used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Yes, but carved From some clear stuff, not like a woman's flesh, And colored like half-faded, white-rose leaves.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading The invalid leaned far back in her cushioned easy-chair, and, as the physician rested his arm on the mantelpiece and looked down at her, he thought of the lines that had more than once recurred to his mind, since the commencement of their acquaintance,-- "What finely carven features!
(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 'Tis all too thin, and wan, and wanting blood, To take my taste.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Yes, Dr. Grey, I am better than I ever expected or desired to be in this world."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Mrs. Gerome, this is scarcely the recompense that my anxious vigilance and ceaseless exertions merit at your hands."
eagerly desirous
From this reading "Mrs. Gerome, this is scarcely the recompense that my anxious vigilance and ceaseless exertions merit at your hands."
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading The invalid leaned far back in her cushioned easy-chair, and, as the physician rested his arm on the mantelpiece and looked down at her, he thought of the lines that had more than once recurred to his mind, since the commencement of their acquaintance,-- "What finely carven features!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The invalid leaned far back in her cushioned easy-chair, and, as the physician rested his arm on the mantelpiece and looked down at her, he thought of the lines that had more than once recurred to his mind, since the commencement of their acquaintance,-- "What finely carven features!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Mrs. Gerome, this is scarcely the recompense that my anxious vigilance and ceaseless exertions merit at your hands."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The invalid leaned far back in her cushioned easy-chair, and, as the physician rested his arm on the mantelpiece and looked down at her, he thought of the lines that had more than once recurred to his mind, since the commencement of their acquaintance,-- "What finely carven features!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Yes, Dr. Grey, I am better than I ever expected or desired to be in this world."
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Yes, Dr. Grey, I am better than I ever expected or desired to be in this world."
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading 'Tis all too thin, and wan, and wanting blood, To take my taste.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Yes, but carved From some clear stuff, not like a woman's flesh, And colored like half-faded, white-rose leaves.
carvedadjectiveUS /kɑːrvd/
made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)
From this reading Yes, but carved From some clear stuff, not like a woman's flesh, And colored like half-faded, white-rose leaves.
carvenadjective
made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)
From this reading The invalid leaned far back in her cushioned easy-chair, and, as the physician rested his arm on the mantelpiece and looked down at her, he thought of the lines that had more than once recurred to his mind, since the commencement of their acquaintance,-- "What finely carven features!
ceaselessadjectiveUS /ˈsiːslɪs/
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
From this reading "Mrs. Gerome, this is scarcely the recompense that my anxious vigilance and ceaseless exertions merit at your hands."
rid of obstructions
From this reading Yes, but carved From some clear stuff, not like a woman's flesh, And colored like half-faded, white-rose leaves.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Yes, but carved From some clear stuff, not like a woman's flesh, And colored like half-faded, white-rose leaves.
commencementnounUS /kəˈmensmənt/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading The invalid leaned far back in her cushioned easy-chair, and, as the physician rested his arm on the mantelpiece and looked down at her, he thought of the lines that had more than once recurred to his mind, since the commencement of their acquaintance,-- "What finely carven features!
cushionedadjectiveUS /ˈkʊʃənd/
softened by the addition of cushions or padding
From this reading The invalid leaned far back in her cushioned easy-chair, and, as the physician rested his arm on the mantelpiece and looked down at her, he thought of the lines that had more than once recurred to his mind, since the commencement of their acquaintance,-- "What finely carven features!
wanted intensely
From this reading "Yes, Dr. Grey, I am better than I ever expected or desired to be in this world."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The invalid leaned far back in her cushioned easy-chair, and, as the physician rested his arm on the mantelpiece and looked down at her, he thought of the lines that had more than once recurred to his mind, since the commencement of their acquaintance,-- "What finely carven features!
Dr
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From this reading "Yes, Dr. Grey, I am better than I ever expected or desired to be in this world."
easy-chair
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From this reading The invalid leaned far back in her cushioned easy-chair, and, as the physician rested his arm on the mantelpiece and looked down at her, he thought of the lines that had more than once recurred to his mind, since the commencement of their acquaintance,-- "What finely carven features!
at any time
From this reading "Yes, Dr. Grey, I am better than I ever expected or desired to be in this world."
exertionsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃənz/
plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading "Mrs. Gerome, this is scarcely the recompense that my anxious vigilance and ceaseless exertions merit at your hands."
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading "Yes, Dr. Grey, I am better than I ever expected or desired to be in this world."
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The invalid leaned far back in her cushioned easy-chair, and, as the physician rested his arm on the mantelpiece and looked down at her, he thought of the lines that had more than once recurred to his mind, since the commencement of their acquaintance,-- "What finely carven features!
