tout ensemble
Example Sentences
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The horses are well-bred, though many of them not well groomed; the riders are graceful and plucky, and the tout ensemble makes a fair picture to the lover of horseflesh and sport.
From Ladies in the Field: Sketches of Sport by Greville, Beatrice Violet Graham
The latter had light flaxen ringlets and blue eyes, and the tout ensemble of the features were totally dissimilar.
From The Cavaliers of Virginia or, The Recluse of Jamestown. Vol. II by Caruthers, William A. (Alexander)
The tout ensemble is generally very striking, even where the architectural purist is apt to grumble at the shortcomings of most of the detail.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 4 "Aram, Eugene" to "Arcueil" by Various
The tree was profusely hung with elegant paper lamps, and although there were no pine-branches, only palm leaves, the "tout ensemble," bore a strong resemblance to a genuine Christmas tree.
His dress—his look—his tout ensemble, are those of the London man.
From The International Monthly, Vol. II, No. I December 1, 1850 by Various
