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"It seems to me the utmost folly for a woman at the head of a household, and the mother of children, to spend in an atelier days which would be better employed contriving for the comfort of her family."
Noun[at-l-yey, at-l-yey; Fr. atuh-lyey]
A studio especially for an artist or designer |
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"In the large and pleasant salon which extended across the width of the house, the Ratignolles entertained their friends once a fortnight with a soiree musicale, sometimes diversified by card-playing."
Noun [swah-rey]
An evening party or social gathering, especially one held for a particular purpose |
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"She touched his hand as she scanned the red cicatrice on the inside of his white wrist"
Noun [sik-uh-trahy-seez]
New tissue that forms over a wound and later contracts into a scar |
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"After finishing her dinner she went to her room, having instructed the boy to tell any other callers that she was
indisposed."
Verb [in-di-spohz]
Make unwilling |
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"He was scintillant with recollections."
adjective [sin-tl-uhnt]
Sparkling |
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