used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She wore a workmanlike attire of indigo serge—no gay fluttering scarlet ribbons this time.
anew
From this reading At ten o’clock Daphne was down at the boat-house again, ready for the aquatic excursion, looking as fresh and bright as if nothing had ever occurred to vex her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ‘AND SPENDING SILVER HAD HE RIGHT YNOW.’
aquaticadjectiveUS /əˈkwɑːtɪk/
relating to or consisting of or being in water
From this reading At ten o’clock Daphne was down at the boat-house again, ready for the aquatic excursion, looking as fresh and bright as if nothing had ever occurred to vex her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At ten o’clock Daphne was down at the boat-house again, ready for the aquatic excursion, looking as fresh and bright as if nothing had ever occurred to vex her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At ten o’clock Daphne was down at the boat-house again, ready for the aquatic excursion, looking as fresh and bright as if nothing had ever occurred to vex her.
attirenounUS /əˈtaɪər/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading She wore a workmanlike attire of indigo serge—no gay fluttering scarlet ribbons this time.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading Her whole costume was studiously plain, from the sailor hat to the stout Cromwell shoe and dark blue stocking, the wash-leather glove and leathern belt with a broad steel buckle.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Her whole costume was studiously plain, from the sailor hat to the stout Cromwell shoe and dark blue stocking, the wash-leather glove and leathern belt with a broad steel buckle.
boat-house
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From this reading At ten o’clock Daphne was down at the boat-house again, ready for the aquatic excursion, looking as fresh and bright as if nothing had ever occurred to vex her.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading At ten o’clock Daphne was down at the boat-house again, ready for the aquatic excursion, looking as fresh and bright as if nothing had ever occurred to vex her.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Her whole costume was studiously plain, from the sailor hat to the stout Cromwell shoe and dark blue stocking, the wash-leather glove and leathern belt with a broad steel buckle.
buckleverbUS /ˈbʌkəl/
fasten with a buckle or buckles
From this reading Her whole costume was studiously plain, from the sailor hat to the stout Cromwell shoe and dark blue stocking, the wash-leather glove and leathern belt with a broad steel buckle.
charminglyadverbUS /ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋli/
in a charming manner
From this reading Madoline’s flowing muslin skirts and flowery hat contrasted charmingly with her sister’s more masculine attire.
contrastedverbUS /kənˈtræstəd/
past form of “contrast” — put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
From this reading Madoline’s flowing muslin skirts and flowery hat contrasted charmingly with her sister’s more masculine attire.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading Her whole costume was studiously plain, from the sailor hat to the stout Cromwell shoe and dark blue stocking, the wash-leather glove and leathern belt with a broad steel buckle.
CromwellnounUS /ˈkrɑːmwəl/
English general and statesman who led the parliamentary army in the English Civil War (1599-1658)
From this reading Her whole costume was studiously plain, from the sailor hat to the stout Cromwell shoe and dark blue stocking, the wash-leather glove and leathern belt with a broad steel buckle.
DaphnenounUS /ˈdæfni/
any of several ornamental shrubs with shiny mostly evergreen leaves and clusters of small bell-shaped flowers
From this reading At ten o’clock Daphne was down at the boat-house again, ready for the aquatic excursion, looking as fresh and bright as if nothing had ever occurred to vex her.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Her whole costume was studiously plain, from the sailor hat to the stout Cromwell shoe and dark blue stocking, the wash-leather glove and leathern belt with a broad steel buckle.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading At ten o’clock Daphne was down at the boat-house again, ready for the aquatic excursion, looking as fresh and bright as if nothing had ever occurred to vex her.
at any time
From this reading At ten o’clock Daphne was down at the boat-house again, ready for the aquatic excursion, looking as fresh and bright as if nothing had ever occurred to vex her.
excursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading At ten o’clock Daphne was down at the boat-house again, ready for the aquatic excursion, looking as fresh and bright as if nothing had ever occurred to vex her.
floweryadjectiveUS /ˈflaʊəri/
of or relating to or suggestive of flowers
From this reading Madoline’s flowing muslin skirts and flowery hat contrasted charmingly with her sister’s more masculine attire.
