used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the day that Tuen arrived at the yamen, the wife of the Viceroy came out into the court to take her airing, and because her poor little feet were so small they would not bear her weight, a maid walked on each side to support her.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading She was low and plump, with a wealth of glossy black hair arranged high on her head, and adorned with many fancy pins, while across her forehead was a pointed band embroidered in gold and pearls, getting gradually narrower toward the back, where it was fastened with a jewelled brooch.
adornedadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrnd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading She was low and plump, with a wealth of glossy black hair arranged high on her head, and adorned with many fancy pins, while across her forehead was a pointed band embroidered in gold and pearls, getting gradually narrower toward the back, where it was fastened with a jewelled brooch.
airingnounUS /ˈerɪŋ/
the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate
From this reading On the day that Tuen arrived at the yamen, the wife of the Viceroy came out into the court to take her airing, and because her poor little feet were so small they would not bear her weight, a maid walked on each side to support her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the day that Tuen arrived at the yamen, the wife of the Viceroy came out into the court to take her airing, and because her poor little feet were so small they would not bear her weight, a maid walked on each side to support her.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The costume she wore was not less striking than was her appearance, consisting of a long outer robe of pink crepe, embroidered in blue and red flowers with golden centres, with here and there a spray of green leaves, and on her breast was the yellow lily, the same as the one the Viceroy wore.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading She was low and plump, with a wealth of glossy black hair arranged high on her head, and adorned with many fancy pins, while across her forehead was a pointed band embroidered in gold and pearls, getting gradually narrower toward the back, where it was fastened with a jewelled brooch.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading On the day that Tuen arrived at the yamen, the wife of the Viceroy came out into the court to take her airing, and because her poor little feet were so small they would not bear her weight, a maid walked on each side to support her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The costume she wore was not less striking than was her appearance, consisting of a long outer robe of pink crepe, embroidered in blue and red flowers with golden centres, with here and there a spray of green leaves, and on her breast was the yellow lily, the same as the one the Viceroy wore.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the day that Tuen arrived at the yamen, the wife of the Viceroy came out into the court to take her airing, and because her poor little feet were so small they would not bear her weight, a maid walked on each side to support her.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She was low and plump, with a wealth of glossy black hair arranged high on her head, and adorned with many fancy pins, while across her forehead was a pointed band embroidered in gold and pearls, getting gradually narrower toward the back, where it was fastened with a jewelled brooch.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading She was low and plump, with a wealth of glossy black hair arranged high on her head, and adorned with many fancy pins, while across her forehead was a pointed band embroidered in gold and pearls, getting gradually narrower toward the back, where it was fastened with a jewelled brooch.
have
From this reading On the day that Tuen arrived at the yamen, the wife of the Viceroy came out into the court to take her airing, and because her poor little feet were so small they would not bear her weight, a maid walked on each side to support her.
for the reason that
From this reading On the day that Tuen arrived at the yamen, the wife of the Viceroy came out into the court to take her airing, and because her poor little feet were so small they would not bear her weight, a maid walked on each side to support her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Her sloping eyebrows, shaped like a crescent moon, were heavily pencilled, her olive complexion was lightened by a generous supply of powder, and her cheeks and lips and even her little round chin had been touched with vermilion.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Even then she tottered helplessly, and was glad to sit down in a chair beside the lily pool.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading She was low and plump, with a wealth of glossy black hair arranged high on her head, and adorned with many fancy pins, while across her forehead was a pointed band embroidered in gold and pearls, getting gradually narrower toward the back, where it was fastened with a jewelled brooch.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The costume she wore was not less striking than was her appearance, consisting of a long outer robe of pink crepe, embroidered in blue and red flowers with golden centres, with here and there a spray of green leaves, and on her breast was the yellow lily, the same as the one the Viceroy wore.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading The costume she wore was not less striking than was her appearance, consisting of a long outer robe of pink crepe, embroidered in blue and red flowers with golden centres, with here and there a spray of green leaves, and on her breast was the yellow lily, the same as the one the Viceroy wore.
