used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PRISONER OF MORPHIA It was mid-forenoon of the following day when Ethel awoke from the profound sleep superinduced by the drug.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Indeed, a medley of the arts evolved through the ages for the perfecting of that beauty, which, after all, is God-given--a thing not to be attained by the processes of even the most skilled beauty-doctors....
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading Indeed, a medley of the arts evolved through the ages for the perfecting of that beauty, which, after all, is God-given--a thing not to be attained by the processes of even the most skilled beauty-doctors....
(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 Indeed, a medley of the arts evolved through the ages for the perfecting of that beauty, which, after all, is God-given--a thing not to be attained by the processes of even the most skilled beauty-doctors....
in addition
From this reading And there should have been also lying exposed on the polished surface of the table an orderly and beautiful array of those things that make for a woman's beauty--the creams that cleanse a skin too delicate for the harsh water poured from city mains; in a gold-topped bottle a lotion for the hair, delicate and effective; in dainty phials essences of perfume, subtle, yet curiously pervasive, with the fragrance of joyous springtime.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading There was a blank wall straight opposite her widely gazing eyes, where should have stood a dressing table of Circassian walnut, topped by the long oval mirror always ready to show her the reflected loveliness of her face.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And there should have been also lying exposed on the polished surface of the table an orderly and beautiful array of those things that make for a woman's beauty--the creams that cleanse a skin too delicate for the harsh water poured from city mains; in a gold-topped bottle a lotion for the hair, delicate and effective; in dainty phials essences of perfume, subtle, yet curiously pervasive, with the fragrance of joyous springtime.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And there should have been also lying exposed on the polished surface of the table an orderly and beautiful array of those things that make for a woman's beauty--the creams that cleanse a skin too delicate for the harsh water poured from city mains; in a gold-topped bottle a lotion for the hair, delicate and effective; in dainty phials essences of perfume, subtle, yet curiously pervasive, with the fragrance of joyous springtime.
arraynounUS /ərˈeɪ/
an orderly arrangement
From this reading And there should have been also lying exposed on the polished surface of the table an orderly and beautiful array of those things that make for a woman's beauty--the creams that cleanse a skin too delicate for the harsh water poured from city mains; in a gold-topped bottle a lotion for the hair, delicate and effective; in dainty phials essences of perfume, subtle, yet curiously pervasive, with the fragrance of joyous springtime.
artsnounUS /ɑːrts/
studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
From this reading Indeed, a medley of the arts evolved through the ages for the perfecting of that beauty, which, after all, is God-given--a thing not to be attained by the processes of even the most skilled beauty-doctors....
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading It was with a vast astonishment that her startled eyes took in the surroundings of the stateroom.
attainedadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnd/
achieved or reached
From this reading Indeed, a medley of the arts evolved through the ages for the perfecting of that beauty, which, after all, is God-given--a thing not to be attained by the processes of even the most skilled beauty-doctors....
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading A PRISONER OF MORPHIA It was mid-forenoon of the following day when Ethel awoke from the profound sleep superinduced by the drug.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Indeed, a medley of the arts evolved through the ages for the perfecting of that beauty, which, after all, is God-given--a thing not to be attained by the processes of even the most skilled beauty-doctors....
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading And there should have been also lying exposed on the polished surface of the table an orderly and beautiful array of those things that make for a woman's beauty--the creams that cleanse a skin too delicate for the harsh water poured from city mains; in a gold-topped bottle a lotion for the hair, delicate and effective; in dainty phials essences of perfume, subtle, yet curiously pervasive, with the fragrance of joyous springtime.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading And there should have been also lying exposed on the polished surface of the table an orderly and beautiful array of those things that make for a woman's beauty--the creams that cleanse a skin too delicate for the harsh water poured from city mains; in a gold-topped bottle a lotion for the hair, delicate and effective; in dainty phials essences of perfume, subtle, yet curiously pervasive, with the fragrance of joyous springtime.
beauty-doctors
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Indeed, a medley of the arts evolved through the ages for the perfecting of that beauty, which, after all, is God-given--a thing not to be attained by the processes of even the most skilled beauty-doctors....
