used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SON OF MISFORTUNE.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading MENTCHIKOF was standing in the center of the great _salon_ when I entered, and I was, at the moment, impressed by the conspicuous figure, and afterwards mentally contrasted it with that other his master.
in addition
From this reading His full white peruke was curled and perfumed, and his hands covered with splendid rings; he was the perfect picture of a courtier, and his naturally charming manners fitted him for the place that he held, and was to hold in the future, as the personal representative of the czar; although the spoiled favorite of fortune, he was also keen, brilliant, profoundly ambitious.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading His full white peruke was curled and perfumed, and his hands covered with splendid rings; he was the perfect picture of a courtier, and his naturally charming manners fitted him for the place that he held, and was to hold in the future, as the personal representative of the czar; although the spoiled favorite of fortune, he was also keen, brilliant, profoundly ambitious.
ambitiousadjectiveUS /æmˈbɪʃəs/
having a strong desire for success or achievement
From this reading His full white peruke was curled and perfumed, and his hands covered with splendid rings; he was the perfect picture of a courtier, and his naturally charming manners fitted him for the place that he held, and was to hold in the future, as the personal representative of the czar; although the spoiled favorite of fortune, he was also keen, brilliant, profoundly ambitious.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MENTCHIKOF was standing in the center of the great _salon_ when I entered, and I was, at the moment, impressed by the conspicuous figure, and afterwards mentally contrasted it with that other his master.
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading Peter had created several orders, and half a dozen glittered on Mentchikof’s breast, with the blue ribbon of Saint Andrew.
arrayedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪd/
in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia
From this reading Peter’s favorite was one of those handsome men who attach great importance to their dress; and this morning he was arrayed for the court and was a gorgeous picture, from his white silk stockings and white satin breeches and lace-trimmed brocaded waistcoat to his coat of violet velvet.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His full white peruke was curled and perfumed, and his hands covered with splendid rings; he was the perfect picture of a courtier, and his naturally charming manners fitted him for the place that he held, and was to hold in the future, as the personal representative of the czar; although the spoiled favorite of fortune, he was also keen, brilliant, profoundly ambitious.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MENTCHIKOF was standing in the center of the great _salon_ when I entered, and I was, at the moment, impressed by the conspicuous figure, and afterwards mentally contrasted it with that other his master.
attachverbUS /əˈtætʃ/
cause to be attached
From this reading Peter’s favorite was one of those handsome men who attach great importance to their dress; and this morning he was arrayed for the court and was a gorgeous picture, from his white silk stockings and white satin breeches and lace-trimmed brocaded waistcoat to his coat of violet velvet.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Peter had created several orders, and half a dozen glittered on Mentchikof’s breast, with the blue ribbon of Saint Andrew.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading Peter had created several orders, and half a dozen glittered on Mentchikof’s breast, with the blue ribbon of Saint Andrew.
breechesnounUS /ˈbriːtʃɪz/
(used in the plural) trousers ending above the knee
From this reading Peter’s favorite was one of those handsome men who attach great importance to their dress; and this morning he was arrayed for the court and was a gorgeous picture, from his white silk stockings and white satin breeches and lace-trimmed brocaded waistcoat to his coat of violet velvet.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading His full white peruke was curled and perfumed, and his hands covered with splendid rings; he was the perfect picture of a courtier, and his naturally charming manners fitted him for the place that he held, and was to hold in the future, as the personal representative of the czar; although the spoiled favorite of fortune, he was also keen, brilliant, profoundly ambitious.
brocadedadjective
embellished with a raised pattern created by pressure or embroidery
From this reading Peter’s favorite was one of those handsome men who attach great importance to their dress; and this morning he was arrayed for the court and was a gorgeous picture, from his white silk stockings and white satin breeches and lace-trimmed brocaded waistcoat to his coat of violet velvet.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading MENTCHIKOF was standing in the center of the great _salon_ when I entered, and I was, at the moment, impressed by the conspicuous figure, and afterwards mentally contrasted it with that other his master.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading MENTCHIKOF was standing in the center of the great _salon_ when I entered, and I was, at the moment, impressed by the conspicuous figure, and afterwards mentally contrasted it with that other his master.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading His full white peruke was curled and perfumed, and his hands covered with splendid rings; he was the perfect picture of a courtier, and his naturally charming manners fitted him for the place that he held, and was to hold in the future, as the personal representative of the czar; although the spoiled favorite of fortune, he was also keen, brilliant, profoundly ambitious.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Peter’s favorite was one of those handsome men who attach great importance to their dress; and this morning he was arrayed for the court and was a gorgeous picture, from his white silk stockings and white satin breeches and lace-trimmed brocaded waistcoat to his coat of violet velvet.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading MENTCHIKOF was standing in the center of the great _salon_ when I entered, and I was, at the moment, impressed by the conspicuous figure, and afterwards mentally contrasted it with that other his master.
