adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The tart, rosy, humorous look of the man, his nose like a cudgel, his face resting squarely on the jowl, has been caught and perpetuated with something that looks like brotherly love.
agenounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading From under the pendulous eyelids of old age the eyes look out with a half-youthful, half-frosty twinkle.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The tart, rosy, humorous look of the man, his nose like a cudgel, his face resting squarely on the jowl, has been caught and perpetuated with something that looks like brotherly love.
AnotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another portrait which irresistibly attracted the eye, was the half-length of Robert M‘Queen, of Braxfield, Lord Justice-Clerk.
attractedverbUS /əˈtræktɪd/
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Another portrait which irresistibly attracted the eye, was the half-length of Robert M‘Queen, of Braxfield, Lord Justice-Clerk.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The tart, rosy, humorous look of the man, his nose like a cudgel, his face resting squarely on the jowl, has been caught and perpetuated with something that looks like brotherly love.
BordeauxnounUS /bɔːrˈdoʊ/
a port city in southwestern France; a major center of the wine trade
From this reading A peculiarly subtle expression haunts the lower part, sensual and incredulous, like that of a man tasting good Bordeaux with half a fancy it has been somewhat too long uncorked.
Braxfield
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From this reading Another portrait which irresistibly attracted the eye, was the half-length of Robert M‘Queen, of Braxfield, Lord Justice-Clerk.
brotherlyadjectiveUS /ˈbrʌðərli/
like or characteristic of or befitting a brother
From this reading The tart, rosy, humorous look of the man, his nose like a cudgel, his face resting squarely on the jowl, has been caught and perpetuated with something that looks like brotherly love.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading If I know gusto in painting when I see it, this canvas was painted with rare enjoyment.
caughtverbUS /kɑːt/
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The tart, rosy, humorous look of the man, his nose like a cudgel, his face resting squarely on the jowl, has been caught and perpetuated with something that looks like brotherly love.
cudgelnounUS /ˈkʌdʒəl/
a club that is used as a weapon
From this reading The tart, rosy, humorous look of the man, his nose like a cudgel, his face resting squarely on the jowl, has been caught and perpetuated with something that looks like brotherly love.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading If I know gusto in painting when I see it, this canvas was painted with rare enjoyment.
expressionnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃən/
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading A peculiarly subtle expression haunts the lower part, sensual and incredulous, like that of a man tasting good Bordeaux with half a fancy it has been somewhat too long uncorked.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading Another portrait which irresistibly attracted the eye, was the half-length of Robert M‘Queen, of Braxfield, Lord Justice-Clerk.
eyelidsnounUS /ˈaɪlɪdz/
plural of “eyelid” — either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading From under the pendulous eyelids of old age the eyes look out with a half-youthful, half-frosty twinkle.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading From under the pendulous eyelids of old age the eyes look out with a half-youthful, half-frosty twinkle.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The tart, rosy, humorous look of the man, his nose like a cudgel, his face resting squarely on the jowl, has been caught and perpetuated with something that looks like brotherly love.
fancynounUS /ˈfænsi/
something many people believe that is false
From this reading A peculiarly subtle expression haunts the lower part, sensual and incredulous, like that of a man tasting good Bordeaux with half a fancy it has been somewhat too long uncorked.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From under the pendulous eyelids of old age the eyes look out with a half-youthful, half-frosty twinkle.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A peculiarly subtle expression haunts the lower part, sensual and incredulous, like that of a man tasting good Bordeaux with half a fancy it has been somewhat too long uncorked.
gustonounUS /ˈɡʌstoʊ/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading If I know gusto in painting when I see it, this canvas was painted with rare enjoyment.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading A peculiarly subtle expression haunts the lower part, sensual and incredulous, like that of a man tasting good Bordeaux with half a fancy it has been somewhat too long uncorked.
half-frosty
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From this reading From under the pendulous eyelids of old age the eyes look out with a half-youthful, half-frosty twinkle.
half-lengthadjective
representing only the upper half of the body
From this reading Another portrait which irresistibly attracted the eye, was the half-length of Robert M‘Queen, of Braxfield, Lord Justice-Clerk.
half-youthful
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From this reading From under the pendulous eyelids of old age the eyes look out with a half-youthful, half-frosty twinkle.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The tart, rosy, humorous look of the man, his nose like a cudgel, his face resting squarely on the jowl, has been caught and perpetuated with something that looks like brotherly love.