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading And there should have been also lying exposed on the polished surface of the table an orderly and beautiful array of those things that make for a woman's beauty--the creams that cleanse a skin too delicate for the harsh water poured from city mains; in a gold-topped bottle a lotion for the hair, delicate and effective; in dainty phials essences of perfume, subtle, yet curiously pervasive, with the fragrance of joyous springtime.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading There was a blank wall straight opposite her widely gazing eyes, where should have stood a dressing table of Circassian walnut, topped by the long oval mirror always ready to show her the reflected loveliness of her face.
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading And there should have been also lying exposed on the polished surface of the table an orderly and beautiful array of those things that make for a woman's beauty--the creams that cleanse a skin too delicate for the harsh water poured from city mains; in a gold-topped bottle a lotion for the hair, delicate and effective; in dainty phials essences of perfume, subtle, yet curiously pervasive, with the fragrance of joyous springtime.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A PRISONER OF MORPHIA It was mid-forenoon of the following day when Ethel awoke from the profound sleep superinduced by the drug.
Circassiannoun
a member of the Sunni Muslim people living in northwestern Caucasia
From this reading There was a blank wall straight opposite her widely gazing eyes, where should have stood a dressing table of Circassian walnut, topped by the long oval mirror always ready to show her the reflected loveliness of her face.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading And there should have been also lying exposed on the polished surface of the table an orderly and beautiful array of those things that make for a woman's beauty--the creams that cleanse a skin too delicate for the harsh water poured from city mains; in a gold-topped bottle a lotion for the hair, delicate and effective; in dainty phials essences of perfume, subtle, yet curiously pervasive, with the fragrance of joyous springtime.
cleanseverbUS /klenz/
clean one's body or parts thereof, as by washing
From this reading And there should have been also lying exposed on the polished surface of the table an orderly and beautiful array of those things that make for a woman's beauty--the creams that cleanse a skin too delicate for the harsh water poured from city mains; in a gold-topped bottle a lotion for the hair, delicate and effective; in dainty phials essences of perfume, subtle, yet curiously pervasive, with the fragrance of joyous springtime.
creamsnounUS /kriːmz/
plural of “cream” — the best people or things in a group
From this reading And there should have been also lying exposed on the polished surface of the table an orderly and beautiful array of those things that make for a woman's beauty--the creams that cleanse a skin too delicate for the harsh water poured from city mains; in a gold-topped bottle a lotion for the hair, delicate and effective; in dainty phials essences of perfume, subtle, yet curiously pervasive, with the fragrance of joyous springtime.
curiouslyadverbUS /ˈkjʊriəsli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading And there should have been also lying exposed on the polished surface of the table an orderly and beautiful array of those things that make for a woman's beauty--the creams that cleanse a skin too delicate for the harsh water poured from city mains; in a gold-topped bottle a lotion for the hair, delicate and effective; in dainty phials essences of perfume, subtle, yet curiously pervasive, with the fragrance of joyous springtime.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading And there should have been also lying exposed on the polished surface of the table an orderly and beautiful array of those things that make for a woman's beauty--the creams that cleanse a skin too delicate for the harsh water poured from city mains; in a gold-topped bottle a lotion for the hair, delicate and effective; in dainty phials essences of perfume, subtle, yet curiously pervasive, with the fragrance of joyous springtime.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A PRISONER OF MORPHIA It was mid-forenoon of the following day when Ethel awoke from the profound sleep superinduced by the drug.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading And there should have been also lying exposed on the polished surface of the table an orderly and beautiful array of those things that make for a woman's beauty--the creams that cleanse a skin too delicate for the harsh water poured from city mains; in a gold-topped bottle a lotion for the hair, delicate and effective; in dainty phials essences of perfume, subtle, yet curiously pervasive, with the fragrance of joyous springtime.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading There was a blank wall straight opposite her widely gazing eyes, where should have stood a dressing table of Circassian walnut, topped by the long oval mirror always ready to show her the reflected loveliness of her face.
drugverbUS /drʌɡ/
administer a drug to
From this reading A PRISONER OF MORPHIA It was mid-forenoon of the following day when Ethel awoke from the profound sleep superinduced by the drug.