contrastedverbUS /kənˈtræstəd/
past form of “contrast” — put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
From this reading MENTCHIKOF was standing in the center of the great _salon_ when I entered, and I was, at the moment, impressed by the conspicuous figure, and afterwards mentally contrasted it with that other his master.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Peter’s favorite was one of those handsome men who attach great importance to their dress; and this morning he was arrayed for the court and was a gorgeous picture, from his white silk stockings and white satin breeches and lace-trimmed brocaded waistcoat to his coat of violet velvet.
courtiernounUS /ˈkɔːrtiər/
an attendant at the court of a sovereign
From this reading His full white peruke was curled and perfumed, and his hands covered with splendid rings; he was the perfect picture of a courtier, and his naturally charming manners fitted him for the place that he held, and was to hold in the future, as the personal representative of the czar; although the spoiled favorite of fortune, he was also keen, brilliant, profoundly ambitious.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading His full white peruke was curled and perfumed, and his hands covered with splendid rings; he was the perfect picture of a courtier, and his naturally charming manners fitted him for the place that he held, and was to hold in the future, as the personal representative of the czar; although the spoiled favorite of fortune, he was also keen, brilliant, profoundly ambitious.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading Peter had created several orders, and half a dozen glittered on Mentchikof’s breast, with the blue ribbon of Saint Andrew.
curledadjectiveUS /kɜːrld/
(of hair) making curls or having been made to curl
From this reading His full white peruke was curled and perfumed, and his hands covered with splendid rings; he was the perfect picture of a courtier, and his naturally charming manners fitted him for the place that he held, and was to hold in the future, as the personal representative of the czar; although the spoiled favorite of fortune, he was also keen, brilliant, profoundly ambitious.
czarnounUS /zɑːr/
a male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917)
From this reading His full white peruke was curled and perfumed, and his hands covered with splendid rings; he was the perfect picture of a courtier, and his naturally charming manners fitted him for the place that he held, and was to hold in the future, as the personal representative of the czar; although the spoiled favorite of fortune, he was also keen, brilliant, profoundly ambitious.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Peter had created several orders, and half a dozen glittered on Mentchikof’s breast, with the blue ribbon of Saint Andrew.
put on clothes
From this reading Peter’s favorite was one of those handsome men who attach great importance to their dress; and this morning he was arrayed for the court and was a gorgeous picture, from his white silk stockings and white satin breeches and lace-trimmed brocaded waistcoat to his coat of violet velvet.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading MENTCHIKOF was standing in the center of the great _salon_ when I entered, and I was, at the moment, impressed by the conspicuous figure, and afterwards mentally contrasted it with that other his master.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading Peter’s favorite was one of those handsome men who attach great importance to their dress; and this morning he was arrayed for the court and was a gorgeous picture, from his white silk stockings and white satin breeches and lace-trimmed brocaded waistcoat to his coat of violet velvet.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading MENTCHIKOF was standing in the center of the great _salon_ when I entered, and I was, at the moment, impressed by the conspicuous figure, and afterwards mentally contrasted it with that other his master.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading His full white peruke was curled and perfumed, and his hands covered with splendid rings; he was the perfect picture of a courtier, and his naturally charming manners fitted him for the place that he held, and was to hold in the future, as the personal representative of the czar; although the spoiled favorite of fortune, he was also keen, brilliant, profoundly ambitious.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Peter’s favorite was one of those handsome men who attach great importance to their dress; and this morning he was arrayed for the court and was a gorgeous picture, from his white silk stockings and white satin breeches and lace-trimmed brocaded waistcoat to his coat of violet velvet.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading His full white peruke was curled and perfumed, and his hands covered with splendid rings; he was the perfect picture of a courtier, and his naturally charming manners fitted him for the place that he held, and was to hold in the future, as the personal representative of the czar; although the spoiled favorite of fortune, he was also keen, brilliant, profoundly ambitious.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Peter’s favorite was one of those handsome men who attach great importance to their dress; and this morning he was arrayed for the court and was a gorgeous picture, from his white silk stockings and white satin breeches and lace-trimmed brocaded waistcoat to his coat of violet velvet.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading His full white peruke was curled and perfumed, and his hands covered with splendid rings; he was the perfect picture of a courtier, and his naturally charming manners fitted him for the place that he held, and was to hold in the future, as the personal representative of the czar; although the spoiled favorite of fortune, he was also keen, brilliant, profoundly ambitious.
