Chapter II · Chapter 2

(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 The exquisite proportions of the rounded figure, the very perfection of each feature, the delicate clearness of the complexion--brunette when brought in close contact with the Saxon, blonde when compared with the Spaniard--all attractions in themselves, were literally forgotten, or at least unheeded, beneath the spell which dwelt in the _expression_ of her countenance.

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

From this reading "Farewell! though in that sound be years Of blighted hopes and fruitless tears-- Though the soul vibrate to its knell Of joys departed--yet farewell."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The exquisite proportions of the rounded figure, the very perfection of each feature, the delicate clearness of the complexion--brunette when brought in close contact with the Saxon, blonde when compared with the Spaniard--all attractions in themselves, were literally forgotten, or at least unheeded, beneath the spell which dwelt in the _expression_ of her countenance.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading To attempt description of either face or form would be useless.

plural of “attraction” — the force by which one object attracts another

From this reading The exquisite proportions of the rounded figure, the very perfection of each feature, the delicate clearness of the complexion--brunette when brought in close contact with the Saxon, blonde when compared with the Spaniard--all attractions in themselves, were literally forgotten, or at least unheeded, beneath the spell which dwelt in the _expression_ of her countenance.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "Farewell! though in that sound be years Of blighted hopes and fruitless tears-- Though the soul vibrate to its knell Of joys departed--yet farewell."

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading The exquisite proportions of the rounded figure, the very perfection of each feature, the delicate clearness of the complexion--brunette when brought in close contact with the Saxon, blonde when compared with the Spaniard--all attractions in themselves, were literally forgotten, or at least unheeded, beneath the spell which dwelt in the _expression_ of her countenance.

affected by blight; anything that mars or prevents growth or prosperity

From this reading "Farewell! though in that sound be years Of blighted hopes and fruitless tears-- Though the soul vibrate to its knell Of joys departed--yet farewell."

a person with fair skin and hair

From this reading The exquisite proportions of the rounded figure, the very perfection of each feature, the delicate clearness of the complexion--brunette when brought in close contact with the Saxon, blonde when compared with the Spaniard--all attractions in themselves, were literally forgotten, or at least unheeded, beneath the spell which dwelt in the _expression_ of her countenance.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The exquisite proportions of the rounded figure, the very perfection of each feature, the delicate clearness of the complexion--brunette when brought in close contact with the Saxon, blonde when compared with the Spaniard--all attractions in themselves, were literally forgotten, or at least unheeded, beneath the spell which dwelt in the _expression_ of her countenance.

a person with dark (brown) hair

From this reading The exquisite proportions of the rounded figure, the very perfection of each feature, the delicate clearness of the complexion--brunette when brought in close contact with the Saxon, blonde when compared with the Spaniard--all attractions in themselves, were literally forgotten, or at least unheeded, beneath the spell which dwelt in the _expression_ of her countenance.

free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression

From this reading The exquisite proportions of the rounded figure, the very perfection of each feature, the delicate clearness of the complexion--brunette when brought in close contact with the Saxon, blonde when compared with the Spaniard--all attractions in themselves, were literally forgotten, or at least unheeded, beneath the spell which dwelt in the _expression_ of her countenance.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading The exquisite proportions of the rounded figure, the very perfection of each feature, the delicate clearness of the complexion--brunette when brought in close contact with the Saxon, blonde when compared with the Spaniard--all attractions in themselves, were literally forgotten, or at least unheeded, beneath the spell which dwelt in the _expression_ of her countenance.

past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading The exquisite proportions of the rounded figure, the very perfection of each feature, the delicate clearness of the complexion--brunette when brought in close contact with the Saxon, blonde when compared with the Spaniard--all attractions in themselves, were literally forgotten, or at least unheeded, beneath the spell which dwelt in the _expression_ of her countenance.

the coloring of a person's face

From this reading The exquisite proportions of the rounded figure, the very perfection of each feature, the delicate clearness of the complexion--brunette when brought in close contact with the Saxon, blonde when compared with the Spaniard--all attractions in themselves, were literally forgotten, or at least unheeded, beneath the spell which dwelt in the _expression_ of her countenance.