flowingnounUS /ˈfloʊɪŋ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading Madoline’s flowing muslin skirts and flowery hat contrasted charmingly with her sister’s more masculine attire.
flutteringnounUS /ˈflʌtərɪŋ/
the motion made by flapping up and down
From this reading She wore a workmanlike attire of indigo serge—no gay fluttering scarlet ribbons this time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At ten o’clock Daphne was down at the boat-house again, ready for the aquatic excursion, looking as fresh and bright as if nothing had ever occurred to vex her.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading At ten o’clock Daphne was down at the boat-house again, ready for the aquatic excursion, looking as fresh and bright as if nothing had ever occurred to vex her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Her whole costume was studiously plain, from the sailor hat to the stout Cromwell shoe and dark blue stocking, the wash-leather glove and leathern belt with a broad steel buckle.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading She wore a workmanlike attire of indigo serge—no gay fluttering scarlet ribbons this time.
glovenounUS /ɡlʌv/
the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading Her whole costume was studiously plain, from the sailor hat to the stout Cromwell shoe and dark blue stocking, the wash-leather glove and leathern belt with a broad steel buckle.
HADauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ‘AND SPENDING SILVER HAD HE RIGHT YNOW.’
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Her whole costume was studiously plain, from the sailor hat to the stout Cromwell shoe and dark blue stocking, the wash-leather glove and leathern belt with a broad steel buckle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ‘AND SPENDING SILVER HAD HE RIGHT YNOW.’
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At ten o’clock Daphne was down at the boat-house again, ready for the aquatic excursion, looking as fresh and bright as if nothing had ever occurred to vex her.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading At ten o’clock Daphne was down at the boat-house again, ready for the aquatic excursion, looking as fresh and bright as if nothing had ever occurred to vex her.
indigonounUS /ˈɪndəɡoʊ/
a blue dye obtained from plants or made synthetically
From this reading She wore a workmanlike attire of indigo serge—no gay fluttering scarlet ribbons this time.
leathern
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From this reading Her whole costume was studiously plain, from the sailor hat to the stout Cromwell shoe and dark blue stocking, the wash-leather glove and leathern belt with a broad steel buckle.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading At ten o’clock Daphne was down at the boat-house again, ready for the aquatic excursion, looking as fresh and bright as if nothing had ever occurred to vex her.
Madoline's
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From this reading Madoline’s flowing muslin skirts and flowery hat contrasted charmingly with her sister’s more masculine attire.
masculineadjectiveUS /ˈmæskjələn/
of grammatical gender
From this reading Madoline’s flowing muslin skirts and flowery hat contrasted charmingly with her sister’s more masculine attire.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Madoline’s flowing muslin skirts and flowery hat contrasted charmingly with her sister’s more masculine attire.
muslinnounUS /ˈmʌzlən/
plain-woven cotton fabric
From this reading Madoline’s flowing muslin skirts and flowery hat contrasted charmingly with her sister’s more masculine attire.
not any; not one
From this reading She wore a workmanlike attire of indigo serge—no gay fluttering scarlet ribbons this time.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading At ten o’clock Daphne was down at the boat-house again, ready for the aquatic excursion, looking as fresh and bright as if nothing had ever occurred to vex her.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading At ten o’clock Daphne was down at the boat-house again, ready for the aquatic excursion, looking as fresh and bright as if nothing had ever occurred to vex her.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading At ten o’clock Daphne was down at the boat-house again, ready for the aquatic excursion, looking as fresh and bright as if nothing had ever occurred to vex her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She wore a workmanlike attire of indigo serge—no gay fluttering scarlet ribbons this time.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Her whole costume was studiously plain, from the sailor hat to the stout Cromwell shoe and dark blue stocking, the wash-leather glove and leathern belt with a broad steel buckle.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading At ten o’clock Daphne was down at the boat-house again, ready for the aquatic excursion, looking as fresh and bright as if nothing had ever occurred to vex her.
ribbonsnounUS /ˈrɪbənz/
plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading She wore a workmanlike attire of indigo serge—no gay fluttering scarlet ribbons this time.
precisely, exactly
From this reading ‘AND SPENDING SILVER HAD HE RIGHT YNOW.’