yet to be or coming
From this reading His full white peruke was curled and perfumed, and his hands covered with splendid rings; he was the perfect picture of a courtier, and his naturally charming manners fitted him for the place that he held, and was to hold in the future, as the personal representative of the czar; although the spoiled favorite of fortune, he was also keen, brilliant, profoundly ambitious.
glitteredverbUS /ˈɡlɪtərd/
past form of “glitter” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading Peter had created several orders, and half a dozen glittered on Mentchikof’s breast, with the blue ribbon of Saint Andrew.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading Peter’s favorite was one of those handsome men who attach great importance to their dress; and this morning he was arrayed for the court and was a gorgeous picture, from his white silk stockings and white satin breeches and lace-trimmed brocaded waistcoat to his coat of violet velvet.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading MENTCHIKOF was standing in the center of the great _salon_ when I entered, and I was, at the moment, impressed by the conspicuous figure, and afterwards mentally contrasted it with that other his master.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Peter had created several orders, and half a dozen glittered on Mentchikof’s breast, with the blue ribbon of Saint Andrew.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Peter had created several orders, and half a dozen glittered on Mentchikof’s breast, with the blue ribbon of Saint Andrew.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading His full white peruke was curled and perfumed, and his hands covered with splendid rings; he was the perfect picture of a courtier, and his naturally charming manners fitted him for the place that he held, and was to hold in the future, as the personal representative of the czar; although the spoiled favorite of fortune, he was also keen, brilliant, profoundly ambitious.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Peter’s favorite was one of those handsome men who attach great importance to their dress; and this morning he was arrayed for the court and was a gorgeous picture, from his white silk stockings and white satin breeches and lace-trimmed brocaded waistcoat to his coat of violet velvet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Peter’s favorite was one of those handsome men who attach great importance to their dress; and this morning he was arrayed for the court and was a gorgeous picture, from his white silk stockings and white satin breeches and lace-trimmed brocaded waistcoat to his coat of violet velvet.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading His full white peruke was curled and perfumed, and his hands covered with splendid rings; he was the perfect picture of a courtier, and his naturally charming manners fitted him for the place that he held, and was to hold in the future, as the personal representative of the czar; although the spoiled favorite of fortune, he was also keen, brilliant, profoundly ambitious.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His full white peruke was curled and perfumed, and his hands covered with splendid rings; he was the perfect picture of a courtier, and his naturally charming manners fitted him for the place that he held, and was to hold in the future, as the personal representative of the czar; although the spoiled favorite of fortune, he was also keen, brilliant, profoundly ambitious.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MENTCHIKOF was standing in the center of the great _salon_ when I entered, and I was, at the moment, impressed by the conspicuous figure, and afterwards mentally contrasted it with that other his master.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading His full white peruke was curled and perfumed, and his hands covered with splendid rings; he was the perfect picture of a courtier, and his naturally charming manners fitted him for the place that he held, and was to hold in the future, as the personal representative of the czar; although the spoiled favorite of fortune, he was also keen, brilliant, profoundly ambitious.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MENTCHIKOF was standing in the center of the great _salon_ when I entered, and I was, at the moment, impressed by the conspicuous figure, and afterwards mentally contrasted it with that other his master.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Peter’s favorite was one of those handsome men who attach great importance to their dress; and this morning he was arrayed for the court and was a gorgeous picture, from his white silk stockings and white satin breeches and lace-trimmed brocaded waistcoat to his coat of violet velvet.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading MENTCHIKOF was standing in the center of the great _salon_ when I entered, and I was, at the moment, impressed by the conspicuous figure, and afterwards mentally contrasted it with that other his master.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MENTCHIKOF was standing in the center of the great _salon_ when I entered, and I was, at the moment, impressed by the conspicuous figure, and afterwards mentally contrasted it with that other his master.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MENTCHIKOF was standing in the center of the great _salon_ when I entered, and I was, at the moment, impressed by the conspicuous figure, and afterwards mentally contrasted it with that other his master.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading His full white peruke was curled and perfumed, and his hands covered with splendid rings; he was the perfect picture of a courtier, and his naturally charming manners fitted him for the place that he held, and was to hold in the future, as the personal representative of the czar; although the spoiled favorite of fortune, he was also keen, brilliant, profoundly ambitious.