close interaction

From this reading The exquisite proportions of the rounded figure, the very perfection of each feature, the delicate clearness of the complexion--brunette when brought in close contact with the Saxon, blonde when compared with the Spaniard--all attractions in themselves, were literally forgotten, or at least unheeded, beneath the spell which dwelt in the _expression_ of her countenance.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading The exquisite proportions of the rounded figure, the very perfection of each feature, the delicate clearness of the complexion--brunette when brought in close contact with the Saxon, blonde when compared with the Spaniard--all attractions in themselves, were literally forgotten, or at least unheeded, beneath the spell which dwelt in the _expression_ of her countenance.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading The exquisite proportions of the rounded figure, the very perfection of each feature, the delicate clearness of the complexion--brunette when brought in close contact with the Saxon, blonde when compared with the Spaniard--all attractions in themselves, were literally forgotten, or at least unheeded, beneath the spell which dwelt in the _expression_ of her countenance.

well in the past; former

From this reading "Farewell! though in that sound be years Of blighted hopes and fruitless tears-- Though the soul vibrate to its knell Of joys departed--yet farewell."

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading To attempt description of either face or form would be useless.

inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading The exquisite proportions of the rounded figure, the very perfection of each feature, the delicate clearness of the complexion--brunette when brought in close contact with the Saxon, blonde when compared with the Spaniard--all attractions in themselves, were literally forgotten, or at least unheeded, beneath the spell which dwelt in the _expression_ of her countenance.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The exquisite proportions of the rounded figure, the very perfection of each feature, the delicate clearness of the complexion--brunette when brought in close contact with the Saxon, blonde when compared with the Spaniard--all attractions in themselves, were literally forgotten, or at least unheeded, beneath the spell which dwelt in the _expression_ of her countenance.

one or the other of two

From this reading To attempt description of either face or form would be useless.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading The exquisite proportions of the rounded figure, the very perfection of each feature, the delicate clearness of the complexion--brunette when brought in close contact with the Saxon, blonde when compared with the Spaniard--all attractions in themselves, were literally forgotten, or at least unheeded, beneath the spell which dwelt in the _expression_ of her countenance.

intense or sharp

From this reading The exquisite proportions of the rounded figure, the very perfection of each feature, the delicate clearness of the complexion--brunette when brought in close contact with the Saxon, blonde when compared with the Spaniard--all attractions in themselves, were literally forgotten, or at least unheeded, beneath the spell which dwelt in the _expression_ of her countenance.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading To attempt description of either face or form would be useless.

an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting

From this reading "Farewell! though in that sound be years Of blighted hopes and fruitless tears-- Though the soul vibrate to its knell Of joys departed--yet farewell."

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading The exquisite proportions of the rounded figure, the very perfection of each feature, the delicate clearness of the complexion--brunette when brought in close contact with the Saxon, blonde when compared with the Spaniard--all attractions in themselves, were literally forgotten, or at least unheeded, beneath the spell which dwelt in the _expression_ of her countenance.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading The exquisite proportions of the rounded figure, the very perfection of each feature, the delicate clearness of the complexion--brunette when brought in close contact with the Saxon, blonde when compared with the Spaniard--all attractions in themselves, were literally forgotten, or at least unheeded, beneath the spell which dwelt in the _expression_ of her countenance.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading The exquisite proportions of the rounded figure, the very perfection of each feature, the delicate clearness of the complexion--brunette when brought in close contact with the Saxon, blonde when compared with the Spaniard--all attractions in themselves, were literally forgotten, or at least unheeded, beneath the spell which dwelt in the _expression_ of her countenance.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading To attempt description of either face or form would be useless.

unproductive of success

From this reading "Farewell! though in that sound be years Of blighted hopes and fruitless tears-- Though the soul vibrate to its knell Of joys departed--yet farewell."

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

From this reading HEMANS.

