman, young, tall, perfectly proportioned, light of colour, and with the bright and pleasing expression common among the well-born of the Ba-gcatya maidens, enhanced by large lustrous eyes, lips parted in a smile half-startled, half-coquettish, revealing a row of teeth of dazzling whiteness of unrivalled evenness.

construct, build, or erect

From this reading Withal there was an aspect of dignity in her erect carriage, and the pose of her head, which the Grecian effect of the _impiti_, or cone into which her hair was gathered above the scalp, went far to enhance.

the parity of even numbers (divisible by two)

From this reading A woman, young, tall, perfectly proportioned, light of colour, and with the bright and pleasing expression common among the well-born of the Ba-gcatya maidens, enhanced by large lustrous eyes, lips parted in a smile half-startled, half-coquettish, revealing a row of teeth of dazzling whiteness of unrivalled evenness.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading A woman, young, tall, perfectly proportioned, light of colour, and with the bright and pleasing expression common among the well-born of the Ba-gcatya maidens, enhanced by large lustrous eyes, lips parted in a smile half-startled, half-coquettish, revealing a row of teeth of dazzling whiteness of unrivalled evenness.

opinion or judgment

From this reading A woman, young, tall, perfectly proportioned, light of colour, and with the bright and pleasing expression common among the well-born of the Ba-gcatya maidens, enhanced by large lustrous eyes, lips parted in a smile half-startled, half-coquettish, revealing a row of teeth of dazzling whiteness of unrivalled evenness.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Withal there was an aspect of dignity in her erect carriage, and the pose of her head, which the Grecian effect of the _impiti_, or cone into which her hair was gathered above the scalp, went far to enhance.

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From this reading She wore a _mutya_ or skirt of beautiful bead-work, and a soft robe of dressed fawn-skin but half concealed the splendid outlines of her frame.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading She wore a _mutya_ or skirt of beautiful bead-work, and a soft robe of dressed fawn-skin but half concealed the splendid outlines of her frame.

brought together in one place

From this reading Withal there was an aspect of dignity in her erect carriage, and the pose of her head, which the Grecian effect of the _impiti_, or cone into which her hair was gathered above the scalp, went far to enhance.

of or relating to or characteristic of Greece or the Greeks or the Greek language

From this reading Withal there was an aspect of dignity in her erect carriage, and the pose of her head, which the Grecian effect of the _impiti_, or cone into which her hair was gathered above the scalp, went far to enhance.

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 Withal there was an aspect of dignity in her erect carriage, and the pose of her head, which the Grecian effect of the _impiti_, or cone into which her hair was gathered above the scalp, went far to enhance.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading She wore a _mutya_ or skirt of beautiful bead-work, and a soft robe of dressed fawn-skin but half concealed the splendid outlines of her frame.

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From this reading A woman, young, tall, perfectly proportioned, light of colour, and with the bright and pleasing expression common among the well-born of the Ba-gcatya maidens, enhanced by large lustrous eyes, lips parted in a smile half-startled, half-coquettish, revealing a row of teeth of dazzling whiteness of unrivalled evenness.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A woman, young, tall, perfectly proportioned, light of colour, and with the bright and pleasing expression common among the well-born of the Ba-gcatya maidens, enhanced by large lustrous eyes, lips parted in a smile half-startled, half-coquettish, revealing a row of teeth of dazzling whiteness of unrivalled evenness.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Withal there was an aspect of dignity in her erect carriage, and the pose of her head, which the Grecian effect of the _impiti_, or cone into which her hair was gathered above the scalp, went far to enhance.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading She was not alone--two other young women, also attractive of aspect, being in attendance upon her, though these held somewhat in the background.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading She wore a _mutya_ or skirt of beautiful bead-work, and a soft robe of dressed fawn-skin but half concealed the splendid outlines of her frame.

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From this reading Withal there was an aspect of dignity in her erect carriage, and the pose of her head, which the Grecian effect of the _impiti_, or cone into which her hair was gathered above the scalp, went far to enhance.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading A woman, young, tall, perfectly proportioned, light of colour, and with the bright and pleasing expression common among the well-born of the Ba-gcatya maidens, enhanced by large lustrous eyes, lips parted in a smile half-startled, half-coquettish, revealing a row of teeth of dazzling whiteness of unrivalled evenness.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Withal there was an aspect of dignity in her erect carriage, and the pose of her head, which the Grecian effect of the _impiti_, or cone into which her hair was gathered above the scalp, went far to enhance.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A woman, young, tall, perfectly proportioned, light of colour, and with the bright and pleasing expression common among the well-born of the Ba-gcatya maidens, enhanced by large lustrous eyes, lips parted in a smile half-startled, half-coquettish, revealing a row of teeth of dazzling whiteness of unrivalled evenness.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading A woman, young, tall, perfectly proportioned, light of colour, and with the bright and pleasing expression common among the well-born of the Ba-gcatya maidens, enhanced by large lustrous eyes, lips parted in a smile half-startled, half-coquettish, revealing a row of teeth of dazzling whiteness of unrivalled evenness.