lace-trimmed
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From this reading Peter’s favorite was one of those handsome men who attach great importance to their dress; and this morning he was arrayed for the court and was a gorgeous picture, from his white silk stockings and white satin breeches and lace-trimmed brocaded waistcoat to his coat of violet velvet.
social deportment
From this reading His full white peruke was curled and perfumed, and his hands covered with splendid rings; he was the perfect picture of a courtier, and his naturally charming manners fitted him for the place that he held, and was to hold in the future, as the personal representative of the czar; although the spoiled favorite of fortune, he was also keen, brilliant, profoundly ambitious.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading MENTCHIKOF was standing in the center of the great _salon_ when I entered, and I was, at the moment, impressed by the conspicuous figure, and afterwards mentally contrasted it with that other his master.
the force of workers available
From this reading Peter’s favorite was one of those handsome men who attach great importance to their dress; and this morning he was arrayed for the court and was a gorgeous picture, from his white silk stockings and white satin breeches and lace-trimmed brocaded waistcoat to his coat of violet velvet.
mentallyadverbUS /ˈmentəli/
in your mind
From this reading MENTCHIKOF was standing in the center of the great _salon_ when I entered, and I was, at the moment, impressed by the conspicuous figure, and afterwards mentally contrasted it with that other his master.
MENTCHIKOF
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From this reading MENTCHIKOF was standing in the center of the great _salon_ when I entered, and I was, at the moment, impressed by the conspicuous figure, and afterwards mentally contrasted it with that other his master.
Mentchikof's
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From this reading Peter had created several orders, and half a dozen glittered on Mentchikof’s breast, with the blue ribbon of Saint Andrew.
MISFORTUNEnounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading A SON OF MISFORTUNE.
a particular point in time
From this reading MENTCHIKOF was standing in the center of the great _salon_ when I entered, and I was, at the moment, impressed by the conspicuous figure, and afterwards mentally contrasted it with that other his master.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Peter’s favorite was one of those handsome men who attach great importance to their dress; and this morning he was arrayed for the court and was a gorgeous picture, from his white silk stockings and white satin breeches and lace-trimmed brocaded waistcoat to his coat of violet velvet.
as might be expected
From this reading His full white peruke was curled and perfumed, and his hands covered with splendid rings; he was the perfect picture of a courtier, and his naturally charming manners fitted him for the place that he held, and was to hold in the future, as the personal representative of the czar; although the spoiled favorite of fortune, he was also keen, brilliant, profoundly ambitious.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SON OF MISFORTUNE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Peter had created several orders, and half a dozen glittered on Mentchikof’s breast, with the blue ribbon of Saint Andrew.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Peter’s favorite was one of those handsome men who attach great importance to their dress; and this morning he was arrayed for the court and was a gorgeous picture, from his white silk stockings and white satin breeches and lace-trimmed brocaded waistcoat to his coat of violet velvet.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Peter had created several orders, and half a dozen glittered on Mentchikof’s breast, with the blue ribbon of Saint Andrew.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading MENTCHIKOF was standing in the center of the great _salon_ when I entered, and I was, at the moment, impressed by the conspicuous figure, and afterwards mentally contrasted it with that other his master.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading His full white peruke was curled and perfumed, and his hands covered with splendid rings; he was the perfect picture of a courtier, and his naturally charming manners fitted him for the place that he held, and was to hold in the future, as the personal representative of the czar; although the spoiled favorite of fortune, he was also keen, brilliant, profoundly ambitious.
