tout ensemble

Example Sentences

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I well recollect the tout ensemble of that scene.

From Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States by Semmes, Raphael

The shadow cast from the declivity of the ravine increased the horrid tout ensemble of the scene, which the increasing darkness half hid.

From The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 2 of 6 by Sue, Eugène

The tout ensemble of this is an extraordinarily harmonious mixture of styles which compels unceasing admiration.

From Cathedral Cities of Italy by Collins, William Wiehe

The features could not have been more regular and their tout ensemble could not have been more harmonious; nevertheless, her beauty lacked animation.

From The Marquis of Pe?alta (Marta y Mar?a) A Realistic Social Novel by Palacio Vald?s, Armando

In the examples of continental costume, the tout ensemble is graceful, and especially the head-dress; while in England the elegant sleeve is accompanied with very short waists, and with the hideous, horned head-dresses then fashionable.

From Dress as a Fine Art With Suggestions on Children's Dress by Merrifield, Mary Philadelphia