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading And there should have been also lying exposed on the polished surface of the table an orderly and beautiful array of those things that make for a woman's beauty--the creams that cleanse a skin too delicate for the harsh water poured from city mains; in a gold-topped bottle a lotion for the hair, delicate and effective; in dainty phials essences of perfume, subtle, yet curiously pervasive, with the fragrance of joyous springtime.
essences
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And there should have been also lying exposed on the polished surface of the table an orderly and beautiful array of those things that make for a woman's beauty--the creams that cleanse a skin too delicate for the harsh water poured from city mains; in a gold-topped bottle a lotion for the hair, delicate and effective; in dainty phials essences of perfume, subtle, yet curiously pervasive, with the fragrance of joyous springtime.
Ethel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A PRISONER OF MORPHIA It was mid-forenoon of the following day when Ethel awoke from the profound sleep superinduced by the drug.
divisible by two
From this reading Indeed, a medley of the arts evolved through the ages for the perfecting of that beauty, which, after all, is God-given--a thing not to be attained by the processes of even the most skilled beauty-doctors....
evolvedverbUS /ɪˈvɑːlvd/
past form of “evolve” — work out
From this reading Indeed, a medley of the arts evolved through the ages for the perfecting of that beauty, which, after all, is God-given--a thing not to be attained by the processes of even the most skilled beauty-doctors....
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading And there should have been also lying exposed on the polished surface of the table an orderly and beautiful array of those things that make for a woman's beauty--the creams that cleanse a skin too delicate for the harsh water poured from city mains; in a gold-topped bottle a lotion for the hair, delicate and effective; in dainty phials essences of perfume, subtle, yet curiously pervasive, with the fragrance of joyous springtime.
opinion or judgment
From this reading It was with a vast astonishment that her startled eyes took in the surroundings of the stateroom.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading There was a blank wall straight opposite her widely gazing eyes, where should have stood a dressing table of Circassian walnut, topped by the long oval mirror always ready to show her the reflected loveliness of her face.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading A PRISONER OF MORPHIA It was mid-forenoon of the following day when Ethel awoke from the profound sleep superinduced by the drug.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And there should have been also lying exposed on the polished surface of the table an orderly and beautiful array of those things that make for a woman's beauty--the creams that cleanse a skin too delicate for the harsh water poured from city mains; in a gold-topped bottle a lotion for the hair, delicate and effective; in dainty phials essences of perfume, subtle, yet curiously pervasive, with the fragrance of joyous springtime.
fragrancenounUS /ˈfreɪɡrəns/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading And there should have been also lying exposed on the polished surface of the table an orderly and beautiful array of those things that make for a woman's beauty--the creams that cleanse a skin too delicate for the harsh water poured from city mains; in a gold-topped bottle a lotion for the hair, delicate and effective; in dainty phials essences of perfume, subtle, yet curiously pervasive, with the fragrance of joyous springtime.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A PRISONER OF MORPHIA It was mid-forenoon of the following day when Ethel awoke from the profound sleep superinduced by the drug.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading There was a blank wall straight opposite her widely gazing eyes, where should have stood a dressing table of Circassian walnut, topped by the long oval mirror always ready to show her the reflected loveliness of her face.
God-given
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Indeed, a medley of the arts evolved through the ages for the perfecting of that beauty, which, after all, is God-given--a thing not to be attained by the processes of even the most skilled beauty-doctors....
gold-topped
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And there should have been also lying exposed on the polished surface of the table an orderly and beautiful array of those things that make for a woman's beauty--the creams that cleanse a skin too delicate for the harsh water poured from city mains; in a gold-topped bottle a lotion for the hair, delicate and effective; in dainty phials essences of perfume, subtle, yet curiously pervasive, with the fragrance of joyous springtime.
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 And there should have been also lying exposed on the polished surface of the table an orderly and beautiful array of those things that make for a woman's beauty--the creams that cleanse a skin too delicate for the harsh water poured from city mains; in a gold-topped bottle a lotion for the hair, delicate and effective; in dainty phials essences of perfume, subtle, yet curiously pervasive, with the fragrance of joyous springtime.
harshadjectiveUS /hɑːrʃ/
unpleasantly stern
From this reading And there should have been also lying exposed on the polished surface of the table an orderly and beautiful array of those things that make for a woman's beauty--the creams that cleanse a skin too delicate for the harsh water poured from city mains; in a gold-topped bottle a lotion for the hair, delicate and effective; in dainty phials essences of perfume, subtle, yet curiously pervasive, with the fragrance of joyous springtime.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There was a blank wall straight opposite her widely gazing eyes, where should have stood a dressing table of Circassian walnut, topped by the long oval mirror always ready to show her the reflected loveliness of her face.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was with a vast astonishment that her startled eyes took in the surroundings of the stateroom.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was with a vast astonishment that her startled eyes took in the surroundings of the stateroom.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, a medley of the arts evolved through the ages for the perfecting of that beauty, which, after all, is God-given--a thing not to be attained by the processes of even the most skilled beauty-doctors....
