tout ensemble
Example Sentences
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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.
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
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
By this means the idea of strength and support is not interfered with, and the tout ensemble is not destroyed.
From Arts and Crafts Essays by Members of the Arts and Crafts Exhibition Society by Various