broochnounUS /bruːtʃ/
a decorative pin worn by women
From this reading She was low and plump, with a wealth of glossy black hair arranged high on her head, and adorned with many fancy pins, while across her forehead was a pointed band embroidered in gold and pearls, getting gradually narrower toward the back, where it was fastened with a jewelled brooch.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Her sloping eyebrows, shaped like a crescent moon, were heavily pencilled, her olive complexion was lightened by a generous supply of powder, and her cheeks and lips and even her little round chin had been touched with vermilion.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading On the day that Tuen arrived at the yamen, the wife of the Viceroy came out into the court to take her airing, and because her poor little feet were so small they would not bear her weight, a maid walked on each side to support her.
centresnounUS /ˈsentərz/
plural of “centre” — a low-lying region in central France
From this reading The costume she wore was not less striking than was her appearance, consisting of a long outer robe of pink crepe, embroidered in blue and red flowers with golden centres, with here and there a spray of green leaves, and on her breast was the yellow lily, the same as the one the Viceroy wore.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Even then she tottered helplessly, and was glad to sit down in a chair beside the lily pool.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Her sloping eyebrows, shaped like a crescent moon, were heavily pencilled, her olive complexion was lightened by a generous supply of powder, and her cheeks and lips and even her little round chin had been touched with vermilion.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading Her sloping eyebrows, shaped like a crescent moon, were heavily pencilled, her olive complexion was lightened by a generous supply of powder, and her cheeks and lips and even her little round chin had been touched with vermilion.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading Her sloping eyebrows, shaped like a crescent moon, were heavily pencilled, her olive complexion was lightened by a generous supply of powder, and her cheeks and lips and even her little round chin had been touched with vermilion.
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
From this reading The costume she wore was not less striking than was her appearance, consisting of a long outer robe of pink crepe, embroidered in blue and red flowers with golden centres, with here and there a spray of green leaves, and on her breast was the yellow lily, the same as the one the Viceroy wore.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading The costume she wore was not less striking than was her appearance, consisting of a long outer robe of pink crepe, embroidered in blue and red flowers with golden centres, with here and there a spray of green leaves, and on her breast was the yellow lily, the same as the one the Viceroy wore.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading On the day that Tuen arrived at the yamen, the wife of the Viceroy came out into the court to take her airing, and because her poor little feet were so small they would not bear her weight, a maid walked on each side to support her.
crepenounUS /kreɪp/
paper with a crinkled texture; usually colored and used for decorations
From this reading The costume she wore was not less striking than was her appearance, consisting of a long outer robe of pink crepe, embroidered in blue and red flowers with golden centres, with here and there a spray of green leaves, and on her breast was the yellow lily, the same as the one the Viceroy wore.
crescentnounUS /ˈkresənt/
any shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters
From this reading Her sloping eyebrows, shaped like a crescent moon, were heavily pencilled, her olive complexion was lightened by a generous supply of powder, and her cheeks and lips and even her little round chin had been touched with vermilion.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the day that Tuen arrived at the yamen, the wife of the Viceroy came out into the court to take her airing, and because her poor little feet were so small they would not bear her weight, a maid walked on each side to support her.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Even then she tottered helplessly, and was glad to sit down in a chair beside the lily pool.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading On the day that Tuen arrived at the yamen, the wife of the Viceroy came out into the court to take her airing, and because her poor little feet were so small they would not bear her weight, a maid walked on each side to support her.
embroideredverbUS /emˈbrɔɪdərd/
past form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework
From this reading She was low and plump, with a wealth of glossy black hair arranged high on her head, and adorned with many fancy pins, while across her forehead was a pointed band embroidered in gold and pearls, getting gradually narrower toward the back, where it was fastened with a jewelled brooch.
divisible by two
From this reading Even then she tottered helplessly, and was glad to sit down in a chair beside the lily pool.