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Indeed, a medley of the arts evolved through the ages for the perfecting of that beauty, which, after all, is God-given--a thing not to be attained by the processes of even the most skilled beauty-doctors....
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A PRISONER OF MORPHIA It was mid-forenoon of the following day when Ethel awoke from the profound sleep superinduced by the drug.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading And there should have been also lying exposed on the polished surface of the table an orderly and beautiful array of those things that make for a woman's beauty--the creams that cleanse a skin too delicate for the harsh water poured from city mains; in a gold-topped bottle a lotion for the hair, delicate and effective; in dainty phials essences of perfume, subtle, yet curiously pervasive, with the fragrance of joyous springtime.
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 There was a blank wall straight opposite her widely gazing eyes, where should have stood a dressing table of Circassian walnut, topped by the long oval mirror always ready to show her the reflected loveliness of her face.
lotionnounUS /ˈloʊʃən/
any of various cosmetic preparations that are applied to the skin
From this reading And there should have been also lying exposed on the polished surface of the table an orderly and beautiful array of those things that make for a woman's beauty--the creams that cleanse a skin too delicate for the harsh water poured from city mains; in a gold-topped bottle a lotion for the hair, delicate and effective; in dainty phials essences of perfume, subtle, yet curiously pervasive, with the fragrance of joyous springtime.
lovelinessnoun
the quality of being good looking and attractive
From this reading There was a blank wall straight opposite her widely gazing eyes, where should have stood a dressing table of Circassian walnut, topped by the long oval mirror always ready to show her the reflected loveliness of her face.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading And there should have been also lying exposed on the polished surface of the table an orderly and beautiful array of those things that make for a woman's beauty--the creams that cleanse a skin too delicate for the harsh water poured from city mains; in a gold-topped bottle a lotion for the hair, delicate and effective; in dainty phials essences of perfume, subtle, yet curiously pervasive, with the fragrance of joyous springtime.
mainsnounUS /meɪnz/
plural of “main” — any very large body of (salt) water
From this reading And there should have been also lying exposed on the polished surface of the table an orderly and beautiful array of those things that make for a woman's beauty--the creams that cleanse a skin too delicate for the harsh water poured from city mains; in a gold-topped bottle a lotion for the hair, delicate and effective; in dainty phials essences of perfume, subtle, yet curiously pervasive, with the fragrance of joyous springtime.
engage in
From this reading And there should have been also lying exposed on the polished surface of the table an orderly and beautiful array of those things that make for a woman's beauty--the creams that cleanse a skin too delicate for the harsh water poured from city mains; in a gold-topped bottle a lotion for the hair, delicate and effective; in dainty phials essences of perfume, subtle, yet curiously pervasive, with the fragrance of joyous springtime.
medleynounUS /ˈmedli/
a musical composition consisting of a series of songs or other musical pieces from various sources
From this reading Indeed, a medley of the arts evolved through the ages for the perfecting of that beauty, which, after all, is God-given--a thing not to be attained by the processes of even the most skilled beauty-doctors....
mid-forenoon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A PRISONER OF MORPHIA It was mid-forenoon of the following day when Ethel awoke from the profound sleep superinduced by the drug.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading There was a blank wall straight opposite her widely gazing eyes, where should have stood a dressing table of Circassian walnut, topped by the long oval mirror always ready to show her the reflected loveliness of her face.
MORPHIAnoun
an alkaloid narcotic drug extracted from opium; a powerful, habit-forming narcotic used to relieve pain
From this reading A PRISONER OF MORPHIA It was mid-forenoon of the following day when Ethel awoke from the profound sleep superinduced by the drug.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Indeed, a medley of the arts evolved through the ages for the perfecting of that beauty, which, after all, is God-given--a thing not to be attained by the processes of even the most skilled beauty-doctors....