perfumedadjectiveUS /pərˈfjuːmd/
filled or impregnated with perfume
From this reading His full white peruke was curled and perfumed, and his hands covered with splendid rings; he was the perfect picture of a courtier, and his naturally charming manners fitted him for the place that he held, and was to hold in the future, as the personal representative of the czar; although the spoiled favorite of fortune, he was also keen, brilliant, profoundly ambitious.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading His full white peruke was curled and perfumed, and his hands covered with splendid rings; he was the perfect picture of a courtier, and his naturally charming manners fitted him for the place that he held, and was to hold in the future, as the personal representative of the czar; although the spoiled favorite of fortune, he was also keen, brilliant, profoundly ambitious.
perukenoun
a wig for men that was fashionable in the 17th and 18th centuries
From this reading His full white peruke was curled and perfumed, and his hands covered with splendid rings; he was the perfect picture of a courtier, and his naturally charming manners fitted him for the place that he held, and was to hold in the future, as the personal representative of the czar; although the spoiled favorite of fortune, he was also keen, brilliant, profoundly ambitious.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Peter had created several orders, and half a dozen glittered on Mentchikof’s breast, with the blue ribbon of Saint Andrew.
Peter'snounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Peter’s favorite was one of those handsome men who attach great importance to their dress; and this morning he was arrayed for the court and was a gorgeous picture, from his white silk stockings and white satin breeches and lace-trimmed brocaded waistcoat to his coat of violet velvet.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Peter’s favorite was one of those handsome men who attach great importance to their dress; and this morning he was arrayed for the court and was a gorgeous picture, from his white silk stockings and white satin breeches and lace-trimmed brocaded waistcoat to his coat of violet velvet.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading His full white peruke was curled and perfumed, and his hands covered with splendid rings; he was the perfect picture of a courtier, and his naturally charming manners fitted him for the place that he held, and was to hold in the future, as the personal representative of the czar; although the spoiled favorite of fortune, he was also keen, brilliant, profoundly ambitious.
profoundlyadverbUS /proʊˈfaʊndli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading His full white peruke was curled and perfumed, and his hands covered with splendid rings; he was the perfect picture of a courtier, and his naturally charming manners fitted him for the place that he held, and was to hold in the future, as the personal representative of the czar; although the spoiled favorite of fortune, he was also keen, brilliant, profoundly ambitious.
representativenounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪv/
a person who represents others
From this reading His full white peruke was curled and perfumed, and his hands covered with splendid rings; he was the perfect picture of a courtier, and his naturally charming manners fitted him for the place that he held, and was to hold in the future, as the personal representative of the czar; although the spoiled favorite of fortune, he was also keen, brilliant, profoundly ambitious.
ribbonnounUS /ˈrɪbən/
any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading Peter had created several orders, and half a dozen glittered on Mentchikof’s breast, with the blue ribbon of Saint Andrew.
ringsnounUS /rɪŋz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises
From this reading His full white peruke was curled and perfumed, and his hands covered with splendid rings; he was the perfect picture of a courtier, and his naturally charming manners fitted him for the place that he held, and was to hold in the future, as the personal representative of the czar; although the spoiled favorite of fortune, he was also keen, brilliant, profoundly ambitious.
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading Peter had created several orders, and half a dozen glittered on Mentchikof’s breast, with the blue ribbon of Saint Andrew.
salonnounUS /səˈlɑːn/
gallery where works of art can be displayed
From this reading MENTCHIKOF was standing in the center of the great _salon_ when I entered, and I was, at the moment, impressed by the conspicuous figure, and afterwards mentally contrasted it with that other his master.
satinnounUS /ˈsætən/
a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back
From this reading Peter’s favorite was one of those handsome men who attach great importance to their dress; and this morning he was arrayed for the court and was a gorgeous picture, from his white silk stockings and white satin breeches and lace-trimmed brocaded waistcoat to his coat of violet velvet.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Peter had created several orders, and half a dozen glittered on Mentchikof’s breast, with the blue ribbon of Saint Andrew.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading Peter’s favorite was one of those handsome men who attach great importance to their dress; and this morning he was arrayed for the court and was a gorgeous picture, from his white silk stockings and white satin breeches and lace-trimmed brocaded waistcoat to his coat of violet velvet.