eyebrowsnounUS /ˈaɪbraʊz/
plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye
From this reading Her sloping eyebrows, shaped like a crescent moon, were heavily pencilled, her olive complexion was lightened by a generous supply of powder, and her cheeks and lips and even her little round chin had been touched with vermilion.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading She was low and plump, with a wealth of glossy black hair arranged high on her head, and adorned with many fancy pins, while across her forehead was a pointed band embroidered in gold and pearls, getting gradually narrower toward the back, where it was fastened with a jewelled brooch.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading She was low and plump, with a wealth of glossy black hair arranged high on her head, and adorned with many fancy pins, while across her forehead was a pointed band embroidered in gold and pearls, getting gradually narrower toward the back, where it was fastened with a jewelled brooch.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading On the day that Tuen arrived at the yamen, the wife of the Viceroy came out into the court to take her airing, and because her poor little feet were so small they would not bear her weight, a maid walked on each side to support her.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The costume she wore was not less striking than was her appearance, consisting of a long outer robe of pink crepe, embroidered in blue and red flowers with golden centres, with here and there a spray of green leaves, and on her breast was the yellow lily, the same as the one the Viceroy wore.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading She was low and plump, with a wealth of glossy black hair arranged high on her head, and adorned with many fancy pins, while across her forehead was a pointed band embroidered in gold and pearls, getting gradually narrower toward the back, where it was fastened with a jewelled brooch.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading Her sloping eyebrows, shaped like a crescent moon, were heavily pencilled, her olive complexion was lightened by a generous supply of powder, and her cheeks and lips and even her little round chin had been touched with vermilion.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading She was low and plump, with a wealth of glossy black hair arranged high on her head, and adorned with many fancy pins, while across her forehead was a pointed band embroidered in gold and pearls, getting gradually narrower toward the back, where it was fastened with a jewelled brooch.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Even then she tottered helplessly, and was glad to sit down in a chair beside the lily pool.
glossyadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɔːsi/
based on pretense; deceptively pleasing
From this reading She was low and plump, with a wealth of glossy black hair arranged high on her head, and adorned with many fancy pins, while across her forehead was a pointed band embroidered in gold and pearls, getting gradually narrower toward the back, where it was fastened with a jewelled brooch.
coins made of gold
From this reading She was low and plump, with a wealth of glossy black hair arranged high on her head, and adorned with many fancy pins, while across her forehead was a pointed band embroidered in gold and pearls, getting gradually narrower toward the back, where it was fastened with a jewelled brooch.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The costume she wore was not less striking than was her appearance, consisting of a long outer robe of pink crepe, embroidered in blue and red flowers with golden centres, with here and there a spray of green leaves, and on her breast was the yellow lily, the same as the one the Viceroy wore.
in a gradual manner
From this reading She was low and plump, with a wealth of glossy black hair arranged high on her head, and adorned with many fancy pins, while across her forehead was a pointed band embroidered in gold and pearls, getting gradually narrower toward the back, where it was fastened with a jewelled brooch.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The costume she wore was not less striking than was her appearance, consisting of a long outer robe of pink crepe, embroidered in blue and red flowers with golden centres, with here and there a spray of green leaves, and on her breast was the yellow lily, the same as the one the Viceroy wore.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her sloping eyebrows, shaped like a crescent moon, were heavily pencilled, her olive complexion was lightened by a generous supply of powder, and her cheeks and lips and even her little round chin had been touched with vermilion.
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 She was low and plump, with a wealth of glossy black hair arranged high on her head, and adorned with many fancy pins, while across her forehead was a pointed band embroidered in gold and pearls, getting gradually narrower toward the back, where it was fastened with a jewelled brooch.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading She was low and plump, with a wealth of glossy black hair arranged high on her head, and adorned with many fancy pins, while across her forehead was a pointed band embroidered in gold and pearls, getting gradually narrower toward the back, where it was fastened with a jewelled brooch.
to a considerable degree
From this reading Her sloping eyebrows, shaped like a crescent moon, were heavily pencilled, her olive complexion was lightened by a generous supply of powder, and her cheeks and lips and even her little round chin had been touched with vermilion.