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Indeed, a medley of the arts evolved through the ages for the perfecting of that beauty, which, after all, is God-given--a thing not to be attained by the processes of even the most skilled beauty-doctors....
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A PRISONER OF MORPHIA It was mid-forenoon of the following day when Ethel awoke from the profound sleep superinduced by the drug.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And there should have been also lying exposed on the polished surface of the table an orderly and beautiful array of those things that make for a woman's beauty--the creams that cleanse a skin too delicate for the harsh water poured from city mains; in a gold-topped bottle a lotion for the hair, delicate and effective; in dainty phials essences of perfume, subtle, yet curiously pervasive, with the fragrance of joyous springtime.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading There was a blank wall straight opposite her widely gazing eyes, where should have stood a dressing table of Circassian walnut, topped by the long oval mirror always ready to show her the reflected loveliness of her face.
orderlynounUS /ˈɔːrdərli/
a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer
From this reading And there should have been also lying exposed on the polished surface of the table an orderly and beautiful array of those things that make for a woman's beauty--the creams that cleanse a skin too delicate for the harsh water poured from city mains; in a gold-topped bottle a lotion for the hair, delicate and effective; in dainty phials essences of perfume, subtle, yet curiously pervasive, with the fragrance of joyous springtime.
ovalnounUS /ˈoʊvəl/
a closed plane curve resulting from the intersection of a circular cone and a plane cutting completely through it
From this reading There was a blank wall straight opposite her widely gazing eyes, where should have stood a dressing table of Circassian walnut, topped by the long oval mirror always ready to show her the reflected loveliness of her face.
perfectingverbUS /pərˈfektɪŋ/
-ing form of “perfect” — make perfect or complete
From this reading Indeed, a medley of the arts evolved through the ages for the perfecting of that beauty, which, after all, is God-given--a thing not to be attained by the processes of even the most skilled beauty-doctors....
perfumenounUS /pərˈfjuːm/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading And there should have been also lying exposed on the polished surface of the table an orderly and beautiful array of those things that make for a woman's beauty--the creams that cleanse a skin too delicate for the harsh water poured from city mains; in a gold-topped bottle a lotion for the hair, delicate and effective; in dainty phials essences of perfume, subtle, yet curiously pervasive, with the fragrance of joyous springtime.
pervasiveadjectiveUS /pərˈveɪsɪv/
spreading or spread throughout
From this reading And there should have been also lying exposed on the polished surface of the table an orderly and beautiful array of those things that make for a woman's beauty--the creams that cleanse a skin too delicate for the harsh water poured from city mains; in a gold-topped bottle a lotion for the hair, delicate and effective; in dainty phials essences of perfume, subtle, yet curiously pervasive, with the fragrance of joyous springtime.
phials
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And there should have been also lying exposed on the polished surface of the table an orderly and beautiful array of those things that make for a woman's beauty--the creams that cleanse a skin too delicate for the harsh water poured from city mains; in a gold-topped bottle a lotion for the hair, delicate and effective; in dainty phials essences of perfume, subtle, yet curiously pervasive, with the fragrance of joyous springtime.
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading And there should have been also lying exposed on the polished surface of the table an orderly and beautiful array of those things that make for a woman's beauty--the creams that cleanse a skin too delicate for the harsh water poured from city mains; in a gold-topped bottle a lotion for the hair, delicate and effective; in dainty phials essences of perfume, subtle, yet curiously pervasive, with the fragrance of joyous springtime.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading And there should have been also lying exposed on the polished surface of the table an orderly and beautiful array of those things that make for a woman's beauty--the creams that cleanse a skin too delicate for the harsh water poured from city mains; in a gold-topped bottle a lotion for the hair, delicate and effective; in dainty phials essences of perfume, subtle, yet curiously pervasive, with the fragrance of joyous springtime.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading A PRISONER OF MORPHIA It was mid-forenoon of the following day when Ethel awoke from the profound sleep superinduced by the drug.
processesnounUS /ˈprɑːsesəz/
plural of “process” — a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
From this reading Indeed, a medley of the arts evolved through the ages for the perfecting of that beauty, which, after all, is God-given--a thing not to be attained by the processes of even the most skilled beauty-doctors....