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Her whole costume was studiously plain, from the sailor hat to the stout Cromwell shoe and dark blue stocking, the wash-leather glove and leathern belt with a broad steel buckle.
scarletnounUS /ˈskɑːrlət/
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
From this reading She wore a workmanlike attire of indigo serge—no gay fluttering scarlet ribbons this time.
sergenounUS /sɜːrdʒ/
a twilled woolen fabric
From this reading She wore a workmanlike attire of indigo serge—no gay fluttering scarlet ribbons this time.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She wore a workmanlike attire of indigo serge—no gay fluttering scarlet ribbons this time.
shoenounUS /ʃuː/
footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
From this reading Her whole costume was studiously plain, from the sailor hat to the stout Cromwell shoe and dark blue stocking, the wash-leather glove and leathern belt with a broad steel buckle.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading ‘AND SPENDING SILVER HAD HE RIGHT YNOW.’
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Madoline’s flowing muslin skirts and flowery hat contrasted charmingly with her sister’s more masculine attire.
skirtsnounUS /skɜːrts/
plural of “skirt” — cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading Madoline’s flowing muslin skirts and flowery hat contrasted charmingly with her sister’s more masculine attire.
SPENDINGnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading ‘AND SPENDING SILVER HAD HE RIGHT YNOW.’
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading Her whole costume was studiously plain, from the sailor hat to the stout Cromwell shoe and dark blue stocking, the wash-leather glove and leathern belt with a broad steel buckle.
stockingnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋ/
close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading Her whole costume was studiously plain, from the sailor hat to the stout Cromwell shoe and dark blue stocking, the wash-leather glove and leathern belt with a broad steel buckle.
dependable
From this reading Her whole costume was studiously plain, from the sailor hat to the stout Cromwell shoe and dark blue stocking, the wash-leather glove and leathern belt with a broad steel buckle.
studiouslyadverbUS /ˈstuːdiəsli/
in a studious manner
From this reading Her whole costume was studiously plain, from the sailor hat to the stout Cromwell shoe and dark blue stocking, the wash-leather glove and leathern belt with a broad steel buckle.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading At ten o’clock Daphne was down at the boat-house again, ready for the aquatic excursion, looking as fresh and bright as if nothing had ever occurred to vex her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At ten o’clock Daphne was down at the boat-house again, ready for the aquatic excursion, looking as fresh and bright as if nothing had ever occurred to vex her.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She wore a workmanlike attire of indigo serge—no gay fluttering scarlet ribbons this time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She wore a workmanlike attire of indigo serge—no gay fluttering scarlet ribbons this time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At ten o’clock Daphne was down at the boat-house again, ready for the aquatic excursion, looking as fresh and bright as if nothing had ever occurred to vex her.
vexverbUS /veks/
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
From this reading At ten o’clock Daphne was down at the boat-house again, ready for the aquatic excursion, looking as fresh and bright as if nothing had ever occurred to vex her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At ten o’clock Daphne was down at the boat-house again, ready for the aquatic excursion, looking as fresh and bright as if nothing had ever occurred to vex her.
wash-leather
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From this reading Her whole costume was studiously plain, from the sailor hat to the stout Cromwell shoe and dark blue stocking, the wash-leather glove and leathern belt with a broad steel buckle.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Her whole costume was studiously plain, from the sailor hat to the stout Cromwell shoe and dark blue stocking, the wash-leather glove and leathern belt with a broad steel buckle.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her whole costume was studiously plain, from the sailor hat to the stout Cromwell shoe and dark blue stocking, the wash-leather glove and leathern belt with a broad steel buckle.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading She wore a workmanlike attire of indigo serge—no gay fluttering scarlet ribbons this time.
workmanlikeadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrkmænlaɪk/
worthy of a good workman
From this reading She wore a workmanlike attire of indigo serge—no gay fluttering scarlet ribbons this time.
YNOW
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From this reading ‘AND SPENDING SILVER HAD HE RIGHT YNOW.’