hauntsnounUS /hɔːnts/
plural of “haunt” — a frequently visited place
From this reading A peculiarly subtle expression haunts the lower part, sensual and incredulous, like that of a man tasting good Bordeaux with half a fancy it has been somewhat too long uncorked.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The tart, rosy, humorous look of the man, his nose like a cudgel, his face resting squarely on the jowl, has been caught and perpetuated with something that looks like brotherly love.
humorousadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmərəs/
full of or characterized by humor
From this reading The tart, rosy, humorous look of the man, his nose like a cudgel, his face resting squarely on the jowl, has been caught and perpetuated with something that looks like brotherly love.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading If I know gusto in painting when I see it, this canvas was painted with rare enjoyment.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If I know gusto in painting when I see it, this canvas was painted with rare enjoyment.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If I know gusto in painting when I see it, this canvas was painted with rare enjoyment.
incredulousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredʒələs/
not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving
From this reading A peculiarly subtle expression haunts the lower part, sensual and incredulous, like that of a man tasting good Bordeaux with half a fancy it has been somewhat too long uncorked.
irresistiblyadverbUS /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbli/
incapable of being resisted
From this reading Another portrait which irresistibly attracted the eye, was the half-length of Robert M‘Queen, of Braxfield, Lord Justice-Clerk.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If I know gusto in painting when I see it, this canvas was painted with rare enjoyment.
jowlnounUS /dʒaʊl/
the jaw in vertebrates that is hinged to open the mouth
From this reading The tart, rosy, humorous look of the man, his nose like a cudgel, his face resting squarely on the jowl, has been caught and perpetuated with something that looks like brotherly love.
Justice-Clerk
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From this reading Another portrait which irresistibly attracted the eye, was the half-length of Robert M‘Queen, of Braxfield, Lord Justice-Clerk.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading If I know gusto in painting when I see it, this canvas was painted with rare enjoyment.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The tart, rosy, humorous look of the man, his nose like a cudgel, his face resting squarely on the jowl, has been caught and perpetuated with something that looks like brotherly love.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
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 A peculiarly subtle expression haunts the lower part, sensual and incredulous, like that of a man tasting good Bordeaux with half a fancy it has been somewhat too long uncorked.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The tart, rosy, humorous look of the man, his nose like a cudgel, his face resting squarely on the jowl, has been caught and perpetuated with something that looks like brotherly love.
looksnounUS /lʊks/
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The tart, rosy, humorous look of the man, his nose like a cudgel, his face resting squarely on the jowl, has been caught and perpetuated with something that looks like brotherly love.
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Another portrait which irresistibly attracted the eye, was the half-length of Robert M‘Queen, of Braxfield, Lord Justice-Clerk.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The tart, rosy, humorous look of the man, his nose like a cudgel, his face resting squarely on the jowl, has been caught and perpetuated with something that looks like brotherly love.
lowerverbUS /ˈloʊər/
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading A peculiarly subtle expression haunts the lower part, sensual and incredulous, like that of a man tasting good Bordeaux with half a fancy it has been somewhat too long uncorked.
MnounUS /em/
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading Another portrait which irresistibly attracted the eye, was the half-length of Robert M‘Queen, of Braxfield, Lord Justice-Clerk.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The tart, rosy, humorous look of the man, his nose like a cudgel, his face resting squarely on the jowl, has been caught and perpetuated with something that looks like brotherly love.
nosenounUS /noʊz/
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading The tart, rosy, humorous look of the man, his nose like a cudgel, his face resting squarely on the jowl, has been caught and perpetuated with something that looks like brotherly love.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Another portrait which irresistibly attracted the eye, was the half-length of Robert M‘Queen, of Braxfield, Lord Justice-Clerk.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading From under the pendulous eyelids of old age the eyes look out with a half-youthful, half-frosty twinkle.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The tart, rosy, humorous look of the man, his nose like a cudgel, his face resting squarely on the jowl, has been caught and perpetuated with something that looks like brotherly love.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading From under the pendulous eyelids of old age the eyes look out with a half-youthful, half-frosty twinkle.
paintedadjectiveUS /ˈpeɪntɪd/
coated with paint
From this reading If I know gusto in painting when I see it, this canvas was painted with rare enjoyment.
paintingnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading If I know gusto in painting when I see it, this canvas was painted with rare enjoyment.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A peculiarly subtle expression haunts the lower part, sensual and incredulous, like that of a man tasting good Bordeaux with half a fancy it has been somewhat too long uncorked.
