the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading It is your fair, slender women who appear to advantage in black--she was too big and dark.
advertisementnounUS /ædˈvɜːrtəzmənt/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading He was one of your tall, graceful, well-set-up, debonair, handsome young fellows whom any tailor might find it worth his while to dress at reduced prices for the sake of the advertisement.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading BUSINESS FIRST, PLEASURE AFTERWARDS That afternoon there were five persons in the drawing-room of the house in Russell Square.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading BUSINESS FIRST, PLEASURE AFTERWARDS That afternoon there were five persons in the drawing-room of the house in Russell Square.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Miss Patterson, who was already attired in garments of orthodox hue, in which Rodney felt that she did not look her best.
in addition
From this reading There was Rodney, who was also in mourning, which did become him; but, then, anything became him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is your fair, slender women who appear to advantage in black--she was too big and dark.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He was one of your tall, graceful, well-set-up, debonair, handsome young fellows whom any tailor might find it worth his while to dress at reduced prices for the sake of the advertisement.
any thing at all
From this reading There was Rodney, who was also in mourning, which did become him; but, then, anything became him.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It is your fair, slender women who appear to advantage in black--she was too big and dark.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was one of your tall, graceful, well-set-up, debonair, handsome young fellows whom any tailor might find it worth his while to dress at reduced prices for the sake of the advertisement.
attiredadjectiveUS /əˈtaɪrd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Miss Patterson, who was already attired in garments of orthodox hue, in which Rodney felt that she did not look her best.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading There was Rodney, who was also in mourning, which did become him; but, then, anything became him.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading There was Rodney, who was also in mourning, which did become him; but, then, anything became him.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Miss Patterson, who was already attired in garments of orthodox hue, in which Rodney felt that she did not look her best.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is your fair, slender women who appear to advantage in black--she was too big and dark.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading It is your fair, slender women who appear to advantage in black--she was too big and dark.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading BUSINESS FIRST, PLEASURE AFTERWARDS That afternoon there were five persons in the drawing-room of the house in Russell Square.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was Rodney, who was also in mourning, which did become him; but, then, anything became him.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It is your fair, slender women who appear to advantage in black--she was too big and dark.
debonairadjectiveUS /ˌdebəˈner/
having a sophisticated charm
From this reading He was one of your tall, graceful, well-set-up, debonair, handsome young fellows whom any tailor might find it worth his while to dress at reduced prices for the sake of the advertisement.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Miss Patterson, who was already attired in garments of orthodox hue, in which Rodney felt that she did not look her best.
drawing-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BUSINESS FIRST, PLEASURE AFTERWARDS That afternoon there were five persons in the drawing-room of the house in Russell Square.
put on clothes
From this reading He was one of your tall, graceful, well-set-up, debonair, handsome young fellows whom any tailor might find it worth his while to dress at reduced prices for the sake of the advertisement.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading It is your fair, slender women who appear to advantage in black--she was too big and dark.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading He was one of your tall, graceful, well-set-up, debonair, handsome young fellows whom any tailor might find it worth his while to dress at reduced prices for the sake of the advertisement.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Miss Patterson, who was already attired in garments of orthodox hue, in which Rodney felt that she did not look her best.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He was one of your tall, graceful, well-set-up, debonair, handsome young fellows whom any tailor might find it worth his while to dress at reduced prices for the sake of the advertisement.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading BUSINESS FIRST, PLEASURE AFTERWARDS That afternoon there were five persons in the drawing-room of the house in Russell Square.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading BUSINESS FIRST, PLEASURE AFTERWARDS That afternoon there were five persons in the drawing-room of the house in Russell Square.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was one of your tall, graceful, well-set-up, debonair, handsome young fellows whom any tailor might find it worth his while to dress at reduced prices for the sake of the advertisement.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading Miss Patterson, who was already attired in garments of orthodox hue, in which Rodney felt that she did not look her best.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading He was one of your tall, graceful, well-set-up, debonair, handsome young fellows whom any tailor might find it worth his while to dress at reduced prices for the sake of the advertisement.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading He was one of your tall, graceful, well-set-up, debonair, handsome young fellows whom any tailor might find it worth his while to dress at reduced prices for the sake of the advertisement.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was one of your tall, graceful, well-set-up, debonair, handsome young fellows whom any tailor might find it worth his while to dress at reduced prices for the sake of the advertisement.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Patterson, who was already attired in garments of orthodox hue, in which Rodney felt that she did not look her best.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There was Rodney, who was also in mourning, which did become him; but, then, anything became him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was one of your tall, graceful, well-set-up, debonair, handsome young fellows whom any tailor might find it worth his while to dress at reduced prices for the sake of the advertisement.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading BUSINESS FIRST, PLEASURE AFTERWARDS That afternoon there were five persons in the drawing-room of the house in Russell Square.