helplesslyadverbUS /ˈhelpləsli/
in a helpless manner
From this reading Even then she tottered helplessly, and was glad to sit down in a chair beside the lily pool.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On the day that Tuen arrived at the yamen, the wife of the Viceroy came out into the court to take her airing, and because her poor little feet were so small they would not bear her weight, a maid walked on each side to support her.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The costume she wore was not less striking than was her appearance, consisting of a long outer robe of pink crepe, embroidered in blue and red flowers with golden centres, with here and there a spray of green leaves, and on her breast was the yellow lily, the same as the one the Viceroy wore.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading She was low and plump, with a wealth of glossy black hair arranged high on her head, and adorned with many fancy pins, while across her forehead was a pointed band embroidered in gold and pearls, getting gradually narrower toward the back, where it was fastened with a jewelled brooch.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Even then she tottered helplessly, and was glad to sit down in a chair beside the lily pool.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading On the day that Tuen arrived at the yamen, the wife of the Viceroy came out into the court to take her airing, and because her poor little feet were so small they would not bear her weight, a maid walked on each side to support her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She was low and plump, with a wealth of glossy black hair arranged high on her head, and adorned with many fancy pins, while across her forehead was a pointed band embroidered in gold and pearls, getting gradually narrower toward the back, where it was fastened with a jewelled brooch.
jewelledadjective
covered with beads or jewels or sequins
From this reading She was low and plump, with a wealth of glossy black hair arranged high on her head, and adorned with many fancy pins, while across her forehead was a pointed band embroidered in gold and pearls, getting gradually narrower toward the back, where it was fastened with a jewelled brooch.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The costume she wore was not less striking than was her appearance, consisting of a long outer robe of pink crepe, embroidered in blue and red flowers with golden centres, with here and there a spray of green leaves, and on her breast was the yellow lily, the same as the one the Viceroy wore.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The costume she wore was not less striking than was her appearance, consisting of a long outer robe of pink crepe, embroidered in blue and red flowers with golden centres, with here and there a spray of green leaves, and on her breast was the yellow lily, the same as the one the Viceroy wore.
lightenedverbUS /ˈlaɪtənd/
past form of “lighten” — make more cheerful
From this reading Her sloping eyebrows, shaped like a crescent moon, were heavily pencilled, her olive complexion was lightened by a generous supply of powder, and her cheeks and lips and even her little round chin had been touched with vermilion.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Her sloping eyebrows, shaped like a crescent moon, were heavily pencilled, her olive complexion was lightened by a generous supply of powder, and her cheeks and lips and even her little round chin had been touched with vermilion.
lilynounUS /ˈlɪli/
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading Even then she tottered helplessly, and was glad to sit down in a chair beside the lily pool.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Her sloping eyebrows, shaped like a crescent moon, were heavily pencilled, her olive complexion was lightened by a generous supply of powder, and her cheeks and lips and even her little round chin had been touched with vermilion.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On the day that Tuen arrived at the yamen, the wife of the Viceroy came out into the court to take her airing, and because her poor little feet were so small they would not bear her weight, a maid walked on each side to support her.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The costume she wore was not less striking than was her appearance, consisting of a long outer robe of pink crepe, embroidered in blue and red flowers with golden centres, with here and there a spray of green leaves, and on her breast was the yellow lily, the same as the one the Viceroy wore.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading She was low and plump, with a wealth of glossy black hair arranged high on her head, and adorned with many fancy pins, while across her forehead was a pointed band embroidered in gold and pearls, getting gradually narrower toward the back, where it was fastened with a jewelled brooch.
a female domestic
From this reading On the day that Tuen arrived at the yamen, the wife of the Viceroy came out into the court to take her airing, and because her poor little feet were so small they would not bear her weight, a maid walked on each side to support her.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading She was low and plump, with a wealth of glossy black hair arranged high on her head, and adorned with many fancy pins, while across her forehead was a pointed band embroidered in gold and pearls, getting gradually narrower toward the back, where it was fastened with a jewelled brooch.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading Her sloping eyebrows, shaped like a crescent moon, were heavily pencilled, her olive complexion was lightened by a generous supply of powder, and her cheeks and lips and even her little round chin had been touched with vermilion.