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading The invalid leaned far back in her cushioned easy-chair, and, as the physician rested his arm on the mantelpiece and looked down at her, he thought of the lines that had more than once recurred to his mind, since the commencement of their acquaintance,-- "What finely carven features!
finelyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnli/
in tiny pieces
From this reading The invalid leaned far back in her cushioned easy-chair, and, as the physician rested his arm on the mantelpiece and looked down at her, he thought of the lines that had more than once recurred to his mind, since the commencement of their acquaintance,-- "What finely carven features!
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading Yes, but carved From some clear stuff, not like a woman's flesh, And colored like half-faded, white-rose leaves.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Yes, but carved From some clear stuff, not like a woman's flesh, And colored like half-faded, white-rose leaves.
Gerome
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From this reading "Mrs. Gerome, this is scarcely the recompense that my anxious vigilance and ceaseless exertions merit at your hands."
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading "Yes, Dr. Grey, I am better than I ever expected or desired to be in this world."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The invalid leaned far back in her cushioned easy-chair, and, as the physician rested his arm on the mantelpiece and looked down at her, he thought of the lines that had more than once recurred to his mind, since the commencement of their acquaintance,-- "What finely carven features!
half-faded
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From this reading Yes, but carved From some clear stuff, not like a woman's flesh, And colored like half-faded, white-rose leaves.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "Mrs. Gerome, this is scarcely the recompense that my anxious vigilance and ceaseless exertions merit at your hands."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The invalid leaned far back in her cushioned easy-chair, and, as the physician rested his arm on the mantelpiece and looked down at her, he thought of the lines that had more than once recurred to his mind, since the commencement of their acquaintance,-- "What finely carven features!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The invalid leaned far back in her cushioned easy-chair, and, as the physician rested his arm on the mantelpiece and looked down at her, he thought of the lines that had more than once recurred to his mind, since the commencement of their acquaintance,-- "What finely carven features!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The invalid leaned far back in her cushioned easy-chair, and, as the physician rested his arm on the mantelpiece and looked down at her, he thought of the lines that had more than once recurred to his mind, since the commencement of their acquaintance,-- "What finely carven features!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes, Dr. Grey, I am better than I ever expected or desired to be in this world."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Yes, Dr. Grey, I am better than I ever expected or desired to be in this world."
invalidnounUS /ˈɪnvələd/
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading The invalid leaned far back in her cushioned easy-chair, and, as the physician rested his arm on the mantelpiece and looked down at her, he thought of the lines that had more than once recurred to his mind, since the commencement of their acquaintance,-- "What finely carven features!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Mrs. Gerome, this is scarcely the recompense that my anxious vigilance and ceaseless exertions merit at your hands."
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading The invalid leaned far back in her cushioned easy-chair, and, as the physician rested his arm on the mantelpiece and looked down at her, he thought of the lines that had more than once recurred to his mind, since the commencement of their acquaintance,-- "What finely carven features!
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Yes, but carved From some clear stuff, not like a woman's flesh, And colored like half-faded, white-rose leaves.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Yes, but carved From some clear stuff, not like a woman's flesh, And colored like half-faded, white-rose leaves.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The invalid leaned far back in her cushioned easy-chair, and, as the physician rested his arm on the mantelpiece and looked down at her, he thought of the lines that had more than once recurred to his mind, since the commencement of their acquaintance,-- "What finely carven features!
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The invalid leaned far back in her cushioned easy-chair, and, as the physician rested his arm on the mantelpiece and looked down at her, he thought of the lines that had more than once recurred to his mind, since the commencement of their acquaintance,-- "What finely carven features!
mantelpiecenoun
shelf that projects from wall above fireplace
From this reading The invalid leaned far back in her cushioned easy-chair, and, as the physician rested his arm on the mantelpiece and looked down at her, he thought of the lines that had more than once recurred to his mind, since the commencement of their acquaintance,-- "What finely carven features!
meritnounUS /ˈmerət/
any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading "Mrs. Gerome, this is scarcely the recompense that my anxious vigilance and ceaseless exertions merit at your hands."
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The invalid leaned far back in her cushioned easy-chair, and, as the physician rested his arm on the mantelpiece and looked down at her, he thought of the lines that had more than once recurred to his mind, since the commencement of their acquaintance,-- "What finely carven features!
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The invalid leaned far back in her cushioned easy-chair, and, as the physician rested his arm on the mantelpiece and looked down at her, he thought of the lines that had more than once recurred to his mind, since the commencement of their acquaintance,-- "What finely carven features!