huenounUS /hjuː/
the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading Miss Patterson, who was already attired in garments of orthodox hue, in which Rodney felt that she did not look her best.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BUSINESS FIRST, PLEASURE AFTERWARDS That afternoon there were five persons in the drawing-room of the house in Russell Square.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is your fair, slender women who appear to advantage in black--she was too big and dark.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is your fair, slender women who appear to advantage in black--she was too big and dark.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Miss Patterson, who was already attired in garments of orthodox hue, in which Rodney felt that she did not look her best.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He was one of your tall, graceful, well-set-up, debonair, handsome young fellows whom any tailor might find it worth his while to dress at reduced prices for the sake of the advertisement.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Patterson, who was already attired in garments of orthodox hue, in which Rodney felt that she did not look her best.
mourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading There was Rodney, who was also in mourning, which did become him; but, then, anything became him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Miss Patterson, who was already attired in garments of orthodox hue, in which Rodney felt that she did not look her best.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BUSINESS FIRST, PLEASURE AFTERWARDS That afternoon there were five persons in the drawing-room of the house in Russell Square.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was one of your tall, graceful, well-set-up, debonair, handsome young fellows whom any tailor might find it worth his while to dress at reduced prices for the sake of the advertisement.
orthodoxadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrθədɑːks/
of or pertaining to or characteristic of Judaism
From this reading Miss Patterson, who was already attired in garments of orthodox hue, in which Rodney felt that she did not look her best.
Patterson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Patterson, who was already attired in garments of orthodox hue, in which Rodney felt that she did not look her best.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading BUSINESS FIRST, PLEASURE AFTERWARDS That afternoon there were five persons in the drawing-room of the house in Russell Square.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading BUSINESS FIRST, PLEASURE AFTERWARDS That afternoon there were five persons in the drawing-room of the house in Russell Square.
pricesnounUS /ˈpraɪsəz/
plural of “price” — the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading He was one of your tall, graceful, well-set-up, debonair, handsome young fellows whom any tailor might find it worth his while to dress at reduced prices for the sake of the advertisement.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading He was one of your tall, graceful, well-set-up, debonair, handsome young fellows whom any tailor might find it worth his while to dress at reduced prices for the sake of the advertisement.
Rodney
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Patterson, who was already attired in garments of orthodox hue, in which Rodney felt that she did not look her best.
RussellnounUS /ˈrʌsəl/
United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)
From this reading BUSINESS FIRST, PLEASURE AFTERWARDS That afternoon there were five persons in the drawing-room of the house in Russell Square.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading He was one of your tall, graceful, well-set-up, debonair, handsome young fellows whom any tailor might find it worth his while to dress at reduced prices for the sake of the advertisement.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Patterson, who was already attired in garments of orthodox hue, in which Rodney felt that she did not look her best.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading It is your fair, slender women who appear to advantage in black--she was too big and dark.
make square
From this reading BUSINESS FIRST, PLEASURE AFTERWARDS That afternoon there were five persons in the drawing-room of the house in Russell Square.
tailorverbUS /ˈteɪlər/
adjust to a specific need or market
From this reading He was one of your tall, graceful, well-set-up, debonair, handsome young fellows whom any tailor might find it worth his while to dress at reduced prices for the sake of the advertisement.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading He was one of your tall, graceful, well-set-up, debonair, handsome young fellows whom any tailor might find it worth his while to dress at reduced prices for the sake of the advertisement.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BUSINESS FIRST, PLEASURE AFTERWARDS That afternoon there were five persons in the drawing-room of the house in Russell Square.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BUSINESS FIRST, PLEASURE AFTERWARDS That afternoon there were five persons in the drawing-room of the house in Russell Square.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading There was Rodney, who was also in mourning, which did become him; but, then, anything became him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading BUSINESS FIRST, PLEASURE AFTERWARDS That afternoon there were five persons in the drawing-room of the house in Russell Square.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is your fair, slender women who appear to advantage in black--she was too big and dark.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It is your fair, slender women who appear to advantage in black--she was too big and dark.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Patterson, who was already attired in garments of orthodox hue, in which Rodney felt that she did not look her best.
well-set-up
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was one of your tall, graceful, well-set-up, debonair, handsome young fellows whom any tailor might find it worth his while to dress at reduced prices for the sake of the advertisement.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading BUSINESS FIRST, PLEASURE AFTERWARDS That afternoon there were five persons in the drawing-room of the house in Russell Square.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Miss Patterson, who was already attired in garments of orthodox hue, in which Rodney felt that she did not look her best.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He was one of your tall, graceful, well-set-up, debonair, handsome young fellows whom any tailor might find it worth his while to dress at reduced prices for the sake of the advertisement.
which person or people
From this reading Miss Patterson, who was already attired in garments of orthodox hue, in which Rodney felt that she did not look her best.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was one of your tall, graceful, well-set-up, debonair, handsome young fellows whom any tailor might find it worth his while to dress at reduced prices for the sake of the advertisement.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It is your fair, slender women who appear to advantage in black--she was too big and dark.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading He was one of your tall, graceful, well-set-up, debonair, handsome young fellows whom any tailor might find it worth his while to dress at reduced prices for the sake of the advertisement.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He was one of your tall, graceful, well-set-up, debonair, handsome young fellows whom any tailor might find it worth his while to dress at reduced prices for the sake of the advertisement.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It is your fair, slender women who appear to advantage in black--she was too big and dark.