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From this reading LINDELA.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading A woman, young, tall, perfectly proportioned, light of colour, and with the bright and pleasing expression common among the well-born of the Ba-gcatya maidens, enhanced by large lustrous eyes, lips parted in a smile half-startled, half-coquettish, revealing a row of teeth of dazzling whiteness of unrivalled evenness.

made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow

From this reading A woman, young, tall, perfectly proportioned, light of colour, and with the bright and pleasing expression common among the well-born of the Ba-gcatya maidens, enhanced by large lustrous eyes, lips parted in a smile half-startled, half-coquettish, revealing a row of teeth of dazzling whiteness of unrivalled evenness.

plural of “maiden” — an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading A woman, young, tall, perfectly proportioned, light of colour, and with the bright and pleasing expression common among the well-born of the Ba-gcatya maidens, enhanced by large lustrous eyes, lips parted in a smile half-startled, half-coquettish, revealing a row of teeth of dazzling whiteness of unrivalled evenness.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She wore a _mutya_ or skirt of beautiful bead-work, and a soft robe of dressed fawn-skin but half concealed the splendid outlines of her frame.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She was not alone--two other young women, also attractive of aspect, being in attendance upon her, though these held somewhat in the background.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A woman, young, tall, perfectly proportioned, light of colour, and with the bright and pleasing expression common among the well-born of the Ba-gcatya maidens, enhanced by large lustrous eyes, lips parted in a smile half-startled, half-coquettish, revealing a row of teeth of dazzling whiteness of unrivalled evenness.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She wore a _mutya_ or skirt of beautiful bead-work, and a soft robe of dressed fawn-skin but half concealed the splendid outlines of her frame.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading She was not alone--two other young women, also attractive of aspect, being in attendance upon her, though these held somewhat in the background.

plural of “outline” — the line that appears to bound an object

From this reading She wore a _mutya_ or skirt of beautiful bead-work, and a soft robe of dressed fawn-skin but half concealed the splendid outlines of her frame.

having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading A woman, young, tall, perfectly proportioned, light of colour, and with the bright and pleasing expression common among the well-born of the Ba-gcatya maidens, enhanced by large lustrous eyes, lips parted in a smile half-startled, half-coquettish, revealing a row of teeth of dazzling whiteness of unrivalled evenness.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading A woman, young, tall, perfectly proportioned, light of colour, and with the bright and pleasing expression common among the well-born of the Ba-gcatya maidens, enhanced by large lustrous eyes, lips parted in a smile half-startled, half-coquettish, revealing a row of teeth of dazzling whiteness of unrivalled evenness.

giving pleasure and satisfaction

From this reading A woman, young, tall, perfectly proportioned, light of colour, and with the bright and pleasing expression common among the well-born of the Ba-gcatya maidens, enhanced by large lustrous eyes, lips parted in a smile half-startled, half-coquettish, revealing a row of teeth of dazzling whiteness of unrivalled evenness.

introduce

From this reading Withal there was an aspect of dignity in her erect carriage, and the pose of her head, which the Grecian effect of the _impiti_, or cone into which her hair was gathered above the scalp, went far to enhance.

past form of “proportion” — give pleasant proportions to

From this reading A woman, young, tall, perfectly proportioned, light of colour, and with the bright and pleasing expression common among the well-born of the Ba-gcatya maidens, enhanced by large lustrous eyes, lips parted in a smile half-startled, half-coquettish, revealing a row of teeth of dazzling whiteness of unrivalled evenness.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading A woman, young, tall, perfectly proportioned, light of colour, and with the bright and pleasing expression common among the well-born of the Ba-gcatya maidens, enhanced by large lustrous eyes, lips parted in a smile half-startled, half-coquettish, revealing a row of teeth of dazzling whiteness of unrivalled evenness.

any loose flowing garment

From this reading She wore a _mutya_ or skirt of beautiful bead-work, and a soft robe of dressed fawn-skin but half concealed the splendid outlines of her frame.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading A woman, young, tall, perfectly proportioned, light of colour, and with the bright and pleasing expression common among the well-born of the Ba-gcatya maidens, enhanced by large lustrous eyes, lips parted in a smile half-startled, half-coquettish, revealing a row of teeth of dazzling whiteness of unrivalled evenness.

the skin that covers the top of the head

From this reading Withal there was an aspect of dignity in her erect carriage, and the pose of her head, which the Grecian effect of the _impiti_, or cone into which her hair was gathered above the scalp, went far to enhance.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She wore a _mutya_ or skirt of beautiful bead-work, and a soft robe of dressed fawn-skin but half concealed the splendid outlines of her frame.

cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist

From this reading She wore a _mutya_ or skirt of beautiful bead-work, and a soft robe of dressed fawn-skin but half concealed the splendid outlines of her frame.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading A woman, young, tall, perfectly proportioned, light of colour, and with the bright and pleasing expression common among the well-born of the Ba-gcatya maidens, enhanced by large lustrous eyes, lips parted in a smile half-startled, half-coquettish, revealing a row of teeth of dazzling whiteness of unrivalled evenness.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading She wore a _mutya_ or skirt of beautiful bead-work, and a soft robe of dressed fawn-skin but half concealed the splendid outlines of her frame.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading She was not alone--two other young women, also attractive of aspect, being in attendance upon her, though these held somewhat in the background.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading She wore a _mutya_ or skirt of beautiful bead-work, and a soft robe of dressed fawn-skin but half concealed the splendid outlines of her frame.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading A woman, young, tall, perfectly proportioned, light of colour, and with the bright and pleasing expression common among the well-born of the Ba-gcatya maidens, enhanced by large lustrous eyes, lips parted in a smile half-startled, half-coquettish, revealing a row of teeth of dazzling whiteness of unrivalled evenness.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading A woman, young, tall, perfectly proportioned, light of colour, and with the bright and pleasing expression common among the well-born of the Ba-gcatya maidens, enhanced by large lustrous eyes, lips parted in a smile half-startled, half-coquettish, revealing a row of teeth of dazzling whiteness of unrivalled evenness.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A woman, young, tall, perfectly proportioned, light of colour, and with the bright and pleasing expression common among the well-born of the Ba-gcatya maidens, enhanced by large lustrous eyes, lips parted in a smile half-startled, half-coquettish, revealing a row of teeth of dazzling whiteness of unrivalled evenness.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Withal there was an aspect of dignity in her erect carriage, and the pose of her head, which the Grecian effect of the _impiti_, or cone into which her hair was gathered above the scalp, went far to enhance.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading She was not alone--two other young women, also attractive of aspect, being in attendance upon her, though these held somewhat in the background.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading She was not alone--two other young women, also attractive of aspect, being in attendance upon her, though these held somewhat in the background.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Withal there was an aspect of dignity in her erect carriage, and the pose of her head, which the Grecian effect of the _impiti_, or cone into which her hair was gathered above the scalp, went far to enhance.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading She was not alone--two other young women, also attractive of aspect, being in attendance upon her, though these held somewhat in the background.

eminent beyond or above comparison

From this reading A woman, young, tall, perfectly proportioned, light of colour, and with the bright and pleasing expression common among the well-born of the Ba-gcatya maidens, enhanced by large lustrous eyes, lips parted in a smile half-startled, half-coquettish, revealing a row of teeth of dazzling whiteness of unrivalled evenness.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading She was not alone--two other young women, also attractive of aspect, being in attendance upon her, though these held somewhat in the background.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Withal there was an aspect of dignity in her erect carriage, and the pose of her head, which the Grecian effect of the _impiti_, or cone into which her hair was gathered above the scalp, went far to enhance.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A woman, young, tall, perfectly proportioned, light of colour, and with the bright and pleasing expression common among the well-born of the Ba-gcatya maidens, enhanced by large lustrous eyes, lips parted in a smile half-startled, half-coquettish, revealing a row of teeth of dazzling whiteness of unrivalled evenness.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Withal there was an aspect of dignity in her erect carriage, and the pose of her head, which the Grecian effect of the _impiti_, or cone into which her hair was gathered above the scalp, went far to enhance.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Withal there was an aspect of dignity in her erect carriage, and the pose of her head, which the Grecian effect of the _impiti_, or cone into which her hair was gathered above the scalp, went far to enhance.

the quality or state of the achromatic color of greatest lightness (bearing the least resemblance to black)

From this reading A woman, young, tall, perfectly proportioned, light of colour, and with the bright and pleasing expression common among the well-born of the Ba-gcatya maidens, enhanced by large lustrous eyes, lips parted in a smile half-startled, half-coquettish, revealing a row of teeth of dazzling whiteness of unrivalled evenness.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A woman, young, tall, perfectly proportioned, light of colour, and with the bright and pleasing expression common among the well-born of the Ba-gcatya maidens, enhanced by large lustrous eyes, lips parted in a smile half-startled, half-coquettish, revealing a row of teeth of dazzling whiteness of unrivalled evenness.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading Withal there was an aspect of dignity in her erect carriage, and the pose of her head, which the Grecian effect of the _impiti_, or cone into which her hair was gathered above the scalp, went far to enhance.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading A woman, young, tall, perfectly proportioned, light of colour, and with the bright and pleasing expression common among the well-born of the Ba-gcatya maidens, enhanced by large lustrous eyes, lips parted in a smile half-startled, half-coquettish, revealing a row of teeth of dazzling whiteness of unrivalled evenness.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading She was not alone--two other young women, also attractive of aspect, being in attendance upon her, though these held somewhat in the background.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading She wore a _mutya_ or skirt of beautiful bead-work, and a soft robe of dressed fawn-skin but half concealed the splendid outlines of her frame.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading A woman, young, tall, perfectly proportioned, light of colour, and with the bright and pleasing expression common among the well-born of the Ba-gcatya maidens, enhanced by large lustrous eyes, lips parted in a smile half-startled, half-coquettish, revealing a row of teeth of dazzling whiteness of unrivalled evenness.