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading A PRISONER OF MORPHIA It was mid-forenoon of the following day when Ethel awoke from the profound sleep superinduced by the drug.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading There was a blank wall straight opposite her widely gazing eyes, where should have stood a dressing table of Circassian walnut, topped by the long oval mirror always ready to show her the reflected loveliness of her face.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading There was a blank wall straight opposite her widely gazing eyes, where should have stood a dressing table of Circassian walnut, topped by the long oval mirror always ready to show her the reflected loveliness of her face.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading There was a blank wall straight opposite her widely gazing eyes, where should have stood a dressing table of Circassian walnut, topped by the long oval mirror always ready to show her the reflected loveliness of her face.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading There was a blank wall straight opposite her widely gazing eyes, where should have stood a dressing table of Circassian walnut, topped by the long oval mirror always ready to show her the reflected loveliness of her face.
skilledadjectiveUS /skɪld/
having or showing or requiring special skill
From this reading Indeed, a medley of the arts evolved through the ages for the perfecting of that beauty, which, after all, is God-given--a thing not to be attained by the processes of even the most skilled beauty-doctors....
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading And there should have been also lying exposed on the polished surface of the table an orderly and beautiful array of those things that make for a woman's beauty--the creams that cleanse a skin too delicate for the harsh water poured from city mains; in a gold-topped bottle a lotion for the hair, delicate and effective; in dainty phials essences of perfume, subtle, yet curiously pervasive, with the fragrance of joyous springtime.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading A PRISONER OF MORPHIA It was mid-forenoon of the following day when Ethel awoke from the profound sleep superinduced by the drug.
springtimenounUS /ˈsprɪŋtaɪm/
the season of growth
From this reading And there should have been also lying exposed on the polished surface of the table an orderly and beautiful array of those things that make for a woman's beauty--the creams that cleanse a skin too delicate for the harsh water poured from city mains; in a gold-topped bottle a lotion for the hair, delicate and effective; in dainty phials essences of perfume, subtle, yet curiously pervasive, with the fragrance of joyous springtime.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading It was with a vast astonishment that her startled eyes took in the surroundings of the stateroom.
stateroomnoun
a guest cabin
From this reading It was with a vast astonishment that her startled eyes took in the surroundings of the stateroom.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading There was a blank wall straight opposite her widely gazing eyes, where should have stood a dressing table of Circassian walnut, topped by the long oval mirror always ready to show her the reflected loveliness of her face.
successive (without a break)
From this reading There was a blank wall straight opposite her widely gazing eyes, where should have stood a dressing table of Circassian walnut, topped by the long oval mirror always ready to show her the reflected loveliness of her face.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading And there should have been also lying exposed on the polished surface of the table an orderly and beautiful array of those things that make for a woman's beauty--the creams that cleanse a skin too delicate for the harsh water poured from city mains; in a gold-topped bottle a lotion for the hair, delicate and effective; in dainty phials essences of perfume, subtle, yet curiously pervasive, with the fragrance of joyous springtime.
superinduced
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A PRISONER OF MORPHIA It was mid-forenoon of the following day when Ethel awoke from the profound sleep superinduced by the drug.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading And there should have been also lying exposed on the polished surface of the table an orderly and beautiful array of those things that make for a woman's beauty--the creams that cleanse a skin too delicate for the harsh water poured from city mains; in a gold-topped bottle a lotion for the hair, delicate and effective; in dainty phials essences of perfume, subtle, yet curiously pervasive, with the fragrance of joyous springtime.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading It was with a vast astonishment that her startled eyes took in the surroundings of the stateroom.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading There was a blank wall straight opposite her widely gazing eyes, where should have stood a dressing table of Circassian walnut, topped by the long oval mirror always ready to show her the reflected loveliness of her face.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was with a vast astonishment that her startled eyes took in the surroundings of the stateroom.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A PRISONER OF MORPHIA It was mid-forenoon of the following day when Ethel awoke from the profound sleep superinduced by the drug.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a blank wall straight opposite her widely gazing eyes, where should have stood a dressing table of Circassian walnut, topped by the long oval mirror always ready to show her the reflected loveliness of her face.
a special situation
From this reading Indeed, a medley of the arts evolved through the ages for the perfecting of that beauty, which, after all, is God-given--a thing not to be attained by the processes of even the most skilled beauty-doctors....