a male human offspring
From this reading A SON OF MISFORTUNE.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading His full white peruke was curled and perfumed, and his hands covered with splendid rings; he was the perfect picture of a courtier, and his naturally charming manners fitted him for the place that he held, and was to hold in the future, as the personal representative of the czar; although the spoiled favorite of fortune, he was also keen, brilliant, profoundly ambitious.
spoiledadjectiveUS /spɔɪld/
having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention
From this reading His full white peruke was curled and perfumed, and his hands covered with splendid rings; he was the perfect picture of a courtier, and his naturally charming manners fitted him for the place that he held, and was to hold in the future, as the personal representative of the czar; although the spoiled favorite of fortune, he was also keen, brilliant, profoundly ambitious.
having a supporting base
From this reading MENTCHIKOF was standing in the center of the great _salon_ when I entered, and I was, at the moment, impressed by the conspicuous figure, and afterwards mentally contrasted it with that other his master.
stockingsnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋz/
plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading Peter’s favorite was one of those handsome men who attach great importance to their dress; and this morning he was arrayed for the court and was a gorgeous picture, from his white silk stockings and white satin breeches and lace-trimmed brocaded waistcoat to his coat of violet velvet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MENTCHIKOF was standing in the center of the great _salon_ when I entered, and I was, at the moment, impressed by the conspicuous figure, and afterwards mentally contrasted it with that other his master.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MENTCHIKOF was standing in the center of the great _salon_ when I entered, and I was, at the moment, impressed by the conspicuous figure, and afterwards mentally contrasted it with that other his master.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Peter’s favorite was one of those handsome men who attach great importance to their dress; and this morning he was arrayed for the court and was a gorgeous picture, from his white silk stockings and white satin breeches and lace-trimmed brocaded waistcoat to his coat of violet velvet.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Peter’s favorite was one of those handsome men who attach great importance to their dress; and this morning he was arrayed for the court and was a gorgeous picture, from his white silk stockings and white satin breeches and lace-trimmed brocaded waistcoat to his coat of violet velvet.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Peter’s favorite was one of those handsome men who attach great importance to their dress; and this morning he was arrayed for the court and was a gorgeous picture, from his white silk stockings and white satin breeches and lace-trimmed brocaded waistcoat to his coat of violet velvet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Peter’s favorite was one of those handsome men who attach great importance to their dress; and this morning he was arrayed for the court and was a gorgeous picture, from his white silk stockings and white satin breeches and lace-trimmed brocaded waistcoat to his coat of violet velvet.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading Peter’s favorite was one of those handsome men who attach great importance to their dress; and this morning he was arrayed for the court and was a gorgeous picture, from his white silk stockings and white satin breeches and lace-trimmed brocaded waistcoat to his coat of violet velvet.
violetnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading Peter’s favorite was one of those handsome men who attach great importance to their dress; and this morning he was arrayed for the court and was a gorgeous picture, from his white silk stockings and white satin breeches and lace-trimmed brocaded waistcoat to his coat of violet velvet.
waistcoatnoun
a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat
From this reading Peter’s favorite was one of those handsome men who attach great importance to their dress; and this morning he was arrayed for the court and was a gorgeous picture, from his white silk stockings and white satin breeches and lace-trimmed brocaded waistcoat to his coat of violet velvet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MENTCHIKOF was standing in the center of the great _salon_ when I entered, and I was, at the moment, impressed by the conspicuous figure, and afterwards mentally contrasted it with that other his master.
at the time that
From this reading MENTCHIKOF was standing in the center of the great _salon_ when I entered, and I was, at the moment, impressed by the conspicuous figure, and afterwards mentally contrasted it with that other his master.
a Caucasian
From this reading Peter’s favorite was one of those handsome men who attach great importance to their dress; and this morning he was arrayed for the court and was a gorgeous picture, from his white silk stockings and white satin breeches and lace-trimmed brocaded waistcoat to his coat of violet velvet.
which person or people
From this reading Peter’s favorite was one of those handsome men who attach great importance to their dress; and this morning he was arrayed for the court and was a gorgeous picture, from his white silk stockings and white satin breeches and lace-trimmed brocaded waistcoat to his coat of violet velvet.
in the company of; together with
From this reading MENTCHIKOF was standing in the center of the great _salon_ when I entered, and I was, at the moment, impressed by the conspicuous figure, and afterwards mentally contrasted it with that other his master.