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

From this reading The exquisite proportions of the rounded figure, the very perfection of each feature, the delicate clearness of the complexion--brunette when brought in close contact with the Saxon, blonde when compared with the Spaniard--all attractions in themselves, were literally forgotten, or at least unheeded, beneath the spell which dwelt in the _expression_ of her countenance.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading "Farewell! though in that sound be years Of blighted hopes and fruitless tears-- Though the soul vibrate to its knell Of joys departed--yet farewell."

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

From this reading "Farewell! though in that sound be years Of blighted hopes and fruitless tears-- Though the soul vibrate to its knell Of joys departed--yet farewell."

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading "Farewell! though in that sound be years Of blighted hopes and fruitless tears-- Though the soul vibrate to its knell Of joys departed--yet farewell."

plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness

From this reading "Farewell! though in that sound be years Of blighted hopes and fruitless tears-- Though the soul vibrate to its knell Of joys departed--yet farewell."

ring as in announcing death

From this reading "Farewell! though in that sound be years Of blighted hopes and fruitless tears-- Though the soul vibrate to its knell Of joys departed--yet farewell."

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 The exquisite proportions of the rounded figure, the very perfection of each feature, the delicate clearness of the complexion--brunette when brought in close contact with the Saxon, blonde when compared with the Spaniard--all attractions in themselves, were literally forgotten, or at least unheeded, beneath the spell which dwelt in the _expression_ of her countenance.

in a literal sense

From this reading The exquisite proportions of the rounded figure, the very perfection of each feature, the delicate clearness of the complexion--brunette when brought in close contact with the Saxon, blonde when compared with the Spaniard--all attractions in themselves, were literally forgotten, or at least unheeded, beneath the spell which dwelt in the _expression_ of her countenance.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading MRS.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Farewell! though in that sound be years Of blighted hopes and fruitless tears-- Though the soul vibrate to its knell Of joys departed--yet farewell."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading To attempt description of either face or form would be useless.

the state of being without a flaw or defect

From this reading The exquisite proportions of the rounded figure, the very perfection of each feature, the delicate clearness of the complexion--brunette when brought in close contact with the Saxon, blonde when compared with the Spaniard--all attractions in themselves, were literally forgotten, or at least unheeded, beneath the spell which dwelt in the _expression_ of her countenance.

plural of “proportion” — the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole

From this reading The exquisite proportions of the rounded figure, the very perfection of each feature, the delicate clearness of the complexion--brunette when brought in close contact with the Saxon, blonde when compared with the Spaniard--all attractions in themselves, were literally forgotten, or at least unheeded, beneath the spell which dwelt in the _expression_ of her countenance.

curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged

From this reading The exquisite proportions of the rounded figure, the very perfection of each feature, the delicate clearness of the complexion--brunette when brought in close contact with the Saxon, blonde when compared with the Spaniard--all attractions in themselves, were literally forgotten, or at least unheeded, beneath the spell which dwelt in the _expression_ of her countenance.

a member of a Germanic people who conquered England and merged with the Angles and Jutes to become Anglo-Saxons; dominant in England until the Norman Conquest

From this reading The exquisite proportions of the rounded figure, the very perfection of each feature, the delicate clearness of the complexion--brunette when brought in close contact with the Saxon, blonde when compared with the Spaniard--all attractions in themselves, were literally forgotten, or at least unheeded, beneath the spell which dwelt in the _expression_ of her countenance.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading "Farewell! though in that sound be years Of blighted hopes and fruitless tears-- Though the soul vibrate to its knell Of joys departed--yet farewell."