narroweradjectiveUS /ˈneroʊər/
comparative of “narrow” — not wide
From this reading She was low and plump, with a wealth of glossy black hair arranged high on her head, and adorned with many fancy pins, while across her forehead was a pointed band embroidered in gold and pearls, getting gradually narrower toward the back, where it was fastened with a jewelled brooch.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On the day that Tuen arrived at the yamen, the wife of the Viceroy came out into the court to take her airing, and because her poor little feet were so small they would not bear her weight, a maid walked on each side to support her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the day that Tuen arrived at the yamen, the wife of the Viceroy came out into the court to take her airing, and because her poor little feet were so small they would not bear her weight, a maid walked on each side to support her.
oliveadjectiveUS /ˈɑːləv/
of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive
From this reading Her sloping eyebrows, shaped like a crescent moon, were heavily pencilled, her olive complexion was lightened by a generous supply of powder, and her cheeks and lips and even her little round chin had been touched with vermilion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the day that Tuen arrived at the yamen, the wife of the Viceroy came out into the court to take her airing, and because her poor little feet were so small they would not bear her weight, a maid walked on each side to support her.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The costume she wore was not less striking than was her appearance, consisting of a long outer robe of pink crepe, embroidered in blue and red flowers with golden centres, with here and there a spray of green leaves, and on her breast was the yellow lily, the same as the one the Viceroy wore.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading On the day that Tuen arrived at the yamen, the wife of the Viceroy came out into the court to take her airing, and because her poor little feet were so small they would not bear her weight, a maid walked on each side to support her.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading The costume she wore was not less striking than was her appearance, consisting of a long outer robe of pink crepe, embroidered in blue and red flowers with golden centres, with here and there a spray of green leaves, and on her breast was the yellow lily, the same as the one the Viceroy wore.
pearlsnounUS /pɜːrlz/
plural of “pearl” — a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading She was low and plump, with a wealth of glossy black hair arranged high on her head, and adorned with many fancy pins, while across her forehead was a pointed band embroidered in gold and pearls, getting gradually narrower toward the back, where it was fastened with a jewelled brooch.
pencilledadjective
drawn or written with a pencil
From this reading Her sloping eyebrows, shaped like a crescent moon, were heavily pencilled, her olive complexion was lightened by a generous supply of powder, and her cheeks and lips and even her little round chin had been touched with vermilion.
a light shade of red
From this reading The costume she wore was not less striking than was her appearance, consisting of a long outer robe of pink crepe, embroidered in blue and red flowers with golden centres, with here and there a spray of green leaves, and on her breast was the yellow lily, the same as the one the Viceroy wore.
pinsnounUS /pɪnz/
plural of “pin” — a piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment
From this reading She was low and plump, with a wealth of glossy black hair arranged high on her head, and adorned with many fancy pins, while across her forehead was a pointed band embroidered in gold and pearls, getting gradually narrower toward the back, where it was fastened with a jewelled brooch.
plumpadjectiveUS /plʌmp/
sufficiently fat so as to have a pleasing fullness of figure
From this reading She was low and plump, with a wealth of glossy black hair arranged high on her head, and adorned with many fancy pins, while across her forehead was a pointed band embroidered in gold and pearls, getting gradually narrower toward the back, where it was fastened with a jewelled brooch.
having a point
From this reading She was low and plump, with a wealth of glossy black hair arranged high on her head, and adorned with many fancy pins, while across her forehead was a pointed band embroidered in gold and pearls, getting gradually narrower toward the back, where it was fastened with a jewelled brooch.
poolnounUS /puːl/
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading Even then she tottered helplessly, and was glad to sit down in a chair beside the lily pool.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading On the day that Tuen arrived at the yamen, the wife of the Viceroy came out into the court to take her airing, and because her poor little feet were so small they would not bear her weight, a maid walked on each side to support her.
powdernounUS /ˈpaʊdər/
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
From this reading Her sloping eyebrows, shaped like a crescent moon, were heavily pencilled, her olive complexion was lightened by a generous supply of powder, and her cheeks and lips and even her little round chin had been touched with vermilion.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The costume she wore was not less striking than was her appearance, consisting of a long outer robe of pink crepe, embroidered in blue and red flowers with golden centres, with here and there a spray of green leaves, and on her breast was the yellow lily, the same as the one the Viceroy wore.