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Mrs. Gerome, this is scarcely the recompense that my anxious vigilance and ceaseless exertions merit at your hands."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Mrs. Gerome, this is scarcely the recompense that my anxious vigilance and ceaseless exertions merit at your hands."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Yes, but carved From some clear stuff, not like a woman's flesh, And colored like half-faded, white-rose leaves.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The invalid leaned far back in her cushioned easy-chair, and, as the physician rested his arm on the mantelpiece and looked down at her, he thought of the lines that had more than once recurred to his mind, since the commencement of their acquaintance,-- "What finely carven features!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The invalid leaned far back in her cushioned easy-chair, and, as the physician rested his arm on the mantelpiece and looked down at her, he thought of the lines that had more than once recurred to his mind, since the commencement of their acquaintance,-- "What finely carven features!
on one occasion
From this reading The invalid leaned far back in her cushioned easy-chair, and, as the physician rested his arm on the mantelpiece and looked down at her, he thought of the lines that had more than once recurred to his mind, since the commencement of their acquaintance,-- "What finely carven features!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Yes, Dr. Grey, I am better than I ever expected or desired to be in this world."
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The invalid leaned far back in her cushioned easy-chair, and, as the physician rested his arm on the mantelpiece and looked down at her, he thought of the lines that had more than once recurred to his mind, since the commencement of their acquaintance,-- "What finely carven features!
recompensenounUS /ˈrekəmpens/
payment or reward (as for service rendered)
From this reading "Mrs. Gerome, this is scarcely the recompense that my anxious vigilance and ceaseless exertions merit at your hands."
recurredverbUS /riˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “recur” — happen or occur again
From this reading The invalid leaned far back in her cushioned easy-chair, and, as the physician rested his arm on the mantelpiece and looked down at her, he thought of the lines that had more than once recurred to his mind, since the commencement of their acquaintance,-- "What finely carven features!
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading The invalid leaned far back in her cushioned easy-chair, and, as the physician rested his arm on the mantelpiece and looked down at her, he thought of the lines that had more than once recurred to his mind, since the commencement of their acquaintance,-- "What finely carven features!
only a very short time before
From this reading "Mrs. Gerome, this is scarcely the recompense that my anxious vigilance and ceaseless exertions merit at your hands."
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The invalid leaned far back in her cushioned easy-chair, and, as the physician rested his arm on the mantelpiece and looked down at her, he thought of the lines that had more than once recurred to his mind, since the commencement of their acquaintance,-- "What finely carven features!
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Yes, but carved From some clear stuff, not like a woman's flesh, And colored like half-faded, white-rose leaves.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading Yes, but carved From some clear stuff, not like a woman's flesh, And colored like half-faded, white-rose leaves.
carry out
From this reading 'Tis all too thin, and wan, and wanting blood, To take my taste.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading 'Tis all too thin, and wan, and wanting blood, To take my taste.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Yes, Dr. Grey, I am better than I ever expected or desired to be in this world."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Mrs. Gerome, this is scarcely the recompense that my anxious vigilance and ceaseless exertions merit at your hands."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Mrs. Gerome, this is scarcely the recompense that my anxious vigilance and ceaseless exertions merit at your hands."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The invalid leaned far back in her cushioned easy-chair, and, as the physician rested his arm on the mantelpiece and looked down at her, he thought of the lines that had more than once recurred to his mind, since the commencement of their acquaintance,-- "What finely carven features!
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading 'Tis all too thin, and wan, and wanting blood, To take my taste.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Yes, Dr. Grey, I am better than I ever expected or desired to be in this world."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The invalid leaned far back in her cushioned easy-chair, and, as the physician rested his arm on the mantelpiece and looked down at her, he thought of the lines that had more than once recurred to his mind, since the commencement of their acquaintance,-- "What finely carven features!
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading 'Tis all too thin, and wan, and wanting blood, To take my taste.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Yes, Dr. Grey, I am better than I ever expected or desired to be in this world."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading 'Tis all too thin, and wan, and wanting blood, To take my taste.
vigilancenounUS /ˈvɪdʒələns/
the process of paying close and continuous attention
From this reading "Mrs. Gerome, this is scarcely the recompense that my anxious vigilance and ceaseless exertions merit at your hands."
wanadjectiveUS /wɑːn/
(of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble
From this reading 'Tis all too thin, and wan, and wanting blood, To take my taste.
nonexistent
From this reading 'Tis all too thin, and wan, and wanting blood, To take my taste.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The invalid leaned far back in her cushioned easy-chair, and, as the physician rested his arm on the mantelpiece and looked down at her, he thought of the lines that had more than once recurred to his mind, since the commencement of their acquaintance,-- "What finely carven features!
white-rose
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From this reading Yes, but carved From some clear stuff, not like a woman's flesh, And colored like half-faded, white-rose leaves.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Yes, but carved From some clear stuff, not like a woman's flesh, And colored like half-faded, white-rose leaves.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "Yes, Dr. Grey, I am better than I ever expected or desired to be in this world."
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, Dr. Grey, I am better than I ever expected or desired to be in this world."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Mrs. Gerome, this is scarcely the recompense that my anxious vigilance and ceaseless exertions merit at your hands."