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading "Farewell! though in that sound be years Of blighted hopes and fruitless tears-- Though the soul vibrate to its knell Of joys departed--yet farewell."

a native or inhabitant of Spain

From this reading The exquisite proportions of the rounded figure, the very perfection of each feature, the delicate clearness of the complexion--brunette when brought in close contact with the Saxon, blonde when compared with the Spaniard--all attractions in themselves, were literally forgotten, or at least unheeded, beneath the spell which dwelt in the _expression_ of her countenance.

orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

From this reading The exquisite proportions of the rounded figure, the very perfection of each feature, the delicate clearness of the complexion--brunette when brought in close contact with the Saxon, blonde when compared with the Spaniard--all attractions in themselves, were literally forgotten, or at least unheeded, beneath the spell which dwelt in the _expression_ of her countenance.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading "Farewell! though in that sound be years Of blighted hopes and fruitless tears-- Though the soul vibrate to its knell Of joys departed--yet farewell."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Farewell! though in that sound be years Of blighted hopes and fruitless tears-- Though the soul vibrate to its knell Of joys departed--yet farewell."

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

From this reading "Farewell! though in that sound be years Of blighted hopes and fruitless tears-- Though the soul vibrate to its knell Of joys departed--yet farewell."

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The exquisite proportions of the rounded figure, the very perfection of each feature, the delicate clearness of the complexion--brunette when brought in close contact with the Saxon, blonde when compared with the Spaniard--all attractions in themselves, were literally forgotten, or at least unheeded, beneath the spell which dwelt in the _expression_ of her countenance.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "Farewell! though in that sound be years Of blighted hopes and fruitless tears-- Though the soul vibrate to its knell Of joys departed--yet farewell."

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

From this reading "Farewell! though in that sound be years Of blighted hopes and fruitless tears-- Though the soul vibrate to its knell Of joys departed--yet farewell."

disregarded

From this reading The exquisite proportions of the rounded figure, the very perfection of each feature, the delicate clearness of the complexion--brunette when brought in close contact with the Saxon, blonde when compared with the Spaniard--all attractions in themselves, were literally forgotten, or at least unheeded, beneath the spell which dwelt in the _expression_ of her countenance.

having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully

From this reading To attempt description of either face or form would be useless.

precisely as stated

From this reading The exquisite proportions of the rounded figure, the very perfection of each feature, the delicate clearness of the complexion--brunette when brought in close contact with the Saxon, blonde when compared with the Spaniard--all attractions in themselves, were literally forgotten, or at least unheeded, beneath the spell which dwelt in the _expression_ of her countenance.

shake, quiver, or throb; move back and forth rapidly, usually in an uncontrolled manner

From this reading "Farewell! though in that sound be years Of blighted hopes and fruitless tears-- Though the soul vibrate to its knell Of joys departed--yet farewell."

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The exquisite proportions of the rounded figure, the very perfection of each feature, the delicate clearness of the complexion--brunette when brought in close contact with the Saxon, blonde when compared with the Spaniard--all attractions in themselves, were literally forgotten, or at least unheeded, beneath the spell which dwelt in the _expression_ of her countenance.

at the time that

From this reading The exquisite proportions of the rounded figure, the very perfection of each feature, the delicate clearness of the complexion--brunette when brought in close contact with the Saxon, blonde when compared with the Spaniard--all attractions in themselves, were literally forgotten, or at least unheeded, beneath the spell which dwelt in the _expression_ of her countenance.

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

From this reading The exquisite proportions of the rounded figure, the very perfection of each feature, the delicate clearness of the complexion--brunette when brought in close contact with the Saxon, blonde when compared with the Spaniard--all attractions in themselves, were literally forgotten, or at least unheeded, beneath the spell which dwelt in the _expression_ of her countenance.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The exquisite proportions of the rounded figure, the very perfection of each feature, the delicate clearness of the complexion--brunette when brought in close contact with the Saxon, blonde when compared with the Spaniard--all attractions in themselves, were literally forgotten, or at least unheeded, beneath the spell which dwelt in the _expression_ of her countenance.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading To attempt description of either face or form would be useless.

a late time of life

From this reading "Farewell! though in that sound be years Of blighted hopes and fruitless tears-- Though the soul vibrate to its knell Of joys departed--yet farewell."

but in spite of that

From this reading "Farewell! though in that sound be years Of blighted hopes and fruitless tears-- Though the soul vibrate to its knell Of joys departed--yet farewell."