robenounUS /roʊb/
any loose flowing garment
From this reading The costume she wore was not less striking than was her appearance, consisting of a long outer robe of pink crepe, embroidered in blue and red flowers with golden centres, with here and there a spray of green leaves, and on her breast was the yellow lily, the same as the one the Viceroy wore.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Her sloping eyebrows, shaped like a crescent moon, were heavily pencilled, her olive complexion was lightened by a generous supply of powder, and her cheeks and lips and even her little round chin had been touched with vermilion.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The costume she wore was not less striking than was her appearance, consisting of a long outer robe of pink crepe, embroidered in blue and red flowers with golden centres, with here and there a spray of green leaves, and on her breast was the yellow lily, the same as the one the Viceroy wore.
shapedadjectiveUS /ʃeɪpt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading Her sloping eyebrows, shaped like a crescent moon, were heavily pencilled, her olive complexion was lightened by a generous supply of powder, and her cheeks and lips and even her little round chin had been touched with vermilion.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even then she tottered helplessly, and was glad to sit down in a chair beside the lily pool.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On the day that Tuen arrived at the yamen, the wife of the Viceroy came out into the court to take her airing, and because her poor little feet were so small they would not bear her weight, a maid walked on each side to support her.
be seated
From this reading Even then she tottered helplessly, and was glad to sit down in a chair beside the lily pool.
slopingadjectiveUS /ˈsloʊpɪŋ/
having an oblique or slanted direction
From this reading Her sloping eyebrows, shaped like a crescent moon, were heavily pencilled, her olive complexion was lightened by a generous supply of powder, and her cheeks and lips and even her little round chin had been touched with vermilion.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On the day that Tuen arrived at the yamen, the wife of the Viceroy came out into the court to take her airing, and because her poor little feet were so small they would not bear her weight, a maid walked on each side to support her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading On the day that Tuen arrived at the yamen, the wife of the Viceroy came out into the court to take her airing, and because her poor little feet were so small they would not bear her weight, a maid walked on each side to support her.
spraynounUS /spreɪ/
a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying
From this reading The costume she wore was not less striking than was her appearance, consisting of a long outer robe of pink crepe, embroidered in blue and red flowers with golden centres, with here and there a spray of green leaves, and on her breast was the yellow lily, the same as the one the Viceroy wore.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading The costume she wore was not less striking than was her appearance, consisting of a long outer robe of pink crepe, embroidered in blue and red flowers with golden centres, with here and there a spray of green leaves, and on her breast was the yellow lily, the same as the one the Viceroy wore.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Her sloping eyebrows, shaped like a crescent moon, were heavily pencilled, her olive complexion was lightened by a generous supply of powder, and her cheeks and lips and even her little round chin had been touched with vermilion.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading On the day that Tuen arrived at the yamen, the wife of the Viceroy came out into the court to take her airing, and because her poor little feet were so small they would not bear her weight, a maid walked on each side to support her.
carry out
From this reading On the day that Tuen arrived at the yamen, the wife of the Viceroy came out into the court to take her airing, and because her poor little feet were so small they would not bear her weight, a maid walked on each side to support her.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The costume she wore was not less striking than was her appearance, consisting of a long outer robe of pink crepe, embroidered in blue and red flowers with golden centres, with here and there a spray of green leaves, and on her breast was the yellow lily, the same as the one the Viceroy wore.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the day that Tuen arrived at the yamen, the wife of the Viceroy came out into the court to take her airing, and because her poor little feet were so small they would not bear her weight, a maid walked on each side to support her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the day that Tuen arrived at the yamen, the wife of the Viceroy came out into the court to take her airing, and because her poor little feet were so small they would not bear her weight, a maid walked on each side to support her.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Even then she tottered helplessly, and was glad to sit down in a chair beside the lily pool.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The costume she wore was not less striking than was her appearance, consisting of a long outer robe of pink crepe, embroidered in blue and red flowers with golden centres, with here and there a spray of green leaves, and on her breast was the yellow lily, the same as the one the Viceroy wore.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the day that Tuen arrived at the yamen, the wife of the Viceroy came out into the court to take her airing, and because her poor little feet were so small they would not bear her weight, a maid walked on each side to support her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the day that Tuen arrived at the yamen, the wife of the Viceroy came out into the court to take her airing, and because her poor little feet were so small they would not bear her weight, a maid walked on each side to support her.