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading A peculiarly subtle expression haunts the lower part, sensual and incredulous, like that of a man tasting good Bordeaux with half a fancy it has been somewhat too long uncorked.
pendulousadjectiveUS /ˈpendʒələs/
having branches or flower heads that bend downward
From this reading From under the pendulous eyelids of old age the eyes look out with a half-youthful, half-frosty twinkle.
perpetuatedverbUS /pərˈpetʃəweɪtɪd/
past form of “perpetuate” — cause to continue or prevail
From this reading The tart, rosy, humorous look of the man, his nose like a cudgel, his face resting squarely on the jowl, has been caught and perpetuated with something that looks like brotherly love.
portraitnounUS /ˈpɔːrtrət/
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading Another portrait which irresistibly attracted the eye, was the half-length of Robert M‘Queen, of Braxfield, Lord Justice-Clerk.
QueennounUS /kwiːn/
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading Another portrait which irresistibly attracted the eye, was the half-length of Robert M‘Queen, of Braxfield, Lord Justice-Clerk.
rareadjectiveUS /rer/
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading If I know gusto in painting when I see it, this canvas was painted with rare enjoyment.
restingverbUS /ˈrestɪŋ/
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The tart, rosy, humorous look of the man, his nose like a cudgel, his face resting squarely on the jowl, has been caught and perpetuated with something that looks like brotherly love.
RobertnounUS /ˈrɑːbərt/
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Another portrait which irresistibly attracted the eye, was the half-length of Robert M‘Queen, of Braxfield, Lord Justice-Clerk.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading The tart, rosy, humorous look of the man, his nose like a cudgel, his face resting squarely on the jowl, has been caught and perpetuated with something that looks like brotherly love.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading If I know gusto in painting when I see it, this canvas was painted with rare enjoyment.
sensualadjectiveUS /ˈsenʃəwəl/
marked by the appetites and passions of the body
From this reading A peculiarly subtle expression haunts the lower part, sensual and incredulous, like that of a man tasting good Bordeaux with half a fancy it has been somewhat too long uncorked.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The tart, rosy, humorous look of the man, his nose like a cudgel, his face resting squarely on the jowl, has been caught and perpetuated with something that looks like brotherly love.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading A peculiarly subtle expression haunts the lower part, sensual and incredulous, like that of a man tasting good Bordeaux with half a fancy it has been somewhat too long uncorked.
squarelyadverbUS /ˈskwerli/
directly and without evasion; not roundabout
From this reading The tart, rosy, humorous look of the man, his nose like a cudgel, his face resting squarely on the jowl, has been caught and perpetuated with something that looks like brotherly love.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading A peculiarly subtle expression haunts the lower part, sensual and incredulous, like that of a man tasting good Bordeaux with half a fancy it has been somewhat too long uncorked.
tartadjectiveUS /tɑːrt/
tasting sour like a lemon
From this reading The tart, rosy, humorous look of the man, his nose like a cudgel, his face resting squarely on the jowl, has been caught and perpetuated with something that looks like brotherly love.
tastingnounUS /ˈteɪstɪŋ/
a small amount (especially of food or wine)
From this reading A peculiarly subtle expression haunts the lower part, sensual and incredulous, like that of a man tasting good Bordeaux with half a fancy it has been somewhat too long uncorked.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The tart, rosy, humorous look of the man, his nose like a cudgel, his face resting squarely on the jowl, has been caught and perpetuated with something that looks like brotherly love.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Another portrait which irresistibly attracted the eye, was the half-length of Robert M‘Queen, of Braxfield, Lord Justice-Clerk.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If I know gusto in painting when I see it, this canvas was painted with rare enjoyment.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading A peculiarly subtle expression haunts the lower part, sensual and incredulous, like that of a man tasting good Bordeaux with half a fancy it has been somewhat too long uncorked.
twinkleverbUS /ˈtwɪŋkəl/
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading From under the pendulous eyelids of old age the eyes look out with a half-youthful, half-frosty twinkle.
uncorkedverbUS /ənˈkɔːrkt/
past form of “uncork” — release
From this reading A peculiarly subtle expression haunts the lower part, sensual and incredulous, like that of a man tasting good Bordeaux with half a fancy it has been somewhat too long uncorked.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading From under the pendulous eyelids of old age the eyes look out with a half-youthful, half-frosty twinkle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Another portrait which irresistibly attracted the eye, was the half-length of Robert M‘Queen, of Braxfield, Lord Justice-Clerk.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading If I know gusto in painting when I see it, this canvas was painted with rare enjoyment.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Another portrait which irresistibly attracted the eye, was the half-length of Robert M‘Queen, of Braxfield, Lord Justice-Clerk.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading If I know gusto in painting when I see it, this canvas was painted with rare enjoyment.