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading And there should have been also lying exposed on the polished surface of the table an orderly and beautiful array of those things that make for a woman's beauty--the creams that cleanse a skin too delicate for the harsh water poured from city mains; in a gold-topped bottle a lotion for the hair, delicate and effective; in dainty phials essences of perfume, subtle, yet curiously pervasive, with the fragrance of joyous springtime.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading And there should have been also lying exposed on the polished surface of the table an orderly and beautiful array of those things that make for a woman's beauty--the creams that cleanse a skin too delicate for the harsh water poured from city mains; in a gold-topped bottle a lotion for the hair, delicate and effective; in dainty phials essences of perfume, subtle, yet curiously pervasive, with the fragrance of joyous springtime.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Indeed, a medley of the arts evolved through the ages for the perfecting of that beauty, which, after all, is God-given--a thing not to be attained by the processes of even the most skilled beauty-doctors....
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was a blank wall straight opposite her widely gazing eyes, where should have stood a dressing table of Circassian walnut, topped by the long oval mirror always ready to show her the reflected loveliness of her face.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading And there should have been also lying exposed on the polished surface of the table an orderly and beautiful array of those things that make for a woman's beauty--the creams that cleanse a skin too delicate for the harsh water poured from city mains; in a gold-topped bottle a lotion for the hair, delicate and effective; in dainty phials essences of perfume, subtle, yet curiously pervasive, with the fragrance of joyous springtime.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It was with a vast astonishment that her startled eyes took in the surroundings of the stateroom.
toppedadjectiveUS /tɑːpt/
having a top of a specified character
From this reading There was a blank wall straight opposite her widely gazing eyes, where should have stood a dressing table of Circassian walnut, topped by the long oval mirror always ready to show her the reflected loveliness of her face.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading It was with a vast astonishment that her startled eyes took in the surroundings of the stateroom.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading There was a blank wall straight opposite her widely gazing eyes, where should have stood a dressing table of Circassian walnut, topped by the long oval mirror always ready to show her the reflected loveliness of her face.
walnutnounUS /ˈwɔːlnʌt/
nut of any of various walnut trees having a wrinkled two-lobed seed with a hard shell
From this reading There was a blank wall straight opposite her widely gazing eyes, where should have stood a dressing table of Circassian walnut, topped by the long oval mirror always ready to show her the reflected loveliness of her face.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A PRISONER OF MORPHIA It was mid-forenoon of the following day when Ethel awoke from the profound sleep superinduced by the drug.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading And there should have been also lying exposed on the polished surface of the table an orderly and beautiful array of those things that make for a woman's beauty--the creams that cleanse a skin too delicate for the harsh water poured from city mains; in a gold-topped bottle a lotion for the hair, delicate and effective; in dainty phials essences of perfume, subtle, yet curiously pervasive, with the fragrance of joyous springtime.
at the time that
From this reading A PRISONER OF MORPHIA It was mid-forenoon of the following day when Ethel awoke from the profound sleep superinduced by the drug.
in or at the place that
From this reading There was a blank wall straight opposite her widely gazing eyes, where should have stood a dressing table of Circassian walnut, topped by the long oval mirror always ready to show her the reflected loveliness of her face.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Indeed, a medley of the arts evolved through the ages for the perfecting of that beauty, which, after all, is God-given--a thing not to be attained by the processes of even the most skilled beauty-doctors....
widelyadverbUS /ˈwaɪdli/
to a great degree
From this reading There was a blank wall straight opposite her widely gazing eyes, where should have stood a dressing table of Circassian walnut, topped by the long oval mirror always ready to show her the reflected loveliness of her face.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was with a vast astonishment that her startled eyes took in the surroundings of the stateroom.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading And there should have been also lying exposed on the polished surface of the table an orderly and beautiful array of those things that make for a woman's beauty--the creams that cleanse a skin too delicate for the harsh water poured from city mains; in a gold-topped bottle a lotion for the hair, delicate and effective; in dainty phials essences of perfume, subtle, yet curiously pervasive, with the fragrance of joyous springtime.
but in spite of that
From this reading And there should have been also lying exposed on the polished surface of the table an orderly and beautiful array of those things that make for a woman's beauty--the creams that cleanse a skin too delicate for the harsh water poured from city mains; in a gold-topped bottle a lotion for the hair, delicate and effective; in dainty phials essences of perfume, subtle, yet curiously pervasive, with the fragrance of joyous springtime.