tottered
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From this reading Even then she tottered helplessly, and was glad to sit down in a chair beside the lily pool.
having come into contact
From this reading Her sloping eyebrows, shaped like a crescent moon, were heavily pencilled, her olive complexion was lightened by a generous supply of powder, and her cheeks and lips and even her little round chin had been touched with vermilion.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading She was low and plump, with a wealth of glossy black hair arranged high on her head, and adorned with many fancy pins, while across her forehead was a pointed band embroidered in gold and pearls, getting gradually narrower toward the back, where it was fastened with a jewelled brooch.
Tuen
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From this reading On the day that Tuen arrived at the yamen, the wife of the Viceroy came out into the court to take her airing, and because her poor little feet were so small they would not bear her weight, a maid walked on each side to support her.
vermilionadjectiveUS /vərˈmɪljən/
of a vivid red to reddish-orange color
From this reading Her sloping eyebrows, shaped like a crescent moon, were heavily pencilled, her olive complexion was lightened by a generous supply of powder, and her cheeks and lips and even her little round chin had been touched with vermilion.
ViceroynounUS /ˈvaɪsrɔɪ/
governor of a country or province who rules as the representative of his or her king or sovereign
From this reading On the day that Tuen arrived at the yamen, the wife of the Viceroy came out into the court to take her airing, and because her poor little feet were so small they would not bear her weight, a maid walked on each side to support her.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading On the day that Tuen arrived at the yamen, the wife of the Viceroy came out into the court to take her airing, and because her poor little feet were so small they would not bear her weight, a maid walked on each side to support her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Even then she tottered helplessly, and was glad to sit down in a chair beside the lily pool.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading She was low and plump, with a wealth of glossy black hair arranged high on her head, and adorned with many fancy pins, while across her forehead was a pointed band embroidered in gold and pearls, getting gradually narrower toward the back, where it was fastened with a jewelled brooch.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading On the day that Tuen arrived at the yamen, the wife of the Viceroy came out into the court to take her airing, and because her poor little feet were so small they would not bear her weight, a maid walked on each side to support her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the day that Tuen arrived at the yamen, the wife of the Viceroy came out into the court to take her airing, and because her poor little feet were so small they would not bear her weight, a maid walked on each side to support her.
in or at the place that
From this reading She was low and plump, with a wealth of glossy black hair arranged high on her head, and adorned with many fancy pins, while across her forehead was a pointed band embroidered in gold and pearls, getting gradually narrower toward the back, where it was fastened with a jewelled brooch.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She was low and plump, with a wealth of glossy black hair arranged high on her head, and adorned with many fancy pins, while across her forehead was a pointed band embroidered in gold and pearls, getting gradually narrower toward the back, where it was fastened with a jewelled brooch.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading On the day that Tuen arrived at the yamen, the wife of the Viceroy came out into the court to take her airing, and because her poor little feet were so small they would not bear her weight, a maid walked on each side to support her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was low and plump, with a wealth of glossy black hair arranged high on her head, and adorned with many fancy pins, while across her forehead was a pointed band embroidered in gold and pearls, getting gradually narrower toward the back, where it was fastened with a jewelled brooch.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading The costume she wore was not less striking than was her appearance, consisting of a long outer robe of pink crepe, embroidered in blue and red flowers with golden centres, with here and there a spray of green leaves, and on her breast was the yellow lily, the same as the one the Viceroy wore.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading On the day that Tuen arrived at the yamen, the wife of the Viceroy came out into the court to take her airing, and because her poor little feet were so small they would not bear her weight, a maid walked on each side to support her.
yamen
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From this reading On the day that Tuen arrived at the yamen, the wife of the Viceroy came out into the court to take her airing, and because her poor little feet were so small they would not bear her weight, a maid walked on each side to support her.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading The costume she wore was not less striking than was her appearance, consisting of a long outer robe of pink crepe, embroidered in blue and red flowers with golden centres, with here and there a spray of green leaves, and on her breast was the yellow lily, the same as the one the Viceroy wore.
