tout ensemble
Example Sentences
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Taken tout ensemble this west front—of modern design and workmanship—is far more expressive of the excellent and true proportions of the medi�val workers than is usually the case.
From The Cathedrals of Southern France by Mansfield, M. F. (Milburg Francisco)
Otherwise the hearer's attention will be diverted from the tout ensemble.
From Johann Sebastian Bach by Forkel, Johann Nikolaus
Unfortunately, however, this man is as silly as he is handsome, though he certainly has a very prepossessing tout ensemble.
From The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 2 of 6 by Sue, Eugène
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
A Vandyke beard completed the tout ensemble of a visage which, once seen, was rarely forgotten by friend or foe.
From A Modern Buccaneer by Boldrewood, Rolf
